Jul 04, 2025  
Rensselaer Catalog 2025-2026 
    
Rensselaer Catalog 2025-2026
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ERTH 4500 - Earth’s Climate: Past, Present, and Future


Overview of physical components of Earth’s climate system; builds on this foundation by examining the roles of both natural Earth system processes and anthropogenic influences in determining Earth’s climate and climate changes in the past, present, and future. Initial focus is on climate change through geologic history. Remainder of course will emphasize recent and future climate change.

Prerequisite: CHEM 1100  or CHEM 1110 , or CHEM 1120  and ERTH 1200  and ERTH 1125 ; or permission of instructor.

When Offered: SPRING TERM ANNUALLY

Graded: GRADED

Credit Hours: 4



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