Coastal Change and Adaptation

3 credits · Undergraduate

Human activities alter coastal environments directly and by influencing natural processes. We analyze the drivers of change and impacts on environment, economy and society. Mitigation and management strategies for sustainable adaptation are investigated. Lectures are integrated with student presentations, guest lectures and discussion of current coastal and marine research. PREREQUISITES: Must be third year standing or above CROSSLISTED: SUST 3102.03 EXCLUSIONS: SUST 3952.03 (winter 2016 and winter 2017)