Previous subjects covered include crustal deformation, inverse theory, global positioning system, and seismic wave propagation. Spring term even-numbered years. An intensive study of hydrologic, geologic, and other factors controlling groundwater flow, occurrence, development, chemistry, and contamination. Groundwater flow theory and aquifer test methods are introduced. Interaction between surface and subsurface hydrologic systems are covered.
Some field trips are possible.
Fall term annually. Hydraulics An in-depth, quantitative treatment of fluid flow in subsurface media. Derivation of the fluid flow equation followed by application to various hydrologic situations, including flow to wells. Emphasis on analytic solutions and their assumptions. Some field trips are possible.