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01:750:140. THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT (3)

  • Semester(s) Offered: Spring
  • Credits: 3
  • SAS Core Certified: CCO, NS
  • Course Code: 01:750:140
  • Course Description:
    For nonscience majors; may not be taken for major credit in science and engineering. Credit not given for both this course and 01:160:140, 01:450:140, or 01:556:140.

    The physics of global warming and climate change, designed for liberal arts and other non-technical students.  Introduces the basic scientific concepts behind how human activity is warming the earth via the “greenhouse effect". Studies the global impact including biological, climatic, economic, and political effects.   

    No previous science courses required.  Only basic high-school level math required.  
  • Learning Management System: http://www.physics.rutgers.edu/ugrad/140/