Subject description
This subject examines sedimentary and ecological processes on the coast and explores coastal management issues in the context of these processes. Topics include the morphology, evolution and morphodynamics of coastal landforms, particularly beaches, estuaries, deltas, coastal barriers, dunes and coral reefs. The role of different wave regimes, tectonic processes, sea-level … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
EESC902 - Advanced Coastal Environments: Processes and Management
EESC962 - Coasts: Landforms, Processes, Policy and Management
EESC302 - Coastal Environments: Process and Management
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
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Lecturers
Engagement hours
Contact Hours:2 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 3 hour practical per week
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Describe the different geomorphological processes shaping a range of coastal landforms
2.
Undertake surveys and assessments of beaches and other coastal landforms
3.
Identify and describe examples of recent human impacts on the coastal zone
4.
Critically assess recent environmental impacts on the coastal zone, write reports summarising key findings and formulate strategies for remediation of coastal environmental problems
5.
Access, review and synthesise coastal geomorphological literature at an advanced level and present your research in written and oral forms
6.
Undertake both independent and team research
Assessment details
Essay
Group Presentation
Report
Final Exam
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.
Textbook information
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