GEOL 242 - Groundwater Hydrogeology

This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
ENVS
Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 4 hours
Attribute: 4NS

An introduction to groundwater movement and quality emphasizing its use and abuse by humans. Topics covered include predicting groundwater flow patterns, interactions with surface water, well drilling and pumping, groundwater contamination and remediation, and distribution of groundwater resources throughout the United States. Lab activities include a pump test on water wells at the Jones farm and a weekend field trip to Niagara Falls. Enrollment Limit: 24.
Instructor: B. Simonson
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: Knowledge of algebra and either GEOL 120, 160, or 162, or consent of instructor. Note: Intro CHEM recommended.