Coastal Processes and Dynamics (250600) – Course 2025/26 PDF
Contents
Summary of the main processes and problems encountered in Coastal Engineering
Dedication
3h Large group + 3h Self StudyDescription of the main wave theories Practical exercise in which some of the wave theories presented in class are applied Study of short and long term irregular waves. Wave by wave analysis, spectral analysis, mean wave climate and extreme wave climate. Practical exercise where theory previously explained is applied
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5h Large group + 2h Medium group + 12h Self StudyDescription of the main processes that affect waves when they propagates towards the coast Practical application of the theory described in class Study of the processes taking place in the surf zone. Practical exercise where the theory explained in class is applied Study of the different types of wave propagation models that exist Explanation of the SWAN numerical wave propagation model and its practical application.
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9h Large group + 3h Medium group + 25h Self StudyDescription of the main types of long waves that exist Practical application of the theory studied in class. Description of the current generating factors and the characteristics of the numerical models that model them Application of the theory explained in class
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5h Large group + 2h Medium group + 15h Self StudyTheory related to sediment transport in coastal areas Application of the theory explained in class Description of the characteristics of coastal morphodynamic models Practical application of the theory explained in class
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4h Large group + 2h Medium group + 11h Self StudyStudy of climate change and how it can affect coastal processes Practical application of the theory explained in class
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3h Large group + 1h Medium group + 8h Self StudyDescription of water quality and pollution Description of processes related to pollution dispersion Equations controlling pollutant dispersion
Dedication
6h Large group + 6h Self Study