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The next offering of this course is tentatively planned for Fall 2022. Please join our email list to be notified when registration opens!
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Course Overview
This program is designed for the non-scientist and will provide students with a basic understanding of geology, hydrogeology, and environmental chemistry. The fundamental principles will be presented in terminology that makes it easy to understand…even if your only background is high school chemistry. You will also learn how to use this information when evaluating environmental conditions at your site or property.
Featured Topics
- Geological discussions will cover earth processes, rock and mineral identification, sediments, soils, and man-made fill materials.
- Hydrogeology discussions will cover the water cycle, groundwater flow/movement, well construction methods, and groundwater supply development and protection.
- Chemistry discussions will cover natural groundwater chemistry, common pollutants, the migration of contaminants through soil and groundwater, sampling techniques, analytical methods, and the interpretation of laboratory data.
Who Should Attend?
This course is appropriate for those who:
- Develop, review, or use hydrogeologic reports
- Purchase environmental services
- Make decisions regarding environmental policies
This seminar will also provide valuable information for real estate professionals involved in property appraisals or transactions.
Past participants have included:
- Consultants
- Engineers
- Environmental Quality Scientists
- Environmental Permitting Managers
- Environmental Technicians
- Industrial Hygienists
- Laboratory Managers
- Operations Supervisors
- Project Managers
- Registered Environmental Health Specialists (REHS)
- Site Remediation Managers
- Technical Advisors
- Treatment Plant Operators
- Water Superintendents
Meet Your Instructor
Daniel Nachman

Daniel Nachman is a Vice President with TRC Environmental Corporation in Millburn, NJ. He is responsible for the technical and regulatory aspects of investigative and remedial projects, and serves as an expert witness for environmental litigation. Before joining TRC, he spent 17 years with Geraghty and Miller where he directed a wide range of groundwater supply and contamination investigations. Mr. Nachman received his M.S. in Geology from Oregon State University in 1977.
Student Reviews
“This course gives the whole picture for groundwater and groundwater contamination.”
– Past Participant
Most useful aspect of the course: “Discussing the different treatments available for groundwater contaminants.”
– Past Participant
On instructor Daniel Nachman: “Dan was an amazing teacher. He explained everything really well and seemed passionate.”
– Past Participant
Continuing Education Credits
The most recent offering of Geology, Hydrogeology, and Chemistry was approved for the following credits from professional organizations. We will reapply for similar credits the next time the course runs, but we cannot guarantee credit approval for future offerings.
New Jersey
NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 6 Technical Contact Hours
NJ Continuing Legal Education: 6.0 CLEs (Course No. 240)
NJ Drinking Water and Wastewater Operators: 6 TCHs (Approval #01-080201-30)
NJ Health Officers and Registered Environmental Health Specialists (HO/REHS): Rutgers University, NJAES, Office of Continuing Professional Education has been approved by the New Jersey Department of Health as a provider of NJ Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs). Participants who complete this education program will be awarded 6.0 NJ Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs).
NJ Professional Engineers: 6 Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) Credits
New York
NY Professional Engineers: 6 PDHs
Pennsylvania
This course is eligible toward PDHs for Pennsylvania Professional Geologists.
Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!
If you have any questions about Geology, Hydrogeology, and Chemistry, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Program Coordinator: Pamela Springard-Mayer
848-932-7463
pspring@rutgers.edu

Administrative Assistant: Jackie Findra
848-932-7180
j.findra@rutgers.edu
For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.