CIVILEN 3541: Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory
Ohio State University
Laboratory determination of soil properties including grain size distribution, plasticity, permeability, compaction and shear strength (both drained and undrained). Course must be taken concurrently with 3540, 5561, or 5571. The 3541 course requirement may be waived in 5561 and 5571 by the instructor, if the student demonstrates previous completion of a similar lab program. Concur: 3540, 5561, or 5571.
Average GPA: 3.52
Grade distribution records: 861 students across 13 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 337 | 39.1% |
| A- | 236 | 27.4% |
| B+ | 139 | 16.1% |
| B | 66 | 7.7% |
| B- | 28 | 3.3% |
| C+ | 12 | 1.4% |
| C | 13 | 1.5% |
| C- | 5 | 0.6% |
| D+ | 3 | 0.3% |
| D | 8 | 0.9% |
| F | 14 | 1.6% |
Based on 861 student grade records across 13 terms.