Earth and Ocean Science Courses (EOS)

graduate level, taught in Durham

246S. Nearshore Hydrodynamics and Sediment Transport. Phenomena resulting from waves, wave momentum (radiation stress), and wave interactions. Includes oscillatory flow, long period (infragravity) motions, and mean currents. Nearshore sediment transport and possible origins of beach and nearshore topographic features. Consent of instructor required. Instructor: Murray. 3 units.