Undergraduate Geotechnical Engineering Courses

CIV E 353 W,S 3C,1T,2L 0.5
Geotechnical Engineering I
An introduction to geologic processes. Subsurface exploration. Classification systems. Weight-Volume relationships. Soil mechanics principles including state of stress, ground water flow, consolidation and shear strength.
Prereq: CIV E 204, 253
Six lab sessions

CIV E 354 F,W 3C,1T 0.5
Geotechnical Engineering II
Foundation engineering. Earth pressure theories. Retaining walls. Anchors. Shallow and deep foundations. Braced trenches and excavations. Slope stability.
Prereq: CIV E 353

CIV E 454 W 2C,2T 0.5
Geotechnical Engineering II
Simulation of geotechnical consulting practice. Students are required to complete several projects, based on actual case studies, which require problem identification, evaluation of geotechnical data, analysis, design and report preparations.
Prereq: CIV E 353, 354