25 courses with the subject EGN, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Profession and practice of engineering. Ethics, professionalism, unit systems, problem solving, data presentation, communication, teamwork, and design.
Introduction to the field of coastal engineering and its relationship to other engineering disciplines (civil, structural, environmental) and sciences (geology, oceanography). Examination of basic wave mechanics, tide theory, coastal storm processes and sediment transport processes to support a basic understanding of coastal erosion and approaches to address coastal erosion.
An introduction to concepts in engineering based on forces in equilibrium. Topics include basic force concepts and equilibrium analysis, distributed forces, centroids, moments of inertia, application to structural elements. Upon completion, students should be able to solve problems which require the ability to analyze systems of forces in static equilibrium.
This course introduces the dynamical analyses of the response to forces. Topics include kinematics and kinetics of particles, systems of particles, and rigid bodies; absolute and relative motion; Newtown’s laws, work-energy and impulse-momentum methods.
This course is focused on engineering and managerial decision making. Topics will include the theory of interest; equivalent annual costs; present worth; internal rates of return; benefit/cost ratios. Techniques in cost minimization models and sensitivity analysis will be developed in the context of engineering examples.
Introduction to basic engineering graphics principles, skills and practices using Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software. Topics include sketching, selection of methods and tools, and hands on use of current CADD software applications. Considers design, creation of drawings, plan sheets, and cross-sections, calculations, and assembly of construction drawings.
Coastal engineering research under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses.
Elementary analysis of deformable solids subjected to force systems. Topics include material behavior; relationship between external forces acting on elastic and inelastic bodies and the resulting behavior; stress and deformation of bars, beams, shafts, pressure vessels, stress and strain; combined stresses; columns.
Fluid mechanics uses knowledge from mathematics, physics, statics, and dynamics to analyze problems involving the fluid medium. Topics include fluid properties, hydrostatic pressure, pressure on surfaces, conservative equations of mass, momentum and energy, pumps and turbines, open channel flows, and pipe flows in relation to real world engineering problems.
Applied methods in laboratory investigations into coastal engineering and fluid mechanics principles in a sequence of seven experiments: hydrostatic pressure on submerged surface, stability of a floating body, flow from a hole, hydraulic jump, flow measurement, wave measurements in a wave flume, and beach sediment analysis.
Introduction to water resources engineering including hydraulics and hydrology. Hydraulic processes include pressurized pipe flow, open-channel flow, and groundwater flow. Hydrologic processes include rainfall, evaporation, infiltration, and surface runoff.
Study of the mechanics of wind-generated, water wave motion using linear and nonlinear wave theories. Addresses the kinematics, energy, and transformation of surface gravity waves. Other wave phenomena area also described (e.g., tsunamis, tides, and storm surges). Students apply wave theory to address coastal engineering topics in real-life settings.
An introduction to the MATrix LABoratory (MATLAB) software. Topics to be covered include: basic programming; data management and manipulation; curve fitting and interpolation; image processing; advanced 3D plotting and movie generation; and basic applied numerical methods.
Review of topics on the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. Students become familiar with exam topics and get hands-on problem-solving skills. All 14 topics for the “Other Disciplines” exam specification are covered.
This course will examine the physical processes of sandy beaches, coastal sediments, surf zone dynamics, beach profile evolution and cross-shore and longshore sediment transport. The class will also cover beach profile response and sediment transport as a result of waves, currents and storms.
This course will examine types of dredges 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.
Introduction to the concepts, instrumentation, and field methods used to observe physical processes specific to the highly-dynamic coastal environment, such as wind, waves, currents, tides, and sediment transport. Hands-on experience in operating, deploying, and analyzing data from sensors that measure waves and currents, as well as with advanced surveying techniques for monitoring beach morphology (e.g., LIDAR, RTK GPS, and SONAR).
Provides the knowledge and tools necessary to apply state of the art numerical models in coastal settings. Specific models vary depending on the instructor’s expertise. Examples include ADCIRC, FUNWAVE, DELFT3D, or XBeach.
Examines the use and design approaches of coastal structures for shore protection, including coastal armoring and beach stabilization structures. Introduces coastal structure design related to structure hydraulic response and structural stability due to wave action. Methods to estimate and mitigate scours near coastal structures are also covered.
Selected topics in coastal engineering that are beyond the scope of regular course offerings. May be repeated under a separate course title.
Investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult the Enrichment Courses and Programs section in the catalogue.
Students develop and refine capstone design proposals, form teams, and begin preliminary research in collaboration with project sponsors. Course introduces essential professional skills in project management, leadership, communication, scheduling, meeting facilitation, and conflict management to ensure teams are equipped for successful project execution in the subsequent capstone course.
Coastal engineering design-focused senior capstone where students analyze project needs, investigate alternatives, and develop complete design deliverables, including plans and specifications. Teams present their work to a design review board composed of faculty and representatives from local government agencies and/or consulting firms, gaining practical exposure to professional engineering review processes.
Practical experience and academic training in the student’s principal area of interest. Joint supervision and evaluation by a engineering faculty member and an on-site supervisor.
Independent work for honors students.
Source: University of North Carolina Wilmington's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
