Environmental Geophysics

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Description: This course addresses environmental and engineering geophysical applications to geological characterization in (1`) groundwater, aquifer delineation and contaminant migration, (2) slope stability and engineering site characterization, (3) detection of abandoned landfills, underground storage tanks, UXO, (4) earthquake, sinkholes, and land subsidence hazards, and/or (5) non-invasive archeological site assessment. Students will gain hands-on experiences in both collecting geophysical data in the field and processing real field data in the lab. Field trips required. May not be used for degree credit with GEOL 4443 .