MRED 312 HYDROGEOLOGY AND WATER MANAGEMENT PROJECTS

The hydrologic cycle. Groundwater Flow and Storage. Chemical hydrogeology. Aquifer types. Properties of aquifers. Principles of ground water flow. Ground water resources. Springs and analysis of springs discharge. Water wells and boreholes. Karst hydrogeology. Interface between salt and fresh water. The exploitation of coastal aquifers. Dewatering/ depressurization of underground workings and open pits.

Laboratory work: Measurement of porosity and hydraulic conductivity of geological formations, hydro chemical analysis. Tutorial Exercises: Hydrologic budget for a drainage basin. Analysis of pumping tests. Hydro chemical data analysis and evaluation of groundwater quality.