GLE 627: Hydrogeology

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627 Hydrogeology. (Crosslisted with GLE 627.) I; 3�4 cr. Mathematical treatment of the physical principles governing the flow of groundwater; emphasis on well hydraulics and flow system analysis; problem sets and class projects. P: Intro course in geol, Jr st & Math 221 or equiv. Anderson, Bahr.

Course Prerequisite(s)

Geology 100, l06 or 101
Math 221

Prerequisite knowledge and/or skills

Students are expected to have a basic background in physical geology and calculus, such as that provided by the prerequisites listed above

Textbook(s) and/or other required material

Physical and Chemical Hydrogeology, 2nd Edition, Domenico and Schwartz, 1998

Course objectives

This course develops students' knowledge of the physical and processes controlling groundwater flow.
Students gain experience in laboratory and field methods for measuring hydraulic properties and in the use of analytical solutions for steady state and unsteady flow.
The course provides an introduction to the use of numerical groundwater flow models.
The course provides an overview of groundwater chemistry and an introduction to chemical processes that affect solute transport in groundwater.

Topics covered

Porosity,permeability
Darcy's Law and groundwater flow equations
Aquifer storage properties
Local and regional flow
Aquifer tests
Numerical models of groundwater flow
Groundwater chemistry
Introduction to contaminant hydrogeology

Class/laboratory schedule

3 50 minute lectures and 1 75 minute lab per week.

Contribution of course to meeting the professional component

This course contributes primarily to the students' knowledge of engineering topics, and does provide design experience.

The following statement indicates which of the following considerations are included in this course: economic, environmental, ethical, political, societal, health and safety, manufacturability, sustainability.

Course considers groundwater as a societal resource and provides introduction to some environmental issues related to this resource.

Relationship of course to undergraduate degree program objectives and outcomes

This course serves students in a variety of engineering majors. The information below describes how the course contributes to the college's educational objectives.

This course provides an introduction to the physical and chemical principles of hydrogeology for undergraduates and graduate students in Geology & Geophysics, Geological Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Soil Science, Water Resources Management and a variety of other UW programs. Within the Geological Engineering Program, this course helps provide key educational outcomes as listed below: a. an ability to apply knowledge and principles of mathematics, science, and engineering to geological engineering problems. This includes differential equations, calculus-based physics, chemistry, and geological science topics that emphasize geologic processes, the identification of minerals and rocks, geophysics, and field methods. This also includes engineering science topics such as statics, properties/strength of materials, and geomechanics. b. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data c. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, constructability, and sustainability. This requires exposure to topics such as surface and near-surface natural processes, the impacts of construction projects, disposal of wastes, and site remediation. e. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve geological engineering problems in space and time. This includes the knowledge of the physical and chemical properties of earth materials, surface water, ground water and their distribution. f. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. h. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context. i. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning j. a knowledge of contemporary issues k. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Assessment of student progress toward course objectives

Weekly lab assignments are designed to provide students experience in interpreting laboratory and field exercises.
Problem sets focussing on physical processes, analytical solutions to well hydraulics problems, and water chemistry provide experience in application of principles to the types of problems encountered in hydrogeologic practice.
Midterm and final exams are designed to test basic understanding of the material and students' ability to apply principles and problem solving strategies.

Person(s) who prepared this description

Jean M. Bahr

Copyright 2007 The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System
Date last modified: 03-Aug-2007
Date created: 25-Aug-1999
Content by: maertz@engr.wisc.edu
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