
Course Description
This course will focus on the natural surface climates of Canada. Topics covered will include Alpine and forest environments; ocean and wetland regions; and both artic and subarctic climates. Surface energy processes will be examined, and how the behavior of energy exchange varies by climate region. This course fulfills four field days.
Credits: Science
Lecture hours: 24
Practicum hours: 36
Prerequisite: 9.0 credits including GGR214H5 or GGR217H5
Core Skills Developed
- climatology
- energy balance
- field work
- real-world data analysis