Here below you can find all master courses the University Centre offers. All courses are taught in 1-3 week modules running from August through June. See how the courses are organised in the teaching schedule for both programs. Usually 2-3 courses are taught at the same time, but students may only enroll in one course at a time.
The master courses are available to you whether you plan to pursue a degree or just take a course or courses. Please review the options for guest studies to determine how you can apply.
For further information, contact the Administrative Director of Education and Teaching.
Physical Processes of Coastal Environments
- Autumn 2024
- Instructor: Dr. Jana Cox
About the course
The course focuses on oceanic and coastal environments, emphasising the relationship between physical processes and management strategies. The physical environment, i.e., waves, currents, sediment movement, beaches, erosion and deposition mechanisms, as well as potential consequences of sea-level rise and global warming, is integrated with anthropogenic dimensions, such as usage, coastal defence, pollution (e.g. persistent marine debris) and resource exploitation. The course also gives students an understanding of the consequences of human interactions with both marine and coastal environments as well as an introduction to quantitative techniques for data processing, measuring and data presentation in the field of coastal and marine management.
Instructor
Dr. Jana Cox is a young post doctoral researcher at the University of Utrecht working o the Rivers2Morrow (https://ncr-web.org/projects/rivers2morrow/) project studying the response of the lower Rhine and Maas rivers to climate change and sea level rise.
Learning outcome
On completion of the course a student:
- has developed an understanding of the coast, its processes, morphology and geological influences.
- understands the complex interrelationships regarding physical and anthropogenic interactions with coastal and marine environments.
- can define coastal environments according to physical processes and critically evaluate human influences on this complex zone.
- has gained awareness of complementary and competing interests associated with the coastal zone and their consequences.
- can develop a research project proposing a solution or an improvement to an existing coastal scenario.
Prerequisites: No prerequisites registered for the course
Assessment: 50% group presentation; 50% individual assessment
Final Exam: Assignment