Coastal Environments

Catalog description

Considers the biological and physical processes that structure coastal environments and examines the application of marine science to the management of coastal resources. Investigates the impacts of the often conflicting uses of the coastal zone including fisheries, oil production and transportation, ocean dumping and coastal development. Coastal zone management tools and applications at local, state, federal, and international levels are discussed. Not open to Biological Sciences or Biotechnology majors except by consent of advisor. Field trip(s) during or outside of class (including weekends) may be required. Satisfies GE area: UD25