Coastal Geomorphology

This subject is not offered in 2009.

Usually completion of 121-018: Geomorphology or equivalent as approved by the subject coordinator.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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This subject examines the development of coastal landforms and the processes responsible for change in the coastal zone. This includes discussion of waves, currents, tides, and changing sea levels, beaches, estuaries, dunes, and rocky coasts. A theoretical understanding of the subject is developed through examining conceptual models of coastal development and behaviour. By the end of the subject students should have an appreciation of the dynamism of the coastal zone and an understanding of its physical workings and be aware of techniques to measure processes and change in the coastal environment.

A review essay of 2500 words 50% (due before mid-semester) and a research project of 2500 words 50% (due before the end of semester). Students must submit work within deadlines and attend field trips to be eligible to pass the subject.

• Beach Processes and Sedimentation (P D Komar), (2nd ed) Prentice Hall 1998
• Coasts (C Woodroffe), Cambridge 2002

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• critically evaluate and synthesise literature and information;

• write succinctly and accurately;

• conduct library based research;

• applying knowledge (about given examples) to new cases;

• work independently to solve problems.