Geosciences 557 - Coastal Processes

Spring
2021
01
3.00
Jonathan Woodruff
TU TH 8:30AM 9:45AM
UMass Amherst
76728
Fully Remote Class
woodruff@cns.umass.edu
Processes that govern the movement of sediment, the shaping of coastal landforms, and the geologic evolution of coastlines. Course topics include basic principles for water waves, tidal and estuarine processes, and the geomorphic development of beach and barrier systems. Prerequisite: GEO-SCI 445 or permission from instructor; introductory calculus course recommended.
Additional fees are associated with this section.
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