GEOL 380 - Hydrogeology

Institution:

Western Illinois University

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Description:

Study of water's interaction with geologic materials; principles of groundwater flow; aquifer testing; groundwater flow modeling programs; water chemistry and pollutants. Many labs are conducted in the field. Prerequisite: Geol 110 or Geog 121. 3 hrs. lect.; 2 hrs. lab. Geomorphology. (3) Advanced study of the landscape involving processes, geologic structure, and time. Map and air photo interpretation. Prerequisite: Geol 110 or Geog 121. Field trips. 2 hrs. lect.; 2 hrs. lab. Glacial Geology. (3) Origin and classification of glacial sediments and land forms, periglacial features; Pleistocene soils; stratigraphy and sedimentology of Pleistocene deposits. Prerequisite: Geol 110. Field trip. 2 hrs. lect.; 2 hrs. lab. Geology of National Parks and Monuments. (1-3, repeatable to 3) Basic geologic processes and principles are used to explain the geological history and features of selected national parks and monuments. Lecture course supplemented with slides, maps, and specimens from areas to be studied. No prerequisite. Geology of Illinois Parks. (1, repeatable to 2) Fundamentals of Illinois geology covering unique geological features of our public recreational areas. Different parks to be designated. Cannot count toward the geology major. Field trip. Special Problems in Geology and Geophysics. (1-5, repeatable to 5) Research problems. Does not count toward minor in geology. Prerequisite: consent of instructor prior to registration. Geologic Field Trips. (1-4, repeatable to 4) Field trips in geology or geophysics. Does not fulfill requirement for a minor in geology. Prerequisite: Geol 110, or Geol 112, or concurrent registration in these courses and consent of instructor. Honors Research Thesis. (2-3, repeatable to 3 to complete project) Research problems by agreement of student and advisory committee. Required: written proposal, final written report, and oral report. Prerequisites: GPA of 3.40 overall and 3.20 in geology, completed 26 s.h. in geology, junior or senior standing, and approval of advisory committee.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wiu.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 295-1414

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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