Email: kirby@udel.edu
Courses
Spring 2015
This course provides a general introduction to the topic of ocean surface waves through an examination of the theory of linear, small amplitude wave motion. Basic theory as well as modern computational approaches are emphasized.
Fall 2014
Sabbatical
Spring 2014
The mechanics of waves and currents in the nearshore zone: wave breaking, surf zone dynamics, cross- and long-shore currents, rip currents, sediment transport and morphological evolution, nearshore modeling.
PREREQ: CIEG672 and CIEG639
Fall 2013
This course provides a general introduction to the topic of ocean surface waves through an examination of the theory of linear, small amplitude wave motion. Basic theory as well as modern computational approaches are emphasized.
Spring 2013
The goal of this course is to aquaint the student with the theoretical and practical issues involved in doing univariate and multivariate spectral analysis of signals obtained in oceanographic contexts. Additional topics include bispectral analysis, directional spectral estimates from array measurements, and introductions to wavelet transforms and principal component analysis.
Students and visitors in this course have access to various online resources, including a draft of a text for the course and several programs. Materials are available through sakai.udel.edu
Fall 2012
This course provides a general introduction to the topic of ocean surface waves through an examination of the theory of linear, small amplitude wave motion. Basic theory as well as modern computational approaches are emphasized.
Spring 2012
Developments of finite amplitude wave theories such as solitary, cnoidal, Stokes and Stream function. Applications to coastal and ocean engineering problems.
Fall 2011
This course provides a general introduction to the topic of ocean surface waves through an examination of the theory of linear, small amplitude wave motion. Basic theory as well as modern computational approaches are emphasized.
The goals of this course are to acquaint the student with the theoretical foundations for the study of incompressible fluid mechanics, and to illustrate the use of the resulting principles in practical engineering applications. The subject matter covered includes fluid statics, control volume analysis of fluid flows, differential analysis of inviscid and viscous fluid flows, dimensional analysis, and application to viscous flow in pipes and free surface flows in open channels. Students are assumed to have a previous background in mathematics up through differential equations, as well as engineering statics.
Spring 2011
The mechanics of waves and currents in the nearshore zone: wave breaking, surf zone dynamics, cross- and long-shore currents, rip currents, sediment transport and morphological evolution, nearshore modeling.
PREREQ: CIEG672 and CIEG639
Fall 2010
This course provides a general introduction to the topic of ocean surface waves through an examination of the theory of linear, small amplitude wave motion. Basic theory as well as modern computational approaches are emphasised.
The goal of this course is to aquaint the student with the theoretical and practical issues involved in doing univariate and multivariate spectral analysis of signals obtained in oceanographic contexts. Additional topics include bispectral analysis, directional spectral estimates from array measurements, and introductions to wavelet transforms and principal component analysis.
Students and visitors in this course have access to various online resources, including a draft of a text for the course and several programs. You must be registered to access this material. Please register here.
Spring 2010
Sabbatical.
Fall 2009
This course provides a general introduction to the topic of ocean surface waves through an examination of the theory of linear, small amplitude wave motion. Basic theory as well as modern computational approaches are emphasised.
Spring 2009
The mechanics of waves and currents in the nearshore zone: wave breaking, surf zone dynamics, cross- and long-shore currents, rip currents, sediment transport and morphological evolution, nearshore modeling.
PREREQ: CIEG672 and CIEG639
Fall 2008
This course provides a general introduction to the topic of ocean surface waves through an examination of the theory of linear, small amplitude wave motion. Basic theory as well as modern computational approaches are emphasised.
Spring 2008
Developments of finite amplitude wave theories such as solitary, cnoidal, Stokes and Stream function. Applications to coastal and ocean engineering problems.
Fall 2007
This course provides a general introduction to the topic of ocean surface waves through an examination of the theory of linear, small amplitude wave motion. Basic theory as well as modern computational approaches are emphasised.
Principles of finite difference, finite volume and finite element approaches for basic parabolic, hyperbolic and elliptic partial differential equations. Stability and conservation properties of basic schemes. Coastal engineering applications for surface waves, nearshore circulation, sediment transport and morphology. Introduction to popular models in each area. PREREQ: CIEG672 and CIEG639.
Spring 2007
The goal of this course is to aquaint the student with the theoretical and practical issues involved in doing univariate and multivariate spectral analysis of signals obtained in oceanographic contexts. Additional topics include bispectral analysis, directional spectral estimates from array measurements, and introductions to wavelet transforms and principal component analysis.
