ESC 462 - Hydrogeology

3 Credits

Course Description: Hydrogeology is the study of the occurrence, characterization, and movement of water below the earth’s surface. In this course the basic physical and chemical hydrogeologic parameters are introduced and groundwater management techniques are discussed. Lab exercises and problem sets involve describing the subsurface environment, determining the physical and chemical properties of aquifers, and characterization and modeling of groundwater flow.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Lecture Hours: 42

Lab Hours: 22
Tutorial Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0