307625 (v.1) Coastal Processes and Management 402

Area:

Department of Applied Geology

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

2.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Coastal geomorphology, classification of coasts, geological factors influencing coastline development, beach profiles, dynamics of the coastal zone. Physical and environmental factors in relation to coastal sediment movement, sedimentation patterns in estuaries and bays, influence of coastal structures on sedimentation, coastal problems and management.

Unit Outcomes:

Upon completion of this unit students will have -Gained an understanding of coastal types and the underlying controls governing coastal development. Gained an understanding of geological systems and processes influencing the evolution of the coastal zone, coastal landforms and their origin. Gained a knowledge of the key physical processes driving the sediment transport system in the coastal zone, on seasonal, annual, and longer time scales. Gained understanding of some of the approaches adopted in the management of coastal problems.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Provided during classes.

Unit Texts:

Woodroffe, C. D., Coasts:form, process and evolution. Cambridge Carter, R. W. G. and Woodroffe, C. D., Coastal Evolution. Cambridge

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignments 70%. Final examination 30%. This is a grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y