Modules

Prerequisites

Contents

Part 1. Introduction to hydrogeology Part 2. Water and the hydrological cycle Part 3. Geology and groundwater Part 4. Groundwater flow Part 5. Groundwater chemistry Part 6. Solute transport Part 7. Groundwater management The lectures are accomplished by practical exercises.

Learning outcomes

Students will acquire fundamental knowledge about hydrogeology involving physical principles and major ion chemistry. The course considers the elements of the hydrological cycle, hydrogeological properties of geological media, principle of groundwater flow, water chemistry and quality, basics of solute transport in groundwater, groundwater management, field methods and model applications.

Assessment

• Written exam at the end of the lecture period (90 min)