HYA - Advanced Hydrogeology
When and where
31/05/2010 until 04/06/2010
Duration: 5 days
9AM-5PM M-F, McCoy Building, Room 204, Melbourne University School of Earth Sciences
Course coordinator/contact
Dr John Moreau
Phone :
Email : jmoreau@unimelb.edu.au
Subject Coordinators
John Moreau, Charles Lawrence
Course Outline:
The following outline describes the flow of subject information in this course:
DAYS 1-2 (Mon - Tue morning) Advanced Principles in Physical Hydrogeology
-Groundwater flow (heterogeneous media, derivation of equations, flow nets)
-Groundwater recharge/discharge
-Topographic/geologic influences on groundwater flow
-Surface-groundwater interactions
-Geophysical methods in hydrogeology
-Conceptual and introductory computational modeling of groundwater flow
Practical exercise #1
DAYS 2-3 (Tue afternoon - Wed) Advanced Principles in Hydrogeochemistry
-Isotopic characterization of groundwater
-Groundwater microbiology and biogeochemical influences on water quality
-Sorption and redox reactions
-Solute transport in groundwater
-Multiphase liquids
-Geochemical methods in hydrogeology
-Conceptual and introductory computational modeling of groundwater chemistry
Practical exercise #2
DAY 4 (Thu) All-Day Field Excursion to Daylesford/Hepburn Springs & Ballarat gold mine - NOTE: 7:30AM mandatory briefing; departing from McCoy no later than 8:15, returning about 4:30
-Integration of advanced concept in physical and chemical hydrogeology in a natural system
-Advanced field methods in hydrogeology
Practical exercise #3
DAY 5 (Fri) Advanced Topics in Groundwater Management
-Groundwater resource management
-Groundwater control in mining and geotechnical operations
-Groundwater contamination mitigation and environmental sustainability
-Impacts of climate change models
-Case studies integrating physical and chemical hydrogeology concepts
Practical exercise #4
(Friday afternoon) ASSESSMENTS
-2 hour comprehensive open-notes exam
-student evaluations of course content and instructors
Course Assesment:
Marks will be based on class participation, practical exercises and a comprehensive open-notes examination.
Special Requirements:
This course will provide an introduction to advanced principles of hydrogeology for students with some background in the subject. Hydrogeology is a quantitative (if inexact!) science; mathematics is an important part of its language. You should be comfortable with algebra and trigonometry, and have at least a conceptual understanding of calculus. One of the goals of this course will be to develop your problem-solving skills.
Students are assumed to have acquired a fundamental knowledge of hydrogeology (i.e., equivalent to VIEPS HYG or 625_307 at Melbourne University).
You should prepare to take thorough, detailed notes. Notes, practical assignments and course handouts should be kept organized. We recommend you file them each day into a single 3- or 4-ring binder.
Payment Information:
Field cost includes transportation and all meals (light breakfast, lunch and dinner). All fees include GST. Payments should be made to the School of Earth Sciences, no later than 30 April, 2010. External students cost of course $200.00.
Groups:
Environmental and Regolith Processes
Field Trip: : YES
Approx. Cost: $0.00
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* Please check the course details, or contact the course coordinator for clarification.
Course Fees:
MCA Student: $0.00
External Student: $120.00
Industry: $1000.00
