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• 2-Day PG Review Course for the Practicing Geologist & ASBOG® Exam Candidate (900 mins.)

  • Start
    August 15, 2019
  •  
    7:30 AM
  • End
    August 16, 2019
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Doubletree Suites by Hilton Philadelphia West, Plymouth Meeting, PA
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  Doubletree Suites by Hilton Philadelphia West
  640 Fountain Road
  Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462     DIRECTIONS
  

  
  

  Professional Development Conversion
  DE, SC 60 mins. = 1 CEU
  PA 50 mins. = 1 PDH
  

  2-Day Format and Mock Tests
  Mock tests are a component of the seminar.

  Our instructors arrive wholly focused on your learning experience, and remain available via Email and telephone to answer questions after your return to the office.

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  two-day course.
  

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  Day One-Thursday, August 15
  

  • General & Field Geology
  • Mineralogy, Petrology, and Geochemistry
  • Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, and Paleontology
  • Geomorphology, Surficial Processes and Quaternary Geology

  Day Two-Friday, August 16
  

  • Structure, Tectonics, and Geomorphology
  • Hydrogeology
  • Engineering Geology
  • Economic Geology and Energy Resources
  • About the ASBOG® Test (Self-guided. Material included in the Day Two booklet.)

  PCPG Review Course Participant / Future ASBOG® Exam Candidate:
  

  The components of this seminar are aligned with the general subject areas contained in the ASBOG® Geologist Examinations.  However, the course is not intended as a sole-source for your test preparation.  It is instead a proven resource and guide for your further preparation efforts.  As such, the course provides a concentrated review and a general refresher for the practicing, Professional Geologist.

  During this seminar about one hour is devoted to review a full-semester, college course.  Day Two will include access to material about ASBOG® and the examinations, including test blueprints that are in the public domain.  The seminar is not intended as a "How to take the Test" review.  Seminar registrants take this course 6 to 12 months from their intended exam date with the understanding that significant, additional preparation will be needed prior to sitting for their examination.

  We are certain that you will find the provided information helpful to your preparation, enabling you to better succeed in the ASBOG® Examinations.

  Hotel Accommodations:  $129++ for Wednesday and/or Thursday nights, August 14 and August 15. Telephone Doubletree by dialing 1-610-834-8300 and ask for the PA Council of Professional Geologists Group code PAG. Be sure to ask what the cancellation policy is for this rate. Room block expires July 15 or when sold out.

  
  

  
  

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• (Western PA) Introduction to Inorganic and Organic Groundwater Geochemistry (900 mins.)

  • Start
    September 12, 2019
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    September 13, 2019
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Doubletree by Hilton Pittsburgh Cranberry, 910 Sheraton Drive, Mars, PA 16046
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  Enroll five or more individuals and receive discount. Telephone 717.730.9745 for more information.

  Doubletree by Hilton Pittsburgh Cranberry
  910 Sheraton Drive
  Mars, PA 16046    
  

  Instructor
  Bill Deutsch
  Geochemistry Services LLC
  Port Townsend, WA
  

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  Professional Development Conversion Formulas
  DE, SC 60 mins. = 1 CEU
  PA 50 mins. = 1 PDH 

  Overview

  This is an introductory geochemistry course for scientists and engineers working in the fields of soil and groundwater site characterization, contamination, and remediation. It is designed to provide a basic understanding of the principles of geochemistry as applied to water/rock interactions.  Chemical interactions between water and soil/aquifer material that determine the composition of natural water and affect the migration of contaminants will be covered.
  
  A basic knowledge of aquifer geochemical processes is necessary to understand the natural system and the chemical evolution of groundwater as it flows through the aquifer.  Geochemistry is also necessary to evaluate the natural attenuation of contaminants and to design remediation methods to remove or immobilize contaminants (organics and inorganics) in the subsurface.  This course provides an introduction to the important geochemical processes that affect the dissolved constituents of groundwater.  These processes include solution complexation reactions, solution/gas interactions, mineral dissolution/precipitation, oxidation/reduction, adsorption/desorption, and biodegradation.  To understand the importance of these processes at a particular site, sufficient groundwater and solid phase data must be collected; therefore, this class will include a discussion of data collection requirements and methods of data interpretation to elucidate the important geochemical reactions at a site.  Examples that illustrate the concepts are described throughout the class.
  
