Week 5 - Clay

Here, I talk about the structure of the Earth, where this data comes from, and how this is related to the natural concentration of valuable minerals and sources of energy. Slidedeck PDF File

I talk about Gold, a very interesting precious metal, its geologic occurrence, how it's processed, and some economic considerations. Slidedeck PDF File

Here, I talk about porosity and permeability as applied to groundwater and introduce some of the contentious issues around water resources, particularly in water-stressed (arid) environments. Slidedeck PDF File