12.740 Paleoceanography, Spring 2004
Schematic diagram showing the relationship between the zero-point energy and molecular mass for hydrogen, deuterium and HD. (Image courtesy of MIT OCW.)
Highlights of this Course
Course Description
This class examines tools, data, and ideas related to past climate changes as seen in marine, ice core, and continental records. The most recent climate changes (mainly the past 500,000 years, ranging up to about 2 million years ago) will be emphasized. Quantitative tools for the examination of paleoceanographic data will be introduced (statistics, factor analysis, time series analysis, simple climatology).
Technical Requirements
Microsoft® Excel software is recommended for viewing the .xls files found on this course site. Free Microsoft® Excel viewer software can also be used to view the .xls files.