OCN 250 - Coasts and Society

Variability of coastal landforms, the processes that shape them, problems brought about by natural and anthropogenic changes, and the role of culturally-based perceptions on valuation and management of coastal systems. Focus on coastal environments of populated continents and island nations including barrier islands, rocky coasts, dunes, estuaries, marshes and deltas.

Credit Hours: 3

University Studies: Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World, Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society, Building Competencies/Information Literacy

Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3

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