Prerequisites: ENCE 340 or equivalent.

This course focuses on the application of computational modeling techniques with a strong emphasis on the finite element method (FEM) to solve complex problems in geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering. Students will learn to analyze stress-deformation, fluid flow, and coupled multiphysics processes in porous geomaterials. The emphasis will be on analyzing and modeling of stress-strain behavior in saturated and unsaturated soils, consolidation and unsaturated flow processes, waste containment and landfill barrier system performance, and coupled flow phenomena in climate-resilient and sustainable geosystems. Additional topics include data-informed modeling, machine learning integration, and AI-enhanced simulations for geotechnical and geoenvironmental applications.