Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalogue Archived Catalogue

EGN 402 - Dredging and Beach Nourishment


This course will examine types of derdges and their operation and the process of dredging for beach nourishment. Students will learn about the elements of beach nourishment design including cross-shore and planform design considerations, borrow areas (upland, offshore and inlets), environmental effects of beach nourishment and current dredging/beach nourishment costs. Numerical modeling of beach and dune erosion, shoreline change and storm induced impacts will be introduced. Local examples and ongoing beach nourishment projects will be examined.

Credit Hours: 3

Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3



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