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Hydrogeology/Environmental Geochemistry (ERTH30001)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
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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 one-day field excursion will draw together many of these concepts and topics.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:
- Apply and discuss the basic principles of groundwater flow and chemistry in an engaging and accessible way,
- Illustrate basic principles of groundwater flow and composition through effective hands-on learning practices (including fieldwork),
- Conceptualize and quantify dynamic groundwater processes and water resources, and
- Demonstrate 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: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHEM10003 | Chemistry 1 |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
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12.5 |
AND
a minimum of 25 credit points of 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: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Three equally weighted lab reports due in Weeks 4, 8 and 12
| From Week 4 to Week 12 | 30% |
Field report based on one-day field trip
| From Week 4 to Week 6 | 20% |
Final exam equivalent of maximum 2000 words
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Ralf Haese Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (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 1-day field excursion (exact dates of excursion to be announced after the start of semester) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours.
Additional delivery details
Lectures and practical sessions, plus 1-day Field Excursion.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Nonner, J.C. Introduction to Hydrogeology, 2nd Ed., Taylor & Francis Group PLC, London, UK 2010
- 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 1-day field excursion (further information will be provided on the subject LMS site).
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Geology Informal specialisation Geology Major Environmental Science Informal specialisation Geology Major Environmental Science Informal specialisation Elective subjects for B-BMED Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects Major Geology Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI - 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 (Production)
- 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: 27 April 2024