Course Description
This course will focus on the natural surface climates of Canada. Topics covered will include Alpine and forest environments; ocean and wetland regions; and both artic and subarctic climates. Surface energy processes will be examined, and how the behavior of energy exchange varies by climate region. This course fulfills four field days.
Distribution Requirement: Science
Lecture hours: 24
Practicum hours: 36
Prerequisite: 9.0 credits including GGR214H5 or GGR217H5
Core Skills Developed
- climatology
- energy balance
- field work
- real-world data analysis