Methods used to observe, collect, and interpret field data in geologic and environmental investigations. Interpretive analysis of landforms and their geologic and environmental significance. Use of aerial photos. Applying various geophysical survey methods to assess shallow geological problems such as groundwater contaminants, sinkholes, faulting, landfills, and buried tanks. Faculty-supervised research on a project of limited scope.
Project is chosen and completed by the student.
Written and oral presentation of findings required. Introduction to Groundwater. Physics of the earth, including earthquake seismology. Gravity, seismic, magnetic, electrical, and heat flow properties and methods. Applying elementary chemical principles to understand geologic processes and materials.