Earth System Modeling

At the end of this course the student will be able to understand: 

• The opportunities and limitations involved in the application of coupled global models that integrate the various Earth system components (atmosphere, oceans, Cryosphere, pedosphere, and the human dimension) to study the relevance and role of these components in past, present, and future climate and global change. 
• The balance equations, particularly for energy transfers at the surface and in the lower atmosphere.

• Climate simulations using GCMs to estimate climate variability and change Climate simulations using GCMs to estimate climate variability and change.