GEOL 242 - Groundwater Hydrogeology

4 NS
Second Semester. 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 groundwater regions of the United States. Lab activities include a pump test on water wells at the Jones farm and a weekend field trip to Niagara Falls.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: Knowledge of algebra, basic chemistry and GEOL 120, or consent of instructor.
Enrollment Limit: 24.
Mr. Simonson

Credits: 4 hours