Apr 16, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

CEM 424 - Earthwork and Civil Works Construction Practices


(3 units)

Prerequisites: C E 130 and C E 406  all with a grade of “C” or better
Fundamentals of earthmoving operations, including volume calculation and mass diagrams, soil protection and dewatering systems, volume change characteristics and fundamentals of moving earth, equipment selection, management, and economics.

Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar 2 hours, Activity 2 hours).