Surficial Geology and Site Investigation

GEOL1250

  • Requisites: This course is not available to Open Studies students. Prerequisite: SOIL1150.
  • Course Equivalencies:
  • Open Studies: Not Available
  • Credits: 3.00

This course covers an introduction to surficial geology and site investigation. Students will identify landforms in aerial photographs and will apply these concepts in the interpretation of soil conditions for geotechnical investigations. Site investigation methods and sampling techniques will be presented. Students will plot borehole logs and identify the appropriate instrumentation and in situ testing to assess groundwater pressure and ground movements.

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Upcoming Sessions

Class Section Dates
32296 E01 May. 06 - Jul. 12, 2024
Delivery Status
Evening Open
Meeting Times:
  • May. 6 to Jul. 12 - Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:00 PM - 6:50 PM

All times shown are in MT

Notes: Some of your coursework will be in-person, on campus and some will be done online.
Your classes are scheduled for certain dates and times.
All of the course components are taught by your instructor.