Surficial Geology and Site Investigation

GEOL1250

  • Requisites: This course is not available to Open Studies students. Prerequisite: SOIL1150.
  • Course Equivalencies:
  • Open Studies: Not Available
  • Credits: 3.00

This course covers an introduction to surficial geology and site investigation. Students will identify landforms in aerial photographs and will apply these concepts in the interpretation of soil conditions for geotechnical investigations. Site investigation methods and sampling techniques will be presented. Students will plot borehole logs and identify the appropriate instrumentation and in situ testing to assess groundwater pressure and ground movements.

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Upcoming Sessions

Class Section Dates
30221 OE01 May. 05 - Jul. 11, 2025
Delivery Status
Evening, Online Open
Meeting Times:
  • May. 5 to 16 - Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:00 PM - 6:50 PM
  • May. 19 to 30 - Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:00 PM - 6:50 PM
  • Jun. 2 to 13 - Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:00 PM - 6:50 PM
  • Jun. 16 to 27 - Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:00 PM - 6:50 PM
  • Jun. 30 to Jul. 11 - Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:00 PM - 6:50 PM

All times shown are in MT

Notes: All of your course activity is done online and there is no requirement to be on campus.
Your classes are scheduled for certain dates and times.
All of the course components are taught by your instructor.