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2013
Dr. Jeanette Pope Office: 213 Julian • Phone: 658-‐4105 email: • [email protected]
Goals: In this course, you will: * Quantitatively describe occurrence and distribution of water on Earth, * Understand geologic controls on water occurrence and flow in the subsurface, * Learn methods and techniques of investigation used by professionals to solve hydrogeologic problems, and * Investigate modern water problems using case studies.
Texts: Applied Hydrogeology by C. W. Fetter
Additional readings will be provided or placed on Moodle
Description: The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the concepts, methods, and language of Hydrogeology. Although we will discuss water at the Earth’s surface, the majority of the class will focus on subsurface processes. This includes aquifer characteristics, groundwater occurrence, and flow conditions. We will also discuss groundwater as a resource, investigate geologic controls on water quality, and study what happens when water is removed from the ground. This course is highly quantitative in nature. In order to be successful, you will need to do significant work out of class. This includes keeping up with the reading, working problems well in advance, reviewing your notes regularly, and most importantly, asking questions about anything you don’t understand. The material for this class is organized into six sections as shown on the schedule below. The purpose of this structure is to prevent the material from becoming too overwhelming. Additionally, reading responses and/or applied problems will be assigned after (almost) every class period to reinforce the material from class. After each section there will be a quiz* (~45 minutes) that will be taken at the start of lab. At the end of the semester Thursday, May 19, there will be a cumulative, open-‐book final where you will synthesize all that you have learned during the course.
Grading: Grades will be based on your performance according to the following: End unit material/Quizzes 50% total Labs 15% total Problem sets 15% total Cumulative Final 20%
Grades will be based on the standard grading scale (e.g. 80 – 82% = B-‐; 83 – 86% = B; 87 – 89% = B+). I may increase your grade based on active participation. The same standard will be applied to everyone. If you have questions about your grades or performance in the class, please feel free to talk to me at any time.
* Section 5, Groundwater Chemistry, will result in a lab write up, not a quiz
Policies and General Information
There is no formal attendance policy for this course. However, grades and attendance correlate strongly. I hope that your interest in the subject and your
future will keep you coming to class. If you are sick, stay home and get better. If not, come to class.
I will provide copies of the notes with skeletal text and diagrams at the beginning of each unit. There will be a $15 fee to cover the copying costs for this and other
printed material.
I am providing notes to expedite lecture and to help you organize information. However, they are not a substitute for attending class. Also, they are not intended to
replace your careful and attentive note taking. I highly encourage you to annotate these materials with comments, diagrams, etc. that help you better understand and remember the information!
Class lecture notes will be posted to Moodle at the end of each section or unit. Many reading assignments will come from your text and I will post or handout other readings as needed. Specific reading assignments will be posted to Moodle.
15% of your grade will come from questions and problems that will be assigned after most class periods. These assignments are due at the beginning of the next
class period. Late homework will be accepted, but there will be a 25% penalty for each 24-‐hour period after the due date. Homework will not be accepted after four days.
15% of your grade will come from lab reports. Labs will meet on Tuesday from 12:30 – 3:30pm in Julian 226 unless otherwise noted. Field trips may take a little
longer to allow for transportation. Lab reports will be due at the beginning of class the following week. The grades on lab reports will be reduced by 10% for each day that they are late.
You are welcome to work on homework and lab assignments with your classmates, but each person must turn in his or her own work. Further, I highly recommend
that you make sure that you know how to work quantitative problems on your own. If you have a condition or disability that will affect your ability to participate in any class activity, please make an appointment with Pamela Roberts, Coordinator of
Academic Success and Student Disability Services, for further information on how to receive accommodations and support. Academic Success and Student Disability Services is located on the second floor of the Union Building, 765-‐658-‐6267.
**Academic Integrity** Any activity which gives one student an unfair advantage over other students will be handled in accordance with established University procedures as
described in the Student Handbook.
Course Schedule
The schedule of topics for Applied Hydrogeology is shown below. Specific reading assignments will be posted on Moodle.
Unit I: Introduction to Hydrogeology & Global Water Issues (Feb 1 – Feb 8) The Crisis in Flint, MI
The Hydrogeology Cycle Global Water Issues & Water Scarcity
Quiz 1 will be on Tuesday, Feb 16
Unit II: Groundwater & Aquifers/Confining Units (Feb 15 – March 4) Groundwater Occurrence Aquifer Properties: Porosity, Hydraulic Conductivity, Intrinsic Permeability, Transmisivity, and Storativity Homogeneity and Isotropy Geology of Groundwater
Quiz 2 will be on Tuesday, March 8 Unit III: Controls on Groundwater Flow (March 7 – April 1) **Note: There will be no class or lab March 21 – March 25 (Spring Break) or April 4 – April 6 (Dr. J @ conference & Day of Dialogue) Darcy’s Law Hydraulic Head & Flow Gradients
Quantifying Discharge & Flow Nets Specific Discharge Average Linear Velocity Quiz 3 will be on Friday, April 8 during class time Unit IV: Flow to Wells & Estimating Aquifer Parameters (April 8 – April 15)
Wells & Groundwater Extraction Aquifer Tests
Quiz 4 will be on Tuesday, April 19
Unit V: Water Quality and Groundwater Chemistry (April 18 – April 30 ) Water Quality Standards Geologic Controls on Groundwater Chemistry
No Quiz; Water Quality Lab Report due Friday, May 6 by midnight Unit VI: Groundwater Pollution (May 2 – May 9)
Controls on Contaminant Transport Remediation
Quiz 5 will be on Tuesday , May 10