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CIV E 465 - Foundation Engineering and Earth Retaining Structures

CIV E 465: Foundation Engineering and Earth Retaining Structures (3 units) at San Diego State University. 2 sections offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: CIV E 462. 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
  • Geotechnical
  • Technical Elective A
  • Six Upper Division Units Selected from
Offered: Offered every term
Soil mechanics theories applied to design of shallow and deep foundations; lateral pressure of soils, design of retaining walls.
Prerequisites
CIV E 462. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.
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From the catalog

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 #4284· Part online, part in-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
40 of 40 seats open
Mon 2:00 PM-3:15 PM · ONLINE
Wed 2:00 PM-3:15 PM · ENS 291
Class #10423· Part online, part in-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
40 of 40 seats open
Mon 2:00 PM-3:15 PM · P 244
TBA (not set yet) · ONLINE