Module Details
| Module Code: |
CIVL8011 |
| Title: |
Harbour & Coastal Engineering
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Long Title:
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Harbour & Coastal Engineering
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| NFQ Level: |
Advanced |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5822 - Civil Engineering
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| Module Description: |
The student will study the principles and fundamentals of Coastal & Harbour Engineering. The module includes wave and water level analysis and an evaluation of coastal processes and coastal management techniques.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Determine design wave conditions |
| LO2 |
Determine design water levels |
| LO3 |
Evaluate coastal zone processes |
| LO4 |
Evaluate coastal management measures |
| LO5 |
Design coastal and harbour infrastructure |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Introduction
The coastal environment. Coastal and harbour engineering.
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Wave Theory and Wave Transformations
Linear wave theory, wave classification, wave energy and development, wave shoaling and refraction, wave diffraction, wave run-up, wave reflection, wave breaking, climate change impacts.
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Water Level Variations
Water level measurement, tidal datums, tide prediction, storm surge, climate change impacts, design water levels.
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Coastal Zone Processes
Beach sediment properties and analysis, beach profiles, longshore sediment transport, cross-shore sediment transport, aeolian transport, numerical modelling, sediment budget analysis. Coastal zone management. Case studies.
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Coastal Protection Techniques
Rubble mound structures; design approach. Vertical sea walls: wave reflection analysis, wave forces. Beach nourishment. Hard & soft solutions. Modelling applications. Case studies.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 30.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 70.00% |
Assessments
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Theory and Application |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Tutorial |
Contact |
Problem Solving |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Revision, Preparation of Assessment Material |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Sorensen, R.M.. (2006), Basic Coastal Engineering, 3rd. Springer Verlag New York Inc., [ISBN: 038723326].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Herbich, J.B.. (2000), Handbook of Coastal Engineering, 1st. McGraw Hill, [ISBN: 0-07-134402-0].
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Abbot, M.B., Price, W.A.. (1994), Coastal, Estuarial and Harbour Engineers' Reference Book, 1st. Chapman & Hall, London, [ISBN: 0 419 15430 2].
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US Army Corps of Engineers. (2008), Coastal Engineering Manual, Change 2.
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CIRIA. (2007), The Rock Manual. The use of rock in hydraulic engineering, 2nd. CIRIA, UK, [ISBN: 0-86017-683-5].
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| Other Resources |
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Website, Irish Marine Institute,
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Website, Department of Agriculture, Food &
The Marine,
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Website, CEFAS (UK Centre for Environment,
Fisheries and Aquaculture Science),
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Website, Office of Public Works,
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Website, Department of Communications, Climate
Action and Environment.
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Website, Environmental Protection Agency.
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Website, US Army Corps of Engineers. (2008),
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