EART 142Engineering Geology for Environmental Scientists
Introduction to the formation, composition, and classification of soils; the chemical interaction of soil and groundwater; and basic soil mechanics: stress-strain behavior, effective stress concept, consolidation, soil testing methods. Applications to problems including slope stability, landslides, liquefaction, subsidence, soil creep, debris flows. Laboratory: 3 hours.
Prerequisite(s): EART 5 or EART 10 or EART 20; and MATH 11A or MATH 19A or AM 15A.
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 4:00pm–5:05pm Wed 5:10pm–8:10pm | Earth&Marine D226, Earth&Marine D258 | S. M. Tulaczyk | Open 19/25 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slawek Tulaczyk | 3.7 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 58% | 23 |
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