Engineering Geology    3 s.h

Catalog description

An introduction to the concepts of engineering geology with an emphasis on the relationship between geologic materials, construction of infrastructure and environmental issues. Topics include case studies that involve rock mass classification, soil classification, and material properties including strength, soil phase relationships, soil consolidation. Required field trip. Three hours lecture. Prereq.: GEOL 2605 and MATH 1510 / MATH 1510C and MATH 1511 / MATH 1511C or permission of instructor.