2020-2021 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Apr 24, 2024  
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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SED 5520 - Hydrogeology


Credit(s): 4

The course explores such topics as hydrologic cycle porosity and permeability of geologic material, hydraulic head, flow nets, pump tests, steady and unsteady flow patterns in aquifers, migration of solute fronts in aquifers, geology of groundwater occurrence. Some of these topics include a discussion of flood control, waste disposal, drinking water supplies, sources of water pollution and soil quality. At least two of these problems will be investigated in northern Vermont.

Prerequisites: The prerequisite is SED 5440. There is a lab fee.



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