6414 (v.7) Coastal Processes 503

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Area:	Department of Applied Geology
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 3 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.
Unit Outcomes:	The coastal zone is a rapidly changing interface between the land and the sea, where much of the world's population lives. This course will provide an understanding of coastal processes and landforms, sediment transport and coastal dynamics. At the conclusion of the course students should have an understanding of threats from a variety of natural and anthropogenics, such as climate or sea level change, and the natural dynamics of shoreline movement.
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:	No prescribed references.
Unit Texts:	Carter, R.W.G. and Woodroffe, C.D. (1994). Coastal Evolution, Cambridge University Press.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignments 50%, Final Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y