Hydrogeology

Undergraduate

Groundwater as part of the hydrologic cycle. Physical aspects of water movement in geologic materials - both saturated and unsaturated. Groundwater resource mapping and exploitation. Groundwater chemistry and biology: drinking water quality, contamination and associated health concerns. Exposure to laboratory and field techniques for groundwater monitoring. Field trips may be required. (3h lab). Prerequisite(s): GEOL 2703 with a minimum grade of C-.