Course Description
Intended for graduate students interested in exploring a broad range of topics in hydrogeology. A selection of papers will be used to expand the student's knowledge in the discipline as well as examine and discuss current ideas and breakthroughs in hydrogeological research. Lectures and papers will cover a variety of field, laboratory, theoretical, and numerical approaches and techniques that can be used to advance our understanding of hydrogeology, groundwater, and geoenergy systems.
Athena Title
Advanced Hydrogeology
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The objectives of this course are to: 1) strengthen general knowledge in hydrogeology; 2) get more familiar with novel approaches and techniques used in the discipline; 3) develop an understanding of complex hydrogeological problems; and 4) critically assess hydrogeological literature.
Topical Outline
Specific topics will vary but may include the following: rock properties, groundwater flow, aquifer characterization and testing, groundwater-surface water interactions, contaminant transport, groundwater modeling, heterogeneity and upscaling, geomechanics, and subsurface energy systems.