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PostMay 14, 2021

MITx Course Materials: Global Warming Science

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Learn about the physics, chemistry, biology, and geology of the earth’s climate system.
About this archived course:

Global Warming Science teaches you about the risks and uncertainties of future climate change by examining the science behind the earth’s climate. You will be able to answer such questions as, “What is the Greenhouse Effect?” and “How and why has earth’s climate changed through geologic history?”

This science course is designed for college sophomores and juniors with some preparation in college-level calculus and physics.

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by MIT Open Learning
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