Course Syllabus – Fall 2012 CE 3343 (Section 001): Soil Mechanics ...

*Notes:
Covered Explicitly (CI) - The outcome is implicitly covered
Covered Explicitly (CE) - The outcome is explicitly covered
Tested Implicitly (TI) - The outcome is covered and implicitly assessed for by one or more
means (assignments, test questions, and laboratory reports)
Tested Implicitly (TE) - The outcome is explicitly tested for by one or more means, with
passing grades in those tests or assignment being a necessary requirement of passing the
course
Requirements: CE2313 (Mechanics of Materials I) and admission to CE Professional
Program.
Required Textbook: Das, B.M., Principles of Geotechnical Engineering. CENGAGE
Learning.
Techniques, Skills and Modern Engineering Tools Used in this Course: Excel
Spreadsheets and Design Charts/Tables for Stress Analysis
Major assignments and examinations: Six to eight homework assignments, two inclass
mid-term examinations and one final exam will be given this semester. All
homework assignments must be turned in at the start of the class or, if submitted
electronically, prior to the class period in which they are due. Failure to do so will
constitute a grade of zero for the homework assignment in question. One week of
advanced notice will be provided in scheduling the in-class mid-term exams. Note that
failure to appear for an exam at the scheduled time will constitute a grade of zero in that
exam.
Assignments, assessments and activities for this course may be used for research
purposes.
Grading Policy: Arithmetic average of all assigned homework (15%), Two Mid-term
exams (25% each) and final exam (35%).
Final Grading Scale: A: 90-100, B: 80-89, C: 70-79, D: 60-69, F: 59 or less.
Attendance Policy: Attendance is not mandatory; however, no special
accommodations will be made for incomplete or missed assignments and exams due to
unexcused absences.
Drop Policy: Students may drop or swap (adding and dropping a class concurrently)
classes through self-service in MyMav from the beginning of the registration period
through the late registration period. After the late registration period, students must see
their academic advisor to drop a class or withdraw. Undeclared students must see an
advisor in the University Advising Center. Drops can continue through a point two-thirds
of the way through the term or session. It is the student's responsibility to officially
withdraw if they do not plan to attend after registering.
Students will not be automatically dropped for non-attendance. Repayment of
certain types of financial aid administered through the University may be required as the