Soil Survey Manual - Part 1 of 3
This online engineering PDH course examines the principles, instrumentation, and analytical methods associated with soil survey, soil classification, and soil characterization systems.
This course focuses on soil investigation techniques, which utilize field and laboratory methods such as soil profiling, sampling, classification, and mapping to evaluate soil properties and behavior.
In addition, this course explores sources of variability in soil properties, sampling procedures, and data quality considerations, requiring the use of appropriate techniques to ensure accuracy and reliability in soil characterization.
So, this course covers the acquisition, processing, and interpretation of soil data governed by soil science principles, classification systems, and mapping techniques, with results obtained through systematic field observations and laboratory analysis methods. It also emphasizes the interpretation, analysis, and reporting of soil information for engineering evaluation and decision-making.
This 10 PDH online course is applicable to civil, geotechnical, and environmental engineers, as well as other technical professionals involved in soil investigation, land assessment, and infrastructure planning.
This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understanding soil survey concepts and soil classification systems
- Understanding soil properties and factors influencing soil behavior
- Applying general soil investigation and data collection methods
- Understanding methods for interpreting and using soil data in engineering applications
- Recognizing the role of soil surveys in supporting engineering design and land evaluation
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifty (50) questions to earn 10 PDH credits. The quiz will be based on the entire document.
Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.