GEOS 470, Groundwater Hydrology 4-Credits

Location and Hybrid Meeting times

Location Canvas & ISC 006

 Lecture: Asynchronous online through Canvas, please complete module mini lectures prior to coming to lab

 Laboratory:  ISC 006 – 2:00 to 4:50 Tuesday – In Person, Please complete the module prior to coming to lab - (completed labs are uploaded to canvas)

Instructor:  Dr. Chad J. Pritchard, LG -cpritchard@ewu.edu 

Office: PAT 129i (in preparation for the SCI remodel)

 

Help/ Question Time (formerly known as: Office Hours)

Tuesday at 11:00 AM, ZOOM link can be sent upon request

 

Course Description

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

Resources: : Lectures, Discussions, Professional Guides and Reports, and on-line resources.  As needed, professional geology reports will be used in class.

Technical Requirements

Course material is provided through Canvas.  Some exercises may require digital platforms (tablet or computer), which can be checked out through IT.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Apply basic equations to describe groundwater flow and aquifer properties.
• Demonstrate proper use of groundwater monitoring equipment.
• Communicate data collection and interpretation from groundwater monitoring events.

Evaluation: Based on In-class and at-home activities, laboratory exercises, a midterm exam and a final project. The grading scale is available on Canvas, but weighted grades on Canvas are only an estimate until class is completed.  Your course grade will be based on the following grade distribution.  Exam attendance is mandatory. Notify Dr. Pritchard as soon as possible if you must miss an assignment because of an emergency, before is best.

 

Grade Distribution

Assignments and activities                                                   20%

Laboratory Reports                                                              50%

Midterm Exam (11/2/2021 @ 2:00, ISC 006)                    10%

Final Project (Report & Presentation)                                  20%

Total                                                                                       100%

 

Standard Grade Scale

Letter Grade  From  To

A+                  97        100

A                    93        96.9

A-                    90       92.9

B+                   87       89.9

B                     83       86.9

B-                    80       82.9

C+                   77       79.9

C                     73       76.9

C-                    70       72.9

D+                   67       69.9

D                     63       66.9

D-                  60        62.9

F                     0         59.9

 

General Schedule

1. Hydrologic Cycle
2. Groundwater Budgets and inventories and Aquifer Types (Lab 9-27) *EWU Campus Walk
3. Aquifer Properties (Lab 10-4) *Airway Heights – West Trails road to Palisades Park to look at Sand and Gravel deposits
4. Aquifer Tests and Monitoring Wells (10-11) – ONLINE LAB
5. Darcy’s Law and Hydraulic Gradients (10-18) *Prairie Restoration
6. Groundwater Monitoring and Regulations (10-25)
7. Midterm Exam, 11/1/2022 in ISC 006 from 2 to 4:50 (should only take an hour, but take your time)
8. Water Quality and Groundwater Contamination (11-8)*Meet at Spokane Co. Water Resources?
9. Spokane County Stormwater Manual and Critical Areas Ordinance, (11-15) interpret results from a drilling and test pit project
10. West Plains Hydrology Report – Presentation on 11/29/2022 during lab, if not done before

 

 

Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity is the corner stone of the university. Any student who attempts to gain an unfair advantage over other students by violating the Academic Integrity policy may be reported to the university and may receive a sanction up to and including XF for the course, suspension, or expulsion from the university. This policy is on the EWU web site.https://sites.ewu.edu/policies/policies-and-procedures/wac-172-90-student-academic-integrity-3/

 

 

 

Emergency Information

Campus-wide emergency response procedures can be found here: https://access.ewu.edu/police/comprehensive-emergency-management-plan/emergency-response. In the event of the following dial 911: Life/property in immediate danger, smoke or fire, crimes in progress, rescue or emergency medical assistance is needed.

 

ADA Statement

Your ability to succeed in this class is important to me. If you already have an accommodation plan through Disability Support Services (DSS) and would like to use your approved accommodations in this class, please let me know as soon as possible. If you do not have an accommodation plan but have a temporary health condition or permanent disability that may require an accommodation, please contact DSS at dss@ewu.edu or 509-359-6871. You can also visit their website at https://inside.ewu.edu/dss/.

 

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Affirmative Action Statement

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Accommodation for Religious Holidays

If you would like to request an accommodation for reasons of faith or conscience, please refer to EWU’s policy on Holidays and Religious Accommodations available at https://inside.ewu.edu/policies/. Accommodations must be requested within the first two weeks of this course using the Holidays and Religious Accommodations Request form available at https://inside.ewu.edu/student-life/resources/holidays-and-religious-accommodations-request/.