ABSTRACT
The physics of groundwater ¡ow, geochemistry, contaminant fate and transport, groundwater remediation, and groundwater resources development and management are all subjects that have been covered extensively in innumerable textbooks. Thus, a student or a practicing groundwater professional has access to a wealth of information regarding hydrogeological theory. A strong technical background in hydrogeology and related disciplines, such as ¡uid mechanics, forms the foundation for a successful career in academia or the public or private sectors. However, this is typically where the education ends, and continued development is generally only possible by obtaining real-world experience in eld hydrogeology, quantitative spatial data analysis, and data visualization that includes mapping. The novice groundwater professional may also nd that there are critical hydrogeological concepts applicable at varying investigatory scales that are not typically covered in conventional textbooks. The political and regulatory framework that a hydrogeologist must operate within is another area where improved educational materials are desirable but lacking.
