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Course Description
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Course Name
Coastal Dynamics
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Host University
University of Galway
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Location
Galway, Ireland
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Area of Study
Geography
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Students may not take this course if enrolled in TI318, TI326 or TI331.
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
The Course
The coastal zone exists at the interface of land, sea and atmosphere, making it a highly complex environment. Only through improved understanding of the processes operating in this zone can we hope to understand and manage this valuable resource in a sustainable manner. This course introduces the basic concepts of coastal science. The role of waves, wind and sea-level in shaping the coast are explored. Conversely, the shape of coastal landforms affects these processes; this interaction between process and form is considered within a morphodynamic framework.
Topics covered
Introduction to Course, Coastal systems, Wave processes, Sediments, Shoreface, Nearshore-Zone, Aeolian processes, Beaches, Coastal Dunes, Tidal processes, Beach dune ecology and Beach dune management
Assessment
Continuous Assessment 100%
CA will involve practical work, a class test and an essay. The practical work is centred on field work.
Core Texts
Haslett, S. K. (2008). Coastal Systems. London, Routledge. Woodrooffe, C. D. (2003). Coasts: Form, process and evolution. Cambridge, University Press
Masselink, G. and Hughes, M. (2003). Coastal Processes and Geomorphology. London, Hodder Arnold.
Additional Texts
Carter, R. W. G. (1988). Coastal Environments. London, Academic Press.
Davis Jr., R. and Fitzgerald D. (2004) Beaches and Coasts. Oxford, Blackwell.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.