Learn about climate change in this self-paced online course about the Arctic from America’s Arctic University. This MOOC covers modern climate science and the impacts of climate change across atmospheric, marine, terrestrial and human systems.
An AlaskaX Course
"Introduction to the Arctic: Climate" is an engaging and comprehensive course offered by AlaskaX, designed to provide learners with a deep understanding of climate change in the circumpolar Arctic. This course takes you on a fascinating journey through four primary systems: atmospheric, marine, terrestrial, and human, offering a holistic view of the complex interactions within the Arctic environment.
Led by expert researchers and staff from the University of Alaska Fairbanks' International Arctic Research Center and its collaborators, this course combines cutting-edge scientific knowledge with traditional wisdom. You'll explore a wide range of topics, from atmospheric science to subsistence calendars, gaining insights into the intricate workings of Arctic systems and the expertise of those who study them.
High school science and math skills are necessary for learners to understand the concepts contained within this course.
This course offers a unique opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Arctic's changing climate and its far-reaching implications. By enrolling, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to contribute meaningfully to discussions and actions related to one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.
Explore more courses to enhance your cloud computing and Kubernetes skills.
In this course, we will take a journey from the Sun to the Sea to understand the science behind our changing climate. Are the present-day changes in our global climate really linked to our human activities here on Earth? And are there solutions available to solve the climate crisis?
Learn to see the connections between human, animal, and environmental. Understanding these connections allows us to approach challenges in a holistic and constructionist approach and address problems at their root causes rather than treating their outcomes.
The Earth’s temperature is determined by a balance between incoming energy and outgoing energy, which is affected by many factors, including sunspots, astronomical cycles, and greenhouse gasses. In this course, we compare recent climate conditions with a vast historical record that goes back thousands, even millions, of years. We also investigate the role of feedback loops and why they make climate modeling particularly challenging.
