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Hydrogeology/Environmental Geochemistry (GEOL90005)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 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
Semester 1
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| 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
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Present basic principles of groundwater flow and chemistry in an engaging and accessible way;
- Illustrate principles through effective hands-on learning practices (including fieldwork);
- Conceptualize and describe dynamic groundwater processes in a quantitative way;
- 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: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Students who have completed ERTH30001 Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology are not permitted to enrol in this subject.
Recommended background knowledge
At least one semester each of University level maths and chemistry are strongly recommended.
In addition, at least 25 credits in 2nd year Earth Sciences subjects (preferably geology-focused) or the equivalent are suggested. Students should seek approval from the course coordinator if uncertain whether previous coursework is appropriate.
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Four equally weighted lab reports of approximately 600 words due in Weeks 3, 6, 9 and 12
| From Week 3 to Week 12 | 40% |
A one-day field trip plus half a day of lab work
| From Week 4 to Week 5 | 10% |
A written research proposal of approximately 2000 words limit
| From Week 3 to Week 12 | 50% |
| Hurdle requirement: The field trip and research component are both prescribed (hurdle) requirements for this subject. | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
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 2-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 Semester 1 contact information
Additional delivery details
Lectures and practical sessions, plus 1-day Field Excursion.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Nonner, J.C. Introduction to Hydrogeology, 2nd Ed., Taylor & Francis Group PLC, London, UK 2010
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Geoscience Course Master of Environmental Science Course Master of Science (Earth Sciences) Informal specialisation Earth Sciences Major Conservation and Restoration Major Conservation and Restoration Major Integrated Water Catchment Management Major Earth Sciences Major Environmental Science Major Environmental Science Major Integrated Water Catchment Management Major Tailored Specialisation Major Sustainable Forests Major Tailored Specialisation Major Sustainable Forests Major Tailored Specialisation Major Waste Management Major Waste Management - 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: 3 November 2022