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Cecilia Bitz
ATM S 559
Seattle Campus
Principles of Earth system modeling. Emphasis on atmosphere, ocean sea ice, and land-surface components. Climate forcing. Appropriate use of models. Topics of current interest including carbon cycle, atmosphere chemistry, and biogeochemistry. Prerequisite: either ATM S/OCEAN/ESS 587, ATM S 504 or ATM S 505. Offered: jointly with ESS 559/OCEAN 558; Sp; alternate years.
Class description
The objective for this course it to teach the principles of Earth system modeling to graduate students in Earth sciences. Specific topics, listed in the draft schedule below, will be covered each week with a continuing emphasis on numerical issues and the appropriate use of models for problem solving. The instruction time will be split between classroom lecture and practical computing lab, where students will at times write simple MATLAB codes themselves or run models commonly used for climate research. Course work will include weekly exercises and reading, class discussions, and a course project with final presentation.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Recommended preparation
ATM S 587, 504, or 505
Class assignments and grading
