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COASTAL RISK

CODE 87030
ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023
CREDITS
  • 5 cfu during the 1st year of 10723 BIOLOGIA ED ECOLOGIA MARINA (LM-75) - GENOVA
  • 5 cfu during the 1st year of 10723 BIOLOGIA ED ECOLOGIA MARINA (LM-6) - GENOVA
  • 6 cfu during the 2nd year of 9022 SCIENZE GEOLOGICHE (LM-74) - GENOVA
  • 6 cfu during the 2nd year of 10589 CONSERVAZIONE E GESTIONE DELLA NATURA(LM-60) - GENOVA
  • SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR GEO/04
    LANGUAGE Italian
    TEACHING LOCATION
  • GENOVA
  • SEMESTER 1° Semester
    TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB

    OVERVIEW

    The coastal area is exposed to many problems. Climate change, beach erosion, cliff instability, sea flooding are the main issues affecting the coastal system, that will be treated in the course.

    AIMS AND CONTENT

    LEARNING OUTCOMES

    The teaching aims to provide knowledge of the coastal risks, both short and long term, providing necessary tools to prevent, mitigate and contrast the criticality of the coast, also under climate change scenarios. The topics related to coastal erosion, marine floods and beach safety will be treated to define possible causes and solutions. The students, at the end of the course, will be able to understand and evaluate the dynamics of the coastal systems, in order to identify issues and propose possible solutions, based on an integrated management approach, as required by the framework directive ""Marine Strategy"" and by the Barcelona Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea.

    AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

    The aim of the course is to provide the knowledge about coastal risks, both short and long term, providing the necessary tools to prevent mitigate and combat the coastal hazard also in relation to the climate change. The themes related to coastal erosion, marine floods and beach safety will be discussed, the causes and possible solutions will be identified. The student at the end of the course will be able to interpret and evaluate the coastal system, identify problems and indicate solutions, with a view to integrate management of the coastal area, according to the framework directive "Marine Strategy" and the Barcelona Convention for the protection of the Mediterranean Sea.

    PREREQUISITES

    No specific prerequisites

    TEACHING METHODS

    The teaching consists of lectures, exercises and field activities. Attendance at classes and exercises is strongly recommended. Lectures in the classroom are delivered through multimedia presentations. The exercises are aimed at the practical application of the theoretical knowledge acquired during the lectures. The exercises will take place in the classroom.

    Wave mathematical modelling exercises.

    Beach nourishments methods exercises.

    Field activities will be carried out along the Ligurian coast.

    The lessons will be carried out if possible in presence, guaranteeing however the fruition of the lessons also remotely, through video recording, synchronous or asynchronous. All face-to-face activities will be carried out in compliance with the capacity limits of the classrooms and the distance required by current legislation following the emergency COVID19.

    Please refer to the specific AulaWeb application for teaching for any updates due to changes in the health and epidemiological situation.

    SYLLABUS/CONTENT

    Wave propagation: deep water; intermediate water; shallow water. Littoral currents: longshore currents; rip currents. Coastal dynamics: littoral sediments dynamics; beaches morphodynamics; beaches classification; beaches erosion assessment. Coastal defense and beach renovation: design and management aspects of coastal structures; monitoring and assessment of coastal interventions. Sea floods: causes and predisposing factors; predictive mathematical modelling. Beach safety: influence of coastal geomorphology; influence of the coastal defence works; models for risk assessment.

    RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

    All the slides used during the lessons and other teaching material will be available on AulaWeb at the end of each cycle of lessons / laboratory exercises.

    The books indicated are suggested as supporting text and are available and consultable together with other books for further study at the M.F.N. School Library and at the teacher office.

    TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

    Exam Board

    MARCO FERRARI (President)

    PIERLUIGI BRANDOLINI

    FRANCESCO FACCINI

    IVANO RELLINI

    LESSONS

    Class schedule

    COASTAL RISK

    EXAMS

    EXAM DESCRIPTION

    The exam consists of answering to questions asked by the teacher on topics covered during the course.

    Three exam dates will be available in the winter session (January-February) and four exam dates in the summer session (June, July, September) which will be published on the UNIGE website.

    Please refer to the specific AulaWeb application for teaching for any updates due to changes in the health and epidemiological situation.

    ASSESSMENT METHODS

    Details on how to prepare for the exam and the degree of knowledge required will be provided at the beginning of the course.

    The oral examination will focus mainly on the topics covered during the lectures, exercises and field activities.

    The level of knowledge acquired and the ability to expose will be evaluated. The correct scientific terminology will also be evaluated.

    In particular, the student must be able to demonstrate to have acquired the skills in applying the theoretical concepts to the study of coastal system.

    Exam schedule

    Date Time Location Type Notes
    19/01/2023 15:00 GENOVA Orale
    02/02/2023 15:00 GENOVA Orale
    23/02/2023 15:00 GENOVA Orale
    15/06/2023 15:00 GENOVA Orale
    29/06/2023 15:00 GENOVA Orale
    13/07/2023 15:00 GENOVA Orale
    07/09/2023 15:00 GENOVA Orale