GHY 3600 - Snow and Ice (3)

When Offered: Fall
Students will explore the scientific background and develop the skills necessary to understand elements of snow science, sea/lake ice, and glacier processes. Topics will include: Arctic sea ice decline, alpine glacier change, sea level rise, ice cores, high-mountain environments, climate-glacier interactions, snow particle formation, climatology of snow, ski industry, and projections of future climate change impacts on the cryosphere.