Students and visitors in this course have access to various online resources, including a draft of a text for the course and several programs. You must be registered to access this material. Please register here.
Fall 2005
This course provides a general introduction to the topic of ocean surface waves through an examination of the theory of linear, small amplitude wave motion. Basic theory as well as modern computational approaches are emphasised.
Developments of finite amplitude wave theories such as solitary, cnoidal, Stokes and Stream function. Applications to coastal and ocean engineering problems.
Spring 2005
The goal of this course is to aquaint the student with the theoretical and practical issues involved in doing univariate and multivariate spectral analysis of signals obtained in oceanographic contexts. Additional topics include bispectral analysis, directional spectral estimates from array measurements, and introductions to wavelet transforms and principal component analysis.
Students and visitors in this course have access to various online resources, including a draft of a text for the course and several programs. You must be registered to access this material. Please register here.
Fall 2004
This course provides a general introduction to the topic of ocean surface waves through an examination of the theory of linear, small amplitude wave motion. Basic theory as well as modern computational approaches are emphasised.
Spring 2004
Developments of finite amplitude wave theories such as solitary, cnoidal, Stokes and Stream function. Applications to coastal and ocean engineering problems.
Fall 2003
The goals of this course are to aquaint the student with the theoretical foundations for the study of incompressible fluid mechanics, and to illustrate the use of the resulting principles in practical engineering applications. The subject matter covered includes fluid statics, control volume analysis of fluid flows, differential analysis of inviscid and viscous fluid flows, dimensional analysis, and application to viscous flow in pipes and free surface flows in open channels. Students are assumed to have a previous background in mathematics up through differential equations, as well as engineering statics and dynamics.
This course provides a general introduction to the topic of ocean surface waves through an examination of the theory of linear, small amplitude wave motion. Basic theory as well as modern computational approaches are emphasised.
Spring 2003
The goals of this course are to aquaint the student with the theoretical foundations for the study of incompressible fluid mechanics, and to illustrate the use of the resulting principles in practical engineering applications. The subject matter covered includes fluid statics, control volume analysis of fluid flows, differential analysis of inviscid and viscous fluid flows, dimensional analysis, and application to viscous flow in pipes and free surface flows in open channels. Students are assumed to have a previous background in mathematics up through differential equations, as well as engineering statics and dynamics.
Fall 2002
This course provides a general introduction to the topic of ocean surface waves through an examination of the theory of linear, small amplitude wave motion. Basic theory as well as modern computational approaches are emphasised.
Spring 2002
General principles of wave mechanics, kinematics and dynamics. Applications to surface gravity waves, acoustic waves, electromagnetic waves and large scale geophysical waves. PREREQ: MEEG690.
Fall 2001
The goal of this course is to aquaint the student with the theoretical and practical issues involved in doing univariate and multivariate spectral analysis of signals obtained in oceanographic contexts. Additional topics include bispectral analysis, directional spectral estimates from array measurements, and introductions to wavelet transforms and principal component analysis.
Students and visitors in this course have access to various online resources, including a draft of a text for the course and several programs. You must be registered to access this material. Please register here.
Spring 2001
Developments of finite amplitude wave theories such as solitary, cnoidal, Stokes and Stream function. Applications to coastal and ocean engineering problems.
Fall 2000
The goal of this course is to aquaint the student with the theoretical and practical issues involved in doing univariate and multivariate spectral analysis of signals obtained in oceanographic contexts. Additional topics include bispectral analysis, directional spectral estimates from array measurements, and introductions to wavelet transforms and principal component analysis.
Spring 2000
General principles of wave mechanics, kinematics and dynamics. Applications to surface gravity waves, acoustic waves, electromagnetic waves and large scale geophysical waves. PREREQ: MEEG690.
The goals of this course are to aquaint the student with the theoretical foundations for the study of incompressible fluid mechanics, and to illustrate the use of the resulting principles in practical engineering applications. The subject matter covered includes fluid statics, control volume analysis of fluid flows, differential analysis of inviscid and viscous fluid flows, dimensional analysis, and application to viscous flow in pipes and free surface flows in open channels. Students are assumed to have a previous background in mathematics up through differential equations, as well as engineering statics and dynamics.
Fall 1999
Guest lecture on Hydraulic and Coastal Engineering, October 4.
Spring 1999
Fall 1998
Spring 1998
Fall 1997
Spring 1997
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