In this course, the student develops a basic understanding of soils in construction and engineering industries. It stresses the applied aspects of soil as a building material and as a medium in other industries such as wastewater design, wetlands, and hazardous waste spills and focuses on hands-on familiarity with soils, soil characteristics, maps, tools, and resources with some technical writing. Topics include excavation; grading; soil investigation techniques; erosion prevention and control; compaction; and foundations in addition to soil basics of texture, structure, soil formation, soil water movement, and soil classification.
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School
School of Professional Studies and Management
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Number
3130
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Subject
Construction (CPM)
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Semester
Fall
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Lecture/Lab/Seminar Hours
2 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab per week
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Prerequisites
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Additional Prerequisites
- MAT 1210 or placement level 2
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Credits
3