GEOE 466/466L/566/566L Engineering and Environmental Geology/Lab

Credits: (2-1) 3

The application of geology to engineering, including topics such as landslides, earthquakes, fluvial processes, land subsidence, and their global context. Field trips and laboratory exercises illustrate the influence of geology on the environment. Computer applications are required for problem assignments and a final comprehensive report (oral and written) involving the design of engineering works in complex geological terrain.

Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
Corequisites: GEOE 466L or GEOE 566L
Notes: Students enrolled in GEOE 566/566L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in GEOE 466/466L.

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