Covers basic principles of soil mechanics and their application in engineering practice.
The course is described as easy-going, with the primary requirement being to do the homework.
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E M A 303 or M E 306, graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students
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William Likos explains material well and engages students, making soil mechanics interesting. Completing homework is sufficient for an easy-going experience.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.34 GPA, 62.9% A/AB (n=35 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.49 GPA, 70.7% A/AB (n=41 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.62 GPA, 79.5% A/AB (n=44 letter grades).
William Likos is the current instructor, but available reviews only cover historical teaching by Jesse Hampton. Hampton is described as caring, clear, and helpful, with manageable exams despite hard course material. No reviews exist for Likos to assess his specific teaching style or current course experience.
JESSE HAMPTON is recorded teaching in Spring 2022, Spring 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
WILLIAM LIKOS is recorded teaching in Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAB 303 | Classroom Instruction | 21 / 20 | 0 |
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 57 / 60 | 0 |
| LAB 301 | Classroom Instruction | 16 / 20 | 0 |
| LAB 305 | Classroom Instruction | 20 / 20 | 0 |
| LAB 303 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 20 | 0 |
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 4 / 60 | 0 |
| LAB 301 | Classroom Instruction | 4 / 20 | 0 |
| LAB 305 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 20 | 0 |
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William Likos makes soil mechanics interesting and explains material well, resulting in an easy-going class experience for students who complete the homework.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 2.95 GPA, 23.9% A/AB (n=46 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.28 GPA, 44.1% A/AB (n=34 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.62 GPA, 79.5% A/AB (n=44 letter grades).
The course is described as easy-going, with the primary requirement being to do the homework.
Students find the instruction engaging and appreciate that the professor makes the subject more interesting than expected.
Latest available · Spring 2026— not enough history to project Fall 2026.
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Soil Mechanics
Recorded 2026-09-07Soil Mechanics
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