Basic knowledge of hydraulics, maritime and coastal engineering, and mathematical modeling. 

The course examines the impact of climate change on hydraulic and coastal systems, focusing on extreme events such as floods, droughts, and sea-level rise. It covers the design of resilient hydraulic infrastructures, emphasizing nature-based solutions for flood and drought management. Interactions between coastal infrastructures and extreme phenomena are analyzed, alongside innovative approaches to mitigate erosion and sea-level rise. The course also integrates spatial planning, hydraulic risk management, and GIS-based spatial analysis with multi-criteria evaluations. Finally, it introduces methods for assessing hydro-meteorological risks and developing effective adaptation strategies.

This course aims to provide theoretical and practical knowledge for the design, management, and adaptation of hydraulic and coastal infrastructures in the context of climate change. Students will develop skills in assessing hydrogeological and maritime risks, exploring innovative technologies, and implementing adaptation strategies to enhance infrastructure resilience against extreme events. 

Theoretical lessons, practical exercises

oral exam

Module 1: Climate Change and Impacts on Hydraulic and Coastal Systems

- Fundamentals of climate change: causes, projections, impacts on the hydrological cycle and coastal areas;

- Analysis of extreme events (floods, droughts, sea-level rise, and storm surges): long-term statistical analysis;

Module 2: Resilient Hydraulic Infrastructures

- Designing hydraulic infrastructures for climate variability and uncertainty; 

- Nature-based solutions: green and blue infrastructures for flood and drought management.

Module 3 : Resilient Coastal and Maritime Engineering

- Interactions between coastal infrastructures and extreme maritime phenomena;

- Coastal protection structures: breakwaters, groynes, submerged barriers;

- Innovative approaches (design procedures and intervention) against coastal erosion and sea-level rise.

Module 4: Spatial Planning and Integrated Management Tools

- Integration of spatial planning and hydraulic risk management;

- GIS tools and software for spatial analysis;

- Multi-criteria assessment and cost-benefit analysis for resilient solutions; 

- Multifractal techniques for temporal and spatial scale analysis.

Module 5: Risk Assessment and Adaptation Strategies

- Methods for assessing hydro-meteorological and maritime risks;

Hydrology - R.L. Bras

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