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Coastal ProcessesSubject regulations

Coastal Processes involves identifying and evaluating processes and factors that contribute to the formation and evolution of coastal landforms, which allows for the prediction of future coastal responses to changing climate and human activities.

Coastal Processes is available as a minor.

To complete a minor in Coastal Processes, students must gain 60 points, consisting of EARTH101, EARTH241, EARTH341 and EARTH342.

Coastal Processes papers

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
EARTH101Introduction to Earth System Sciences - Pūtaiao Pūnaha Whenua A lecture and laboratory paper that explores the interacting processes that affect the surface of the Earth, producing landforms and resources, with...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
EARTH241Oceanography This paper introduces students to the broad scale properties, issues, and research importance of the global ocean via the main disciplines of...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
EARTH341Coastal Oceanography This paper focuses on the physical oceanography of the coastal zone. Topics include estuarine circulation, wind driven currents on the shelf...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga)

2025 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 4 Apr 2025 01:00am