Coastal Engineering 5 (U00421)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : EEL-5-CVCOE

In this course the student develops an ability to analyse coastal engineering problems. The emphasis of the course is on the application of theoretical concepts to design situations and to the environmental management of the coastal zone.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Prior attendance at U00316:Fluid Mechanics 3 or equivalent

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Civil, (School of Engineering and Electronics, Schedule M)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 5th year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The primary objectives of the course are:
- to give an overview of the coastal and estuarine environments;
- to revise key material on the behaviour of real fluids;
- to discuss the theoretical representation of fluid turbulence;
- to develop a basic understanding of tides;
- to present and review oscillatory wave theory;
- to examine the effects of waves and currents on structures;
- to introduce basic concepts of ship dynamics; and
- to relate wave and tide theory to the design of coastal works and the management of the coastal environment.