Laboratory Exercises in Geotechnical Engineering
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IYTA0502 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-YT 2013 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2014-2015) |
| Credits: | 2 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Laaja, Martti |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2014-2015
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | I-YT-2N | 2015-01-05 – 2015-05-02 | Tom Lipkin | Finnish | 2014-12-08 – 2015-01-12 |
Learning Outcomes
The student learns by doing to understand the behiaviour of soil types and to communicate with the laboratory staff in the field.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 54 h
- of which scheduled studies: 28h
- of which autonomous studies: 26h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Geotechnics and Foundations.
Contents
Measurements on the quality and physical properties of soil types.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material distributed at the beginning of the study unit.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Laboratory exercises are made in groups and reported in writing.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1: The student knows the contents of the study unit that are relevant in working life.
Grade 3: The student is able to utilise the information and skills learnt during the study unit.
Grade 5: The student is able to utilise and apply the information and skills learnt during the study unit.
Assessment Methods
Assessed pass/fail.