Climate dynamics courses offered in MIT and Harvard

Introduction Courses Proposed Curriculum Faculty

Introduction

The study of climate may be the broadest of all scientific problems. Harvard and MIT between the two institutions cover many of the major elements of climate dynamics. Students are encouraged to take advantage of courses, seminars, faculty and other expertise at both places. The following listing of available courses here is by no means exhaustive: both MIT and Harvard have a broad spectrum of relevant offerings in all aspects of physical, chemical and biological sciences, mathematics, economy, public health and public policy, that bear on the understanding of climate change and its consequences. Students, or prospective students, should consult any faculty member at either institution for further advice.

The two institutions attempt to remain coordinated in terms of courses offered, and encourage informal interactions between the students and faculty at both places.

Courses

Harvard, Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate Dynamics

Graduate climate courses:

Relevant but not climate-focused graduate courses:

Courses relevant for both graduate and undergraduate students:

Relevant undergraduate courses:

See also, Harvard atmospheric chemistry and climate web page.

MIT: Program in Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate

Graduate climate courses:

Relevant undergraduate courses:

A proposed curriculum for graduate students interested in climate dynamics

First year:
Fall term:

Spring term:

Second year:

Faculty doing research in climate dynamics

MIT

Harvard

last updated July, 2008