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COASTAL ENGINEERING

CIVENGR 514
Course Description

The effect of natural forces associated with storms, hurricanes, and water-level variations on the coastal zone, and efforts made to combat these forces. Wave and storm-surge prediction, the change of waves as they approach shore, and wave forces on the shore; shore erosion and littoral drift; nearshore pollution in lakes and oceans; harbor, breakwater, and revetment design.

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CIVENGR 311 , graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

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