Foundation and Soil Engineering

Summer 2023 > Engineering/Engineering Technology > CIVE.4310 > 021

Course No: CIVE.4310-021; SIS Class Nbr: 1348; SIS Term: 3240
Course Status: Open Added 2/24/23

Course Description

The application of soil mechanics to the design and analysis of foundations and soil structures. Topics include: soil origin and deposition, subsurface exploration, bearing capacity and settlement analyses, design of shallow foundations, earth pressures, retaining structures, and slope stability.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Prerequisites: CIVE.3300 Soil Mechanics.
• Section Notes: Will also need two (2) Friday meetings from 6-8:50pm.
• Core Codes: STEM
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Raj Gondle
• UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

• M,W | 6:00 PM-8:50 PM EDT
• 2023 Summer: Jul 05 to Aug 14
• Course Level: Undergraduate
• Tuition: $1020
• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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