GEOG 452 - Coastal Environments

Description:
Physical, human, and resource geography of coastal environments. Emphasis on physical processes, resource issues, and environmental management of coastal environments. Course will be offered on odd numbered years (Spring).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GEOG 107.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Describe the interrelated factors and processes shaping, and the resulting physical features occurring, in coastal environments.
Identify the diversity and spatial distribution of Earth’s coastal landforms on exams and exercise maps based on various definitions in the literature.
Describe and analyze various fundamental coastal resource issues and conflicts, including the physical processes that generate a particular coastal phenomenon, as well as related socio-economic problems/issues.
Describe coastal resource management practices and policies related various coastal resource issue case studies in the United States and Washington State.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
02/17/2011