ES 316 COASTAL DYNAMICS S NEW ENG
A general investigation of the processes that shape and characterize the world's oceans and continents. There will be an emphasis on near-shore and coastal processes as they relate to southern New England. Topics include plate tectonics, water body dynamics, sediment transport, and the geologic history of the southern New England coast. Laboratory focuses on field observation and interpretation of marine geophysical data.
Notes
Three hours lecture; three hours of field laboratory work.
Cross Listed Courses
This is the same course as
GEO 316.
Prerequisite
ES 120/GPH 120,
ES 201/GEO 201,
ES 202/GEO 202, or permission of the instructor.
Enrollment Limit
Enrollment limited to 14 students.