Dr. Chad Pritchard

Photo of possible ways that surface infiltration causes groundwater contamination

WELCOME TO GEOS 470 Groundwater Hydrology!

This class introduces students to quantifying the relationship between groundwater and geologic materials, emphasizing the principles governing groundwater flow. Mini-Lectures and quizzes will lead towards weekly labs that will apply professional techniques in real-life community-based projects.

This course is sequenced in order from one module to the next. It is recommended that you navigate through each module prior to that weeks lab, which is in person, yippee! Course materials include Lectures, Discussions, Professional Guides and Reports, and on-line resources. The closest thing that we have to a text book is a free USGS book by Heath. As needed, professional geology reports will be used in class.