GEOL 555 - Principles of Engineering Geology

Credits: (4)

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing, eight hours of geology and mathematics through trigonometry. Minimum of one semester of physics is strongly recommended. Taught concurrently with GEOL 455 with additional project requirements for graduate credit.
A study of the application of geologic principles and data collection techniques to the evaluation of design and construction problems relating to engineering projects including dams, highways, landfills, tunnels and reservoirs, including an overview of availability and suitability of soil and rock as construction materials.