This course introduces students to fundamental principles, field techniques, and quantitative methods used in hydrogeologic applications to water-resource and environmental problems. The laboratory portion of this course gives students hands-on experience with both field methods and computer models. This course is a comprehensive study of hydrogeology.
Evaluation is based on three exams and performance on homework and labs.
Field labs provide students with hands-on experience at aquifer slug and pumping tests, well design and drilling methods, use of field equipment, and use of geophysical methods for site characterization. Computer labs introduce students to quantitative data analysis and the use of groundwater flow models.