Physical and chemical processes governing the climate of planets. Climate feedbacks and stability; greenhouse effect, ice-albedo feedback, cloud feedbacks. Effect of atmospheric circulation on climate. Milankovitch cycles and ice ages. Long-term atmospheric evolution; runaway greenhouse,SnowballEarth, atmospheric loss/collapse, faint young Sun problem. Interaction of climate with geology/biology. Observable signatures. Habitable zones. Application to Earth, Mars, Venus, Titan, and habitability of extrasolar planets.
Course Level Other
PTYS Graduate Elective
Course Credits
3
Course Type
Graduate
| Semester | Section Number | Instructor(s) | Day/Time | Location | Resources | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2020 | 1 | Adam Showman | Tuesday, Thursday 11:00a.m.-12:15p.m. | Kuiper 312 | Syllabus |