Course Description
This course is a practical approach to the study of groundwater flow, with emphasis given to its chemistry, mode of migration, pollution, and relationship to the geologic environment. The course includes methods of exploration, well-log analysis, numerous laboratory exercises and field sampling. A self-guided group fieldtrip is required for this course.
Prerequisites: GEL 1010, MTH 1110 and MTH 1210 VERY HIGHLY recommended!
Required Materials / Activities
• Fetter, C.W., 2001, Applied Hydrogeology; 4th edition, Pearson, ISBN-13: 9780130882394.
• Scientific Calculator (No Cell Phone Calculators Allowed)
• i-clicker (Absolute Must! Your Grade Depends on it)
Specific (Measurable) Student Behavioral Learning Objectives
1. Explain basic water chemical & physical parameters;
2. Distinguish between confined & unconfined aquifers from data;
3. Draw groundwater flownets to scale from provided data;
4. Apply Darcy's Law to groundwater flow and geological material interpretation;
5. Use & interpret pumping data for groundwater flow applications;
6. Plot & interpret Ternary & Piper Diagrams for water quality analysis.
7. Use proper sampling & water analytical techniques for water quality analysis.
Outline of Course Content
Major Topics & Subtopics
I. Water Physics & Chemistry
II. Soil & Rock Science of Porosity, Permeability, Density
III. Groundwater Flow, Darcy' Law
IV. Pumping Aquifers
V. Intro to Hydrochemistry
VI. Hydrochemical Sampling & Analytical Procedures
VII. Groundwater Water Quality
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1. Explain basic water chemical & physical parameters;
2. Distinguish between confined & unconfined aquifers from data;
3. Draw groundwater flownets to scale from provided data;
4. Apply Darcy's Law to groundwater flow and geological material interpretation;
5. Use & interpret pumping data for groundwater flow applications;
6. Plot & interpret Ternary & Piper Diagrams for water quality analysis.
7. Use proper sampling & water analytical techniques for water quality analysis.
Outline of Course Content
Major Topics & Subtopics
I. Water Physics & Chemistry
II. Soil & Rock Science of Porosity, Permeability, Density
III. Groundwater Flow, Darcy' Law
IV. Pumping Aquifers
V. Intro to Hydrochemistry
VI. Hydrochemical Sampling & Analytical Procedures
VII. Groundwater Water Quality
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You may e-mail me any time. I will however NOT accept any assignments via e-mail. They must be turned in as a hard copy during class.
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Students desiring a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act must contact the instructor immediately to discuss their needs. Failure to notify the instructor, in a timely manner, of the need for a reasonable accommodation may hinder the college's ability to assist students in successfully completing the course.
