An introductory course covering the fundamental principles of coastal engineering. The initial stages of the course are intended to provide an understanding of the physics of the coastal environment. Topics will include basic wave theory (wave generation, refraction, diffraction, and shoaling), wave prediction techniques, tides and coastal circulatio, and sediment transport. The latter stages of the course will be devoted to the application of these basic principles, such as stabilization and harbor development. The course will culminate in a substantial design project, which will incorporate all aspects of the course material, ranging from the estimation of design wave conditions to the actual design of a shore protection structure. Prerequisite: MA 227 or the equivalent, Fluid Mechanics.

Theory of sediment transport in open channel flow, including applications to riverine, ocean, and coastal environments. Topics covered include boundary layer dynamics, the initiation of motion, sediment characteristics, suspended load, and bed load. Applications include the estimation of transport rates in waves and currents, and the influence of hydraulic structures.

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of port structures design, including design codes, guidelines, and functional requirements. Students are instructed in optimization procedures for port and marine terminal layout, including issues related to navigation channels and dredging, shore infrastructure and utilities, land reclamation, and environmental and economic considerations. Structural, geotechnical, and materials considerations are discussed for a variety of environmental conditions, including extreme wave and current environments, ice, and seismic loading. Examples and case studies from actual port design projects are utilized to a great extent in the delivery of the course material.

Fundamental concepts of particle statics, equivalent force systems, equilibrium of rigid bodies, analysis of trusses and frames, forces in beam and machine parts, stress and strain, tension, shear and bending moment, flexure, combined loading, energy methods, statically indeterminate structures.

This course is intended to provide a detailed understanding of the design process in coastal engineering, including the statistical evaluation of oceanographic and meteorological forces and the use of physical and computer models in the assessment of design performance. The essential features of the design of several types of coastal structures will be presented, along with the relevant design relations and/or publicly available design software. The potential environmental impacts of the construction of the various coastal structures considered will also be discussed. A series of case studies and a comprehensive design project provide the opportunity to apply the principles examined.

This course is intended to provide a basic understanding
of the ocean environment, hydrodynamic loads and the design of marine
and coastal structures.  Basic hydrodynamics and linear wave theory
will be introduced. Essential elements of coastal structure design will be
covered including: the determination of design parameters, hydraulic performance,and structural stability.  Interaction between floating and fixed marine structures such as vessels and off-shore platform components will beintroduced through the following topics: hydrodynamic loads based on linear wave theory; breaking wave loads; application of Morisons equation in load predictions; fluid-induced vibration phenomena such as vortex-induced vibration and flutter; and motion response of floating structures to wave excitation.  The  discussion of these topics will emphasize application for engineering analysis.

This course focuses on the identification of the physical principles and  environmental phenomena responsible for driving nearshore circulation on open ocean coasts.  The equations governing the hydrodynamics of the surfzone (shoreward of the break point) will be studied in detail and the various types of models used to predict nearshore circulation will be discussed.  Real world examples, based on current research projects being conducted at the Stevens Coastal Engineering Research Lab will form an integral part of the curriculum. Topics covered will include: basic hydrodynamics, linear wave theory, wave transformation, wave boundary layers, surfzone currents, and nearshore
 circulation.

This course focuses on the physical processes impacting engineered systems in the coastal environment and the resulting impact of these
built systems on the  coast.  The importance of characteristics such as beach composition, shoreline configuration, and both present and past hydrodynamic conditions will be emphasized.  Modern approaches for predicting large scale or bulk coastal change based on observed and/or modeled environmental conditions will be presented.  The course complements and will feature examples extracted from current research projects being conducted at the Stevens Coastal Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL).  Topics covered in this course will include: coastal geomorphology, hydrodynamics, coastal sediment transport, inlet  processes, and shore protection methods.