Coastal Processes and Geology

Catalog description

Class Hours: 3 Lab/Discussion: 3 Credits: 4 Prerequisite: GEOS 203 , geoscience majors/minors, and earth and space science education majors/minors, or instructor permission Description: The study of the origin and evolution of coastal environments from a geological perspective. Emphasis is placed on the quantitative investigation of the dominant processes (waves, tides, and currents) that create and modify these environments, as well as the role of human-induced change. Contemporary issues in coastal geology are explored through primary scientific literature, news media, and laboratory exercises. Includes field trips that may occur on weekends.