Coastal topics include the study of waves and tides, coastal sediment transport, beaches, and the effects of changing sea level. This course makes use of some mathematical equations. A study of the Earth as the home of humankind, emphasizing the spatial and functional complexes of human geography. Topics to be considered are population, settlement form, settling processes, resources, and economic, political, and societal organizations. A study of area variations in human economic activities as related to production exchange, and consumption of economic goods and services.
Emphasis is placed on location of economic activities and related theories.
Course includes classroom presentations, field projects, field trips, and writing technical reports. A supervised, practical experience using physical geography skills in an appropriate organization. Provides the student with an opportunity to apply skills learned during pursuit of environmental geography degree to real world situations.