CE 5280 - River Mechanics (3)

Dual Listed as: CE 4281
Foundation for understanding geomorphology, sediment transport and erosion in the river environment. Sediment properties; resistance to flow; incipient motion and bedforms; geomorphology; sediment transport; river stability; and river restoration. In addition, conceptual design techniques will be introduces about natural and urban runoff.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing and undergraduate course in water resources engineering or hydraulics or equivalent.
Component(s): Lecture
Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Course Category: Major Course