Department of
River-Coastal Science and Engineering
Where land, water, and people meet.
Welcome to the Department of River-Coastal Science and Engineering (RCSE) at Tulane University. The RCSE is a unique educational enterprise in the US, focusing on the world’s river, deltaic and coastal systems using the combined science and engineering approach pioneered by Tulane's School of Science and Engineering (SSE). We provide certificate programs and unique undergraduate and graduate courses of study. The RCSE draws heavily upon the deep expertise of faculty and staff within the department as well as partners within the SSE and in Tulane’s other schools and research units like the Bywater Institute.
Graduate
Master's Degree in River-Coastal Science and Engineering (Residential)
Master's Degree in River-Coastal Science and Engineering (Non-Residential)
Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture and Engineering
Ph.D. in River-Coastal Science and Engineering
Graduate Certificate in River-Coastal Science and Engineering
RCSE in the Spotlight
FAQs
River-coastal science and engineering is an interdisciplinary field that combines hydrology, geology, ecology, and engineering to understand and address challenges in riverine and coastal systems, including flooding, erosion, environmental change, and restoration. It integrates scientific investigation with practical engineering solutions to build resilient coastal communities and ecosystems in the face of environmental change and climate impacts.
Contact Us
Undergraduate Major, Minor, and All Other Administrative Matters
Ehab Meselhe | Department Chair
629 Lindy Boggs Center for Energy and Biotechnology
Email: emeselhe@tulane.edu
Graduate Degree Programs
Sönke Dangendorf | Graduate Coordinator
Email: sdangendorf1@tulane.edu
Distance Learning Programs
Barbara Kleiss | Program Coordinator
Email: bkleiss@tulane.edu
Fiscal Matters
Michelle Boudreaux Smith| Department Administrator
632 Lindy Boggs Center for Energy and Biotechnology
Email: msmith77@tulane.edu
Phone: (504) 247-1541
“The department here covers what I used to work on in Egypt, but it also includes coastal science and engineering. That combination was very important to me.”
