28238 - Integrated Management of Coastal Areas

Learning outcomes

At  the end of the Course the student will have knowledge of the main processes involved in the morphodynmics of coast and continebtal shelf, and interdisciplinary issues related to the management of the coastal strip. Able to apply the logical tools and approaches, both regulatory and technical applications required for the analysis and integrated management of coastal- marine areas.

Course contents

Processes and elements of the continental shelf and coastal geomorphology; their evolution in time and space. Responses of marine and coastal systems with respect to climate changes in the recent geological past; probabilistic scenarios for the next century. Main survey systems useful for the physical- geometric characterization of the marine and coastal environment (electro-acoustic and seismic surveys, high-resolution sampling of the seabed, DEM analysis, etc.). Key approaches and logic required by the Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) in a perspective of sustainable development. Integration of Geo-Biodiversity, socio-economic and cultural development. The new trends in the field of EU integration and management of the marine and coastal environment.

Readings/Bibliography

There isn't a unique text book that cover all the aspects of interest. It is suggested to use the *.pdf lesson notes. During the lectures will be given to the students scientific journal, technical reports, web site address, etc…

Teaching methods

Lectures; tutorials in the field and laboratory, use of specific tools and software (GIS, Spatial analist, DSS, ecc)

Assessment methods

Oral examination with exercise and discussion about thematic maps and case studies

Teaching tools

Lectures, tutorials on the field and in the laboratory.

Links to further information

http://www.bigea.unibo.it/it/ricerca/ambiti-di-ricerca/geologia-ambientale

Office hours

See the website of Giovanni Gabbianelli