GEOL 365: Physical Hydrogeology
Course Description
This course explores various aspects of the water cycle. Major topics include evaporation, precipitation, surface water hydrology, occurrence of soil moisture and groundwater, properties of aquifers, principles of groundwater flow, groundwater flow to wells, and the geologic settings of groundwater supplies. Laboratory exercises will familiarize students with sources of hydrologic data and with mathematical and graphical methods of analyzing those data to solve applied problems. Prerequisites: GEOLOGY 102, 110, or 150; MATH 108 or equivalent; or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply. 365/565