Module #1 Introduction to Coastal and Marine Geomorphology Overview of the study of coastal and marine geomorphology, importance, and applications
Module #2 Coastal and Marine Environments Types of coastal and marine environments, including beaches, dunes, estuaries, and continental shelves
Module #3 Coastal Processes:Waves and Tides Introduction to wave and tide dynamics, including wave types, tide cycles, and coastal erosion
Module #4 Coastal Processes:Currents and Sediment Transport Overview of coastal currents, sediment transport mechanisms, and beach morphodynamics
Module #5 Coastal Landforms:Beaches and Dunes Formation, morphology, and evolution of beaches and dunes, including beach profiles and dune types
Module #6 Coastal Landforms:Estuaries and Deltas Geology and morphology of estuaries and deltas, including tidal flats and salt marshes
Module #7 Coastal Landforms:Rocky Coasts and Cliffs Formation, morphology, and evolution of rocky coasts and cliffs, including sea stacks and arches
Module #8 Marine Geomorphology:Continental Shelves Geology and morphology of continental shelves, including shelf morphology and sedimentation
Module #9 Marine Geomorphology:Abyssal Plains and Mid-Ocean Ridges Geology and morphology of abyssal plains and mid-ocean ridges, including seafloor spreading and oceanic crust
Module #10 Marine Geomorphology:Submarine Canyons and Trenches Formation, morphology, and evolution of submarine canyons and trenches, including turbidity currents and landslide deposits
Module #11 Marine Geomorphology:Seamounts and Guyots Geology and morphology of seamounts and guyots, including volcanic origins and oceanic crust
Module #12 Coastal Hazards:Erosion and Accretion Causes, consequences, and management of coastal erosion and accretion, including human impacts and climate change
Module #13 Coastal Hazards:Storms and Tsunamis Causes, consequences, and management of coastal storms and tsunamis, including storm surges and coastal vulnerability
Module #14 Coastal Hazards:Sea-Level Rise and Flooding Causes, consequences, and management of sea-level rise and coastal flooding, including saltwater intrusion and coastal adaptation
Module #15 Coastal Management:Sustainable Development and Conservation Principles and practices of sustainable coastal development and conservation, including coastal zone management and ecosystem-based approaches
Module #16 Coastal Management:Erosion Mitigation and Shoreline Protection Techniques and strategies for mitigating coastal erosion and protecting shorelines, including hard and soft engineering approaches
Module #17 Marine Geophysics and Remote Sensing Applications of geophysics and remote sensing in coastal and marine geomorphology, including bathymetry and seafloor mapping
Module #18 Marine Sedimentology and Geochemistry Analysis and interpretation of marine sediments and geochemical data, including sediment cores and biogeochemical cycles
Module #19 Coastal and Marine Paleogeography Reconstructing past coastal and marine environments, including sea-level changes, paleoclimate, and ancient coastlines
Module #20 Coastal and Marine Ecology Interactions between coastal and marine geomorphology and ecosystems, including habitat diversity and coastal ecosystem services
Module #21 Human Impact on Coastal and Marine Environments Anthropogenic influences on coastal and marine environments, including pollution, overfishing, and coastal development
Module #22 Case Studies:Coastal and Marine Geomorphology in Practice Real-world examples of coastal and marine geomorphology in action, including applied research and management projects
Module #23 Coastal and Marine Geomorphology in a Changing Climate Impacts of climate change on coastal and marine environments, including sea-level rise, ocean acidification, and coastal resilience
Module #24 Advanced Topics in Coastal and Marine Geomorphology Cutting-edge research and emerging trends in coastal and marine geomorphology, including new technologies and methodologies
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Coastal and Marine Geomorphology career
