Department of Earth Science |Northeastern Illinois University

 ESCI 339: Field Hydrogeology
Course Syllabus

Instructor: Laura L. Sanders, Ph.D.
Summer 2002

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Instructor Contact Information		Outline of Topics
Course Requirements		Evaluation and Grading

Instructor Contact Information:

Instructor: Dr. Laura L. Sanders              Office: S-146
Phone:      773/442-6051                        Fax: 773/442-5710
E-Mail: L-Sanders@neiu.edu

Course Prerequisites:  Principles of Hydrogeology (ESCI 337)
Required Text:  L.L. Sanders, A Manual of Field Hydrogeology, 1998.
Recommended Text:  C.W. Fetter, Applied Hydrogeology, 4th edition, 2001.

Related Websites

Instructor's Website: http://www.neiu.edu/~llsander/home.html
Course Website:        www.neiu.edu/~llsander/339home.html
Department Website:   www.neiu.edu/~deptesci/welcome.htm
Website for Fetter textbook:  www.appliedhydrogeology.com

Outline of Topics

NOTE:  Because of the nature of this course, topics are likely to change as time goes on.  The following should give you an idea of the topics and field experiences that we will have, but the dates on which they take place are not firm.  Please be flexible about this.  Check your e-mail and this page frequently for updates!

The Reading Assignments should be completed before coming to class on the day where the assignment is listed here.
 

The page numbers given below refer to the 4th edition of the Fetter textbook (white cover).		If you are using the 3rd edition (green cover), please click here   to find the correct page numbers.
Click on each "lecture" day's date to find a list of the objectives for that day!		May 17  Storm water management: The rational method, detention basin capacity. Surveying and mapping using a transit. Location: NEIU campus.
May 22  Keeping a field notebook.  Stream flow measurement. Read Sanders: Preface, Chapters 1 and 2, and p. 41-78; Fetter, p. 55 -60, 508-510.		May 24  Stream flow measurement.  Location: Three sites on the North Branch of the Chicago River.
May 29  Ground water gradients.  Construction of seepage meters and mini-piezometers. Read: Sanders p. 78-89, 340-342, Chapter 6.		May 31  Measurement of ground water gradient using seepage meters and mini-piezometers.  Location: Gompers Park.
June 5  Sampling for chemical analysis.  Read: Sanders, Chapters 8 and 9, p. 346-355.  Fetter: p. 385-397.		June 7  Visit a LUST removal site. Read: Sanders, p. 347-352.  Wetland delineation and soil description.  Locations: LUST site: south side of Chicago.  Wetlands: Gompers Park.
June 12  Drilling and soil sampling methods.  Monitoring well construction. Read: Sanders, Chapters 6, 7, 8;		June 14  Drilling and soil sampling methods; well installation.  Location: NEIU campus.
June 19  Slug tests.  Read:  Sanders, p. 133-145.  Fetter, p. 190, 193-200, 204-205.		June 21  Visit a landfill.  Geoprobe techniques for soil sampling and pneumatic slug testing.  Locations: CID landfill and CABENO, Inc. headquarters.  Read:  Geoprobe handouts.  Fetter,  p. 418-420.

Course Requirements

Attendance at all sessions is expected.  Given the nature of this course, it would be very difficult to replicate a field experience with "make up" work.  Plus, you won't want to miss the fun!

E-Mail: Students must have an e-mail account (either through NEIU or an e-mail service) and must check their e-mail at least three times weekly.

Assessments: Students must participate in all assessment activities ("green sheets").

Flexibility: This outline is subject to change as the semester goes along.  Please allow for flexibility in topics and assignments.

What to Bring to Class:
 

Every Day

Field Days

Bring:      §  Textbooks      §  Notebook       §  Field notebook      §  Scientific calculator      §  Pencil, eraser      §  A 6" ruler      §  Colored pencil (any color).

Bring:      §  Everything on the "Every Day" list      §  Lunch      §  Plenty of water to drink Clothing:   Wear field-appropriate clothing: layers of old, comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting wet and muddy.  Bring a hat and sunblock for sunny days.  Bring raingear and warm clothing.  We will be in the field even if it is pouring rain or snowing.  For warmth, bring one more layer than you think you need.  This may include gloves and a warm hat! Footwear:  At the landfill and the LUST site, it would be best if you wear sturdy hiking boots or workboots.  In the river and lake, we will wear wading boots (waders); the department owns these, but if you have your own, you may wish to bring them.

Evaluation and Grading

Field notebook and field reports/maps:  75%
Attendance and class participation: 25%
No extra credit will be given.

In general, 90-100% = A, 80-89% = B, 70-79% = C, 60-69% = D, <60% =F

© 2002 Laura L. Sanders.  Last updated June 20, 2002.

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