Assessment

Use of Student Portfolios as an Instrument for Learning

Interactive Discussion Home Page for Global Change Course

Spring 1997

The Global Change Course Database is an interactive, electronic pre-print database with the purpose of allowing remote users to input and access current discussion on Global Change topics and issues. The list on this page will provide you with quick access to the dialog entry page. In addition, the latest posting date is provided. See Electronic Dialog discussion requirements for information on required submissions.

Block 1

TopicDate of last posting
Overview/General Information on Global Change
Evolution of the earth's atmosphere
Atmospheric structure and circulation
Atmospheric composition, carbon dioxide, methane
Carbon cycle
Nitrogen cycle, sulfur cycle
Acid deposition
Man-made chemicals, CFCs
Ozone reactions: physics and chemistry of the stratosphere
Ocean structure and circulation
Global hydrological cycle, radiative forcing
Global energy balance
Impact of clouds on the radiation balance
Global warming potential

Block 2

TopicDate of last posting
Climate system and climate predictability
Climate models
Climate model results - equilibrium models
Enhanced greenhouse climate, transient climates
Regional climate models; clouds and vegetation effects
Climate variability (El Nino, La Nina)
Satellite observations of the earth/atmosphere/ocean/biosphere
Mission to Planet Earth

Block 3

TopicDate of last posting
Sea-level rise
Plant physiological effects of a changing environment
Vegetation response
Forests and deforestation
Human population trends and controlling factors
Energy consumption and conservation
Global change and human health
Land use issues
Impact of global change on agriculture
Impact of global change on on water resources and water use
Environmental economics
Environmental sociology
Societal responses to regional climate change
Sustainable development
Legislation and policy

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