305362 (v.1) Geology 364 - Groundwater Management

Area:

Department of Applied Geology

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0

Lecture:

1 x 0.5 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 0.5 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 0.5 Hours Weekly

Fieldwork:

1 x 0.5 Hours Weekly

Other Requisite(s):

Substantial completion: of the second year of the Geology program.

Syllabus:

Groundwater resources hydrogeological evaluation, aquifer testing and flow-net analysis. Well field design studies, groundwater basins concepts for groundwater resources management and hydrogeological modelling for management and predictions. Some legal aspects of resource management, salinization, recycling, urban and industrial development.

Unit Outcomes:

Upon completion of this unit students will have - Developed a sound understanding of importance, quantitative assessment and management of groundwater resources.

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:

Australian Water Resources Council., (1993), 12th Undergroundwater School, Adelaide. Cargeeg G.C, et al., (1987), Perth Urban Water Balance Study, Vol 1, Findings, Western Australian Water Authority. Jacobsen G, Law J.E and Commander, D.P., (1987), Hydrogeology of Australia and 1: 5,000,000 map, Bureau of Mineral Resources, Geology and Geophysics, Bull. Kruseman G.P and de Ridder N.A., (1992), Analysis and Evaluation of Pumping Test Data, ILRI Pub. 47, 2nd ed, The Netherlands, International Institute of Land Reclamation and Improvement. Walton W.C., (1970), Groundwater Resource Evaluation, McGraw-Hill. Walton

Unit Texts:

Domenico, P.A. and Schwarts, F.W. (1990). Physical and Chemical Hydrogeology. Wiley International. Fetter, C.W. (2001). Applied Hydrogeology. 4th Ed. Prentice Hall.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

This unit will be assessed by major and minor assignments as well as end of semester examination. This is a grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

10700 Earth Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

Informational

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

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