CSMM137 - Hydrogeology (2023)
MODULE TITLE | Hydrogeology | CREDIT VALUE | 15 |
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MODULE CODE | CSMM137 | MODULE CONVENER | Dr Rich Crane (Coordinator) |
DURATION: TERM | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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DURATION: WEEKS | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) | 30 |
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On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:
1 Understand the basic principles and concepts applied in hydrogeology;
2 Apply hydrogeological assessment techniques;
3 Use analytical and numerical models for hydrogeological quantification and problem solving;
4 Design, plan, conduct and interpret hydrogeological investigations;
5 Show awareness of the implications of actions on the water environment and foresee, avoid and remedy engineering problems associated with adverse groundwater conditions;
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:
6 Analyse engineering and environmental problems and situations;
7 Solve mathematical problems concerned with groundwater flow;
Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and Knowledge:
8 Demonstrate learning, problem solving, data-handling, applied mathematics and reporting skills.
- The hydrological cycle and its interactions;
- Understanding types of aquifers and their properties;
- Site investigation design: boreholes, piezometers & wells;
- Permeability testing;
- Pumping testing;
- Developing groundwater conceptual models;
- Groundwater control in mines and excavations;
- Groundwater chemistry;
- Quality and protection of groundwater;
- Contaminant transport in porous media;
- Introduction to numerical modelling and methods.
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities | 36.00 | Guided Independent Study | 114.00 | Placement / Study Abroad | 0.00 |
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Category | Hours of study time | Description |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 33 | Lectures |
Guided Independent Study | 114 | Private Study |
Form of Assessment | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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Not Applicable |
Coursework | 40 | Written Exams | 60 | Practical Exams | 0 |
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Form of Assessment | % of Credit | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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Examination | 60 | 1.5 hours | 1-8 | Verbal |
Report (Case Study) | 40 | 3,000 words | 1-3, 6-8 |
Written
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Original Form of Assessment | Form of Re-assessment | ILOs Re-assessed | Time Scale for Re-assessment |
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Summative Assessment | Additional Assessment | As Above | August Ref/Def Period |
Examination | Additional Examination | As Above | August Ref/Def Period |
As above, one piece of Coursework (40%), and/or one Exam (60%).
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
Basic Reading:
ELE - http://vle.exeter.ac.uk
Reading list for this module:
Type | Author | Title | Edition | Publisher | Year | ISBN | Search |
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Set | Freeze, R.A. and Cherry, J.A. | Groundwater | Prentice Hall | 1979 | [Library] | ||
Set | Brassington, R. | Field Hydrogeology | 3rd | John Wiley | 2007 | [Library] | |
Set | Fetter, C.W. | Applied Hydrogeology | 4th | Pearson Education | 2001 | [Library] | |
Set | Hiscock, K.M. | Hydrogeology - Principles and Practice | Blackwell Publishing | 2005 | [Library] |
CREDIT VALUE | 15 | ECTS VALUE | 7.5 |
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PRE-REQUISITE MODULES | CSM1027 |
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CO-REQUISITE MODULES |
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) | 7 | AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING | No |
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ORIGIN DATE | Thursday 06 July 2017 | LAST REVISION DATE | Thursday 02 February 2023 |
KEY WORDS SEARCH | Hydrogeology; Groundwater; Water Resources |
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