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Earth Science

Serious Science via YouTube

Overview

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This course on Earth Science aims to provide an understanding of various topics such as the carbon cycle, rapid climate change, freshwater ecosystems, human impact on the environment, climate modeling, solar variability, biosphere-climate interactions, glaciology, forest degradation, El Niño, and more. Students will learn about the Earth's systems, climate science, and the impact of human activities on the environment. The course employs a combination of lectures, case studies, and discussions to engage learners. It is suitable for individuals interested in gaining knowledge about Earth science, climate change, and environmental sustainability.

Syllabus

Carbon Cycle — Mathias Disney / Serious Science.
Rapid Climate Change and Species — Ian Colin Prentice / Serious Science.
Fresh Water and Climate Change — Anson Mackay / Serious Science.
Human Impact on Freshwater Ecosystem — Anson Mackay / Serious Science.
Climate Change and Human Impact — Chris Brierley / Serious Science.
Climate Modelling Joanna D Haigh.
Radiative Forcing of Climate Change Joanna D Haigh.
Evolutionary Optimality and Plants.
Solar Variability and Climate - Joanna D. Haigh.
Biosphere-Climate Interactions — Iain Colin Prentice.
Climate Science — Joanna D. Haigh.
Climate Change - Thomas Stocker.
Climate Modelling - Thomas Stocker.
Tropical Cyclone — Chris Brierley / Serious Science.
Glaciology — Martin Siegert / Serious Science.
Forest Degradation — Mathias Disney / Serious Science.
Earth Observations — David Southwood / Serious Science.
Glaciology and Climate Change — Martin Siegert / Serious Science.
El Niño — Chris Brierley / Serious Science.
Radiation and Land Surface — Mathias Disney / Serious Science.
Climate Observations — Chris Brierley / Serious Science.
When will we run out of fresh water? — Anson Mackay / Serious Science.

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