1. Understand the physics of climate change, including the role of greenhouse gases and the energy balance of Earth's atmosphere.
2. Develop critical and higher-order thinking skills, applying theoretical knowledge to real-world problems.
3. Actively engage in seminars to discuss, analyze, and apply scientific concepts.
4. Apply theoretical knowledge through practical lab sessions, using software and advanced datasets.
Basic knowledge of physics, chemistry, and mathematics; familiarity with using software for data analysis and simulations.
Lectures, seminars with expert speakers, practical labs using software, and interactive group discussions.
Written exam (50%), lab report (25%), oral exam on seminars (25%).
The course covers the fundamental principles of climate change physics, the analysis of energy systems, and practical application through seminars and labs.
For students not attending the laboratory sessions, independent preparation of Chapters 1 to 8 inclusive of The Climate Laboratory by Brian E. J. Rose, University at Albany.
For students not attending the seminars, independent preparation of Section 2 of the IPCC AR6 Synthesis Report: Climate Change 2023.
