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CIV E 462 - Geotechnical Engineering

CIV E 462: Geotechnical Engineering (3 units) at San Diego State University. 2 sections offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: CIV E 301 (or M E 304) or A E 340. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript. Counts toward Civil Engineering, B.S. (2026-27), Civil Engineering, B.S. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Major
  • Related Science and Engineering Electives
  • Two Courses Selected From
Offered: Offered every term
Mechanics of soils as they apply to engineering problems, soil classification, compaction, swelling, consolidation, strength and permeability. Applications to geotechnical and environmental engineering problems.
Prerequisites
CIV E 301 (or M E 304) or A E 340. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

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Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.
Typically offered
Fall/Spring

2 sections in Spring 2027

Class #2842· Part online, part in-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
50 of 50 seats open
Mon 2:00 PM-3:15 PM · ENS 291
TBA (not set yet) · ONLINE
Class #2843· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
45 of 45 seats open
Tue, Thu 12:30 PM-1:45 PM · P 244