Monash University Handbooks 2008

ESC3190 - Hydrogeology and environmental geophysics

6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

Undergraduate Faculty of Science

Leader: Dr Ian Cartwright

Offered

Clayton Second semester 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

Advanced concepts of groundwater flow. Sustainable use of groundwater resources. Chemistry of groundwater and water rock interaction. Groundwater-surface water interactions. Contaminant transport in groundwater. Monitoring hydrogeological processes using remote sensing and geophysical techniques.

Objectives

On completion of this unit a student will understand: the hydrologic cycle, in particular groundwater; the physical controls on groundwater flow and the impacts that pumping, artificial recharge, and landuse changes have on natural flow systems; the origins of solutes in groundwater and water-rock interaction; groundwater-surface water interaction; origins, transport, and fate of contaminants such as organic compounds and metals; and the use of remote sensing and geophysical techniques to monitor hydrogeological processes.

Assessment

Examination (3 hours): 60%
Laboratory work/assignments/field excursions: 40%

Contact hours

Two 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour practical per week, and one 1 or 2-day field excursion

Prerequisites

ESC2192

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