MSCI 621 - Coastal Morphodynamic Processes

Fall, odd years (3) Friedrichs

The emphasis of this course is on the mutual adjustments between coastal depositional and erosional morphologies and the hydrodynamic processes that cause sediment transport and transport gradients. Continental shelf, beach/shoreline, reef, deltaic, and estuarine processes will be examined. The course involves a mix of classroom lectures, seminar discussion and student presentation of readings, application of computer models, and analysis of field observations.