Courses of Study 2011-2012 
    
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Courses of Study 2011-2012 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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CEE 3410 - Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering


Fall. 4 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: ENGRD 2020  or permission of instructor.

H. E. Stewart.

Fundamentals of geotechnical engineering. Topics include origins and descriptions of soil and rock as engineering materials, subsurface exploration methods, principles of effective stresses, stress distribution and ground settlements from surface loads, steady-state and time-dependent subsurface fluid flow, soil strength and failure criteria, geoenvironmental applications, and introduction to hazardous waste containment systems.

Outcome 1: Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.

Outcome 2: Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.

Outcome 3: Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.

Outcome 4: Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.



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