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- Duration 5 hours
- Course by American Museum of Natural History
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Welcome to the American Museum of Natural History's (AMNH) primer called Climate and Climate Change in New Jersey! This primer includes numerous elements that will provide you with an understanding of our climate system and climate change in New Jersey, and encourage you to think about viable solutions for climate change impacts. It is divided into four parts, which may be completed sequentially as it was designed or in your sequence. We estimate that it will take approximately 2.5 hours to complete. We are also happy to inform you that you can receive 2.5 professional development hours and a Certificate of Attendance upon successful completion of this course.Modules
Course Resources
1
Videos
- Introduction to Dave Robinson and the Phenomena (Sunny Day Flooding)
3
Readings
- How Climate Works
- New Jersey Climate Basics
- What's Next?
Test Your Knowledge
1
Assignment
- What have you learned?
Take a Deeper Dive (Optional)
1
Videos
- Cryosphere
2
Readings
- Atmospheric Circulation and Global Climate
- The Role of the Ocean in Global Climate
Course Resources
2
Videos
- What is Climate?
- Indicators of Climate Change in NJ
3
Readings
- Past Climates and Climate Proxies
- Our Warming World
- 2020 New Jersey Scientific Report on Climate Change
Test Your Knowledge
1
Assignment
- What have you learned?
Take a Deeper Dive (Optional)
2
Readings
- State of the Climate: New Jersey 2021
- Global Energy Budget
Course Resources
2
Videos
- What are Feedback and Forcings?
- How do we Monitor Phenomena in NJ?
2
Readings
- TED Talk: The Emergent Patterns of Climate Change
- NJ FloodMapper
Test Your Knowledge
1
Assignment
- What have you learner?
Course Resources
1
Videos
- Dave Robinson Closes the course
3
Readings
- Climate Change: How NJ Could be Impacted
- State of the Climate
- How to Adapt to Climate Change
Test Your Knowledge
1
Assignment
- New Quiz
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Explore "Climate and Climate Change in New Jersey," a comprehensive 2.5-hour course by Coursera, hosted by the American Museum of Natural History. This professional-level course delves into New Jersey's climate system and climate change impacts, offering viable solutions. Participants receive 2.5 professional development hours and a Certificate of Attendance. Available through Starter and Professional subscriptions, it's perfect for science and engineering enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding of climate issues.

Margaret Holzer