Geohazards and Geotechnical Analysis

3 credits · Undergraduate Programs

The role of geology in engineering problems. Characterization of soil, rock, and rock masses. Mechanical behaviour of geologic material. Landslides and slope stability analysis. Investigation methods and case histories. Prerequisite(s): 3 units from Earth 340 or Geology 445; 3 units from Earth 430 or Geology 401; 3 units from Mathematics 267 or 277; 3 units from Physics 211 or 221. Also known as: (formerly Geology 571)