Credits: 4 (3-0-2)
Description
Elements of physical climatology, climate variability; anthropogenic causes of climate change; concepts of radioactive forcing climate feedbacks and climate sensitivity; Observed climate record and paleo reconstruction, modeling aspects of the climate system; Carbon emission pathways, scenario development, climate simulations of the future; Socio-economic impacts, quantifying uncertainties, tipping points and irreversible changes; Observed and projected changes in weather, monsoons, teleconnections, extreme weather events, sea level in India; Climate hot spots, sector wise vulnerability and adaptation; Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, clean energy technologies, geoengineering options.