ONLINE: Water is essential to all life. Protecting surface water, aquifers and reliable supplies is critical to individuals, communities and natural habitats. This course introduces the fundamentals of hydrogeology, exploring how water moves through surface and subsurface systems. Topics include: aquifer structure, well construction, water resource development and the chemistry of natural and contaminated waters. Related subjects such as induced seismicity and formation stimulation (“fracking”) are also discussed. Because water quality is strictly regulated, the course reviews key federal, state and local frameworks, with special attention paid to North Carolina’s standards and compliance goals. PowerPoint presentations with real-world North Carolina examples bring these concepts to life. Lecture slides, references and geology website links will be available for further study. | Lecture + Q&A.
Max enrollment: 50.
