NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 海岸保護工程(4039)
(Eng.) Protection Engineering of Sea Coast
Offering Dept Department of Soil and Water Conservation
Course Type Elective Credits 2 Teacher WEI, SHIH-CHAO
Department Department of Soil and Water Conservation/Undergraduate Language English Semester 2025-SPRING
Course Description This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the theory of water waves and their significant applications within the realm of coastal engineering. It is designed to equip students with a solid understanding of the physical principles underlying water wave dynamics and the practical challenges encountered in coastal environments.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
1.Understand Fundamental Water Wave Theory: Students will learn about the basic principles of water wave mechanics, including wave generation, propagation, and interaction with structures.
2.Physical Background: The course emphasizes the physical understanding of wave behavior, providing insights into phenomena such as wave refraction, diffraction, and reflection.
1.Integrating interdisciplinary knowledge and techniques, and efficiently executing professional business.
3.Developing independent thinking and problem-solving skills.
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70
Lecturing
Assignment
Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Introduction
Week 2 Governing Equations
Week 3 Boundary Conditions
Week 4 Small Amplitude Water Wave (Theory and Formulation)
Week 5 Small Amplitude Water Wave (Derivation of solution)
Week 6 Small Amplitude Water Wave (Limiting Analysis of the solutions)
Week 7 Spring break
Week 8 Engineering Wave Properties (Water Particle Kinematics for Progressive Waves)
Week 9 Midterm
Week 10 Engineering Wave Properties (Superposition of Progressive Waves)
Week 11 Engineering Wave Properties (Energy and Energy Propagation in Progressive Waves)
Week 12 Engineering Wave Properties (Wave Transformation including refraction, shoaling, diffraction, breaking)
Week 13 Wind Wave Generation, Development, and Prediction
Week 14 Forces on Structures
Week 15 Habor Resonance
Week 16 Nearshore Current and Coastal Sediment
Week 17 self-directed learning in the course (Take home final exam)
Week 18 self-directed learning in the course (Take home final exam)
Evaluation
Homework 30%, Midterm 30%, Final 40%
Textbook & other References
References:
1. Dean, Robert G., and Dalrymple, Robert A (1991) Water Wave Mechanics for Engineers and Scientists. Advanced Series on Ocean Engineering: Volume 2. ISBN: 978-981-02-0421-1 (softcover)
2. Mei, Chiang C. (1992) The Applied Dynamics of Ocean Surface Waves. Advanced Series on Ocean Engineering: Volume 1. ISBN: 978-981-279-605-9
3. 郭金棟(1995)「海岸工程」,科技圖書,ISBN:9789576551390
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
iLearning
Office Hours
Mon. 10:00~12:00 or appointment by e-mail
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs
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