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.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GEOG 107 or ENST 201 or GEOL 101 or GEOL 107 or GEOL 108.

Credits: (5)

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

Demonstrate knowledge of 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.
Differentiate 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.
Examine and summarize coastal resource management practices and policies related to various coastal resource issue case studies in the United States and Washington State.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/9/20

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Spring Locations: Ellensburg