CEE 579 Harbors and Coastal Engineering
Basic hydromechanics. Surface and tidal waves. Wave reflection, refraction, and diffraction wave shoaling, wave transport, wave forces on structures. Forces due to breaking and nonbreaking waves. Coastal currents. Storm surges. Coastal processes and littoral currents. Beach erosion and protection. Wave oscillation in harbors. Harbor planning and design. Design of seawalls, breakwaters, revetments, and jetties.