425 Engineering Geology (3)
Review of engineering properties of rock and soils. Evaluation of geologic
materials for civil engineering construction projects. Techniques of
engineering geologic investigations; special problems in urban areas. Data
evaluation, analyses, and preparation of engineering geologic reports.
Application of geologic factors in design and construction of dams, tunnels,
power plants, highways and waste disposal facilities. Review of engineering
geologic case histories. A field trip is required. Prerequisite: Geology 325,
342, and 350, and permission of instructor. On demand.