Instructor: Marcia Schulmeister

No image available Biography: Dr. Schulmeister's research focuses on the application of hydrogeologic and hydrgeochemical principles and methods to problems in environmental geology. Her background includes many years as a geology professor at three universities in Kansas and professional experience in the environmental sector throughout the U.S. and abroad. She is also the director of KU's new environmental geology professional masters degree and certificate programs. Personal Webpage: www.schulmeisterhydrogeology.net

Education: Geology, University of Kansas, 2000, Lawrence, Kansas

Classes by this instructor


GEOL 751 / CE 752: Physical Hydrogeology

This non-credit course focuses on the study of fluid flow in subsurface hydrologic systems as well as investigation of the ground water environment including porosity, and hydraulic conductivity and their relationship to typical geologic materials. Students will examine Darcy's law and the continuity equation leading to the general flow equations. Students will use typical hydraulic testing methods to estimate aquifer parameters in various situations and apply these to water resource problems. Students will also study the basic mechanisms that determine the behavior of typical regional flow systems. This course is offered every fall semester.
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August 26, 2026 to December 16, 2026, Live Online Training

GEOL 755: Site Assessment Environmental Geology

This non-credit course encompasses both the academic and applied aspects of environmental geology. The student is presented with the historical, regulatory and risk characteristics of environmental issues as well as specific geologic principles such as GIS and remote sensing, geophysics, geomorphology and surface and groundwater practices. Site assessment concepts include surface and subsurface sampling, analyses and interpretations, conceptual site models, environmental geologic forensics, and environmental Phase I site assessments (USEPA and ASTM). This course is offered every fall and spring semester.
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August 27, 2026 to December 17, 2026, Live Online Training

GEOL 856: Environmental Geophysics

This non-credit course will introduce geophysical methods commonly used in subsurface characterization of environmental sites. Fundamentals and application of ground-penetrating radar, electrical resistivity, and magnetics will be introduced. Geologists and engineers who are working professionally in the environmental sector or those seeking to advance their knowledge of the geophysical methods used in environmental investigations should take this course. Environmental Geophysics is offered every fall semester.
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November 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026