Australia has a very long coastline and more than 85% of our population is living along the coast. This course provides an introduction to coastal geomorphology which examines the development and evolution of coastal landforms and the processes responsible for modifying our coasts. It deals with three components: coastal hydrodynamics, sediment and sediment transport, and landform features. Special emphasis is given to the interaction and feedbacks between these three components, plus human activities. Finally the response of the coastal zone to the contemporary climate and sea-level change, as well as coastal protection and management issues are also discussed. The units of credit of this course can contribute to either the geography or the oceanography major.