G EN - GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

G EN 151. Introduction to Geological Engineering 3 cr.

Introduction to basic concepts of geology, earth materials, and earth processes as they relate to civil engineering practice. Corequisite: MATH 191. Same as C E 151.

G EN 270. Engineering Geology 3 cr.

Application of geology to the evaluation and solution of engineering problems. Prerequisite: GEOL 111G.

G EN 357. Soil Mechanics 3 cr. (2+3P)

Engineering properties of soil, exploration, testing, strength, and settlement. Prerequisite: C E 301 and GEOL 111G. Same as C E 357.

G EN 451. Subsurface Methods 3 cr. (2+3P)

Design and implementation of shallow geophysical surveys for evaluation of engineering geology problems. Prerequisites: GEOL 111G and GEOL 470.

G EN 452. Geohydrology 3 cr.

Origin, occurrence, and movement of fluids in porous media and assessment of aquifer characteristics. Development and conservation of ground water resources, design of well fields. Prerequisites: GEOL 111G and C E 231. Same as E S 452, and GEOL 452.

G EN 453. Advanced Engineering Geology 3 cr.

Engineering analysis and design as they relate to the geologic site materials and conditions. Prerequisites: G EN 452 and G EN 357.

G EN 456. Project Design 3 cr.

Application of design principles to the solution of engineering geology and geological engineering problems. Prerequisite: G EN 459 or consent of instructor.

G EN 457. Foundation Design 3 cr. (2+3P)

Application of principles of classical soil mechanics to the design and analysis of foundation systems and retaining structures. Prerequisite: G EN 357. Same as C E 457.

G EN 459. Geomechanics and Rock Engineering 3 cr. (2+3P)

Application of rock mechanics principles to the design and construction of structures in and on rock, including design of rock support systems, rock slopes and blasting/excavation techniques. Prerequisite: G EN 453.

G EN 460. Site Investigation 2 cr.

Investigation and characterization of surficial and subsurface geologic materials and ground water. Includes exploration program planning, drilling and sampling, rock and soil classification and logging, ground-water monitoring, preparation of geological engineering reports. G EN majors may enroll in junior year. Extra work required for graduate credit. Prerequisite: G EN 357, G EN 452, and GEOL 470.

G EN 470. Solid Waste and Design of Municipal and Hazardous-Waste Landfills 3 cr.

Solid waste and application of geological engineering principles and methods to the site selection and design of municipal and hazardous waste landfills. Prerequisites: G EN 357 and G EN 452, or consent of instructor.

G EN 485. Earthen Dam Design 3 cr.

Engineering design applied to site selection, foundation inspection and treatment, hydrology and hydraulics, stability, and seepage analysis. Economic and environmental factors. Prerequisites: C E 231 and G EN 357. Same as C E 485.

G EN 497. Senior Seminar 1 cr.

Same as C E 497.

G EN 498. Special Topics 1-3 cr.

Class, laboratory or field study of selected topics in geological engineering. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits.