Here is an expanded syllabus
Note two things:
(1) It is somewhat modified from the version distributed
at the beginning of class
(2) It is not complete - it will be modified as
we go along.
February 15, 2000:
There will be a lecture on carbonate equilibrium. This lecture
should prepare you for the assigned questions and problems:
Geochemistry homework.These problems will be due on February 29th. You have two weeks because on the 22nd we will discuss the following papers, which you should have read by that time. Although you have two weeks to do the chemistry questions, please don't procrastinate. You may need to ask questions (which is encouraged) about the problems.
The problems to work A link to the data
February 22, 2000:
This class period will consist of a discussion of a four recent papers
from the karst literature:
Smart, C.C., 1988, Artificial tracer techniques for the determination of the structure of conduit aquifers. Ground Water, v. 26, p. 445-453.These papers are not yet in Williamson Hall Geology office (at the time of posting this announcement on 2/14/00), but they should be there within the next few days. The first three articles should also be in the science library if you want to dig them out yourselves.Ryan, M., and Meiman, J., 1996, An examination of short-term variations in water quality at a karst spring in Kentucky. Ground Water, v. 34, p. 23-30.
Halihan, T., Wicks, C.M., and Engeln, J.F., 1998, Physical response of a karst drainage basin to flood pulses: example of the Devil's Icebox cave system (Missouri, USA), J. Hydro., v. 204, p. 24-36.
White, W.B., 1999, Conceptual models for karstic aquifers, in A.N. Palmer, M.V. Palmer, and I.D. Sasowsky (eds.) Karst Modelling, Karst Waters Institute Special Publication #5, p. 11-16.
In order to prepare for the discussion on February
22, we would like for you to describe these papers in a short, one to two
page summary to be handed in before class on 2/22/00. Your
summary should not be a simple discussion of each paper, but should try
to find ideas, themes, and conclusions common to all four of the papers.
In other words, synthesize the papers into a description of how they relate
to each other. We will lead the discussion, but don't expect a lecture
on the papers. All of you must participate in the class discussion
by answering, or even better asking, questions. Please be prepared.
February 29, 2000:
We plan to go to the field. This class will start during 5th period
and perhaps run until dark, although we may get back earlier. More
about the timing and logistics as it develops.
March 7, 2000:
Spring Break
March 14, 2000
Class today will cover standard curves and chemical measurements.
You will calculate the concentrations of components of the Santa Fe river
water samples you collected. In addition, you will measure and calculate
alkalinity. The homework and data are at the following links:
The samples and apparatus to titrate alkalinity are in my lab (B109
Turlington Hall). You will need to arrange a time during the week
to come to the lab to do the titrations.
March 21, 2000
We plan to return to the field in order to measure the discharge rate
at the Santa Fe sink, rise and hopefully also Sweetwater lake.
March 28
Lake Wauburg - install and measure Piezometers and install Seep meters
April 4
Lake Wauburg - measure and remove seepage meters.
A slightly modified version of the homework is located here.
Here are the links to the data:
Rahul, Kaffie, Julia, Marc, and Boonchai (note - there are two groups in this one file).
April 11
Field Trip!!! - just a show and tell at O'Leno State Park. Note: we have a van now, so we'll take that. Plan to leave the parking lot at noon.
We will return all of the Santa Fe river homework. There will
also be one final question posted here that will ask you to synthesis all
the Santa Fe data.
April 18
Final discussion and Santa Fe problem due. Meet in 265 Williamson
Hall at the regular time (7th period - 1:55 pm).
April 25
No Class -