Special Problems and Research. Geochemical theory and processes as applied to sampling and subsequent analysis of such geological materials as rocks, soils, sediments, plants, water, and gases. The geochemical relationships and interactions between these materials will be explored. Problems of geochemistry, health, and environmental pollution will be covered. Mathematical and numerical techniques for predicting ground water flow.
Students analyze flow through aquifers using original and existing programs.
Cross-listed with OCEN 635. Hydrologic and soil criteria used to delineate wetlands. Techniques used to calculate components of water budgets for tidal and non-tidal wetlands. Many lab exercises will require extensive field work in wetlands. Each student becomes familiar with a part of one orogenic belt in detail, as well as a basic history of all regions of the earth.