Introduction to Coastal Engineering

Course Code:

CE357

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Area Elective

Credits:

3

Theoric:

2

Practice:

1

Laboratory Hour:

0

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

The goal of this course is to provide the student with fundamental knowledge about coastal engineering, coastal morphology and related engineering problems with an extension to the design of coastal structures.

Course Content:

Definition of coastal engineering. Physical description of coasts and coastal processes. Utilization of coasts, coastal structures. Environmental loads: Waves, tides and currents. Linear wave theory. Wave transformation and breaking. Wave-structure interaction: Runup, overtopping and reflection. Representation of irregular waves, wave spectrum. Wave forecasting. Shore protection structures: fundamentals of design, breakwaters, seawalls. Ports, types and structural elements. Fundamentals of port design. Berths and piers. Coastal sediment transport; calculation of longshore sediment transport. Groins. Cross-shore sediment transport and beach profiles. Wave loads on piles and marine pipelines. Fundamentals of numerical modeling in coastal engineering.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture by instructor, 3: Problem solving by instructor, 5: Problem solving, 10: Sample Project Review

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Written exam, B: Multiple-choice examC:Take-home quiz, D: Experimentreport, E: Homework, F: Project, G: Presentation by student,H: Interactive application assignments

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Detailed Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Ability to define the contents of coastal engineering and coastal structures	1a	1,6	A
Ability to describe coastal processes, coast-structure, wave-structure and bottom-structure interactions	1a, 1b, 11a, 11b, 13	1,3,10	A,E
Ability to calculate wave kinematics by using linear wave theory	1a, 1b	1,3,5	A,E
Ability to evaluate environmental loads acting on coastal structures by using related meteorological and oceanographical data	1b, 2a, 9b	1,3,5	A,E
Ability to commence a preliminary design for shore protection structures	2b, 9b	1,3,5,10	A,E
Ability to calculate the wave forces acting on vertical breakwaters, pipelines and piles.	2b, 9b, 7c	1,3,5	A,E
Ability to explain the importance of numerical modeling in coastal engineering and its fields of applications	8a, 11a, 11b	1,10	A, E

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Definition and contents of coastal engineering	Lecture Notes and Textbook
2	Physical description of coasts and coastal processes, utilization of coasts, coastal structures	Lecture Notes and Textbook
3	Environmental loads in design: Wind, tides and currents	Lecture Notes and Textbook
4	Ocean waves, linear wave theory	Lecture Notes and Textbook
5	Wave transformation and breaking	Lecture Notes and Textbook
6	Wave-structure interaction	Lecture Notes and Textbook
7	Irregular waves, spectral representation, wave forecasting	Lecture Notes and Textbook
8	Interm exam	Lecture Notes and Textbook
9	Shore protection: Design of rubble mound breakwaters	Lecture Notes and Textbook
10	Design of vertical breakwaters and seawalls	Lecture Notes and Textbook
11	Ports, fundamentals of design	Lecture Notes and Textbook
12	Coastal sediment transport	Lecture Notes and Textbook
13	Wave forces on coastal structures,	Lecture Notes and Textbook
14	Numerical modeling in coastal engineering	Lecture Notes and Textbook

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	Kamphuis, J.W., 2000. Introduction to Coastal Engineering and Management, World Scientific Press.
Additional Resources	Dean, R.G., Dalrymple, R.A., 2004. Coastal Processes with Engineering Applications, Cambridge Press

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	All the handouts and slides are given to the students electronically
Assignments	Homework solutions are provided in-class after the submission deadline.
Exams	Exam questions are solved in class past the exam

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Interm exam	1	40
Quiz	2	10
Assignment	5	50
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		60
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	Program Learning Outcomes	check √
1a	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline,	√
1b	Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.	√
2a	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems,	√
2b	Ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.	√
3a	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result,
3b	Ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4a	Ability to devise, select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice.
4b	Ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5a	Ability to design experiments for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions,
5b	Ability to conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6a	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams,
6b	Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams,
6c	Ability to work individually.
7a	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing,
7b	Knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language,
7c	Ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports,	√
7d	Ability to make effective presentations,
7e	Ability to give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8a	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning, ability to access information, ability to follow developments in science and technology,	√
8b	Ability to continue to educate him/herself.
9a	Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.
9b	Knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.	√
10a	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, change management.
10b	Awareness in entrepreneurship and innovation.
10c	Knowledge about sustainable development.
11a	Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety,	√
11b	Knowledge about contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.	√
11c	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12	Knowledge about project award mechanisms and tendering procedures.
13	Knowledge about the interaction of designers and constructors.	√

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration	13	3	39
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	13	3	39
Homeworks	5	8	40
Interm Exam	1	2	2
Final Exam	1	2	2
Total Work Load			122
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			4.9
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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