CE 4263 Environmental Geotechnology

3 Credits

This course benefits students who are entering the consulting industry. It is difficult to separate environmental and geotechnical concerns in the urban environment. This course teaches students what environmental concerns to expect when planning construction projects, investigating sites and overseeing construction. The course covers methods for addressing these concerns. Topics covered include clay mineralogy, soil/water/contaminant interactions, interfacial tension and capillarity and remediation techniques.

Prerequisite(s): CE 3153 or equivalent.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 2 | Weekly Lab Hours: 3 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0