GSC 4150 - Engineering Geology II (2)

Geologic and geophysical principles applied to engineering problems in the geotechnical industry. Slope stability assessment, faults and seismology of southern California, Alquist- Priolo/fault trench studies, strong ground motion and site effects, shake maps, probabilistic hazard analysis. Case studies of landslides, earthquakes, and engineering infrastructure. May be enrolled by undergraduate or graduate students.

Prerequisite(s): GSC 111 and GSC 141L, GSC 1110 and GSC 1410L, GSC 321 and GSC 321L or GSC 3210 and GSC 3210L.
Corequisite(s): GSC 4150L.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Note(s): May be enrolled by undergraduate or graduate students.