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Soil Mechanics

Summer 2025 > Engineering/Engineering Technology > CIVE.3300 > 046

Course No: CIVE.3300-046; SIS Class Nbr: 2089; SIS Term: 3440
Course Status: Open

Course Description

Development of the fundamental principles of soil mechanics as utilized in soil and foundation engineering. Topics include: classification, index properties, strength and stress-strain behavior, effective stress principle, permeability, flow and consolidation. Introduction to basic soil mechanics laboratory practice.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: Pre and Co-requisites: CIVE.3100 (pre-requisite), CIVE.3330 (co-requisite), and CIVE.3010 or MECH.3810 or CHEN.3030 (co-requisite)
  • Section Notes: Live Online Course; Live Online Course: Attend class remotely during specific days and times (sometimes referred to as synchronous learning). Instructors may deliver lessons from an off-campus location, from a campus classroom, lab or studio, and you¿ll also make use of Blackboard, UMass Lowell¿s online learning management tool.
  • Core Codes: ONLINE SYN
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: John Ting
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When Offered & Tuition

  • M,W-Th | 1:00 PM-3:20 PM ET
  • 2025 Summer: Jul 07 to Aug 15
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1155 | Pay as little as $595/mo for this course.
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