Engr 340: Engineering Geology
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Introduction to properties and mechanics of earth materials: rock, soils and groundwater. Weathering and soil-forming processes. Geophysical methods. Hazards including mass wasting, subsidence, expansive soils, floods and earthquakes. Earth dams and dam foundations.
3 Credits
Prerequisites
- Phys 211: Physics for Science & Engineering I
- Math 262: Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry II (Minimum grade: C)
- Chem 105: General Chemistry I (Minimum grade: C)
- Co-Requisites: Phys 211 or Phys 213
Instruction Type(s)
- Lecture/Lab: Lecture/Lab for Engr 340
Course Fee(s)
Geology
- $50.00
- $100.00
Subject Areas
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