9790 (v.5) Geology 303

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Area:	Department of Applied Geology
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	2.0
Lecture:	2 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	10195 (v.3) Geology 244 - Petrology and Geochemistry or any previous version
Syllabus:	Groundwater; movement, chemical and physical characters, water quality, exploration techniques, water well design studies, hydrologic cycle studies of Australian sedimentary basins, emphasis on Perth basin, exploration in crystalline rocks and deeply weathered terrains. Conservation of groundwater, hydrogeology in mining and civil engineering, legislation.
Unit Outcomes:	On completion of this unit students will have - Gained knowledge of the basic fundamentals of groundwater exploration and exploitation. An appreciation of the nature of groundwater resources. Analysed natural environments of groundwater. Understood the basic principles governing the nature of groundwater flow and various methods of it's assessment. Learnt the essential physical and chemical characteristics of aquifers and aquicludes. The ability to present hydrogeological data by various means of communications.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Brassington R., (1999), Feild Hydrogeology, Wiley. Driscoll F.G., (1986), Groundwater and Wells, Johnson Div. St Paul, Minnes. Todd D.K., (1980), Groundwater Hydrology, Wiley.
Unit Texts:	Fetter C.W., (2001), Applied Hydrogeology, Prentice Hall. Domenico P.A and Schwartz F.W., (1999), Physical and Chemical Hydrogeology, Wiley.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignments 40%, Examination 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y