Soil formation and identification. Engineering properties of soils. Fundamental aspects of soil characterization and response, including soil mineralogy, soil-water movement, effective stress, consolidation, soil strength, and soil compaction. Use of soils and geosynsynthetics in geotechnical and geoenvironmental applications. Introduction to site investigation techniques. Laboratory testing and evaluation of soil composition and properties.

Lab sections meet 4 times during the semester, usually during weeks 2, 5, 12 & 14 of the semester.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.