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Introduction to Atmospheres - Earth's Climate System

Offered By: Yale University via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the fundamentals of Earth's climate system in this introductory lecture on atmospheres from Yale University's course "The Atmosphere, the Ocean and Environmental Change." Delve into the composition and detection of the atmosphere, examine recent weather events like Hurricane Irene, and learn how to interpret local weather data from various sources. Gain insights into the instructor's background and research interests, and discover the basic concepts of what constitutes an atmosphere. This 47-minute video serves as an excellent starting point for understanding the complex interactions between the atmosphere, oceans, and climate change.

Syllabus

- Chapter 1. Introduction
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- Chapter 2. Course Overview
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- Chapter 3. New Haven Weather Data during Hurricane Irene
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- Chapter 4. Prof. Smith's Background and Research Interests
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- Chapter 5. What is an Atmosphere?
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