Der Kurs "Climate and Human History" im Rahmen des offenen Studienangebots der Universität Edinburgh soll die Einflüsse von Klimaschwankungen auf bestimmte Perioden der Weltgeschichte beleuchten. Er läuft für 10 Nachmittage ab dem 19. Januar 2012, jeweils Donnerstags von 14:00-16:00
Course Information
With Global Warming constantly in the media the science of climate change has never been more relevant. But what are the facts behind the headlines? Major changes in climate have occurred throughout the ages, but how did different civilisations handle their effects? This fully illustrated course uses the latest results from archaeology and climate science to show how some societies were able to adapt while others crumbled in the face of climate change. The lessons for 21st century civilisation will be discussed.
Organisation
- Tutor: Stephan Matthiesen
- Lectures: Thursdays from 19 January 2012 (10 Classes) 2pm - 4pm
- Basil Skinner Room, 15 Buccleuch Place (Note change of room!)
Course Contents
Chapter 1: Climate and climate history — 19 Jan 2012
Introducing the basics of the climate system and methods to reconstruct climate history - from the general atmospheric circulation to interpreting the past through ice cores and tree rings.
Presentation (soon)
Chapter 2: The Ice Age — 26 Jan 2012
Climate variations during the ice age, and humans migrating out of Africa several times.