Paleoclimatology* 3

(dual listing 6680)
Covers climate through the past four billion years of geologic time. Explores
driving forces behind climate changes. Examines data and methods used in
paleoclimate research. Includes discussion of literature and stresses local
paleoclimate records. Three lectures per week, along with field trips. Prerequisite:
GEO/WATS 3600 or permission of instructor. Also taught as GEO 5680/6680 and
CLIM 5680/6680. (Sp)