Physics 20054

Spring Semester 2011

The Physics of Climate

Professor Michael Wiescher
Department of Physics, University of Notre Dame

Class Projects

April 26    

1. Chixulub and the Death of Sauriers   (Andrew Ea)

2. Volcano Eruptions and the Consequences for Global Temperature   (Samantha Genovese)

3. Sahara from Pre-historic Times to Today   (Savannah Hayes)

4. The Role of the Amazon Jungle for Global Climate   (Patrick Kozak)

April 28    

1. Noah's Flood and Human Migration   (Erin Doyle)

2. Implication of Climate on Human Development and History   (Mike Stecyk)

3. The little Ice Age and Consequences for Medieval Life   (Macie Perkins)

4. The large Midwest Forest Clearing   (Jessica DeLalio)

May 3    

1. Industrial Revolution and the Impact on Global Climate   (Michael Dore)

2. Nuclear Testing and the Impact on the Atmosphere   (Grayson Nowak)

3. Tropical Deforestation   (Jessika Pearson)

4. Urban Heat Islands   (Zac Suriano)

April 2011
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