Course Description

Introduction to theory of groundwater flow; flow nets; regional groundwater resource evaluation; well hydraulics; role of groundwater in geologic processes.

UBC Calendar

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Learning Goals

under development

Instructors

Roger Beckie

Textbook

There is no required text. Course notes will be provided in class. Recommended texts: Domenico, P.A., and F.W. Schwartz, Physical and Chemical Hydrogeology, 2nd Edition, Wiley, 1998. Fetter, C. W., Applied Hydrogeology, 3rd Ed., 1990, or 4th Ed. 2001, MacMillan Pub.

Course Content

Assignment Solutions and Spreadsheets

Lecture Topics

Labs

Objectives:

1. Develop the ability to analyze groundwater problems and identify tools and pathways that could lead to their solution.
   
2. Be able to: formulate clear answers using logical arguments, create qualitative descriptions, and develop quantitative models to fit observations.
   
3. Learn to design and carry out groundwater exploration programs.
   
4. Understand principles of exploration design.
   
5. Develop and think in a quantitative framework, and be able to analyze problems with mathematical methods.
   
6. Be able to understand the distinction between theory and observation.
   
7. Be able to organize and complete projects with finite resources and time.
   
8. Be able to work well in teams or individually.
   
9. Develop a capacity for independent learning. Take on part of the responsibility for individual education.