MSc in Coastal Technology Management
Master of Science (MSc) in Geotechnical and Coastal Engineering
The Center for Geotechnical and Coastal Engineering Research, domiciled under the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Port Harcourt proposes to revise the existing programme for the Master of Science (MSc) in Coastal Technology Management at Post Graduate Levels as part of its mandate on human capital development through research in the Geotechnical & Coastal Environment.
The Philosophy of the MSc Programme is anchored on the drive of initiating, encouraging, promoting and sustaining advanced applied research and development in the various aspects of Geotechnical Engineering, Coastal Engineering and Coastal Technology Management.
To turn in internationally recognized Graduates whose Professionalism would be of immense benefit in tackling the problems associated with the Geotechnical and Coastal Environments. In addition, the MSc Programme also has the vision of preparing interested Graduates for further studies.
To create, preserve and apply knowledge obtained through Applied Research to the service of humanity through comprehensive Research and Development in the Geotechnical and Coastal Engineering fronts.
Aim
The aim of the MSc programme in Geotechnical and Coastal Engineering and MSc programme in Coastal Technology Management is to prepare students for professional work in the respective Research areas or for further studies leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the relevant areas.
Objectives
To achieve the aim of the PostGraduate Diploma Programme in Geotechnical & Coastal Engineering, the following under listed objectives will be pursued:
1. Sourcing of highly qualified resource persons from both the academic and industrial worlds to deliver knowledge filled and experienced based lectures.
2. Organization of conferences, seminars and workshops in the relevant areas of interest.
3. Providing Internship opportunities for interested students in recognized industries.
Flood, Erosion and Ocean encroachment around Coastal civilizations have made infrastructural development in that domain highly challenging, hence man is forced to thinker ways of living with the Sea environment. Exploring challenging Soils, Marine and Coastal environment therefore becomes inevitable, both for Geotechnical research and Infrastructural development.
Besides, the harsh Onshore Oil and Gas exploration, exploitation and processing activities deriving from Security threats and militancy in the host Onshore communities has forced International Oil and Gas companies (IOCs) to extend the frontiers of their activities Offshore, into the deepwaters region. This further necessitates advanced research activities into the Coastal environment.
The main aim of the programmes of the Center is to produce a hands-on, Industry-ready Geotechnical Engineers and Coastal Engineers with a wide-range of Job Opportunities in Marine & Coastal Environment, Shore Protection, Artificial Intelligence, Dams, Port & Harbour, Geotechnical Services, Ocean Survey, Construction, Consultancy, Coastal Infrastructure Research & Development.
To achieve the above objectives and qualify for the award of the MSc degree, the student must complete and pass all the prescribed courses in the chosen area of interest, participate in and present seminars and produced a well supervised dissertation on an approved research topic relevant to the interest of the Center.
All lectures for every Programme shall be administered / delivered on modular basis from 08.00am to 04.00pm (with One Hour (12.00-01.00) break) from Mondays to Fridays. That is, 40 hours lecture per week per Course which is approximately equal to 14 weeks Semester of Academic work for a 3 Credit Units (2-Hours lecture plus1 Hour Practical or Tutorial per week) Course. Examination for a Course is taken after the Lectures on Saturdays, while the Continuous Assessment is done within the lecture periods as Practical reports, Test, Group Discussions, Field Trips reports and Assignments.
To qualify for sitting for a final Examination in a Course student is expected to have 75% lectures attendance of ALL lectures in that Course. The overall Examination score in a Course shall be 100% which shall comprise of:
Examination - 70%
Continuous Assessment - 30%
Every student is expected to score a minimum of 50% in the overall evaluation for a Course in order to PASS; otherwise he or she shall be deemed to have failed the Course. In which case, the student is allowed a second final chance to retake a Supplementary Examination in the Course which cannot be scored above a C-Grade. The Examination Grading shall be:
Score(%) Grade Grade Points
70 – 100 A 5.00
60 – 69 B 4.00
50 - 59 C 3.00
0 - 49 F 0.00
The full-time option is for a minimum of 12 calendar months and a maximum of 24 calender months
2. The part-time option is for a minimum of 24 calender months and maximum of 36 calender months.
To be admitted into any of the research areas in the MSc Degree programmes of the Center, a candidate must be in one of the following categories;
a) Candidate with a first degree in Civil Engineering and Coastal Engineering from any recognized University having a minimum of Second Class lower division (minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale or its equivalent) for admission into MSc Geotechnical and Coastal Engineering Programme;
b) Candidate with a first degree in Engineering and other relevant Science Disciplines from any recognized University having a minimum of Second Class lower division (minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale or its equivalent) for admission into MSc Coastal Technology Management Programme;
c) Candidate with a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Engineering and other relevant Science Disciplines obtained from any recognized University having a minimum of an Upper Credit Pass (CGPA of 3.50 on a 5.00 point scale or its equivalent) for MSc Coastal Technology Management Programme.
d) Candidate with a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Civil, Geotechnical and Coastal Engineering with a minimum of an Upper Credit Pass (CGPA of 3.50 on a 5.00 point scale or its equivalent) obtained from any recognized University) for MSc Geotechnical and Coastal Engineering Programme.
The course listings consist of compulsory courses and electives.
13.1 Courses Listing for MSc in Coastal Technology Management
S/No | Course Code | Course-Title | Credit Unit | |
1 | CTM 801 | Finite Element and Mathematical Modeling | 3 | |
2 | CTM 809 | Introduction to Coastal Engineering | 3 | |
3 | CTM 821 | Coastal Vulnerability and Adaption Strategy | 3 | |
4 | CTM 810 | Coastal Infrastructure | 3 | |
5 | CTM 812 | Applied Modeling of Nearshore Processes & Transport | 3 | |
6 | CTM 811 | Dynamics of Coastal Structures | 3 | |
7 | CTM 813 | Coastal Engineering Measurements & Data Analysis | 3 | |
8 | CTM 822 | Coastal Hazard Analysis | 3 | |
9 | CTM 820 | Computer Programme for Oceanographer | 3 | |
10 | CTM 823 | Project Management | 3 | |
11 | CTM 824 | Coastal Risk Management | 3 | |
12 | SGS 801 | ICT & Research Methodology | 2 | |
13 | SGS 802 | Management & Entrepreneurship | 2 | |
14 | CTM 83X | Technical Elective | 3 | |
15 | CTM 814 | Internship Seminar | 3 | |
16 | CTM 800 | Dissertation | 6 | |
TOTAL | 49 |
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TECHNICAL ELECTIVES (CHOOSE ONE) |
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17 | CTM 818 | Numerical Solutions of Differential Equations | 3 |
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18 | CTM 819 | Hydrodynamics for Coastal Engineers | 3 |
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To be awarded the MSc degree in Coastal Engineering Technology, students' must have passed all prescribed courses.