ATMS 5016 - Selected Topics in Paleoclimatic Studies

Credit Hours: 3

A collaborative learning course in conjunction with the American Meteorological Society (AMS) designed to focus on principles of paleoclimatology & ice core analysis of observed environmental data and learning activities. Students learn about research initiatives from a variety of scholars and professionals employed in various sectors of the climate science enterprise. The course employs both face-to-face and online engagement to facilitate interdisciplinary and cross institutional networking opportunities and leverages the existing institutional connections between PennWest University, AMS, Oregon State University, Dartmouth University (School of Ice), and the National Science Foundation (NSF). These connections allow professionals to engage students in the seminar format where engagement is maximized. Professional focus is from NSF-supported, university-level scientists. Learning modules developed in collaboration with the Ice Drilling program at Dartmouth University will be leveraged with students online and in-person. Students will be tasked with engaging each other as they navigate these course modules. Near the conclusion of the course, students are required to synthesize course materials and learning modules in a deliverable format for peers or other students at various learning capacities. Students then conduct their own peer-to-peer collaborations utilizing the learning tools presented in the course. The course relies on data and support of the American Meteorological Society.