EESC GR

Required for students in the Climate and Society MA Program. An overview of how the climate system works on large scales of space and time, with particular attention to the science and methods underlying forecasts of climate variability and climate change. This course serves as the basic physical science course for the MA program in Climate and Society

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EESC GR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

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points

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Bulletin

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bulletin.columbia.edu

Prerequisites: EESC GU5400EESC GU5401 The dynamics of environment and society interact with climate and can be modified through use of modern climate information. To arrive at the best use of climate information, there is a need to see climate in a balanced way, among the myriad of factors at play. Equally, there is a need to appreciate the range of climate information available and to grasp its underlying basis and the reasons for varying levels of certainty. This includes subseasonal to seasonal climate forecasts for developing climate services for better adapting to climate stresses, and decadal and climate change projections for improved climate policy. Many decisions in society are at more local scales, and regional climate information considered at appropriate scales and appropriately translated to be accessible and salient to stakeholders is key. Students will build a sufficient understanding of the science behind the information, and analyze examples of how the information can and is being used. This course will prepare the ground for a holistic understanding needed for wise use of climate information

Subject

EESC GR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

points

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Bulletin

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bulletin.columbia.edu

Basic techniques of linear and non-linear inverse theory, and the validation of numerical models with sparse and noisy data. Includes discussion of Monte Carlo algorithms and evolutionary programming, theories of optimization, parameter tradeoffs, and hypothesis testing

Subject

EESC GR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

points

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Bulletin

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bulletin.columbia.edu

Overview This course explores the origin of magmas and their subsequent movements; their ascent, stalling and eruption; their transport of heat and mass through the earth; their formation of crust and creation of volcanoes. The course will explore magmatism itself - its chemical and physical underpinnings – and also develop magmatic tools used to understand other earth processes. Topics will be focused around Grand Questions. Example questions include: What do magmas tell us about the thermal structure of the earth? Why do magmas store and stall where they do? What drives the largest eruptions on Earth? Does continental extension drive melting or melting drive extension? Questions will evolve to reflect the state of the field and student interest. The course is designed to serve as an accessible breadth course for Earth Science graduate students in any discipline. Of Related Interest Course List Code Title Points Environmental Science (Barnard) EESC BC1001Environmental Science I EESC BC1011Environmental Science I Lab EESC BC3014Field Methods in Environmental Science EESC BC3016ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURMENTS EESC BC3017ENVIRONMENTAL DATA ANALYSIS EESC BC3025HYDROLOGY EESC BC3033 EESC BC3050BIG DATA WITH PYTHON EESC BC3200Ecotoxicology EESC BC3300WORKSHOP SUSTAINABLE DEVEL Physics PHYS UN1018WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION Generally Alternate Year Courses Course List Code Title Points EESC UN1001DINOSAURS AND HISTORY OF LIFE EESC UN1201Environmental Risks and Disasters EESC UN1401DINOSAUR ＆ HISTORY OF LIFE-LEC EESC UN3015The Earth's Carbon Cycle EESC GU4009CHEMICAL GEOLOGY EESC GU4040CLIM THERMODYN/ENERGY TRANSFER EESC GU4085GEODYNAMICS EESC GU4113Mineralogy and Mineral Resources EESC GU4330TERRESTRIAL PALEOCLIMATE - From Science to Justice EESC GU4223SEDIMENTARY GEOLOGY EESC GU4300THE EARTH'S DEEP INTERIOR EESC GU4630AIR-SEA INTERACTION EESC GU4701Introduction to Igneous Petrology EESC GU4835Wetlands and Climate Change EESC GU4885CHEMISTRY OF CONTINENTL WATERS EESC GU4887ISOTOPE GEOLOGY I EESC GU4888Stable Isotope Geochemistry EESC GU4920PALEOCEANOGRAPHY EESC GU4926INTRO TO CHEMICAL OCEANOGRAPHY EESC GU4937CENOZOIC PALEOCEANOGRAPHY EESC GU4929Mixing and Dispersion in the Ocean EESC GU4949Introduction to Seismology EESC GR6111Modern analytical methods in geochemistry EESC GR6701Igneous and metamorphic processes during the creation and evolution of the tectonic plates EESC GR6810The Carbon Cycle EESC GR6901Research Computing for the Earth Sciences EESC GR6909Advanced Time Series Analysis EESC GR6920DYNAMICS OF CLIMATE EESC GR6921ATMOSPHERIC DYNAMICS EESC GR6922ATMOSPHERIC RADIATION EESC GR6928TROPICAL METEOROLOGY EESC GR6949ADVANCED SEISMOLOGY I EESC GR6930Ocean Dynamics EESC GR9500SEM-PLANT PHYSIOLOGY ＆ ECOLOGY Admissions Undergraduate Admissions Postbac Premed Admissions Newly Admitted Students U.S. Military Veterans Dual and Joint Degree Programs Educational Financing Types of Financial Aid Financial Aid for Military Veterans Cost of Attendance Applying for Financial Aid Counseling Appointments Document Upload Form Enrollment Update Form Student Account Refunds Academics Undergraduate Postbac Premed Program Applying to Medical School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Academic Policies Student Services Undergraduate Announcements Postbac Premed Announcements Academic Advising Academic Resource Center Campus Services Fellowships Forms and Guides Graduation Health and Wellness Housing International Students Medical School Fair Planning Your Future Premedical Clinical and Research Opportunities Student Life Veterans Resources and Initiatives About Leadership Mission History Statistics and Facts Notable Alumni University Policies Events Staff Directory Faculty News Press Coverage Media Inquiries Follow Us Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Columbia University ©2019 Columbia University Accessibility Nondiscrimination Careers Built using Columbia Sites Back to top Close this window Print Options Send Page to Printer Print this page. Download Page (PDF)The PDF will include all information unique to this page.Full 2023-2024 Catalog (PDF)This PDF will include the entire Bernard College 2023-2024 Catalogue.Full 2023-2024 Catalog (PDF)This PDF will include the entire Columbia College 2023-2024 Bulletin. Coming Soon!

Subject

EESC GR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

points

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Bulletin

Source

bulletin.columbia.edu