3 Credit Hours Operational characteristics of transport modes, elements of transportation planning, and design of stationary elements. Also offered as Envi 412. 4 Credit Hours Soil exploration, soil properties and behavior, soil classifications, water flow through soil, consolidation and settlement, strength characteristics, soil stabilization, lateral earth pressure, slope stability, design of retaining walls and shallow foundations. This course is intended to synthesize and apply engineering knowledge to the design of a real-life project. Projects may include laboratory or design efforts and are to be carried out by teams of three or more students.
Entire semester is devoted to the project and preparation of final report.
1-6 Credit Hours Study of selected topics including individual investigations, special lectures, and seminars. Offered upon mutual agreement of faculty and student.