EAE3311 Oceans and coasts

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Demonstrate a knowledge of the effect of stream loads, waves and sea levels on coastal geomorphology, and their variation among physiographic, hydrodynamic and climatic environments;

2. 2

   Develop an understanding of ocean circulation patterns and explain their importance for global climate, marine pollution, carbon and nitrogen cycles, species distributions and local marine management;

3. 3

   Quantify the transport of sediments in the oceans and along the coastline;

4. 4

   Collect relevant samples and interpret biodiversity and environmental conditions in marine environments;

5. 5

   Use Geographical Information Systems (GIS) effectively for spatial and remote sensing data analysis.