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Hydrogeology/Environmental Geochemistry (GEOL90005)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
February
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, hydrology and water-rock interactions. Field and laboratory methods such as well tests, water analysis in the field and in the laboratory and data analysis are demonstrated and used to characterise hydraulic conductivity and mixing, water types and potential contamination. A one-week field excursion to the Newer Volcanic Province and the Limestone Coast will draw together many of these concepts and will emphasise surface and groundwater connectivity and groundwater supported ecosystems.
This subject will have a 1-week intensive field trip that will be delivered in the week prior to the start of Semester 1 (pre-teaching period) and 6 weeks of teaching during weeks 1-6 of Semester 1.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Characterise regional hydraulic systems in the context of the regional geology, water inputs and outputs and the water composition;
- Demonstrate sampling of waterbores and water analysis in the field;
- Identify water types based on the water composition;
- Predict the evolution of water composition due to changes in the hydraulic system;
- Predict and explain water – rock reactions in the subsurface.
Generic skills
Upon the completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- work in a small team;
- develop a simple quantitative model;
- develop scientific approaches to solve complex questions;
- think critically and independently;
- prepare structured and concise reports and oral presentations.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GEOL30003 | Sedimentary Geology and Hydrogeology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ENEN90038 | Engineering Hydrology | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Team presentation (5-10 mins of presentation by each student)
| End of the field excursion | 15% |
Assignment: Field report
| Due in weeks 2 - 3 of Semester 1 | 40% |
Assignment: Practical Lab Report
| Due in weeks 5 - 6 of Semester 1 | 15% |
Assignment: Research plan
| During the assessment period | 30% |
Additional details
It is a hurdle requirement that students attend the field trip.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- February
Coordinator Ralf Haese Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 6-days (with 8 hours per day) field excursion in the week prior to the start of Semester 1. 1 x two-hour lectures and 1 x two-hour practical class per week over 6 teaching weeks in Semester 1. Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 14 February 2022 Pre teaching requirements Readings to be completed in the pre-teaching period. Teaching period 20 February 2022 to 8 April 2022 Last self-enrol date 15 February 2022 Census date 4 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 25 March 2022 Assessment period ends 22 April 2022 February contact information
Additional delivery details
Lectures and practical sessions, plus a one-week Field Excursion.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Recommended texts and other resources
Selected chapter from Peter Ryan: Environmental and Low-Temperature Geochemistry and from C.W. Fetter: Applied Hydrogeology
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Environmental Science Course Master of Geoscience Course Master of Science (Earth Sciences) Informal specialisation Earth Sciences Major Conservation and Restoration Major Conservation and Restoration Major Integrated Water Catchment Management Major Integrated Water Catchment Management Major Tailored Specialisation Major Sustainable Forests Major Waste Management Major Earth Sciences Major Environmental Science Major Environmental Science Major Sustainable Forests Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation 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: 31 January 2024