CE 3401 - Geotechnical Engineering (3)

An introduction to geotechnical engineering covering the behavior of soil and rock as engineering materials. Topics include: soil classification, water flow in soils, stress-strain properties, and applications in slope stability and foundation design.

Prerequisite(s): MAT 115, MAT 216, MAT 224, MAT 2240, MAT 131, MAT 2140, or MAT 1310; C- or better in ME 218, ETT 220, ETM 2201, or CE 2051; and BSCE, BSCET, BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
Corequisite(s): CE 2061, ME311, or ETT 310; and CE 3401L or CE 327L.
Component(s): Lecture
Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Course Category: Major Course