EdX

Water Surface Waves: Small-amplitude waves (edX)

Offered by Seoul National University, SNUx,
Water Surface Waves: Small-amplitude waves (edX)

To understand linear water wave theories and to apply it to engineering problems. This course will cover formulation of small amplitude waves and its properties. First, we will solve the potential flow problem with linearized boundary conditions in order to get solution for velocity potential.

Class Deals by MOOC List - Click here and see EdX's Active Discounts, Deals, and Promo Codes.

Then, we will discuss the dispersion relation which is of central importance in water waves, since it clearly shows the close relationship between wave celerity and frequency. Finally, we will learn physical properties of the water waves; 1) velocity field and pressure field; 2) wave energy; 3) group velocity and; 4) wave shoaling.

What you'll learn
l Essential knowledge of fluid dynamics for water waves
l Governing equation and boundary conditions for water wave problem
l Linearization of the boundary conditions
l Solution for simple harmonic progressive wave
l Dispersion relation
l Physical properties of the water waves

Syllabus

Week 1. Review of Fluid dynamics
Week 2. Linear wave theory: governing equation and boundary conditions
Week 3. Dispersion relation
Week 4. Physical properties of linear waves

Go to Class
MOOC List is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Related Courses

Dynamics and Control (edX) EdX
Universitat Politècnica de València,UPValenciaX

Dynamics and Control (edX)

Engineering

This is an interactive course about the basic concepts of Systems, Control and their impact in all the human activities. First, the basic concepts of systems, dynamics, structure and control are introduced. Then, looking at many examples in Nature and human made devices, we will realize that the dynamic behavior of most systems can be modified by adding a control system. Later we will see how knowing how to evaluate the dynamic behavior of a system and measure its performance will provide the tools to design new controlled systems fulfilling some requirements.

Self Paced
Self-Paced
Engineering Systems Dynamics
Details
A Hands-on Introduction to Engineering Simulations (edX) EdX
CornellX,Cornell University

A Hands-on Introduction to Engineering Simulations (edX)

Engineering

Learn how to analyze real-world engineering problems using ANSYS simulation software and gain important professional skills sought by employers. In this hands-on course, you’ll learn how to perform engineering simulations using a powerful tool from ANSYS, Inc. This is a problem-based course where you’ll learn by doing. The focus will be on understanding what’s under the blackbox so as to move beyond garbage-in, garbage-out. You’ll practice using a common solution approach to problems involving different physics: structural mechanics, fluid dynamics and heat transfer.

Self Paced
Self-Paced
Engineering Simulation Computational Analysis
Details
Advanced Transport Phenomena (edX) EdX
Delft University of Technology,DelftX

Advanced Transport Phenomena (edX)

Sci: Biology & Life Sciences Engineering

Learn how to tackle complex mass and heat transfer problems and apply the results in your own environment. How can you reduce the energy loss of your home? What is the underlying science of energy loss in pipes? Which heat and mass transfer problems do we have to tackle to make consumer products? In this engineering course, you will learn about the engineering principles that play an important role in all of these and more phenomena. You will learn about microbalances, radiation, convection, diffusion and more and their applications in everyday life.

Self Paced
Self-Paced
Physics Engineering Radiation
Details
The Engineering of Structures Around Us (edX) EdX
DartmouthX,Dartmouth College

The Engineering of Structures Around Us (edX)

Engineering

Explore how engineers design bridges and buildings in our communities and iconic structures around the world. In this introductory course, you’ll learn some engineering principles that can be applied to structural systems everywhere: in nature, in furniture, in mechanical and aerospace systems, and in any solid object that resists a load. Together we’ll explore how structures work, why they were designed the way they were designed, how they support loads, and where forces flow through them.

Self Paced
Self-Paced
Innovation Engineering Structures
Details
Modeling and Simulation of Multibody Systems - Part I (edX) EdX
LouvainX,Université Catholique de Louvain - UCL

Modeling and Simulation of Multibody Systems - Part I (edX)

Engineering

Vehicles, bicycles, cranes, human body and robots are multibody systems. Learn how to model them and compute their kinematic and dynamic characteristics, such as velocities, accelerations and forces. This course aims at acquainting you with the modeling and simulation of complex articulated mechanical systems, denoted as multibody systems, such as vehicles, merry-go-rounds, motorbikes, cranes, human bodies, suspensions, robot manipulators, mechanical transmissions, etc.

Self Paced
Self-Paced
Engineering Modeling Mechanical Engineering
Details
A System View of Communications: From Signals to Packets (Part 2) (edX) EdX
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST,HKUSTx

A System View of Communications: From Signals to Packets (Part 2) (edX)

Security & Networking

Explore the tradeoffs in designing communication systems like mobile phones, and the engineering tools to handle them. Have you ever wondered how information is transmitted using your mobile phone or a WiFi hotspot? This introductory course seeks to enable you to understand the basic engineering tools used and tradeoffs encountered in the design of these communication systems.

Self Paced
Self-Paced
Engineering Communication Signals
Details
Cellular Polymers: Structure, Properties, Processing, Applications (edX) EdX
University of Bayreuth,BayreuthX

Cellular Polymers: Structure, Properties, Processing, Applications (edX)

Engineering Sci: Chemistry

Take our MOOC and dive deep into Cellular Polymers. Understand what makes them superior to other materials, how they are processed and why they are used in countless applications in our everyday life. This MOOC is your first step in the pioneering field of Cellular Polymers that connects chemistry, physics, materials science, engineering, and technology. Get yourself ready and enroll now.

Self Paced
Self-Paced
Physics Chemistry Engineering
Details
Project Management of Engineering Projects: Preparing for Success (edX) EdX
Delft University of Technology,DelftX

Project Management of Engineering Projects: Preparing for Success (edX)

Management & Leadership Engineering

Create your own project plan and learn the importance of the early project phases in achieving project success. People are key! Are you a (project) engineer with a technical background but lack management knowledge? Are you eager to improve project performance and want to expand your knowledge? This business and management course will focus on the necessary project management skills to successfully manage projects.

Sep 24th 2026
5-12 Weeks
Engineering Project Management Success
Details
Engineering Drawing | 工程制图 (edX) EdX
Tsinghua University,TsinghuaX

Engineering Drawing | 工程制图 (edX)

Engineering

“Engineering Drawing” is a fundamental course of engineering technology, including two parts: basic theories and advanced practices. The first part will introduce the theory of projection and its application on drawings. The second part is to give students general experience in producing a variety of mechanical drawings.

Self Paced
Self-Paced
Engineering CAD Drawing
Details