Aims of the Programme

  1. To provide the graduate with the necessary knowledge of coastal processes and coastal engineering techniques required for the assessment of coastal defence systems and the design of coastal engineering schemes, with particular emphasis on Caribbean conditions.
  2. To develop the graduate’s ability to design and assess new coastal engineering schemes.
  3. To produce a graduate capable of developing coastal zone management plans and to be able to assess environmental impacts of coastal development projects.
  4. To produce a graduate capable of implementing and managing new research initiatives.

COURSE DELIVERY

The course is designed to be delivered weekly face to face sessions, group activites, field trips and group design exercises. All course notes are available on the MyeLearning platform, which facilitates ease of delivery.

REGULATIONS AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. A first degree (lower second class honours minimum) from an approved University in the Natural Sciences, Planning, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Surveying, Land Informaton, or
2. An accredited BTech or HND/Associate Degree in Civil Engineering plus five (5) years related postgraduate experience.

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