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 at least look through the module prior to coming to lab - (completed labs are uploaded to canvas)

 

Instructor

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

Office: SCI 126D

 

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

Tuesday at 11:00 AM, or by appointment, 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. To maintain fairness and timely grading, late assignments will lose 10% of assignment grade per day. Please plan ahead and try to turn in material early. 

 

Grade Distribution

GEOS 470

Assignments and activities                                                                   50%

Midterm Exam                                                                                       25%

Final Project (Report & Presentation)                                                  25%

Total                                                                                                         100%

 

GEOS 470 L

Laboratory Reports                                                                              100%

 

Standard Grade Scale

Letter Grade  From  To

A                     93        100

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 *Lab in ISC006 unless otherwise noted

1. Hydrologic Cycle
2. Groundwater Budgets and inventories and Aquifer Types *EWU Campus Walk (9/30) *EWU Well Tour
3. Aquifer Properties Groundwater Model and playing with different grain sizes (10/7)
4. Aquifer Tests and Monitoring Wells *Interpreting pumping tests and hydrographs (10/14) * Upriver Dam Tour (leave at 12:30, 1:00 to 2:30, return @3:00’ish)
5. Darcy’s Law and Hydraulic Gradients * Darcy Lab (10/21) Cheney tour for final project
6. Groundwater Monitoring and Regulations * PFAS results from Cheney Water Well #5, Applying the Three Point Problem to Cheney (10/28)
7. Midterm Exam, 11/4 - On Canvas.  GMS Lab - online?  Can go over in person if folks bring computers. 
8. Water Quality and Groundwater Contamination * HOLIDAY – no in-person lab (11/11)
9. Spokane County Stormwater Manual and Critical Areas Ordinance *Stormwater infiltration calculations (11/18)
10. Final Project – lab time will be a question and answer time to discuss project and overview of groundwater modeling using GMS (11/25)
11. Cheney Hydrology Report – Presentation during lab, if not done before (12/2)

 

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 SASS 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 SASS at sass@ewu.edu or 509-359-6871. You can also visit their website at: https://inside.ewu.edu/sass/

 

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Title IX and Mandatory Reporting

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• Sexual Assault Family Trauma (SAFeT) – 509-624-7273 – 24 hours
• YWCA Domestic Violence Crisis Line – 509-326-2255 – 24 hours
• Suicide and Mental Health – 509-838-4428 – 24 hours
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 360-407-9490 (employees)
• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) – 509-359-2366 (students)

 

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/.

 

Recording Devices: 

Any type of electronic recording of class is prohibited without my written permission.  This is necessary to protect my intellectual property as well as the privacy of students in the class. Recording private conversations without consent is a crime in Washington State.

 

Disruptive Conduct:  

Maintaining a productive and respectful learning environment is essential for the success of all students. This classroom is a place for intellectual inquiry, open dialogue, and a commitment to academic integrity. As such, all members of our community are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that supports these goals.

Disruptive behavior is any conduct that unreasonably interferes with the instructor's ability to teach or other students' ability to learn. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Repeatedly arriving late or leaving early in a way that is disruptive to the class.
• Engaging in private conversations or using electronic devices for non-class activities (e.g., texting, social media, browsing unrelated websites).
• Making offensive, harassing, or threatening remarks.
• Arguing with the instructor or other students in a way that shuts down discussion.

Disruptive conduct violates classroom standards as well as EWU’s Student Conduct Code. If a student is disruptive in class, I will take the following steps:

• Initial Disruption: If a student's behavior is disruptive, I will first attempt to address the issue directly with the student, either during or after class. This may involve a private conversation to understand the situation and clarify expectations for classroom conduct.
• Repeated or Escalated Disruption: If the behavior continues or escalates, I may ask the student to leave the classroom for the remainder of the class session. I will also document the incident and may report it to the Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities for violation of the Student Conduct Code.
• Serious Threats or Emergencies: Any behavior that poses an immediate threat to the safety of others will be reported to immediately to law enforcement.

Students who engage in disruptive behavior may be subject to disciplinary action under the university's Student Conduct Code in addition to being removed from class.