Class Number: 1031
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.

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Days Time Date Range Location Instructor
ARR 01/20/2024 - 05/17/2024 Online Dorothy Horn
Status: Closed
Session: Regular Academic Session
Units: 3.00
Class Components: Lecture
Career: Undergraduate
Start Date: 01/20/2024
End Date: 05/17/2024
Grading: Letter Grade

Class Availability

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Enrollment Total: 70
Available Seats: 0
Wait List Capacity: 30
Wait List Total: 0


Enrollment Information

  • Upper Division
  • On Line
  • Online Asynchronous
  • Interdisciplinary Approaches Mission Pillar
  • Multicultural Perspectives Mission Pillar
  • Upper Div - B Scientific Inq & Quantitative Reason


Notes

  • Open to Juniors and Seniors Only
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