Course Description

Ground water in bedrock and Quaternary deposits, interaction between soil water, ground water, and surface water
Ground water as a drinking water resource and as an energy source
Ground water flow and introduction to mathematical ground water modelling
Management of ground water resources
Field and calculation methods in hydrogeology
Ground water chemistry: Chemistry of natural ground water, chemical and biological processes by contamination of organic and inorganic species in soil, ground water, and sea sediments from urban areas, agriculture, industry, and communication.
Transport of contaminants in soil and ground water. Remediation.
Introduction to EU's ground water directive

Assessment Methods

The marks will be based on a 4-hour, individual, written final exam. Approved field report is required to pass the course.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean