Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
3759
Course Name
Geology, Hydrogeology & Chemistry
Contact Hours
6.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water
Partner Name
Rutgers University - NJ Agricultural Experiment Station Office of Continuing Professional Education
Primary Contact
Judith Joshua
judith.joshua@rutgers.edu
848-932-7483 Ext.
Website
Description
This course is designed for non-scientists and will provide students with a basic understanding of geology, hydrogeology and environmental chemistry. The fundamental principles of geology, hydrogeology and chemistry will be presented in terminology that makes it easy to understand even if your only background is high school chemistry.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Earth processes
* Soil and sediment types
*made fill materials
* Ground water flow
* Hydrologic cycle
* Well construction methods
* Ground water supply development and protection
* General principles of environmental chemistry
* Common pollutants
* Migration of contaminants through soil and ground water
* Sampling techniques
* Analytical methods
* Interpretation of laboratory data
Target Audience
This course is applicable to individuals with a less-than-strong scientific background at drinking water operations and facilities.
Training Format
Classroom