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Why is learning about coastal processes important?
Whether you reside in the coastal zone or visit the beach annually to take a dip in the ocean, it is imperative to understand the dynamics of the coastal area in order to fully appreciate its beauty and purpose. It is estimated that more than a quarter of a million people flock to South Carolina's coastal region on any given summer day. Located along the central coast of S.C., Folly Island is highly utilized and sought after as residential and recreational "hot spot" because of its close proximity to the City of Charleston.
The authors of this educational CD-Rom feel that an in-depth understanding of the dynamic processes governing the S.C. coast, specifically the evolution of barrier islands, is crucial for making sound decisions concerning this precious environment. As you will see in your exploration of this CD-Rom, our educational guide focuses on Folly Island, a well-populated barrier island with an ever-changing coastline. This island is presented as a model to represent the marine and coastal processes involved in the creation and destruction of S.C. barrier islands.
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Acknowledgements
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| Kim Owens and Elizabeth Rogers would like to thank the following for their time, energy, and advice in the production of this educational CD-Rom: |
| Fritz Aichele, Ocean and Coastal Resource Management Thank you for your help with locating and retrieving Folly Island images. |
| Michael Brill, NavSci Thank you for your web-design assistance, your late nights, and your vision! |
| Lindsey Case and William Hartley Thank you for your help with locating activities for our CD-Rom and workshop preparation. |
| Andrew Cohen, Charleston Math and Science Hub,
College of Charleston Your passion for science education is unparalleled. Thank you for all of your advice, support, and encouragement. The Lowcountry Hall of Science and Math is lucky to have you on their team. We have enjoyed working with you! |
| Rob Dunlap, South Carolina Department of Natural
Resources Thank you for your help with locating and retrieving Folly Island images. |
| Lauren Fuqua, Department of Geology, College
of Charleston Thank you for your help locating photographs and helping with the tutorial. |
| Jennifer Jolly, COASTeam Program, College of
Charleston Thank you for your assistance with the SC Science Curriculum Standards format... and of course, all of your suppor! |
| Andrea Kramer, School of Education, College
of Charleston Thanks for helping with the resources web search! |
| Jared Lennon, College of Charleston Department
of Geology Thank you for your advice on Folly Beach, SC geology. |
| Leslie Sautter, Ph.D., Department
of Geology, College of Charleston Thank you for all your advice and sharing your passion for coastal geology! |
| Jim Strubble, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Thank you for your help with locating and retrieving Folly Island images. |
| Steven Vettese, Project Oceanica, College of
Charleston Thank you for your web-design assistance. |
| The College of Charleston, Department of Geology You have provided the foundation and encouragement for us to create this educational product. Thank you!!! |
| The University of Charleston, M.Ed. Science
and Math for Teachers To the faculty and fellow students of our program, we thank you for all of your support! |
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