Coastal Management Minor
Coastal Management Minor
Coastal lands and resources are under increasing pressure due to a variety of environmental and societal issues. Sea level rise, urbanization, energy production, tropical storms, and habitat loss are just some of the pressing issues facing coastal areas. There is an increasing need for professionals trained to manage natural resources in these areas. Through coursework in the Coastal Zone Management minor, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the coastal environment and how management and policy are applied to natural resources. To complete this minor, students will be required to attend Dauphin Island Sea Laboratory (DISL) for one summer.
Core Courses 8 Hours required
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NATR 4535 | Coastal Zone Management | 2 |
| NATR 5450 | Coastal Law | 3 |
| BIOL 3040 | Biology of Marine Systems | 3 |
Restricted Electives 7 Hours needed from the following courses listed:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biology and Conservation of Marine Turtles | ||
| Ecology of the Florida Everglades | ||
| Marine Conservation Biology | ||
| Hurricanes of the Gulf of Mexico | ||
| Coastal Birds of Alabama | ||
| Marine Botany |
Students taking this minor may also consider utilizing course offerings at the Dauphin Island Sea Laboratory pertaining to coastal management as fulfillment for the Restricted Electives. This would be allowed through Marine Environmental Science Consortium of Alabama, of which Auburn University is a member. Course examples include:
- Biotic Responses to Sea Level Change - 2 Hrs
- Coastal Wetlands Ecology - 4 Hrs
- Marine Restoration Ecology - 2 Hrs