ESRM 335 - The Beach

Units: 3
Three hours lecture a week
Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing and successful completion of Golden Four GE Areas (A1, A2, A3, B4)
Interdisciplinary course that explores the sociocultural importance of sandy beaches in Southern California, and analyzes the interaction of natural and human systems in the coastal zone. Explores the physical and biological aspects of California’s beaches, examines anthropogenic stressors on the ecosystem, integrates diverse perspectives on California’s beach culture and society, and focuses on issues pertaining to coastal development and sustainability.
Graded: Letter Grade
GenEd: UDGE-B
CI Mission Category(s): Interdisciplinary Approaches, Multicultural Perspectives