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Initial Publication Date: December 7, 2016

Module 3: Coastal Systems: Landscapes and Processes

Introduction

What types of sub environments exist across various coastal zones?

In Module 2, you were introduced to the variety of coastal landscapes that exist on a global basis and developed an understanding of how large-scale plate tectonics exert an influence on the characteristics of coastal zones. You also learned that an array of other factors, such as sediment supply, climate, and hydrographic regime strongly affect how an individual coastal zone develops and evolves. In this module, the focus will be on developing an understanding of the many different types of specific coastal environments that can be present within a coastal zone as well as the different types of processes that are active in these environments.

These materials are part of a collection of classroom-tested modules and courses developed by InTeGrate. The materials engage students in understanding the earth system as it intertwines with key societal issues. The collection is freely available and ready to be adapted by undergraduate educators across a range of courses including: general education or majors courses in Earth-focused disciplines such as geoscience or environmental science, social science, engineering, and other sciences, as well as courses for interdisciplinary programs.
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