UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT WILMINGTON

Biology 487/587 and Geology 458/558
Introduction to Coastal Management

                         Objective:  The course is designed to introduce the student to the role of man in coastal environments.  Basic landforms, processes and resources provide a framework upon which we will build an understanding of man’s impact on the coast.  The course will focus on man’s use, misuse, and approaches to ethical and wise management of coastal resources.  Current issues developed from ongoing concerns and activities in North Carolina will be discussed throughout the course.  The course is taught by an interdisciplinary team which will provide both breadth and depth concerning coastal environments.  Local experts from the Office of Coastal Management  and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other agencies serve as guest speakers. 

                                     Photograph:  Cape Lookout, NC and vicinity from space

Instructors:     William J. Cleary, Center for Marine Science Research (CMSR), Wrightsville Beach, Telephone 256-3721, ext. 251; e-mail, clearyw@uncwil.edu

                        Paul E. Hosier, Room 111, Alderman Hall, Telephone 962-3876; e-mail hosier@uncwil.edu; Homepage, http://www.uncwil.edu/people/hosier   

Class Time:    12:30 - 1:45 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Room 101, DeLoach Hall.
2:00 - 4:50 pm, Thursdays, Room 218, DeLoach Hall

Text:               None required.  Handouts, Library Reserve readings, and web pages will be used throughout the course.

Evaluation:     Your final grade will be based on your performance on examinations, presentations, manuscripts and laboratory assignments.