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Civil and Environmental Engineering
Description: This laboratory-based course covers methods for the measurement of soil quality and soil physical parameters, such as moisture content, specific gravity, particle size distribution, Atterberg limits, hydraulic conductivity, Proctor compaction, visual classification, organic content, chemical sorption and x-ray fluorescence analysis for metals. Experimental design, quality assurance, and data analysis are included. Soil sampling techniques, including surface and cores, are also performed. Letter grade only.
Units: 1
Sections offered: Spring 2024
Prerequisite: CENE 225 and CENE 280 with grades of C or better
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Term : Fall 2024
Catalog Year : 2024-2025
CENE 283L - Environmental Engineering Soils Lab
Description: This laboratory-based course covers methods for the measurement of soil quality and soil physical parameters, such as moisture content, specific gravity, particle size distribution, Atterberg limits, hydraulic conductivity, Proctor compaction, visual classification, organic content, chemical sorption and x-ray fluorescence analysis for metals. Experimental design, quality assurance, and data analysis are included. Soil sampling techniques, including surface and cores, are also performed. Letter grade only.
Units: 1
Sections offered: Spring 2024
Prerequisite: CENE 225 and CENE 280 with grades of C or better