ASBOG Practice of Geology (PG) Prep Course
You've got the Fundamentals of Geology done, this is the last hurdle to professional registration. We'll take all of the fundamentals and talk about the practical application, decision making, and how to decide on methodology. Join Horacio and Dennis as we discuss the issues and walk you through the practical application of geology in this 5-hour course.
Your Instructor
Prof. Horacio Ferriz leads the Applied Geology concentration of the California State University Stanislaus Geology program.
Dr. Ferriz obtained his Geological Engineering degree at the prestigious School of Engineering of Mexico’s National University (UNAM, 1976) and as a young geologist worked in petroleum exploration in the limestone terranes of northern Mexico, and in uranium exploration in sediments of the coastal plain of the Gulf of Mexico and in the volcanic rocks of the Sierra Madre Occidental. Afterward he completed MSc (1980) and PhD (1984) degrees at the Department of Applied Earth Sciences of Stanford University, with focus on engineering geology and geothermal exploration. He became a Professional Geologist and Certified Engineering Geologist in California in 1993, and since then has been a consultant in projects involving landfill engineering, hydrogeology, exploration geophysics, and environmental cleanup.
After more than 30 years of professional geologic, geotechnical, hydrogeologic, and environmental experience, during which he has worked as geologic problem-solver in projects throughout the world involving seismic hazards, civil works design, water supply, environmental engineering, solid waste management, geothermal exploration, and mineral exploration, Dr. Ferriz joined California State University Stanislaus in 1999, where he teaches courses on Applied Geology, Surface Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Geology, and Exploration Geophysics.
Dennis Leikam has his Master’s degree in Geology from California State University, Sacramento. He has worked in environmental geology in food manufacturing and earned his MS degree on complex aquifer systems in the California Coast Ranges. Dennis worked as part time faculty for CSU Stanislaus for several years and as a Subject Matter Expert for the California Specific Geology Exam for around 5 years. His passion for the profession and support of the Board is why he has launched PGExamPrep.com.