Coastal Engineering

3 credits

Linear wave theory; wave shoaling, refraction and diffraction; random waves; wave generation; long waves, tides and currents; coastal structures; beaches and coasts; mixing processes; harbour and marinas; coastal modelling. Credit will only be given for one of CIVL_V 417 or CIVL_V 540. [3-0-0]. Prerequisite: CIVL_V 316 and one of EOSC_V 213, MATH_V 256. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.