Course/Section: GEOL 4441 - 80

Instructor: J. Shinker

College: University of Wyoming

Additional Course Fees: $75.00

Description: Climate varies. This fundamental aspect of the climate system can have major environmental and societal impacts to ecosystems, the hydrologic cycle and water resource management in arid environments such as the intermountain west. This course will utilize climate data and mapping tools to understand global and regional climate variability. Prerequisites: GEOG/ENR/GEOL 3450 or Instructor’s consent. Dual listed with GEOL 5441.

Term: Spring 2026

Registration Dates: 10/20/2025 - 01/26/2026

Class Dates: 01/20/2026 - 05/08/2026

Meet Days: W 02:10 PM - 04:40 PM (Mountain Time)

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Delivery Method: Online - Synchronous
Delivered completely online over the Internet with required meeting times from the instructor. Participation will require camera and microphone. Access to course materials will require login. (SYNCHRONOUS)