GEOL0027 Groundwater Science

This module introduces groundwater and the characteristics of aquifers, also the role of groundwater in geological processes and in environmental management.

Coordinator: Prof William Burgess

Module details

Title	Groundwater Science
UG Code	GEOL0027
Coordinator	Prof William Burgess
Other Contributors
Term	2
Credit	15 credits
Written Exam	None
Coursework	100%
Oral Presentation
Pre-Requisites	None
Maths & Stats Content and Requirement	General GCSE-level (or equivalent) knowledge of maths
Total Number of Hours of Student Work	188 hours
Hours of Lectures/Seminars	20 hours
Hours of Practicals/Problem Classes	20 hours
Hours of Tutorials	As needed
Days of Fieldwork	None
Other	None
Categorizing Student Performance Levels	GEOL0027 GEOL0027

Content

 

Topics will include:

1. Groundwater Flow - Darcy to Thiem
2. Groundwater Flow - Toth
3. Real Aquifers - Lapworth, Theis and Downing
4. Interfaces - Recharge and Discharge
5. Groundwater Chemistry - Controlling Processes
6. Groundwater Chemistry - Trends and Transport
7. Groundwater and Geological Processes
8. Groundwater and Environmental Management

AIMS

To introduce the scientific principles governing groundwater flow, groundwater chemistry and groundwater occurrence as a context for examining (1) the hydrogeological characteristics of aquifers, (2) groundwater in geological processes, and (3) groundwater in environmental management.

OUTCOMES

Knowledge and understanding of:

• Concepts and principles of groundwater flow and groundwater / aquifer chemical interactions
• Measurements in hydrogeology
• Processes of groundwater recharge, storage, and interfaces with surface hydrology
• The characteristics of important aquifers
• 5. Significance of groundwater in geological processes, and environmental management