Waves Course
This course builds expertise in wave mechanics, covering dispersion, energy flux, storm waves, shoaling, and harbour resonance. Professionals learn practical methods to forecast coastal effects and handle real-world wave risks with assurance, using reliable calculations and uncertainty analysis.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain mastery in essential wave mechanics and evaluate coastal conditions confidently. Explore linear and nonlinear theories, dispersion, energy, shoaling, refraction, and breaking. Apply knowledge to storm waves, long swells, harbour responses, and sandbar influences. Develop fast hand calculations, data validation, and tools to express uncertainty for better wave assessments.
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Develop skills
- Apply linear and nonlinear wave theories to coastal engineering scenarios.
- Predict nearshore wave heights via shoaling, refraction, and breaking estimates.
- Evaluate storm waves and swells on harbours, coasts, and navigation safety.
- Employ dispersion relations and hand methods for swift wave computations.
- Analyse data, models, and uncertainties to convey wave risks confidently.
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