Spectral Induced Polarization (SIP) for Environmental Management

The recipient of the Spectral Induced Polarization (SIP) Certificate for Environmental Management has demonstrated the ability to apply SIP techniques to environmental management projects. This includes:

• Understanding the principles and theories behind SIP in geophysics.

• Collecting laboratory data using SIP equipment for environmental site assessment.

• Analyzing and interpreting SIP data to characterize subsurface conditions in soil and groundwater remediation projects.

• Analyzing SIP data to inform decision-making in environmental management.

• Reporting SIP findings effectively, with site specific recommendations.

Criteria

• Complete approximately twelve hours of coursework including: four hours of leaning materials, (e.g. virtual lectures), two hours of assignments, six hours of laboratory work, data analysis and report writing.

• Demonstrate proficiency in using SIP equipment use and result interpretation for environmental management.

• Demonstrate proficiency in using SIP equipment and interpreting the results in the context of environmental management.

• Successfully complete a final project where they analyze real-world environmental data and propose remediation or monitoring strategies based on SIP findings.