GEOL 5130 - Hydrogeology

4 credit hours

Prerequisites: MATH 1720 or MATH 1730; GEOL 1030/1031 or 1040/1041; GEOL 1050; or consent of instructor. Basic processes and measurement of the hydrologic cycle, including precipitation, evaporation, surface runoff, stream flow, soil moisture, and ground water. Emphasis placed on ground water, including geology of occurrence, principles of flow, conceptual models of regional flow, chemistry and quality, well hydraulics, aquifer characteristics, resource development, detection of pollutants, and contaminant transport. Additional individual research project required, including a written and classroom report. Lecture and laboratory.

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