Class Number: 1500
Description: Hours: Three hours lecture a week
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Golden Four GE Areas (1A, 1B, 1C, 2)
Description: This interdisciplinary course examines the sociocultural, environmental, and economic significance of sandy beaches in California and beyond. It explores the dynamic interactions between natural and human systems within the coastal zone, addressing topics such as the physical and biological characteristics of beaches, anthropogenic impacts on ecosystems, and coastal development challenges. Through case studies, guest lectures, and discussion, students will engage with diverse perspectives on California beach culture and sustainability. The course highlights the role of beaches in shaping regional identity while examining pressing issues like climate change, sea level rise, and environmental justice. Students will apply their understanding of California¿s beaches to global examples, culminating in a final project that underscores the universal importance of sandy beaches and the complex challenges they face.
| Days | Time | Date Range | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTH | 03:00 PM - 04:15 PM | 01/22/2022 - 05/20/2022 | Aliso Hall 150 | Clare Steele |
Status: Open
Session: Regular Academic Session
Units: 3.00
Class Components: Lecture
Career: Undergraduate
Start Date: 01/22/2022
End Date: 05/20/2022
Grading: Letter Grade
Class Availability
Information below is 24 hours old.Enrollment Total: 58
Available Seats: 2
Wait List Capacity: 10
Wait List Total: 0
Textbook / Other Materials
Textbook Status: Required
ISBN: 9781610353090
Title: Edge
Author: Griggs
Publish: Linden Publishing Company, Inc
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- Upper Division
- In-Person
- Interdisciplinary Approaches Mission Pillar
- Multicultural Perspectives Mission Pillar
- Upper Div - B Scientific Inq & Quantitative Reason