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Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the techniques for characterizing groundwater flow and contaminant transport in order to control pollution and protect groundwater supplies. The course will emphasize the use of numerical models for predict flow an
d transport of contaminants in groundwater. Course material is intended to satisfy the requirements of those who have not had - as well as those who have already taken - an introductory graduate groundwater course (equivalent to CE 542). The first few l
ectures will include a review of the basics of groundwater flow. Additional topics will include numerical modelling, groundwater modelling using the Modflow, contaminant transport in groundwater, transport modelling using MOC, and system design for pump
and treat groundwater remediation systems.
Schedule
Lectures will meet on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in Room 116 in Kaven Hall. On some evenings, we will also make use of Kaven 207, which is a computer room that includes audio-visual capabilities. The subject content is defined by material presented in lectur
es, so regular attendence is advised.
Textbook
Applied Hydrogeology by C.W. Fetter will serve as a background text for this course. The text will be supplemented by lecture notes and handouts. Other textbooks which may be of use include Hydraulics of Groundwater by J. Bear, Groundwater by R. Freeze an
d J. Cherry.
Grades
The grades for this subject will be based on homework problems and projects, which will be equally weighted in determination of the final grade.
Projects
Two projects are anticipated in the term. One project will be a groundwater flow modelling project. Another project will be a contaminant transport modelling project. More specifics will be provided on these projects in the first class.
