Syllabus

GEOE 412/512 Science and Engineering Field Applications

Summer 2021 May 17 - June 1 (3 credits) May 17 - June 6 (4 credits)

Course Description: GEOE 412/512 Science and Engineering Field Applications (3 to 6 credits). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Field course offered by Black Hills Natural Sciences Field Station to accommodate field education needs of scientists and engineers in multiple disciplines such as geology, geological engineering, environmental engineering, etc. Course offerings will take place in the summer months and content of each camp will be defined by staff members from the SDSMT Department of Geology and Geological Engineering and from industry partners. Students enrolled in GEOE 512 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in GEOE 412. This course is cross-listed with GEOL 412/512.

References:

• Freeze, R.A., and Cherry, J.A., Groundwater: Prentice-Hall.

• Rahn, P.H., Engineering Geology, an Environmental Approach: Prentice-Hall.

• Drever, J.I., The Geochemistry of Natural Waters: Prentice-Hall.

• Stumm, W., and Morgan, J.J., Aquatic Chemistry: John Wiley and Sons.

• Lohman, S.W., Ground-Water Hydraulics: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 708.

• Driscoll, F.G., Groundwater and Wells: Johnson Division.

Instructors:

• Arden D. Davis, Professor Emeritus of Geological Engineering, MI 322B, Arden.Davis@sdsmt.edu

• Mark T. Anderson, U.S. Geological Survey and Adjunct Professor of Geological Engineering, Mark.Anderson@sdsmt.edu

• Liangping Li, Associate Professor of Hydrogeology, MI 314, Liangping.Li@sdsmt.edu

Goals: To give training, practice, and independent experience in the use of techniques for evaluation and solution of environmental/groundwater field problems

Topics:

1. Introduction to basic field work and fundamental principles.

2. Flood hazards; dams and reservoirs; flood plains.

3. Ground water; aquifer protection.

4. Ground-water contamination.

5. Surface water; water rights.

6. Springs and ground-water interactions.

7. Environmental chemistry.

8. Slope stability and geomechanics.

9. Mining impacts; acid drainage.

10. Sustainability

11. Case histories; field examples.

Grading Policy:

• 95% Field projects, homework, and labs.

• 5% Attendance and attitude.

Facilities: Lodging for the during of the course will be at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology dormitory in Rapid City, South Dakota. Bring bedding sheets for single bed, pillowcase, towels, blanket etc. No camping.

Schedule:

• Eight-hour days are expected in the field with reports and maps completed during evening hours, and Saturdays.

• Each week comprises six days of work with Sundays free for individual activities. Some optional Sunday field trips are planned for students unfamiliar with the Black Hills.

• Memorial Day is considered a work day.

Method: Each project will be conducted in groups of 3 - 4 students. Each team should organize the project so that each team member plays a role for the final project report. Data sharing and discussions are highly encouraged.

Dining: In general, students will have breakfast and dinner in the dining hall of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and sack lunch in the field, but this depends on the schedule of the day. Snacks and bottled water will be provided in the field.