Course Code & Number
CE 434
Course Title
Coastal Engineering
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Senior
Semester:
Spring
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: CE 331
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Linear wave theory, wave transformations (shoaling, refraction, breaking, diffraction, reflection), wind-generated waves and their prediction, wave climate, design of rubble mound and vertical wall breakwaters.
Course Objectives
Main objective of this course is to introduce the students the small amplitude wave theory, refraction, shoaling, diffraction and reflection of waves and the wave breaking phenomenon.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Explain basic concepts of coastal engineering like wave breaking, diffraction, refraction, shoaling, wind generated waves
2. Assess forces acting on massive coastal structures
3. Design vertical wall structures
4. Design rubble-mound breakwaters