Graduate Certificate in Coastal Sciences in New Orleans United States | University of New Orleans

This course explores the natural processes shaping coastal regions. It examines wind wave formation and evolution, coastal hydrodynamics, sediment transport, and water level variations (both short-term and long-term). Students will study beach/barrier systems, deltas, wetlands, and estuaries, with foundational concepts in coastal morphodynamics illustrated through real-world examples. These case studies address land formation, delta and estuary sedimentation, marsh erosion, shoreline changes, storm surge impacts, and inlet dynamics. The curriculum introduces modeling techniques for coastal analysis and reviews current observational methods. Participants will learn to implement management strategies for various coastal systems while gaining awareness of the diverse physical, biological, and chemical interactions that define coastal landscapes.