Course ID:
Course Code & Number
CE 542
Course Title
Geotechnical Engineering Applications Benefitting Society
Level
MS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 7.5 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Master
Semester:
Spring
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Service-learning sustainable projects benefiting the society: determining the problems and the needs of people/communities and working towards finding solutions. Reconciling economic, environmental, and practical concerns with resources: determining soil parameters, retaining structures, shallow and deep foundations, slope stability, soil improvement. Repair and maintenance suggestions and training.
Course Objectives
This course is focusing on in-depth geotechnical applications incorporating experiential or service-learning to solve actual problems affecting communities or individuals.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Propose sustainable and realistic geotechnical solutions to problems communities or individuals are facing;
2. Manage the balance between economic, environmental, and practical limitations;
3. Recommend maintenance measures considering the projected life-cycle.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Discussion/Debate
Demonstrating
Problem Solving
Predict-Observe-Explain
Case Study/Scenarion Analysis
Oral Presentations/Reports
Concept Mapping
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Case Studies / Homework
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Performance Project (Written, Oral)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 28 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 40 |
| Resource Review | 30 |
| Case Study Analysis | 40 |
| Oral Presentation | 10 |
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