Spring 2008

GEOL 482
Current Problems in Env Geol

Credit:  4 hours.


Survey of geomechanics, groundwater hydrology, aqueous geochemistry, and related topics. Fundamental principles of each topic are introduced, and applications to currently important problems including natural hazards, well pumping, and waste disposal are discussed. Same as ENVS 482. Prerequisite: CHEM 104; CHEM 105, PHYS 101 or PHYS 211; MATH 231 or MATH 345; GEOL 107; senior standing; or consent of instructor.