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Undergraduate Course: Hydrogeology 3: Field and Modelling Project (EASC10078)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Geosciences CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) Credits10
Home subject areaEarth Science Other subject areaEnvironmental Courses
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course description&· Developing a hydrogeological conceptual model from field observations
&· Develop a numerical model of the hydrogeological conceptual model
&· Understand different techniques for the investigation of hydrogeologically relevant parameters in different types of media.
&· Parameterise different material and fluid characteristics from field observations, field test results and other literature sources.
&· Use geo-statistical approaches to fill in data gaps.
&· Apply both finite difference and finite element models to groundwater resources management.
&· Predict groundwater flow, contaminant transport and heat transport using numerical methods.
&· Apply their results to management and planning issues.
&· Present a written report
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: Hydrogeology 1: Applied Hydrogeology (EASC09039) AND Hydrogeology 2: Simulation of Groundwater Flow and Transport (EASC10077)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements Can be taken in parallel with Hydro 2: Simulation of Groundwater Flow and Transport
Additional Costs None.
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Block 4 (Sem 2), Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
King's BuildingsLecture1-10 14:00 - 17:00
First Class Week 1, Thursday, 14:00 - 17:00, Zone: King's Buildings. Room 304b Grant Institute
Additional information 35 hour(s) per week for 1 week(s). 1 week field project, March, Dates flexible
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will have gained understanding of the principal areas, features, boundaries, terminology and conventions of using field observations, experimental data, field tests and other literature sources to create a hydrogeological conceptual model, convert this into a numerical model and then use the numerical model as a management tool. They will be knowledgeable and have had experience in the different modelling methods applicable to different aquifer types and issues associated with these e.g. porous media, fractured media, hybrid approaches, scaling Issues and hydro-geological facies. In addition they will be faced with the uncertainty of field observations and the requirement to parameterise numerical methods. They will understand the concepts behind and the application of Geostatistical techniques to de-limit the uncertainty and to make estimations where there is limited data available. Geostatistical techniques will be presented and excel spreadsheets provided demonstrating the use and application of the techniques. The central theme of the course is a real life scenario requiring scientifically based recommendations for dealing with several planning and management problems. Finally the work is to be presented in a professional report. Several workshops on the course are given, including consultation with practising hydrogeologists.

Assessment Information
Scenario assessment report
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsHydrogeology_3
Contacts
Course organiserDr Chris Mcdermott
Tel:
Email: cmcdermo@staffmail.ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Emma Latto
Tel: (0131 6)50 8510
Email: emma.latto@ed.ac.uk
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