IC 2270 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory

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The aim of this laboratory is for students to: (1) Apply experimental procedures to measure the behavior of fluids and use the equipment's capacity to experiment with hydrostatic pressure models. (2) Model driving hydraulics in closed and open systems. (3) Perform load balance and energy. (4) Apply the laws of similarity and dimensional analysis.

IC 2250 Soil Mechanics Laboratory

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The aim of the labortory is for students to understand the importance of laboratory tests applied to soils in their characterization; evaluate the values ​​of physical properties such as particle size, plasticity, compaction, moisture, porosity, and shear; and compare the specifications required for civil engineering works.

IC 3100 Foundation Engineering

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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify the key features that enable civil engineers to recommend a type of foundation, and design all the elements that efficiently make up such foundation, in order to provide civil works with shallow or deep foundations in accordance with site needs. They will also be able to determine settlings, load bearing capacity, land thrust, and slope stability.

IC 3200 Asphalt Laboratory

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The aim of this laboratory is for students to learn test methods to determine the characteristics of asphalt cements and rock aggregates used in asphalt mixtures. They will also become acquainted with the laboratory test methods to design dense, open, and draining asphalt mixes.

IC 3300 Environmental Engineering

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Upon completion of this course, students will be knowledgeable about the rules, consumption, quality and economic value of water for domestic use. They will also be able to design unit operations in terms of basic engineering for the purification and treatment of domestic sewage and sludge processing.

IC 3350 Construction Machinery

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Upon completion of this course, students will understand the functioning of different types of machinery. They will also analyze and plan the operation of this construction equipment for specific work. Additionally, they will carry out economic analyses calculating the costs, schedules, yields, amounts of equipment required, etc.