Coastal Engineering
The study of the mechanisms and physical relationships within the coastal environment is an area of growing concern as the population continues to increase along our ocean shorelines. Students conduct research on quantitative and computing tools for analysis and solution of problems stemming from the need to satisfy the public's demand for access to coastal and estuarine environments in a way that minimizes adverse impact.
The course work identified in the Coastal Systems track is designed to provide a foundation in the fundamentals of fluid mechanics, computational science, and systems analysis. Additional course work may be selected to complement these areas or to provide breadth in any number of different areas. The combination of the core curriculum with the electives gives the student the opportunity to select a program of study suitable to a broad range of careers in both the public and private sectors.
Suggested Core Courses
| CE 537 | Computer Methods and Applications |
| CE 583 | Engineering Aspects of Coastal Processes |
| MEA 562 | Marine Sediment Transport |
| MEA 592E | Geospatial Analysis and Modeling |
| CE 596B | Fluid Mechanics in Natural Environments |
| CE 596Y | Introduction to Coastal Hydrodynamics |
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