GEO871: Physical Geography Seminar
Wed 12:40pm - 3:30 pm, 120 Geography Building
WEEK 1
Class logistics January 11, 2017
During our first session, we will take care of the class logistics and go over the syllabus. Students will get to know each other more about the research interests and why they are in this seminar course. We will also have an open discussion on the group project for this semester.
Reading
- Syllabus
WEEK 2
Introduction and Overview January 18, 2017
This week, we will look at the overfall findings about climate change using summaries from the IPCC AR5 WG1 report and the National Climate Assessment report. Students are expected to complete the reading before coming to class, and also provide a commentary based on the reading.
Reading List
- IPCC AR5 WG1 Chapter 1
- NCA Chapter 1
- NCA Chapter 2
Todos
- Your commentar about the reading.
WEEK 3
Observations from the surface to the atmosphere January 25, 2017
This week, we will look at the overfall findings about climate change using summaries from the IPCC AR5 WG1 report and the National Climate Assessment report. Students are expected to complete the reading before coming to class, and also provide a commentary based on the reading.
NASA A year in the life of Earth's CO2
Reading List
- IPCC AR5 WG1 Chapter 2
Todos
- Your commentary about the reading.
- Your thoughts and proposal on the group project.
WEEK 4
Observed changes in the cryosphere Feb 1, 2017
This week, we will look at the overfall findings about climate change using summaries from the IPCC AR5 WG1 report and the National Climate Assessment report. Students are expected to complete the reading before coming to class, and also provide a commentary based on the reading.
NASA A year in the life of Earth's CO2
Reading List
- IPCC AR5 WG1 Chapter 2
Todos
- Your commentary about the reading.
- Your thoughts and proposal on the group project.
Climate and Climate Change
This seiminar is intended to provide graduate students with an overview of climate research, especially related to the physical science basis and impact of global climate chane. Through reading, commentaries and group discussions, students are expected to gain fundamental knowledge about the current research progress on climate change, and be able to communicate with general public on science, risks, adaptation and vulnerability related to climate change.