Overview

This topic concentrates on the geological and oceanographic processes operative on the inner shelf-nearshore and beach environments. We will explore the mechanisms responsible for sea-level change and implications to coastal processes worldwide and in Australia. The propagation of surface gravity waves across the shelf to the adjacent coast will be … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Understand how coastal processes can control the development of the coast
  • Explore the coupled suite of mutually interdependent hydrodynamic processes, seafloor morphologies and sequences of change along adjacent beaches
  • Comprehend how the understanding of coastal processes is critical in coastal management

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Understand the mechanisms responsible for sea-level change and implications to coastal processes worldwide and in Australia
2.
Describe basic wave parameters, wave transformation from deep to shallow water
3.
Explain longshore sediment transport and currents in the surfzone via quantitative analysis
4.
Understand beach types and profile adjustment to tides, wave energy and sediment size
5.
Discuss the control of coastal processes in the development of coastal environments and how these processes are assessed to mitigate coastal problems

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