Geosciences 557 - Coastal Processes
Spring
2013
01
3.00
Jonathan Woodruff
TU TH 9:30AM 10:45AM
UMass Amherst
13914
Processes that govern the movement of sediment, the shaping of coastal landforms, and the geologic evolution of coastlines. Course topics include basic principles for water waves, tidal and estuarine processes, and the geomorphic development of beach and barrier systems. Prerequisite: GEO-SCI 445 or permission from instructor; introductory calculus course recommended.