COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT & CLIMATE IMPACT ADAPTATION

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
CE 520	C	1	3	0	0	3	7.5

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Mirjam Ndini
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Elective
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description:	-
Course Objectives:	At the end of the semester, the student shall be able to understand the coastal processes, coastal dynamics, impacts of structures like docks, harbours and quays leading to simple management perspectives along the coastal zone. This introductory to climate change presents Earths climate system and explores the science and politics of global climate change. Course topics include the greenhouse effect, El Niño, ocean circulation, the science and politics of global warming and climate change impacts

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction to Coastal zone – Beach profile – Surf zone – Off shore
2	Coastal waters – Estuaries – Wet lands and Lagoons – Living resources – Non living resources
3	Wave classification – Airy’s Linear Wave theory – Deep water waves – Shallow water waves –
4	Wave pressure – Wave energy –. Wave Decay –
5	Reflection, Refraction and Diffraction of waves – Breaking of waves – Wave force on structures – Vertical – Sloping and stepped barriers –
6	Force on piles Classification of tides – Darwin’s equilibrium theory of tides –Effects on structures – seiches, Surges and Tsunamis
7	Erosion and depositional shore features – Methods of protection – Littoral currents – Coastal aquifers – Sea water intrusion – Impact of sewage disposal in seas.
8	Midterm Exam
9	Climate and Weather - Some Definitions, -The Earths Climate Machine Balance,-The Importance of Water
10	Greenhouse Gases: An Overview, -The Role of Carbon Dioxide, -The Role of Methane, -Major Uncertainties
11	Impact of Climate change on coastal zone
12	Vulnerability Assessment
13	Adapting to the Impacts of Climate Change
14	Plan Implementation and Maintenance...... Review

Prerequisite(s):	engineering hydrology
Textbook:	1. Richard Sylvester, “Coastal Engineering, Volume I and II”, Elseiner Scientific Publishing Co., 1999 2. Quinn, A.D., “Design & Construction of Ports and Marine Structures”, McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1999
Other References:	1.Ed. A.T. Ippen, “Coastline Hydrodynamics”, McGraw-Hill Inc., New York, 1993 2. Dwivedi, S.N., Natarajan, R and Ramachandran, S., “Coastal Zone Management in Tamilnadu”
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	The student shall be able to understand the coastal processes, coastal dynamics,
2	The student will be familiar with the impacts of structures like docks, harbours and quays on coastal dynamic process.
3	will be introduce to the principles of management perspectives along the coastal zone.
4	The student will have an introduction on climate change , climate system and will explores the science and politics of global climate change.
5	Be familiar with the greenhouse effect, El Niño, ocean circulation, the science and politics of global warming and climate change impacts

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
MSc in Civil Engineering Program
1	an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering	3
2	an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs	3
3	an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams	3
4	an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems	4
5	an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility	3
6	an ability to communicate effectively	3
7	the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context	3
8	a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning	3
9	a knowledge of contemporary issues	3
10	an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice	3
11	skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies	2

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Homework	2	5
Midterm Exam(s)	1	20
Presentation	2	5
Quiz	2	5
Case Study	2	5
Final Exam	1	30
Attendance		10
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	4	64
Mid-terms	1	2	2
Assignments	3	2	6
Final examination	1	1.5	1.5
Other	3	22	66
Total Work Load:			187.5
Total Work Load/25(h):			7.5
ECTS Credit of the Course:			7.5