Spring 2019 - EASC 416 D100
Field and Lab Techniques in Hydrogeology (3)
Class Number: 2244
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Apr 14, 2019
Sun, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Dirk Kirste
dkirste@sfu.ca
1 778 782-5365
Office: TASC 1 Room 7411
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Prerequisites:
EASC 315W with a grade of C- or better.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Theoretical and applied aspects of physical hydrogeology and aqueous geochemistry are linked by providing students with hands-on experience using hydrogeological equipment (data loggers, pumps, chemical sampling equipment), implementing sampling and testing protocols, and using state-of-the-art laboratory analytical facilities. Weekly field and lab based exercises are required. Quantitative.
COURSE DETAILS:
General:
This course involves weekly field- and lab-based exercises. The course is intended to link theoretical and applied aspects of hydrogeology (physical and chemical) by providing students with hands-on experience using hydrogeological equipment, implementing sampling and testing protocols, and using state-of-the-art analytical equipment for water analysis.
Course Topics:
1. An Introduction to Field and Lab Techniques
2. Groundwater Flow System Characterization
3. Instream Methods
4. Infiltration Measurement Techniques
5. Water Quality Sampling
6. Water Quality Analysis
7. Hydraulic Response Tests
Course Organization: One 1-hour lecture and one 4-hour lab (field or lab) weekly.
Grading
- Hydrogeology Report 40%
- Hydrogeochemistry Report 40%
- Pumping Test Report 20%
NOTES:
Be aware that during the field trips there will be periods of hiking and heavy lifting of equipment. Appropriate clothing and footwear should be worn. Further details regarding safety will be discussed prior to the field trip.
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
Detailed course notes and readings will be provided prior to the field sessions. Students should bring a waterproof field notebook, a calculator, ruler and a USB key for data storage. Appropriate field clothing should be worn. We will be outside all day, rain or shine.
RECOMMENDED READING:
Applied Hydrogeology 4th Edition. Fetter, C.W. 2001. Prentice Hall 598pp.
ISBN: 9780130882394
Registrar Notes:
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