GLG 673 - Engineering Geology

Credit Hours: 3

Engineering properties of rocks and soils; fundamentals of engineering geology field investigations; application of properties and fundamentals to engineering problems concerning slope stability, groundwater, industrial contamination, urban public works, and karst areas. Laboratories include engineering classification of soils, hydraulic conductivity testing, and public works design and management. Field trip to observe engineering problems of karst required. May be taught concurrently with GLG 573. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 573 and GLG 673.

Recommended Prerequisite: GLG 333.

Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 2

Typically Offered: Spring Even