Sea level rise is an urgent issue for all planners, engineers, environmentalists, and governmental bodies that deal with the coastlines or wetlands. This 2-hour online course covers the fundamentals of sea level rise; why it is happening, how it is measured, how it is predicted, and the land use conflicts and problems that it brings. We will examine the controversy over measurement and prediction methods, and why the impacts are more keenly felt in some areas than others.
A coastal engineer with over 36 years experience in coastal, marine and environmental engineering, Dr. Rona is a licensed Professional Engineer in Mechanical Engineering. Combining a strong background in physics and earth sciences with extensive field experience in engineering, she has enjoyed a diverse career as a practicing engineer and consultant. Earning a BS in Ocean Engineering from Florida Atlantic University and a MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Miami, she has also continued to participate in engineering and science education as both adjunct faculty and guest lecturer at several universities, later branching out to earn a certificate in Online Teaching from the University of California.
Dr. Rona is an experienced teacher and communicator. Author of professional journal papers, trade magazine articles and the book Environmental Permits (published by Van Nostrand Reinhold), she has served as editor of technical journals, taught graduate courses in engineering, and has served as a business communications consultant. She has authored over 40 technical courses currently offered online. Working with legislators, technical experts, and businesses, she has also developed skills and expertise in negotiation and arbitration.
Dr. Rona, an advocate of lifelong education, has also earned multiple advanced degrees in integrative medicine, including the Doctor of Naturopathy degree.
2 hrs. Online Course