Climatology and Geology

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Climatology and Geology Introduction

This course offers students the ability to understand basic principles and current theories on climatology and geology. 

At the end of the course, students should be able to

  • Understand basic principles and current theories in climatology and geology.
  • Apply analytical skills to study complex climatic systems and geological formations.
  • Evaluate human influences on geological and climatic systems and propose mitigation strategies.
  • Synthesize knowledge into a comprehensive research project; present findings.

Climatology and Geology: Course Guide

Fundamentals of Climatology and Geology
Global Warming and Climate Change
El Niño and La Niña Phenomena
Hurricanes and Typhoons
Climate Modeling and Predictions
Renewable Energy and Climate Mitigation
Plate Tectonics and Volcanism
Geological Time Scale
Rock Cycle and Mineral Resources
Impact of Geological Changes on Biodiversity
Glacial and Periglacial Landscapes
Climate Change and Coastal Erosion
Desertification Processes
Paleoclimatology
Geothermal Energy as a Sustainable Resource
Anthropogenic Effects on Geology
Human Impact on Climate and Geological Processes

What's this minisite is all about

Humans have always felt the effects of catastrophic climatological and geological processes such as weather patterns and earthquakes. However, the more subtle events of climate and geology affect us far more deeply, from the shifting of soils and rivers to predictable weather patterns.

In turn, humans have also affected these smaller phenomena through our own activities. The usage of underground water and the pumping of excessive greenhouse gases, among other things, have caused changes in the conditions at which we live, while also amplifying the effects of the more severe events.

This course aims for students to have a deeper understanding of climate and geology, and how it affects us, and how we as a species have affected them.

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