ESC 420 Hydrogeology

Basics of the hydrogeologic cycle (evaporation, precipitation, runoff, and streamflow), including properties of aquifers, principles of groundwater flow, soil moisture and groundwater recharge, groundwater flow to wells, regional groundwater flow, geology of groundwater occurrence, water chemistry, and water quality and groundwater contamination.Lab typically includes practical experience in field methods for collecting surface and groundwater samples, groundwater computer modeling, and investigation of geophysical well logging and surficial methods of geophysical investigations. Two and a half hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Lab Fee. Prerequisite:ESC 210

Credits

4