The Coastal Zone Management certificate is for persons seeking to acquire skills and knowledge in environmental issues unique to Cape Cod and other coastal regions. This certificate is designed to provide students with up-to-date knowledge of the principles and practices of managing coastal areas to balance environmental, economic, human health, and human activities. Students study coastal ecological systems and the impact man has on these systems, physical oceanography and coastal structures and their relationship to coastal resources. Laws and regulations covering the coastal zone are presented and related to the policies of government.