This course explores coastal environments ranging from rocky shorelines, beaches, and dunes to deltas, salt-marshes, and mudflats. These environments are shaped by the processes of tides, waves, currents, climate, wind, and ice. Human activity within the coastal zone is examined in terms of land uses, hazards, engineering practices, and stewardship. Classes include lectures, discussions, activities, videos, slides, and demonstrations. Field trips to Lake Michigan sites illustrate the topics covered in the course and introduce students to the unique dynamics of the winter shoreline.
Evaluation is based on class participation, assignments, tests, and a project.
Ms. D. van Dijk. Mr. H. Aay, Mr. R. Hoeksema. W24 Genesis 1-11 and Science in the Reformed Tradition. Mr. R. Stearley, Mr. D. Young. Contact Amy DeVries .