GEOS 5270 - This course provides an introduction to several drilling methods used in the environmental field. Drilling methods covered in the course include hollow-stem auger drilling, rotary drilling with mud and air, cable tool drilling and modern direct push and sonic drilling technologies. Additionally the course focuses on monitoring well design and installation, sediment sample collection and description (from cuttings, split spoon, and Shelby tube sampling), borehole geophysics and well development. Credits: 1 hour