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Importance of this Unit to the Course
Because the earth's climate can be described, in an abstract sense, by mathematical
equations, we can get some indication of the properties of future climates by examining the
properties of these equations. We find that these equations are the same ones that describe
chaotic behavior in physical systems, which provides motivation to look at past records (unit on
paleoclimate) for evidence of chaos in past climates.
Objectives
Preparation for Discussion (You must complete this section before class.)
Discussion
(online / face-to-face)
(See your portfolio for due dates and times)
A major component of the course is participation in the online dialog.
The following types of comments are required:
If humans are perturbing the Earth's climate, what will be the first evidence of such perturbations?
Additional Reading