Advanced study of physical and resource aspects of hydrogeology. Project and seminar opportunities will enhance student ownership of course-related concepts in practical situations. Exercises will be designed to practice aquifer parameter analysis methodologies. Modeling principles and currently available computer programs will also be explored, as will legal aspects of groundwater resource exploitation. Presentation and discussion of current topics in various areas of Engineering Geosciences which are not considered in other courses.
Content varies from semester to semester.
A single topic area will be selected by the instructor for discussion during the semester based on current student interest and current developments in Engineering Geosciences. May be taken more than once. Approval of the adviser and department chair. Provides graduate students opportunity to work individually with faculty members on topics of mutual interest. Investigations into the applications of basic principles and techniques of engineering geology to real world situations through the detailed study of actual engineering geology case histories.