Hydrogeology Fieldcamp Program
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Geology 5076: Advanced Methods of Field Hydrogeology
Field Hydrogeology is a joint effort of the University of Arkansas and the U.S. Geological Survey. This field course provides rigorous and intensive training in the theory and application of applied hydrogeologic techniques which are essential in data acquisition and interpretation. Field Hydrogeology is a relevant course both for practicing professionals as well as students. In addition to data collection and interpretation, the course stresses conceptual model development, integrated hypothesis testing, sampling and analysis protocol, and quality assurance/quality control considerations important to all hydrogeologists. This field course offers minimal review of hydrogeologic fundamentals; attendees will be assumed to have a basic understanding of these principals. A 40-hour OSHA-approved Hazardous Materials and Emergency Response component with participant certification is included as part of the course.
Class demonstrations are minimized, and course emphasis is placed on full student participation. The course employs a problem-solving framework that consists of increasingly complex projects designed to build confidence and expertise in realistic hydrogeologic situations. The framework is modular in organization, comprising: Module 1—Hydrogeologic Framework Characterization and Well Completion; Module 2—Flow Assessment; and Module 3—Water-Quality Assessment. Specific topics include well drilling and completion, aquifer testing, surface and borehole geophysics, surface-water/ground-water interaction, soil-gas survey, and water-quality characterization, and integrated project design. Participants are challenged in a series of relevant field problems in physical, environmental, and contaminant hydrogeology and learn the use of established tools and procedures, as well as new methodologies on the forefront of the science. While class problems are site-specific, the course is regional in scope, utilizing the diverse hydrogeologic settings of the southern Ozarks.
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Faculty
Dr. Phillip D. Hays (Course Director)
Ph.D.-Texas A & M University, 1992
Dr. Hays is a Hydrologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, and Visiting Scientist/Adjunct Professor of Geosciences at the University of Arkansas. He has 15 years of field experience across a broad range of problems, including hydrogeologic studies, numerical modeling, water management, research in agricultural water issues, and petroleum geology research. Research Interests: Contaminant hydrogeology, stable isotopes and geochemical tracers.
Dr. Van Brahana
Ph.D.-University of Missouri, 1973
Dr. Brahana is a Professor of Geosciences at the University of Arkansas, and a Scientist Emeritus with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). He has more than 30 years of field experience dealing with practical problems relevant to consulting, academia, and State and Federal agencies. Research Interests: Physical hydrogeology, ground-water flow, system conceptualization, karst hydrogeology.
Dr. Ralph K. Davis
Ph.D.-University of Nebraska, 1992
Dr. Davis is an Associate Professor of Geosciences at the University of Arkansas, and Director of the Arkansas Water Research Center. He has more than 15 years experience in water resources management, teaching and hydrogeologic research. Research Interests: Regional hydrogeology, contaminant hydrogeology, water-resources management.
Dr. Sherri DeFauw
Ph.D.-Wayne State University, 1986
Dr. DeFauw is currently conducting research on processes affecting soil water at the University of Arkansas A groforestry Research Facility. She has more than 10 years of experience in academia and research. Research Interests: Vadose zone hydrology, soil water geochemistry, agroforestry.
Mr. Greg Stanton
M.S. - University of Arkansas, 1994
Mr. Stanton is a Hydrologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, and has 15 years of applied experience with industry, the Survey, and teaching. Research Interests: Well siting and completion, borehole geophysics, physical and contaminant hydrogeology.
Dr. Ken Steele
Ph.D.-University of North Carolina, 1971
Dr. Steele is a Professor in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Arkansas, and past Director of the Arkansas Water Research Center. He has more than 30 years of experience related to practical problems of research, research management, and academia. Research Interests: Nutrients in ground water, water quality impacts from confined animal feeding operations.
Dr. Doy L. Zachry
Ph.D.-University of Texas, 1969
Dr. Zachry is Professor in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Arkansas, and Director of the Geology Field Camp in Dillon, Montana. He has more than 30 years of experience related to practical problems of consulting, industry, and academia. Research Interests: Hydrogeologic framework, geologic factors affecting porosity and permeability.
Cost, Scholarships and Financial Aid
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