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Dec 07, 2025
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University General Course Catalog 2018-2019 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.
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GE 742 - Debris and Snow Avalanches (3 units)
Avalanche dynamics. Mechanics of flow movement of viscous, visco-elastic and cohesionless materials. Triggering mechanisms and slope stabilization. Route selection, planning and avalanche prediction. Design of avalanche defenses.
Units of Lecture: 2
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
2. apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
3. identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
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