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Coastal and Submarine Applications
School:
Of the Environment
Academic Unit:
Department of Marine Sciences
Level of studies:
Undergraduate
Course Code:
191ΕΩ12Ε
Semester:
Η
Course Title:
Coastal and Submarine Applications
Credits
5
Course Type:
Specialised general knowledge
Prerequisite Courses:
No, however knowledge of Marine Sedimentology and/or Marine Geology is needed
Language of Instruction and Examinations:
Greek
Is the course offered to Erasmus students:
No
  • (2) Learning Outcomes
  • Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student will have knowledge on the basic coastal and marine applications (coastal works, cables and pipelines, mineral deposits, marine renewables etc) together with the necessary surveys and studies needed for their safe construction. The usage of marine geophysical prospecting in various environmental applications, such as the study of marine biological resources and habitats, is also presented.

  • General Competences

  • Search for, analysis and synthesis of data and information, with the use of the necessary technology

  • Working independently

  • Team work

  • Adapting to new situations

  • Decision-making

  • Project management

  • Respect for the natural environment

  • Working in an interdisciplinary environment

  • (3) Syllabus

The lesson comprises of the following units:

  • Methods of marine geophysical prospecting and sediment sampling

  • Geological and man-made hazards

  • Μarine geological and oceanographical survey planning

  • Seabed surveying for ports, marinas and fishing ports construction

  • Submarine telecommunication and power cables and pipelines (route selection and burial feasibility)

  • Prospecting and exploration of mineral deposits (marine aggregates, Mn nodules, placer and metal deposits (sulfides etc), oil and gas

  • Energy from the sea (marine renewable resources, tides-waves-wind)

  • Design, operation and construction of coastal technical applications

  • Environmental applications – Contribution to studies of biological resources

  • (4) Teaching and Learning Methods - Evaluation
  • Delivery:

Face to face

  • Use of Information and Communication Technology:
  • Use of ICT in teaching (PPT presentations)
  • Communication with students via e-mail and e-class platform
  • Uploading course material on e-class system.
  • Teaching Methods:
Activity Semester workload
Lectures
39
Independent study
83
Final exam
3
Course total
125
  • Student Performance Evaluation:
  • Evaluation of students takes place via written exams. The exam paper comprises multiple choices, short-answer questions and exercises.
  • In special cases, for students with disabilities, evaluation takes place via oral exams.
  • Language of evaluation: Greek.
  • The exam paper is accessible to the students for clarifications regarding the final grade.
  • (5) Attached Bibliography

  • Lesson notes (pdf files)

  • Ch. Koutitas, 1994: Introduction in coastal techniques and harbor works, Ziti Publications (in Greek).

  • Memos, 2013: Introduction to harbor works, (3rd edition), Publ. Athanasopoulos (in Greek).

  • Wille, 2005: Sound Images of the Ocean, Springer.