OCN 250 - Beaches and Coasts

Credits: 3

Examination of the variability of coastal landforms, the varied processes that shape them, and problems brought about by natural and anthropogenic changes along the coast. Focus on barrier island and spit formation, study of beaches, cliffs/platforms, dunes, estuaries and marshes, effects of tectonics, ice and rivers on beaches and coastal morphology. and deltas. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Climate Change and Society. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.

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