305358 (v.1) Geology 361 - Hydrogeology Engineering Geology

Area:

Department of Applied Geology

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Hydrogeology - hydrologic cycle, water characteristics, origin and occurrence of groundwater and exploration techniques. Well design and groundwater hydraulics. Groundwater quality and contamination. 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 and foundations for buildings and bridges.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of the Hydrogeology component of this unit students will be able to - Demonstrate knowledge of the basic fundamentals of groundwater exploration and exploitation. Appreciate the nature of groundwater resources. Analyse natural environments of groundwater. Understand the basic principles governing the nature of groundwater flow and various methods of its assessment. Demonstrate knowledge of the essential physical and chemical characteristics of aquifers and aquicludes. Present hydrogeological data by various means of communications. On successful completion of the Engineering Geology component of this unit students will be able to - Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of engineering geology. Appreciate the application of geological principles in engineering. Analyse and assess the various ground conditions for engineering constructions. Demonstrate knowledge of the essential physical and chemical characteristics of engineering structures.

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), Field Hydrology, Wiley. Driscoll F.G., (1986), Groundwater and Wells, Johnson Div, Minnesota, St Pauls. Freeze A. and Cherry J., (1979), Groundwater, Prentice Hall. Kruseman G.P. and de Ridder N.A., (1992), Analysis and Evaluationof Pumping Test Data, Netherlands, ILRI. Todd D.K., (1980) Groundwater Hydrology, Wiley. Krynine and Judd, Engineering Geology and Geotechnics, McGraw Hill.

Unit Texts:

Domenico, P.A. and Schwarts, F.W. (1990). Physical & Chemical Hydrogeology. Wiley International. Fetter, C.W. (2001). Applied Hydrogeology. 4th Ed. Prentice-Hall. Bell F.G., (2003) Engineering Geology and Construction, UK, Spon Press.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Hydrogeology component (50%) - Assignment 20%, Final theory examination 30%. Engineering Geology component (50%) - Assignments 15%, Examination 25%, Excursion report 5%, Seminar presentation and participation 5%. All components must be passed in order to achieve a final pass. This is a Grade/Mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y