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Civil & Environmental Engineering
Youngstown State University
Attendance
Attendance will be considered as it is reflected in assignments and class participation.
Incomplete Grade Policy
Often times a situation will arise where a student, due to reasons beyond his/her control, is unable to
complete the requirements for the course. An incomplete grade or a grade of “I” can be issued. Under
YSU policy, the student has to complete the course requirements by September 1 of this year, or the grade
of “I” reverts to the grade of “F.”
Disability Statement
In accordance with University procedures, if you have a documented disability and require
accommodations to obtain equal access in this course, please contact me privately to discuss your specific
needs. You must be registered with the SP/Disability Services, located at 275 Fifth Avenue, and provide a
letter of accommodation to verify your eligibility. You can reach the CSP/Disability Services at 330-941-
1372.
Academic Honesty
Academic honesty and personal integrity are the foundations upon which a quality education is built. A
student is referred to the University’s policy on academic policy in the YSU Undergraduate Bulletin.
Course Objectives
The main objective of this course is to acquire necessary knowledge and skills in the area of geotechnical
engineering to develop the required proficiency needed to analyze and design different geotechnical
systems. Moreover, the students shall demonstrate that they attained the following knowledge and skills:
• Understand the mechanical and index properties soils, and analyze the laboratory/field testing
results with respect to a given practical application.
• Utilize knowledge of soil mechanics to identify, formulate and solve practical geotechnical
problems.
• Use computational tools to analyze and design retaining walls, foundations, and embankments.
• Search for additional information outside the domain of the textbook or class handouts.
This is a basic course in geotechnical engineering tailored for junior and senior level civil engineering
students. It is anticipated that each student will develop the following attributes as the result of a
successful completion of this course:
• an ability to apply knowledge of math, science, and engineering
• an ability to design a system or component to meet desired needs
• an ability to communicate (in writing) effectively
• a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
• an ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
• an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
• an ability to apply basic design philosophies to new situations
• an ability to explore a variety of design scenarios from multiple perspectives
• an ability to solve problems, and as a result, strengthen critical thinking skills
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