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Hydrogeology/Environmental Geochemistry (ERTH30001)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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This subject will investigate, both qualitatively and quantitatively, the fundamental physical and chemical processes governing groundwater flow and composition, including aquifer properties, regional geology and hydrology, water-rock interactions, and subsurface microbial activity. Field and laboratory methods used to characterize aquifer properties and groundwater chemistry, including well pumping tests, chemical tracers, and major ion and isotope analyses will also be covered. A two-day field excursion will draw together many of these concepts and topics.
Intended learning outcomes
The objectives of this subject are to
Upon completion of this subject, students should have a broad yet rigorous understanding of the physical and chemical processes influencing the distribution and quality of groundwater.
- present the basic principles of groundwater flow and chemistry in an engaging and accessible way,
- to illustrate these principles through effective hands-on learning practices (including fieldwork),
- to challenge students to conceptualize and describe dynamic groundwater processes in a quantitative way, and
- to reinforce scientific and critical thinking skills.
Generic skills
Students will have the opportunity to gain/practice the following generic skills: critical thinking, teamwork, data analysis and interpretation, problem solving.
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHEM10003 | Chemistry 1 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
CHEM10004 | Chemistry 2 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
CHEM10007 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHEM10006 | Chemistry for Biomedicine | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Plus two Geology subjects.
(i.e. subjects with subject codes beginning with 'GEOL' or 'ERTH')
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
A knowledge of basic algebra concepts will be assumed in this subject.
Familiarity with basic calculus concepts (e.g. integration, differentiation) will also be helpful for understanding some lecture content.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Four equally weighted lab reports of approximately 600 words limit each due in Weeks 3, 5, 7, and 9 (40% total),
- a two-day field trip (April 2-3, 2016) and field report of approximately 600 words limit (10%; due Apr 8th, 2016); and
- and a two-hour comprehensive written final examination of approximately 2000 words limit (50%).
The field trip and final exam are both prescribed (hurdle) requirements for this subject
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator John Moreau Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x one hour lectures per week over 12 teaching weeks, 1 x two-hour practical class per week over 10 teaching weeks, one 2-day field excursion (exact dates of excursion to be announced after the start of semester) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours.
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Nonner, J.C. Introduction to Hydrogeology, 2nd Ed., Taylor & Francis Group PLC, London, UK 2010
A course reader.
- Subject notes
This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), BASc or a combined BSc course.
Previously known as 625-307 Hydrogeology and Environmental Management (prior to 2009)
Previously known as ERTH30001 Hydrogeology (prior to 2011)
Previously known as ERTH30001 Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology (prior to 2012)
Costs: Fees will be levied for the course reader and 2-day field excursion (further information will be provided on the subject LMS site).
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Geology Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG. Major Geology Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Informal specialisation Geology Major Environmental Science Major Environmental Science Major Geology - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 22 March 2024