Coastal geology is a field oriented course that introduces students to coastal processes and landforms. Each student chooses a field area on the North Shore and spends no less than three hours per week profiling , taking process measurements, and analyzing data. Students learn basic mapping and surveying, beach profiling methods, and relevant computer skills. Writing is also emphasized. The principal product of the course is final paper covering the evolution and dynamics of a beach. Topics covered during lecture include basic coastal geomorphology, processes affecting clastic shorelines, coastal hazards, and the effects of human development and intervention along the coast. Three lecture hours and three hours of field work/research per week. Offered alternate years during the fall semester only.