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4482 (v.3) Geology 533


 

Area:

Department of Applied Geology

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0

Lecture:

2 x 1 Hours Weekly

Other Requisite(s):

Admission: into a Postgraduate Course in Applied Geology

Syllabus:

Specialised topics in hydrogeology, environmental and engineering geology - water resource evaluation, surface water dynamics, groundwater dynamics, yield analysis, aquifer parameters, bore hole siting and testing, groundwater monitoring, waste managementand salinity studies, weathering, terrain evaluation, geological hazards and environmental impacts.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit students will have - Knowledge of the basic fudamentals of groundwater exploration and exploitation. Gained 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 its assessment. Learnt the essential physical and chemical characteristics of aquifers and aquicludes. The ability to present hydrogeological data by various means of communications.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Brassington R., (1999), Field Hydrogeology, Wiley.

Unit Texts:

Fetter C.W., (1999), Applied Hydrogeology, Prentice Hall. Domenico P.A and Schwartz F.W., (1999), Physical and Chemical Hydrogeology, Wiley.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignments and seminars 50%, End of Semester Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 10700 Earth Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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