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MABY5410 Advanced Soil Mechanics Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Advanced Soil Mechanics
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2026/2027
Course history
Curriculum
FALL 2026
Schedule
  • Introduction

    The following coursework requirements should be completed and approved in order for the student to take the exam:

    • 2 project reports submitted in multiple parts (written reports should include 700-1000 words in addition to supporting information/appendices). Formatting requirements are specified by each lecturer.
    • 1 field excursion. Hand in of a report from the field excursions (approx. 300 words).
    • A written exercise for missing attendance of field excursion.
    • 60 % physical presence is mandatory in lectures and training. A written exercise for missing attendance.

    Students who fail to meet the coursework requirements can be given up to one re-submission opportunity before the exam

  • Recommended preliminary courses

    BYGG2200 Geotechnics or equivalent

  • Learning outcomes

    Part-exam with the following components:

    Part 1: Portfolio including two individual projects to be handed in counting for 70 % of the grade;

    (A) Bioprocess technology: hand in an individual written report of 1500-1700 words, in addition to supportive information/appendices.

    (B) Urban Pipe Systems: hand in an individual written document of 1500-1750 words in addition to appendices.

    Part 2: One individual oral presentation on the bioprocess technology part (15 min) followed by individual Q&A (10 min), counting for 30 % of the grade.

    Part 1 can be appealed, part 2 cannot be appealed.

    In the event of failed or valid absence of exam, the postponed exam will be given as either an oral or written examination.

  • Teaching and learning methods

    All aids is permitted as long as rules for source referencing are followed.

  • Course requirements

    Graded scale A-F

  • Assessment

    Part 1)Two internal examiners

    Part 2) Two internal examiners

    External examiners are used regularly

  • Permitted exam materials and equipment

    Benedek György Plosz

  • Grading scale

    5 ECTS MABY5310

    5 ECTS MABY5320

  • Examiners

    1) One internal examiner

    2) One internal examiner and one external or internal examiner

    External examiners are used regularly

  • Course contact person

    Chuangxin Lyu