Class Number: 1939
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 | 08/24/2019 - 12/20/2019 | Sierra Hall 2411 | Clare Steele |
Status: Open
Session: Regular Academic Session
Units: 3.00
Class Components: Lecture
Career: Undergraduate
Start Date: 08/24/2019
End Date: 12/20/2019
Grading: Letter Grade
Class Availability
Information below is 24 hours old.Enrollment Total: 57
Available Seats: 3
Wait List Capacity: 15
Wait List Total: 0
Textbook / Other Materials
Textbook Status: Required
ISBN: 9780520293625
Title: Coasts in Crisis : A Global Challenge
Author: Griggs
Publish: University of California Press
More textbook information including prices
Enrollment Information
- Upper Division
- Interdisciplinary Approaches Mission Pillar
- Multicultural Perspectives Mission Pillar
- Upper Div - B Scientific Inq & Quantitative Reason
Notes
- Prerequisite course required. Consult CSUCI Catalog