Problem solving using computer tools for engineering computations, measurement, and data processing.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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GPA and percentages are weighted by recorded letter grades. UW comparisons use the same terms. Cross-listed courses count once within this department and once across UW; department totals should not be added together. Grade counts are not unique students. Offering counts reflect captured records, not a complete historical schedule.
Fall 2026
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19 coursesHistorical grades cover up to five years through the selected term. Grade sorting prioritizes courses with at least 100 letter grades.
CIVENGR/GLE 330
Soil Mechanics
3 creditsCovers basic principles of soil mechanics and their application in engineering practice.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course is described as easy-going, with the primary requirement being to do the homework.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Applies sustainability paradigms to strategic environmental initiatives and manufacturing systems.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Fall 2024CIVENGR/GLE 532
Foundations
3 creditsCIVENGR/GLE 532 teaches the analysis and design of shallow and deep foundation systems.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of James Tinjum: Reviewers report lectures are hard to follow and packed with information, while homework assignments lack clear directions and require excessive time to complete.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2024 · limited samplePrinciples of Mineralogy covers mineral properties, crystallography, and geologic significance.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course requires significant memorization of facts, and the textbook is considered very necessary for success.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleA lab course covering Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, emphasizing the qualitative and quantitative description and interpretation of sediments and sedimentary deposits.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The condensed 8-week format with only one weekly lecture creates a challenging pace compared to a standard semester-long structure.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleIntroduction to applied geophysics covering seismic, electrical, gravity, and magnetics methods with modeling and field procedures.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Reviewers describe the course as difficult but note that students learn a significant amount from the instruction.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleApplication of geophysical field methods to delineate near-surface features for engineering, environmental, and exploration problems.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleGEOSCI/GLE 596
Geomechanics
3 creditsGEOMECHANICS covers observation, description, and prediction of deformation in geomechanical systems and the associated stress forces.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Fall 2022 · limited sampleGEOSCI/GLE 627
Hydrogeology
3–4 creditsGEOSCI/GLE 627 teaches the mathematical treatment of groundwater flow principles, focusing on well hydraulics and flow system analysis.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleGLE 1
Cooperative Education Program
1 creditsGLE 1 is a cooperative education course where students apply engineering theory in a full-time professional workplace setting.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
GLE 401 covers various topics in the field of geological engineering.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleGEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN applies design and analysis principles to solve a selected practical problem in geological engineering.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2024 · limited sampleGLE 489
Honors in Research
1–3 creditsGLE 489 is an undergraduate honors research course where students conduct supervised research projects.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleGLE 699
Independent Study
1–3 creditsOffering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleGLE 790
Master's Research or Thesis
1–9 creditsA graduate research or thesis course conducted under faculty supervision for Geological Engineering MS students.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
GLE 890
Pre-dissertator's Research
1–9 creditsSupervised research for PhD candidates in Geological Engineering preparing for dissertation work.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
GLE 990
Research and Thesis
1–9 creditsGLE 990 is a research and thesis course for PhD students in Geological Engineering conducted under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
GLE 999
Independent Work
1–3 creditsGLE 999 is an independent work course conducted under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Across course levels
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Offering snapshots currently cover Fall 2026. Earlier grade records do not provide a complete offering history.