A systematic survey of the tectonic evolution of the North American continent, and the corresponding evolution of depositional basins and paleoenvironments. Scientific literature will be reviewed and discussed. Basic concepts of subsurface water as a part of the hydrologic cycle. Topics include storativity and permeability in porous media, principles of flow, computer applications, groundwater exploration, mapping and environmental aspects of groundwater. A mathematical approach to the treatment of geological problems.
Emphasis is placed on the techniques for the management and analysis of geological data.
Geological Literature Research. Provides instruction in the definition of a geological problem, sources and strategies for a literature search, and the preparation of both written and oral reports. A survey of applied geophysics and the relationship of geophysics to the earth as a whole. Topics include seismology, gravity, magnetism, electrical methods and additional selected subjects. The laboratory will stress reduction and interpretation of geophysical data.