Incorporating Hydrogeology in a Mapping-Based Geology Field Camp

Abstract

This paper describes the development of a simple and economical set of field and laboratory exercises for introducing hydrogeologic principles and field methods. The exercises were popular with students and helped them develop a new set of marketable skills. They did not significantly interfere with the mapping-based activities which comprise the main focus of the field camp. Construction of the instructional well field used for the exercises cost $2200. Approximately $1600 was spent on teaching equipment, such as permeameters and water-level meters, and an additional $5400 worth of equipment was borrowed or rented. These costs are relatively modest and affordable for many other departments wishing to include hydrogeology in their field-camp activities. The exercises can be taught by one to two faculty members and one to two graduate teaching assistants. Sharing of teaching responsibilities between two universities and participation by non-hydrogeology faculty have kept the additional workload at a reasonable level and helped to make field camp an exciting learning experience for both students and faculty.

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