Introductory-levelphysical science course that introduces the students to ocean, air, andlandform dynamics that affect beaches and coasts. It covers basic topics inbeach and coastal processes associated with waves and currents, wind and rain,sediments and rocks, and ecology. The course will have at least one field tripsto local coastal and estuarine site. Emphasis will be placed on impacts onecosystem and human health, the economics of coastal industry, and theanthropogenic consequences of pollution and engineering practices. It is intendedfor students with little or no previous experience in earth sciences. Noprerequisites.？