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EART 220Ground Water Modeling

5 creditsGraduateStudent Option

Introduction to building and using models to solve hydrogeologic problems. Modeling methods include mainly analytical and finite-difference. Emphasis on using models rather than the details of their functioning, although some coding is required. Comfort with mathematical methods and computers expected. Course designed for graduate students, but available to qualified Earth science majors.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): graduate standing or permission of instructor required. One year of calculus and courses in differential equations and basic hydrologic principles are recommended as preparation.

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When it runs

Fall 2025Open Fall 2025

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm
Earth&Marine D226A. T. FisherOpen 6/15

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Andrew Fisher4.9 / 53.1 / 594%33

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