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Course Specification
Course Name: Coastline Engineering
Course Code: CIVL 585
I. Basic Course Information
Program(s) on which the course is given: Civil Engineering
Core or elective element of programElective:
Department offering the course: Engineering Department
Academic level: 4
Semester in which course is offered: Fall
Course pre-requisite(s): Ports and Navigation Engineering CIVL482
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours Through:
Lecture
3
Tutorial*
0
Lab*
0
Total
3
Approval date of course specification: September 2013
II. Overall Aims of Course
This course aims to provide the basic knowledge of coastal processes: wave
propagation, coastal hydrodynamics, sea-level changes. Sediment movement along
coastlines, sedimentation processes behind coastal structures. Systems for supplying
coastlines with sand, beach nourishment. Coastline structures: groins, detached
breakwaters, coastal stabilization.
III. Program ILOs covered by course
Program Intended Learning Outcomes (By Code)
Professional
Knowledge & Understanding
Intellectual Skills
Skills
K1, K3, K10, K12, K13, K14
I1, I2, I3, I4, I18
P2, P3, P6, P17
General
Skills
G3, G7, G8
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IV. Intended Learning Outcomes of Course (ILOs)
a. Knowledge and Understanding
Upon completing the course, students should be able to:
K.1 Recognize concepts and theories of mathematics and physics in wave
mechanics.
K.2 Discuss the dynamics of cross-shore and long-shore currents.
K.3 Summarize principles of sediment transport.
K.4 Describe characteristics of construction materials in coastal structures.
K.5 Explain principles of elements design and process in coastline engineering.
K.6 Classify methods for solving coastline problems, data collection and
interpretation.
K.7 List current engineering technologies in coastline applications and projects.
K.8 Define beach nourishment and sand suppletion techniques
b. Intellectual/Cognitive Skills
Upon completing the course, students should be able to:
I.1 Propose appropriate tools and methods for analyzing coastal problems.
I.2 Evaluate appropriate solutions for coastal problems based on analytical thinking
I.3 Justify or argue the designs of coastline components
I.4 Assess the performance of coastline components.
I.5 Propose solutions for coastal problems based on limited and possibly
contradicting information
I.6 Examine the failure of coastline systems.
I.7 Determine the type and design of coastal structures
c. Practical/Professional Skills
Upon completing the course, students should be able to:
P.1 Use design knowledge to solve coastline engineering problems.
P.2 Employ the engineering knowledge, understanding and feedback to improve
design of coastal systems.
P.3 Execute specialized design in coastline engineering.
P.4 Apply standards pertaining to coastline engineering.
P.5 Demonstrate skills of knowledge exchange with engineering community and
industry.
d. General and Transferable Skills
Upon completing the course, students should be able to:
G.1 Work effectively within a group.
G.2 Seek information from various sources.
G.3 Gain skills in commercial projects.
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V. Course Matrix Contents
1- Wave Transformation
2- Sea levels
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Course ILOs Covered by Topic
(By ILO Code)
K&U
I.S.
P.S.
G.S.
K1, K6
I1,I2,I7
P1, P2
1
K1,K6
I1,I2,I7
P1, P2
3- Coastal Hydrodynamics
4- Littoral Drift
2
K1,K2,K6
I1,I2,I7
P1, P2
2
K1,K3,K6
I1,I2,I7
P3, P4
5- One-line Coastal Model
6- Coastal Structures
2
K1,K3,K6
I1,I2,I7
P3, P4,P5
[2]
[K4, K7]
2
K4,K5, K8
Main Topics / Chapters
Duration
(Weeks)
7- Coastline Stabilization
Net Teaching Weeks
[I3,I4,I5, I6] [P3,P4,P5]
I3,I4,I5, I6
P3,P4,P5
All
All
13
VI. Course Weekly Detailed Topics / hours / ILOs
Week
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Sub-Topics
Wave shoaling and refraction
Wave breaking
Tides and sea-level changes
Long-shore currents
Cross-shore currents
Long-shore sediment transport
Beach profiles
One-line profile theory
One-line coastal model
Groins
Detached breakwaters
Revetments
Beach nourishment
Total Teaching Hours
Total
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
Midterm Exam
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Final Exam
39
Contact Hours
Theoretical
Practical
Hours
Hours*
3
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
27
12
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Teaching/Learning
Method
Selected
Method
VII. Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures & Seminars
Tutorials
Computer lab Sessions
Practical lab Work
Reading Materials
Web-site Searches
Research & Reporting
Problem Solving /
Problem-based Learning
Projects
Independent Work
Group Work
Case Studies
Presentations
Simulation Analysis
Course ILOs Covered by Method (By ILO Code)
K&U
All
Intellectual
Skills
All
Professional
Skills
All
All
All
All
All
All
P6
I1,I2,I3,I6,I7
P1,P2,P3,P4
All
All
Field Trip
Others:
P5
Selected
Method
VIII. Assessment Methods, Schedule and Grade Distribution
Course ILOs Covered by Method
(By ILO Code)
Assessment
Method
K&U
I.S.
P.S.
G.S
Midterm
Exam
Final Exam
Quizzes
Course Work
Report
Writing
Case Study
Oral
Presentations
Practical
Group
Project
Individual
Project
Others
(Specify):
General
Skills
K1,K2,K3
,K6
All
K1,K5,K6
All
All
Assessment
Weight %
Week
No.
I1,I2,I6
P1,P2,P4
20
7
I1,I2,I3,I4, I6
I1,I2, I6
All
P1,P2,P3,P4
P1,P2,,P4
All
G1
[50]
5
10
15
11
3,5,9,12
P5
G2
5
13
All
P5
5
Field Trip
P5
All
5
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IX. List of References

Essential Text Books
Course notes
Recommended books


Periodicals, Web sites, 
etc …
Kamphuis W., "Introduction to Coastal Engineering and
Management”, World Scientific, Advanced Series on Ocean
Engineering, Vol. 16, 2000.
Power Point presentation and handouts
Shore Protection Manual (SPM), 1984, United States Army.
Corps of Engineers; Coastal Engineering Research Center U.S.).
Coastal Engineering Journal, World Scientific
www.worldscientific.com/worldscinet/cej
X. Facilities required for teaching and learning
List the facilities required
 Computer connected to data show.
Course coordinator: Dr. Yasser El Deberky
Head of Department: Associate Prof. Dr. Yasser El Deberky
Date: September 2013
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