Has your attention recently been caught by news of coastal catastrophes such as hurricanes and tsunamis? Do you wonder why so many coastal communities in the world are vulnerable to flooding and other coastal hazards? Have you considered what coastal flood protections cities like Houston and Miami will need in the future to protect their residents? This course will provide a better understanding of these phenomena. We present a global perspective of coastal landscapes, the geologic processes responsible for their formation, and ways that society responds to hazards like sea level rise and catastrophic weather events. You will participate in active learning exercises such as analyzing real-world datasets and applying critical thinking to real-world societal problems while investigating a coastal community.
- Subject:
- Applied Science
- Biology
- Career and Technical Education
- Ecology
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Life Science
- Oceanography
- Physical Geography
- Physical Science
- Material Type:
- Full Course
- Provider:
- Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences
- Author:
- Brent Yarnal
- Dinah Maygarden
- Tim Bralower
- Date Added:
- 10/07/2019