GEOL 5340 - Barrier Island Environmental Geology (4 Credit Hours)

Lecture Hours: 0,2 Lab Hours: 0,6
This course is an on site, direct observation study of the physical processes that create barrier islands and drive their geologic and environmental evolution. The course will cover principles of coastal geology and barrier island hydrogeology. Students will observe and document the diverse environments of a Georgia barrier island and the effects of coastal erosion and sea level rise on island environments and wildlife habitat. Students will also explore the anthropogenic impacts to these environments and resources, practice field science observation and documentation skills, and develop research and presentation skills through team research projects during an eight to ten day residence on St. Catherines Island.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor.
Cross Listing(s): GEOL 5340G.