James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022
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CS4002 - Hydraulic and Coastal Engineering
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | CS3008 OR ADMITTANCE INTO MASTERS OF ENGINEERING (PROF) |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering (pre 2023 PCS) |
Subject Description
- Open channel flow, hydraulic jumps, transitions, backwater curves, gutter and inlet design, culvert design. Case studies from local channels, culverts and gutters. Coastal Engineering: wave generation, transformation and dissipation; tropical cyclone waves and water levels; storm surge and coastal flooding; beach erosion and sediment transport
Learning Outcomes
- develop the ability to work both individually and as part of a team in the analysis and design aspects of hydraulic and coastal engineering problems with special emphasis on tropical conditions
- develop the usual simplifications and assumptions used for analysis of hydraulics and coastal engineering design
- introduce the basic concepts of surface waves and coastal engineering
- review basic concepts of hydraulics
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (60%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
- Three assignments worth 5% each - (15%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (5%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 2 - (10%) - Individual
Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Mar 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 21 Feb 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Bithin Datta |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Bithin Datta |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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