Civil Engineering · Fall 2026
SDSU CIV E 462 — Geotechnical Engineering
Mechanics of soils as they apply to engineering problems, soil classification, compaction, swelling, consolidation, strength and permeability. Applications to geotechnical and environmental engineering problems.
Course requirements
Prerequisites: CIV E 301 (or M E 304) or A E 340. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.
- CIV E 301 (or M E 304) or A E 340. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.
- CIV E 301 or A E 340. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.
Fall 2026 enrollment options
Seat status can change| Class # | Format | Status | Seats | Time | Location | Professor | RateMyProfessors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4533 Discussion | Hybrid | Open | 48 / 52 |
Wed 2:00 PM–3:15 PM TBA |
NE 271 ONLINE |
Julio Valdes | No RateMyProfessor match available |
| 12629 Discussion | In person | Open | 51 / 55 | Tue/Thu 7:00 PM–8:15 PM | M 245 | Ranya Zina | No RateMyProfessor match available |
| 11966 Discussion | Online asynchronous | Open | 20 / 30 | TBA | ONLINE | Julio Valdes | No RateMyProfessor match available |