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Module Title
LH Solving Groundwater Problems
School
School of Geog Earth & Env Sci
Department
Earth and Environ Sciences
Module Code
03 40152
Module Lead
John Tellam
Level
Honours Level
Credits
20
Semester
Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Contact Hours
Lecture-32 hours
Seminar-6 hours
Practical Classes and workshops-16 hours
Supervised time in studio/workshop-4 hours
Fieldwork-2 hours
External Visits-2 hours
Guided independent study-138 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description
Hydrogeology explores the movement and quality of groundwater, which makes up the vast majority of Earth’s liquid freshwater. This specialist module builds on prior geoscience and environmental science knowledge to examine groundwater’s role in addressing sustainability challenges across sectors such as water resources, waste management, engineering, geoenergy, and climate resilience. Students will learn to develop conceptual models in the context of water resources and groundwater contamination and apply analytical and computer-based techniques to investigate groundwater contamination and protection. The module equips students with practical problem-solving skills and a systems-thinking approach relevant to careers in environmental consultancy, resource management, and sustainable development
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Calculategroundwater flow rates and velocities using standard hydrogeological methods.
Interpret groundwater chemical compositions based on environmental and geological factors.
Apply standard calculation techniques and computer modelling tools to simulate groundwater systems.
Solve practical groundwater-related problems, particularly those involving contamination and resource management.
Assessment
40152-01 : Groundwater Resources Hydrogeology of Home Town : Coursework (50%)
40152-02 : Organic Contamination Assessed Exercise : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment:
Groundwater resources conceptual model and report for a given area: 50%
Organic contamination pro-forma exercise using industry software: 50%
Reassessment:
Submission of failed components
coursework on appropriately different location
appropriately modified proforma for modelling work
