OCEA 90Fundamentals of Climate
Quantitative introduction to climate comprising five modules: atmosphere-ocean circulation, atmospheric teleconnections, El-Nino Southern Oscillation, the Pacific Decadal Oscillation, and global warming. Hands-on statistical methods are applied to real-world observations to develop a quantitative understanding of climate.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | Thim Lecture 001 | A. M. Moore | Open 54/103 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | TBA | Online | M. Kucukosmanoglu | Open 93/105 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | Thim Lecture 001 | C. Beaulieu | Open 28/103 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | J Baskin Engr 152 | A. M. Moore | Open 65/100 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Moore | 4.1 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 70% | 22 |
| Murat Kucukosmanoglu | 5.0 / 5 | 1.8 / 5 | 100% | 4 |
| Claudie Beaulieu | 4.5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 100% | 4 |
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