Introduction To Coastal Engineering

Host University

Old Dominion University

Semester

Spring 2023

Credits

3

Discipline

Civil, Environmental, and Infrastructure Engineering

Instructor

Ma, Gangfeng  (GMA@ODU.EDU)

Times and Days

07:10 PM - 09:50 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

Instructor approval