Introduction to Climate Systems (Week 2) - Post 3


Introduction to Climate Systems - Post 3

My reaction to this weeks learning is joy and amazement. I am really happy to have found a subject in school in which I never tire of learning more about. The module I went through this week was especially long, however I did not mind due to my newly discovered fascination of learning about climate and environmental sciences. I am also absolutely amazed at how intricate and specific the science is surrounding climate change. When someone says the word global warming I no longer think of a vague term, I imagine all the delicate balances in the ecosystem that exists, and I think of the specific environmental factors that lead to a global temperature increase. The point of this week was to learn what climate change and global warming means; I now know what scientists mean when they say the term, and I  know what information backs up their statements.

I question the science behind a few of the effects of climate temperature increase, one example would be ocean coral bleaching; I do not doubt for a second that global warming is the cause of it, however I would like to see the specific science behind it. While the course does a great job of scientifically backing up their teachings, one website that was recommended could have been more thorough. Much like I need to see the mathematical proof in order to understand and use a mathematical theorems, I need to see the scientific data supporting each of these environmental issues. 

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  1. Ms. DunleyFebruary 9, 2018 at 10:06 AM

    You may have to be proactive on your own research even during the course. You will need it later in the semester.

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