Geology for Civil Engineers

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Credits 3. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours. Principles of physical and engineering geology; properties of minerals, rocks and soils; active surface and subsurface processes; applications to the siting, design, construction, operation and maintenance of engineered works and the protection of the environment. A three-day field trip is required (a field trip fee is charged at registration). Prerequisite: GEOL 101 and GEOL 102 , or GEOL 104 , or GEOL 150 .