EART 105Coasts and Beaches
An investigation of the evolution, morphology, and processes in the coastal zone including the terrestrial (marine terraces, dunes, estuaries, sea cliffs) and marine (beaches, continental shelves, sea level changes, shoreline erosion and protection, waves, tides) components and their interaction. Laboratory: 3 hours. (Formerly EART 105, Coastal Geology.)
Prerequisite(s): EART 5 or EART 10 or EART 20.
- Enroll in lecture and associated secondary lab.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | Earth&Marine B210 | G. B. Griggs | Wait List 26/26 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | Earth&Marine B214 | G. B. Griggs | Open 34/39 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Griggs | 4.0 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 61% | 87 |
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