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Proficiency in Ground Investigation and Reporting
Responds to the need for civil engineers to understand the behavior of foundation materials and to plan, supervise, and report ground investigation campaigns.
Program Details
Credential
Professional Certificate
Level
Graduate
Total Credits
12 Credits
Locations
Beirut, Lebanon, San Francisco, USA
Who Should Enroll
- BSc Civil Engineering
- MSc Civil Engineering
- BSc Earth Sciences (with departmental approval)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this program, you will be able to:
- 1Plan and supervise geotechnical ground investigations.
- 2Apply field and lab geotechnical testing methods.
- 3Perform basic foundation and slope analysis and design.
- 4Prepare professional geotechnical investigation reports and case studies.
Curriculum Topics
Principles of geological engineering
Essentials of soil mechanics
Ground investigation planning
In-situ (field) and laboratory techniques
Slope stability analysis
Foundation analysis
Geotechnical investigation reporting
Case study development and presentation
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