Calspace Courses

 Climate Change · Part One
 Climate Change · Part Two
 Introduction to Astronomy
 Life in the Universe

 Glossary: Climate Change
 Glossary: Astronomy
 Glossary: Life in Universe
 
CLIMATE CHANGE 1:
Earth's Climate System
How does the Earth's climate work? Topics include: the greenhouse effect; ocean circulation; El Niño; climate and weather; climate change; and the history of climatology.
CLIMATE CHANGE 2:
Past and Future
What was the Earth's past climate like? How will it change in the new century? Topics include: ice ages; climate cycles; the politics of climate change; and the future of fossil fuels.
INTRO TO ASTRONOMY
How did the Universe come to be? How do astronomers know the distances to the stars? What are comets made of? This is a survey of the field of astronomy with a focus on applications to geology and biology. Topics include: the Big Bang; the solar system; observational astronomy; and extrasolar planets.
LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE
Are we humans alone in the universe? Is there life on other planets? Explore the history of life on our own planet and the possibility for life elsewhere. Topics include: the ingredients of life; the origin of life on Earth; exobiology: the science of life beyond Earth; and the search for intelligent life in the universe.
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