MODULE TITLE Hydrogeology CREDIT VALUE 15

MODULE CODE CSMM137 MODULE CONVENER Unknown

DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 3

Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 30

DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

Groundwater is important as a resource but also as an environmental contamination pathway; it also has an impact on engineering and mining projects. The
Hydrogeology module covers all these aspects and provides a detailed practical introduction to groundwater and how it can be investigated and modelled.

Prerequisite module: CSM1027 or equivalent

AIMS - intentions of the module
A comprehensive introduction to hydrogeology, introducing basic concepts and principles, derivation and application of mathematical models and applications of
hydrogeological investigations, interpretation, assessment and problem solving.
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)
On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:

1 understand the basic principles and concepts applied in hydrogeology;

2 apply hydrogeological assessment techniques;

3 use analytical and numerical models for hydrogeological quantification and problem solving;
4 design, plan, conduct and interpret hydrogeological investigations;

5 show awareness of the implications of actions on the water environment and foresee, avoid and remedy engineering problems associated with adverse
groundwater conditions.

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:

6 analyse engineering and environmental problems and situations;

7 conduct calculations correctly and neatly, and comment on whether the answers make sense.

Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and Knowledge:

8 demonstrate learning, problem solving, data-handling, applied mathematics and reporting skills.
SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module
- the hydrological cycle and its interactions;

- understanding types of aquifers e their properties;

- site investigation design: boreholes, piezometers & wells

- permeability testing;

- pumping testing;

- developing groundwater conceptual models;

- groundwater control in mines and excavations

- groundwater chemistry;

- quality and protection of groundwater;

- contaminant transport in porous media

- introduction to numerical modelling and methods;

LEARNING AND TEACHING

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 36.00 Guided Independent Study 114.00 Placement / Study Abroad

DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 36 Lectures
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 0 Tutorials
Guided independent study 114 Private study

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
Form of Assessment Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Not applicable
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 40 Written Exams 60 Practical Exams

DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Examination 60 1.5 hours 1-8 Verbal
Technical report 40 2,000 words/14 hours 1-3, 6-8 Written

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)

Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-assessment
Summative assessment Additional assessment As above August Ref/Def period
Examination Additional examination As above August Ref/Def period

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES
As above 1 piece of CW 40% and/or 1 Exam 60%

RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
Basic reading:
Freeze, R.A. and Cherry, J.A. 1979. Groundwater. Prentice Hall.
ELE: vle.exeter.ac.uk

Web based and Electronic Resources:

Other Resources:

Reading list for this module:

Type Author Title Edition Publisher Year ISBN Search
Set Brassington, R. Field Hydrogeology 3rd John Wiley 2007 [Library]
Set Hiscock, K.M. Hydrogeology - Principles and Practice. Blackwell Publishing 2005 [Library]
Set Fetter, C.W. Applied hydrogeology 4th Pearson Education 2001 [Library]

CREDIT VALUE 15 ECTS VALUE 7.5

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None

CO-REQUISITE MODULES None

NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 7 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No

ORIGIN DATE Wednesday 11 January 2017 LAST REVISION DATE Friday 24 November 2017

KEY WORDS SEARCH Hydrogeology; groundwater; water resources