The groundwater component of the hydrologic cycle is examined.  Topics include the 
basic principles of flow through porous media, natural water chemistry, and 
contaminant transport.  Anthropogenic influences on the groundwater resources are 
discussed, including the influence of wells (water supply) and contamination by 
soluble and non aqueous phase liquids.  Groundwater and vadose zone remediation 
techniques are reviewed.  Basic principles and anthropogenic influences are 
illustrated with field examples.

Week 1
  Hydrologic Cycle
  Climate & Precipitation
Week 2
  Groundwater/porous media
  Darcy's Law, conductivity, hydraulic head
Week 3
  Aquifers
  Nature of unconsoldiated materials & rocks
Week 4
  Groundwater in Southeast
Week 5
  Groundwater in Northeast & Midwest
  Groundwater in High Plains
Week 6
  Groundwater in California
  Hour Exam I
Week 7
  Streamlines, Capture zones
  Review of Exam I
Week 8
  Well hydraulics
  Pump tests, Slug tests
Week 9
  Salt water intrusion
  Springs, lakes
Week 10
  Groundwater contamination 
  Water quality monitoring
Week 11
  Advection-dispersion
  Exam II
Week 12
  LNAPL/DNAPL
  Review Exam ii
Week 13
  groundwater remediation
  Well drilling
Week 14
  State/Federal Laws
Week 15
  Field methods
  Wetlands

Students are expected to follow the UGA Student Honor Code.  Authorized assistance
will be specified for each assignment.  Unauthorized assistance will result in loss 
of credit for the assignment.