Introduction to theory of groundwater flow; flow nets; regional groundwater resource evaluation; well hydraulics; role of groundwater in geologic processes. [2-2*-2*] Prerequisite: One of MATH 101, MATH 103, MATH 105, MATH 121, SCIE 001.
Acquire knowledge of physical groundwater hydrology as a basis for a career as a professional geoscientist or engineer. Develop the ability to analyze groundwater problems and identify tools and pathways that could lead to their solution. Be able to: formulate clear answers using logical arguments, create qualitative descriptions, and develop quantitative models to fit observations. Learn to design and carry out groundwater exploration programs. Understand principles of exploration design. Develop and think in a quantitative framework, and be able to analyze problems with mathematical methods. Be able to understand the distinction between theory and observation. Be able to organize and complete projects with finite resources and time. Be able to work well in teams or individually. Develop a capacity for independent learning. Take on part of the responsibility for individual education. Focus: practical problem solving and calculations.
Fall 2018:
Professor Uli Mayer
Head TA: Hannah Gatz-Miller
Freeze and Cherry, Groundwater, 1979. Available free of charge on-line at: http://hydrogeologistswithoutborders.org/wordpress/1979-toc/
Schwartz and Zhang, Fundamentals of Groundwater, 2002
Fetter, C. W., Applied Hydrogeology, 3rd Ed., 1990, or 4th Ed. 2001, MacMillan Pub.
Domenico, P.A., and F.W. Schwartz, Physical and Chemical Hydrogeology, 2nd Edition, Wiley, 1998.
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| Lab | Percent of lab mark (15% total) |
| Beach lab | 1 |
| Permeameter | 1 |
| Hydrogeological data / Intro to Betul | 2 |
| Flownets | 2 |
| Boundary Value Problems | 2 |
| Parameter Estimation | 2 |
| Dewatering lab | 5 |