Introduction To Coastal Engineering

Host University

ODU

Semester

Spring 2026

Course Number

CEE 482 CRN 22594

Credits

3

Discipline

Civil/Environmental Engineer

Instructor

Ma, Gangfeng (GMA@ODU.EDU)

Times and Days

07:25 PM - 10:05 PM

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Course Information

Classical small amplitude wave theory, wave transformations in shallow water, shoaling, refraction, diffraction, reflection, breaking. Wave induced near shore currents and sediment transport processes. Alternatives to mitigate coastal erosion processes. Introduction to coastal structures

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: CEE 330 and permission of the instructor.