The recognition of non-random patterns in species distribution,
causal
processes in species distribution, and an explanation of species
distribution in
space and time.
Climatic variations in the tropics.
The nature of the
atmosphere near the ground
The dynamics of and the debate on global
warming and climate change.
Climate classifications
Evaluation
: One 2-hour written paper 60%
Coursework (lab exercises and field project) 40%