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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

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Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 5th year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

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

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information
09/01/2008 09:00 10:50 Classroom 1, Sanderson Building

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area
Lecture Wednesday 09:00 10:50 KB

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.

Assessment Information

The assessment will be made on the basis of:
Degree examination 80%
Coursework 20%

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length
1ST May 1 - 1 hour(s) 30 minutes

Contact and Further Information

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Laura Smith
Tel : (0131 6)50 5690
Email : laura.smith@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Jian-Fei Chen
Tel : (0131 6)50 6768
Email : j.f.chen@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.see.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/

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