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CIV6704   Hydrogeology   (10 credits)

 
Year Running: 2017/2018
Credit level: F7
Pre-requisites for   CIV4744   CIV6744   (when the module is running)

Description

Hydrogeology is an introductory survey of the geologic and hydrologic factors controlling the occurrence, movement, and development of subsurface water. The course includes applications to groundwater resource development, and management of chemicals in groundwater, whether they are natural occurring or pollutants. This module is designed for non-geologists and leads towards qualitative and quantitative analyses of the behavior of groundwater at local and regional scales.

 

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 55.5
Lecture 20.0
Problem Solving 10.0
Tutorial 12.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 30 % S1
Exam 2.5 70 % S1
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.