An intensive 4 undergrad credit (ESci 4971W) or 2 graduate credit (ESci 5971), three week, hands-on field course is scheduled for 16 July – 5 August 2012. The first week is held on the U of M –Minneapolis campus. The second two weeks are conducted at our Hydrogeology Field Site near Akeley, Minnesota. Our heavily-instrumented field site is part of the larger USGS SHAEP interdisciplinary research project on Williams and Shingobee lakes (http://wwwbrr.cr.usgs.gov/projects/SHAEP/). Lodging for the latter portion of the course will be at the Deep Portage Conservation Reserve (www.deep-portage.org).
The course is designed to teach students to solve practical hydrogeologic problems by collecting and analyzing hydrogeologic, physical, and chemical field data. Students gain proficiency using state-of-the-art equipment as they study the surface and subsurface flow within an instrumented watershed. Specific field laboratories include:
• Hydrogeologic mapping and surveying using GPS and conventional surveying tools.
• GIS environmental applications and introduction to numerical modelling.
• Water quality sampling, field tests, chemical analyses, interpretation and reporting.
• Drill rig observation: split-spoon sampling, description and textural analyses, and well construction.
• Borehole geophysical techniques and tools.
• Single- and multi-well aquifer testing techniques and data analysis.
• Stream gauging, surface water monitoring and ground water/surface water interactions in lakes and wetlands.
• Technical/scientific report writing.
Credit & Prerequisites:
• The course is offered as a 4-credit undergrad course, ESci 4971W or as a 2-credit grad course, ESci 5971.
• Can be taken as a first hydrogeology/environmental science course, or as a practical hands-on follow-up course to more theoretical courses. Either way works.
• The high instructor-to-student ratio and an informal setting allows for personalized education, peer-to-peer learning with top students from around the world, and lots of instructor interaction.
• Enrollment is limited to 28 students. External applications accepted starting on 1 Jan 2012.
• U of MN students have priority on 14 slots through 1 Mar 2012.
• Additional students admitted on a space available basis after 1 March 2012.
• Instructor permission (based on college coursework in geology and environmental sciences).
• Student is available for the full class period from 16 July – 5 August 2012.
Preliminary Cost Estimates: $3,600 for local and $3,900 for out of town students.
For student testimonies, photos, FAQs, sign-up forms, and much more, please visit our website at:
www.geo.umn.edu/orgs/camp/hydrocamp or contact Calvin Alexander at alexa001@umn.edu or (612) 624-3517.
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