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.

Credits

4

Notes

Three hours lecture; three hours of field laboratory work.

Cross Listed Courses

This is the same course as GEO 316.

Prerequisite

ES 100D, ES 120/GPH 120, ES 201/GEO 201, ES 202/GEO 202, or permission of the instructor.

Corequisite

Registration is also required in ES 316L/GEO 316L.

Enrollment Limit

Enrollment limited to 14 students.