Spring 2027

Introduction to Geological Engineering

Introduction to Geological Engineering covering engineering applications of earth sciences, including resource management, hazard mitigation, environmental problem abatement, and excavation design.

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Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Dante Fratta4.0/5

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Past student reviews · Dante Fratta

Participating in lectures involved answering questions for brownie points, which could boost the final grade level. The course was rated as low difficulty.

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Prerequisites

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GLE 171

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Professors

Spring 2027

Dante Fratta

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Raw average: 4.67/5 from 12 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 5.0/5 raw quality · 1.5/5 difficulty · 2 reviews

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Past student reviews · Dante Fratta

Dante Fratta made lectures entertaining by asking questions, and students noted that answering them earned brownie points that may have boosted final grades.

Students described Dante Fratta as extremely helpful and always available for questions when they needed assistance.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2008: 3.80 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Spring 2009: 3.87 GPA, 94.7% A/AB (n=19 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.85 GPA, 90.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

DANTE FRATTA is recorded teaching in Spring 2008, Spring 2009, 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.

Calendar & sections

Spring 2027

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Student experience

the class

Past student reviews · Dante Fratta

Students described Dante Fratta as an entertaining and highly available instructor who made the course a favorite. The class was characterized by an engaging atmosphere and strong support.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2020: 3.93 GPA, 93.3% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=2 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.85 GPA, 90.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Past student reviews · Dante Fratta

Participating in lectures involved answering questions for brownie points, which could boost the final grade level. The course was rated as low difficulty.

Past student reviews · Dante Fratta

Students found the instructor extremely helpful and consistently available for questions when assistance was needed, contributing to a positive learning experience.

Topics

  • Exploitation and management of geologic resources
  • Mitigation of geologic hazards such as landslides and earthquakes
  • Abatement of environmental problems such as land and water pollution
  • Design of surface and underground excavations
  • Principal methods of geological engineering

Skills

  • Management of geologic resources, mitigation of geologic hazards, abatement of environmental problems, design of surface and underground excavations, and principal methods of geological engineering.

Grades

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GLE 171 · Spring 2027

Introduction to Geological Engineering

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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