Course Descriptions

The Course Descriptions catalog describes all undergraduate and graduate courses offered by Michigan State University. The searches below only return course versions Fall 2000 and forward. Please refer to the Archived Course Descriptions for versions prior to Fall 2000.

Course Numbers Policy
Definitions of Course Characteristics (pdf)
Course Descriptions Frequently Asked Questions

Course Search




Keyword Search



Course Descriptions: Search Results

CE 418  Geotechnical Engineering

Description:
Shallow foundation design including bearing capacity, stress distribution, and settlement analysis. Pile foundations. Design of retaining structures including rigid walls, braced excavations, and sheet-pile walls. Stability of slopes and embankments.
Effective Dates:
US96 - FS98


CE 418  Geotechnical Engineering

Description:
Shallow foundation design including bearing capacity, stress distribution, and settlement analysis. Pile foundations. Design of retaining structures including rigid walls, braced excavations, and sheet-pile walls. Stability of slopes and embankments.
Effective Dates:
SS99 - SS04


CE 418  Geotechnical Engineering

Semester:
Fall of every year, Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
CE 312
Restrictions:
Open only to juniors or seniors or graduate students in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Description:
Shallow foundation design: bearing capacity, stress distribution, and settlement analysis. Pile foundations. Design of retaining structures, including rigid walls, braced excavations, and sheet-pile walls. Stability of slopes and embankments.
Effective Dates:
US04 - US09


CE 418  Geotechnical Engineering

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
CE 312
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors or graduate students in the College of Engineering.
Description:
Shallow foundation design: bearing capacity, stress distribution, and settlement analysis. Pile foundations. Design of retaining structures, including rigid walls, braced excavations, and sheet-pile walls. Stability of slopes and embankments.
Effective Dates:
FS09 - US11


CE 418  Geotechnical Engineering

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
CE 312 and (GLG 201 or GLG 301)
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors or graduate students in the College of Engineering.
Description:
Shallow foundation design: bearing capacity, stress distribution, and settlement analysis. Pile foundations. Design of retaining structures, including rigid walls, braced excavations, and sheet-pile walls. Stability of slopes and embankments.
Effective Dates:
FS11 - US13


CE 418  Geotechnical Engineering

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
CE 312 and (GLG 201 or GLG 301)
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors or graduate students in the College of Engineering.
Description:
Shallow foundation design: bearing capacity, stress distribution, and settlement analysis. Pile foundations. Design of retaining structures, including rigid walls, braced excavations, and sheet-pile walls. Stability of slopes and embankments.
Effective Dates:
FS13 - Open