This unit of study explains the major coastal processes and systems of relevance to coastal zone management. These include beaches, barriers and dunes; estuaries and inlets; and coral reefs. The interactions between these processes and systems that are of most relevance to coastal management are highlighted, including coastal hazards such as beach erosion. Anthropogenic impacts are also analysed. This unit includes an introduction to numerical modeling of coastal processes and systems using state-of-the-art modeling tools. The unit is presented in lectures and field excursions, the latter enabling each system to be examined first hand.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Geosciences Academic Operations |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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This unit assumes a sound understanding of scientific principles, HSC level mathematics and understanding of basic statistics. |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Ana Vila Concejo, ana.vilaconcejo@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Tristan Salles, tristan.salles@sydney.edu.au |