  Case studies will be described for sites with coal combustion residuals and those impacted by elevated arsenic, chromium, and hydrocarbons/solvents in groundwater.
  
  
  Who Should Attend
  

  • Environmental scientists involved with site characterization and contamination assessment
  • Hydrologists working with contaminant fate and transport
  • Environmental engineers designing remediation methods at contaminated sites
  • Project managers at environmental consulting firms
  • Regulatory Project Managers and Technical Support Staff
  • Industries with sites requiring contaminant characterization and remediation
    

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• (Eastern PA) Introduction to Inorganic and Organic Groundwater Geochemistry (900 mins.)

  • Start
    September 16, 2019
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    September 17, 2019
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Doubletree Suites by Hilton Philadelphia West, Plymouth Meeting, PA
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Sold out.  We do not maintain a wait list.
  

  Doubletree Suites by Hilton Philadelphia West
  640 Fountain Road
  Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462     DIRECTIONS
  

  
  

  Instructor
  Bill Deutsch
  Geochemistry Services LLC
  Port Townsend, WA
  

  Download (Revised) Agenda/Bio
  

  Professional Development Conversion Formulas
  DE, SC 60 mins. = 1 CEU
  PA 50 mins. = 1 PDH 

  Overview

  This is an introductory geochemistry course for scientists and engineers working in the fields of soil and groundwater site characterization, contamination, and remediation. It is designed to provide a basic understanding of the principles of geochemistry as applied to water/rock interactions.  Chemical interactions between water and soil/aquifer material that determine the composition of natural water and affect the migration of contaminants will be covered.
  
  A basic knowledge of aquifer geochemical processes is necessary to understand the natural system and the chemical evolution of groundwater as it flows through the aquifer.  Geochemistry is also necessary to evaluate the natural attenuation of contaminants and to design remediation methods to remove or immobilize contaminants (organics and inorganics) in the subsurface.  This course provides an introduction to the important geochemical processes that affect the dissolved constituents of groundwater.  These processes include solution complexation reactions, solution/gas interactions, mineral dissolution/precipitation, oxidation/reduction, adsorption/desorption, and biodegradation.  To understand the importance of these processes at a particular site, sufficient groundwater and solid phase data must be collected; therefore, this class will include a discussion of data collection requirements and methods of data interpretation to elucidate the important geochemical reactions at a site.  Examples that illustrate the concepts are described throughout the class.
  
  Case studies will be described for sites with coal combustion residuals and those impacted by elevated arsenic, chromium, and hydrocarbons/solvents in groundwater.
  
  
  Who Should Attend
  

  • Environmental scientists involved with site characterization and contamination assessment
  • Hydrologists working with contaminant fate and transport
  • Environmental engineers designing remediation methods at contaminated sites
  • Project managers at environmental consulting firms
  • Regulatory Project Managers and Technical Support Staff
  • Industries with sites requiring contaminant characterization and remediation
    

  Hotel Accommodations: $129++ Sunday and/or Monday nights, September 15 and September 16. Telephone Doubletree by dialing 1-610-834-8300 and ask for the PA Council of Professional Geologists rate. Be sure to ask what the cancellation policy is for this rate. Room block expires August 15 or when sold out.
  

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• Certificate Replacement

  • When
    September 30, 2021
  • Location
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  To order a replacement certificate for a previously attended PCPG event, please complete the order form and remit payment.
  
  Replacement will occur only if attendee initialed the sign-in sheet, and for events prior to May 2010, only if registrar is able to verify that the attendee checked-in at the registration table.
  
  During busy periods, certificate replacement may take 7-10 days.
  
  Questions? Contact Rose Jeffries by phoning (717) 730-9745.
  

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