![](https://ccweb.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.classcentral.com%2Fimages%2Ficon-black-friday.png?auto=format&ixlib=php-4.1.0&s=fe56b83c82babb2f8fce47a2aed2f85d)
Overview
![](https://ccweb.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.classcentral.com%2Fimages%2Ficon-black-friday.png?auto=format&ixlib=php-4.1.0&s=fe56b83c82babb2f8fce47a2aed2f85d)
This course covers the basic features of shorelines, including waves, sand, longshore currents, rip currents, and shoreline features such as spits and barrier islands. It also discusses merging coasts, hurricanes, storm surges, and the use of satellites for monitoring. Students will learn about hard stabilization techniques like groins and breakwaters. The course aims to teach students about coastal processes, features, and hazards. The intended audience includes students and professionals interested in geology, oceanography, or environmental science.
Syllabus
Shorelines
Basic Features
Waves
Sand
Longshore Current
Rip Currents
Shoreline Features
Spits
Barrier Islands
Merging Coasts
Americas Coaster
Hurricanes
Hurricane Profile
Hurricane Structure
Storm Surge
Satellites
Hard Stabilization
Groin
Breakwaters
Taught by
Sven Holbik