305358 (v.2) Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology 301

Area:	Department of Applied Geology
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline.
Lecture:	2 x 1.5 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	7031 (v.5) Geology 101 or any previous version AND 7032 (v.5) Geology 102 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Hydrogeology: Importance of groundwater and role geology plays in understanding, appraising and managing the valuable and hidden resource. Hydrologic cycle. Recharge-discharge. Groundwater-surface water interactions. Aquifer types and their characteristics. Hydrostratigraphy. Groundwater flow. Aquifer tests. Wells and well design. Groundwater quality and contamination. Western Australia groundwater systems. Hydrogeology in mining. Engineering geology: Engineering classification of rocks and soils, elementary rock mechanics and rocks as construction materials. Engineering geology of tunnels, open excavations, dams, reservoirs, tailings dams, and foundations for buildings and bridges.
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Field of Education:	010700 Earth Sciences (Narrow Grouping)
SOLT (Online) Definitions*:	Informational *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type:	Grade/Mark

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