An introduction to geologic processes. Subsurface exploration. Classification systems. Weight-Volume relationships. Soil mechanics principles including state of stress, ground water flow, consolidation and shear strength. Six lab sessions. [Offered: W, S] Prereq: CIVE 153 or (EARTH 121, 121L) or (level at least 3A Civil or Environmental or Geological Engineering) or (level at least 3A Earth Science/Hydrogeology Specialization)
