GEO 4550 - Field Geol for Geol Eng

Institution:

University of Utah

Subject:

Geology and Geophysics

Description:

Field mapping of faults, scarps, mass wasting units, Quaternary deposits, fractures, folds, and bedrock. Preparation of geologic and contour maps, cross sections, stratigraphic, stereonet, and rose diagrams, and a professional technical report. Discontinuities; rock mass classification; rock mass classifications in empirical design; estimation of rock mass parameters; empirical design of a tunnel and an engineered slope in rock. Hydrologic characterization and engineering design of a bottom-land wetland. Prerequisites: GEO 3075, GEO 5350 AND CVEEN 3310.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Field Study

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/25/2004 - 08/14/2019 

Institution Website:

www.utah.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 581-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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