PGEOG 70300 - Coastal Dynamics

Quantitative focus on the dynamic processes affecting the coast and the resulting varied geomorphology. In particular, this course will focus on waves, beaches, barrier island evolution, storm systems and coastal erosion, using the Atlantic coast of New York as a case study. Research and field work expected.

Hours 45 hrs including conference,
Credits 3 cr
Courses cover geographic methods and techniques, and are divided into geographic information science, quantitative and qualitative research methods, remote sensing and cartography. Check with the department during the middle of the prior term for tentative course schedule including list of special topics.