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GEOE 354Geotechnical Engineering 2

Units
0.50
Faculty
Engineering
Subject
Geological Engineering
Cross-listed
CIVE 354

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Foundation engineering. Earth pressure theories. Retaining walls. Anchors. Shallow and deep foundations. Braced trenches and excavations. Slope stability.

Prerequisites

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 001502815 / 25TTh 13:00–14:20
TUT 101502915 / 25F 15:30–16:20

Reviewed on UW Flow

75% liked it63% easy88% useful

From 4 ratings and 2 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • If you get Basu it will be the greatest course you'll take

    Jan 2024 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Easier concepts but harder calculations than GEOE 353. Basu's notes are comprehensive and he's a very engaging lecturer too. Graded on 3 term tests and a (fun imo) small project. Tests don't throw any curveballs and you get cheat sheets. Overall a great List 1 TE

    Dec 2023 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

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Spring 2019

Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026

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