ENGR 411 - Introduction to Coastal Engineering

3 Hour(s) Credit
Topics include the physical and mathematical fundamentals of ocean wave behavior; mechanics of wave motion; wave refraction, diffraction and reflection; wave forecasting; shore processes; planning of coastal engineering projects; design of seawalls, breakwaters, beach nourishment, and fixed and floating installations; dredging; sea-level rise; coastal transport processes; and risk analysis.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites C or better in GEOG 311, PHYS 225.