Coastal engineering, development of near shore wave, currents and tides,
harbor structure and facilities, classification of ports according to functions
and location, two-dimensional linear wave theory and its application for the
estimation of different wave characteristics (length, depth, and height), the
effect of shoaling on waves, wind-generated waves, tsunamis, basin oscillations
and storm surge, harbor planning and construction, types of breakwaters and
factors determining their selection, piers, bulk heads, dolphins and moorings.