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GLE 171: Introduction to Geological Engineering, Spring 2008 (Fratta, Dante)

GLE 171: Introduction to Geological Engineering, Spring 2007 (Edil)

GLE 171: Introduction to Geological Engineering, Spring 2006 (Edil), formerly Course Homepage of Edil

GLE 171: Introduction to Geological Engineering, Spring 2005 (Edil), formerly Past course homepage of Edil - Spring 2005

GLE 171: Introduction to Geological Engineering, Spring 2003 (Edil)

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Catalog Description

171 Introduction to Geological Engineering. II; 1 cr. Comprehensive introduction to engineering applications of earth sciences. Exploitation and management of geologic resources; mitigation of geologic hazards such as landslides and earthquakes; abatement of environmental problems such as land and water pollution; design of surface and underground excavations; principal methods of geological engineering. P: Open to Fr.

Course Prerequisite(s)

See catalog description above.

Prerequisite knowledge and/or skills

A high school background in math and science will be adequate for this introductory level engineering course.

Textbook(s) and/or other required material

No textbook is required.
Readings are assigned weekly based on lecture topics.

Course objectives

By the end of the course, students should:
1. understand the breadth of geological engineering.
2. be familiar with practice areas covered by geological engineers.
3. be capable of writing short summaries of lecture content.
4. be familiar with Geological Engineering faculty and their research.

Topics covered

One lecture each week is given by guest speakers to illustrate the range of geological engineering topics available for practice in research. Students write short summaries of these lectures and discuss topics presented by the weekly guest speakers. One class session each week is devoted to discussion of the guest speaker's topic, field visits, and project work.

A conceptual design project is assigned in the second half of the semester.

Short field trips to a quarry, building excavation site, landfill, etc. will be included in the course.

Class/laboratory schedule

Class meets two hours each week all semester.
Some field trips are additional to class lectures.

Contribution of course to meeting the professional component

This course contributes primarily to the students' knowledge of engineering topics, but does not provide design experience.

The following statement indicates which of the following considerations are included in this course: economic, environmental, ethical, political, societal, health and safety, manufacturability, sustainability.

Economic Environmental

Relationship of course to undergraduate degree program objectives and outcomes

This course primarily serves students in the department. The information below describes how the course contributes to the undergraduate program objectives.

GLE 171 provides an introduction to geological engineering to freshmen and sophomores who will likely major in GLE. GLE 171 provides an intensive writing experience on a weekly basis and introduces students to practical applications of classes they may take in the future. Within the Geological Engineering Program, this course helps provide key educational outcomes as listed below: c. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, constructability, and sustainability. This requires exposure to topics such as surface and near-surface natural processes, the impacts of construction projects, disposal of wastes, and site remediation. d. an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams e. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve geological engineering problems in space and time. This includes the knowledge of the physical and chemical properties of earth materials, surface water, ground water and their distribution. f. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. g. an ability to communicate effectively h. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context. i. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning j. a knowledge of contemporary issues k. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Assessment of student progress toward course objectives

Students' grades will be formulated from:
1. student weekly papers that summarize lecture topics.
2. a conceptual design project in the second half of the semester.

Person(s) who prepared this description

Peter J. Bosscher

Copyright 2007 The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System
Date last modified: 03-Aug-2007
Date created: 25-Aug-1999
Content by: maertz@engr.wisc.edu
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