HYD200 Hydrogeology (8)

The aim of this subject is to examine how groundwater fits subsurface phase into the global hydrologic cycle and to introduce the physical characteristics and processes that govern the storage and flow of water through various geologic media and settings. This subject also focuses on methods of analysing hydrogeologic flow systems and measuring aquifer properties and potential for exploitation.

Subject Outlines
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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2018.

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Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Environmental Sciences

Prerequisites

HYD100

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • Be able to describe in detail the role of groundwater in the water cycle and its components;
  • Be able to demonstrate understanding of occurrence and stage of groundwater within geologic media;
  • Be able to demonstrate understanding of field methods and to use data analysis techniques to estimate hydrogeologic parameters and hydrogeologic properties;
  • Be able to describe the theory and explain the mechanisms of groundwater movement;
  • Be able to show comprehensive knowledge of field experiments for hydrogeologic testing and groundwater wells;
  • Be able to explain how surfacegroundwater interaction takes place.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

Introduction to hydrogeologic formations including their types and properties; Groundwater movement - groundwater mechanics, Darcy's law, hydraulic conductivity and transmissivity, homogeneity and isotropy; General flow equations for confined and unconfined flow; Groundwater recharge; Field methods - well drilling, well design and development, monitoring wells and measuring water levels and pumping test; Principle of geophysics and geophysical surveys; Groundwater flow to wells; Groundwater budget and groundwater mining and its effects; Groundwater salinity and land degradation issues; Surface-groundwater interactions from surface water bodies.

Residential School

This subject contains a 3 day Compulsory Residential School.Laboratory and fieldwork

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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