BIOL 336 - Coastal Environments

Institution:

California State University-San Marcos

Subject:

Description:

Considers the biological and physical processes that structure coastal environments and examines the application of marine science to the management of coastal resources. Investigates the impacts of the often conflicting uses of the coastal zone including fisheries, oil production and transportation, ocean dumping and coastal development. Coastal zone management tools and applications at local, state, federal, and international levels are discussed. Not open to Biological Sciences majors except by consent of advisor. Fieldtrips outside the classroom may be required.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.csusm.edu

Phone Number:

(760) 750-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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