Climate science fundamentals: Energy balance, ocean and atmospheric circulation. Future climate scenarios. Processes driving spatial and temporal climate variability. Analysis of observations and climate projection data to evaluate the anthropogenic impact on climate. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: 3rd year class standing

Investigative versus performance monitoring. Monitoring requirements, limitations and system support. Tactical versus strategic monitoring. Data analysis, utilization and communication. Integration of monitoring with geotechnical and groundwater modelling. Case histories. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

EOSC 518 Science Communication and Outreach in Museum and Other Informal Learning Settings

Theory and best practices for effective science communication in informal learning environments; common obstacles in communicating science to children and adults; design and rhetorical theory in the context of outreach development and communication; presentation of scientific phenomena to the public. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.