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Hydrogeology/Environmental Geochemistry (ERTH30001)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 |
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Fees | Look up fees |
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: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHEM10003 | Chemistry 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
CHEM10004 | Chemistry 2 |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Four equally weighted lab reports due in Weeks 3, 5, 7, and 9
| From Week 3 to Week 9 | 40% |
A two-day field trip and field report
| 10% | |
A comprehensive written final examination of approximately 2000 words limit
| 50% | |
Hurdle requirement: The field trip and final exam are both prescribed (hurdle) requirements for this subject | N/A |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Ralf Haese 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 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours.
Last updated: 11 April 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 Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Geology Informal specialisation Geology Major Environmental Science Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Informal specialisation Geology Major Environmental Science Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects Major Geology - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Links to additional information
- 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024