Study of the origin of soil and rocks, rock cycle, soil composition, relationship between soil parameters, soil consistency, soil classification using AASHTO and USCS methods, water flow in soil, flow net, lift force calculations, safety against heave, effective stress concept, standard proctor compaction, sandcone compaction, graphical and analytical soil shear strength, theory of consolidation, sondir and boring as well as soil mechanics practicum in the laboratory and in the field.