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COASTAL ENVIRONMENTAL OCEANOGRAPHY- GEOS 451
DR. MD KHALEQUZZAMAN - LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY 

Course Description:
The course will deal with advanced topics in coastal geomorphology and environmental issues pertinent to coastal settings, including human impacts on coastal landforms, shoreline erosion, wetland loss, sea level fluctuations, nutrients in estuaries, metals in bays, and climate change. Lecture, field trips, and laboratory exercises are designed to provide students with hands-on experience with field and laboratory equipment used to solve real-world problems in diverse coastal settings.
 
Marketable Skills Gained from This Course:
  • Field Sampling
  • Indicator Species Identification
  • Coastal Resource Monitoring and Management

General Description of Field Activities: 
  • Several field trips to coastal regions in VA, MD, and DE to collect water, soil, and sediment samples for field and lab investigation.
  • Measuring field parameters including pH, TDS, DO, Conductance, and ORP of surface water, groundwater, sediments, and soils.
  • Deployment of Hydrolab Data Sonde for continuous monitoring of water quality in tidal creeks, Chincoteague Bay, and Chesapeake Bay.
  • Several beach profiles using Topcon Total Station.

Approximate Amount of Course Time Spent in Field:
60%

Prerequisites:      
Introduction to Oceanography or an equivalent course.
Swimming and moderate amount of walking in the field under hot weather conditions.

Required Textbook or Supplies:    
TBD

Number of Students:
10-20

Chincoteague Bay Field Station Fee*:

3 week course; housing and meals included
Salicornia; $1,555
Traditional; $1,405
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Fees are subject to change at the discretion of the Board of Directors
* Does not include university tuition or fees. For specific policy on CBFS fees, click HERE. ​
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    • Bicycling the Eastern Shore of Virginia
    • Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore
    • Discover the Islands of Virginia's Eastern Shore
    • Kayaking the Eastern Shore
    • Share a Marine Science Adventure with your Grandchild
  • OTHER PROGRAMS
    • SCHOOL PROGRAMS >
      • GENERAL INFO
      • CLASSES
      • FAQ
      • FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
    • FRIDAY ADVENTURE SERIES >
      • FRIDAY ADVENTURE SERIES OCEAN ADVENTURE
      • FRIDAY ADVENTURE SERIES KAYAKING
      • MARSH MYSTERIES CLASS
      • INTERTIDAL EXPLORERS
    • HOMESCHOOL
    • CUSTOM PROGRAMS
    • SCOUTS
    • OUTREACH
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