Why Coastal Policy is Important
Everyone loves the seashore and the coast. The National
Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration estimates that
- by 2011 the population density along the American coasts will be well
over 400 people per square mile, 4x the rest of the country;
- there are 23 U.S. coastal states and over 100 countries;
- a substantial proportion of the world population outside the United
States is also “coastal.”
This creates lots of issues affecting coastal life requiring urgent attention.
We know that from the recent killer hurricanes to the threat of global
warming and rising seas.
Coastal policy in the United States has been disjointed.
The Providence (R.I) Journal said it's " ... a jumble of
federal and state agencies and 43 congressional committees have jurisdiction
over the oceans and coasts."
New U.S.and international coastal
policy efforts require bold, integrated policy-making and public participation,
volunteer work, and cooperation with private business.
Below is the
information you will need on the preregistration form. Course
Pol Sci. (or Env Sci) Number 442 section -XW. Credit hours 3. Graduate
542 XW Off Campus; C DEV 542
OR
GPIDEA students XF, XH 3 graduate credits CONTACT LYOUNG@IASTATE.EDU
This summer you have an opportunity to take a six-week completely online Coastal Policy course focusing on coastal zone management policy issues. Offered for undergraduate or graduate credit, this course presents exciting opportunities for
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political and environmental scientists,
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public managers,
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policy makers,
- teachers,
Testimonials from Students:
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Summer Coastal Policy Class Graduate Student
I took your Coastal Policy class last year. I was just interviewed for a non governmental organization and passed the oral interview with flying colors because many of the questions they asked about global environmental issues were covered in your class! Thanks, thanks! I enjoyed the class and was made a job offer this week.
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Summer Coastal Policy Community Development
Graduate Student
Your Coastal Politics class was interesting and I never realized
how important the coasts and beaches are to everything. I also never
knew that such a huge percent of American live close to coasts and
that these are the fastest growing areas in population and economic
development/jobs. I see a story about coasts and oceans every week
somewhere. And with Katrina, all of this could be an even bigger
disaster waiting to happen! For Community Development this class
is a MUST TAKE! Thanks. |
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Summer Coastal Policy Class Pol Sci Undergraduate
Student
The discussion postings in your coastal
class were really excellent! I still keep up with some of the students
in there on Face Book. It was a serious, hard and very rewarding
class. |
Summer Coastal Policy Environmental Science
Student
This was the best distance class I have ever
taken. Prof. Schmidt, you were there almost every day. The videos
and short personal lectures were very entertaining and informative.
The discussion among students were wonderful! Thanks so much.
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