EARTH 343Coastal Geomorphology

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Science
Subject: Earth Sciences

When it runs

Ran in 0 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course is designed to provide a broad introduction to coastal geomorphology by covering significant processes and landforms that are characteristic of sandy coastlines in both marine and lacustrine environments. In addition, this course will focus on the major threats to important coastal resources globally including climate change and anthropogenic impacts. Lectures, weekly readings, and assignments will introduce the basic theoretical background and direct application of modern research methodologies using opensource datasets and software.

Prerequisites

Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
- EARTH121 - Introductory Earth Sciences (0.50)
- EARTH123 - Introductory Hydrology (0.50)
- GEOG102 - Changing Physical Environments (0.50)

Antirequisites

Not completed or currently enrolled in:
- EARTH491

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	7453	0 / 100	W 18:00–20:50
LEC 701	8177	56 / 9999	Online or by arrangement

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Calendar versions

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