University General Course Catalog 2023-2024 
    
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GEOG 321 - Understanding Climate

(3 units)
Physical characteristics of local, regional, and global climate. Emphasis on dynamical processes and changes at annual to decadal time scales.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. describe fundamnental characteristics and behaviors of the climate system, its patterns, and its processes.
2. discuss their understanding of the climate system to better understand the environmental impacts of changes in regional and global climate.
3. demonstrate effective written, verbal, or graphic communication skills.


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