Coastal Classification and Geomorphology
Credits: 4 PDH
PDH Course Description:
Since ancient times, in order to navigate coastal regions safely, there was a need to be able to discern coastal conditions and hazards based on general land mass observations. By the time that a systematic study of coastal geology and geomorphology began, there already existed a large body of observational knowledge on seacoasts throughout the world and a well-developed nomenclature to portray coastal landforms.Geologists in the 19th and 20th centuries described coastal landforms, examined their origin and development as a function of geologic character, history, and dynamic processes, and devised classification schemes to organize and refine their observations.
The first part of this course discusses the coastal classification scheme developed by Francis Shepard (1973). The second part describes specific coastal environments found around the US, following Shepard’s classification outline.
Topics:
- Coastal Classification
- Drowned River Coasts - Estuaries
- Drowned Glacial Erosion Coasts
- River Deposition Coasts - Deltas
- Wind Deposition Coasts - Dunes
- Volcanic Coasts
- Sea Cliffs - Diastrophic, Erosional, and Volcanic
- Marine Deposition Coasts - Barriers
- Marine Deposition Coasts - Beaches
- Salt Marshes
- Biological Coasts
- Continental Shelf Geology and Topography
To take this course:
1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.
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4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.
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Intended Audience: This course is intended for Coastal, Geotechnical, Civil, Environmental, Water Resources, and other engineers whose job description requires a comprehensive knowledge of coastal geological principles.
Publication Source: US Corp of Engineers, "Coastal Geology", Pub#EM 1110-2-1810, Jan. 1995
Print the Certificate of Completion
Intended Audience: This course is intended for Coastal, Geotechnical, Civil, Environmental, Water Resources, and other engineers whose job description requires a comprehensive knowledge of coastal geological principles.
Publication Source: US Corp of Engineers, "Coastal Geology", Pub#EM 1110-2-1810, Jan. 1995
Donald Parnell, PE