HEO-116 Soil Excavation and Groundwork
This course introduces the concepts associated with soil characteristics as they relate to excavation and groundwork on construction sites. Topics include identification of soil sites, compaction needs of soils for various applications, safety concerns of soils and effects of the addition of organic or non-organic material to soil. Upon completion, students should be able to identify soil types, describe the properties of soils, determine the compaction requirements for various applications, and explain the effects of addition of water, organic and non-organic materials upon soils.
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None