GROUNDWATER ENGINEERING

CE476

Course Code: CE476
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 5

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Professor İbrahim Gürer

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Define aquifer types and their physical properties; calculate velocity and discharge in one- and multi-dimensional groundwater flow problems using Darcy's Law,
Comprehend the governing differential equations of groundwater flow; apply analytical solution methods for steady and unsteady flow conditions,
Perform cone of depression analyses using well hydraulics principles; determine aquifer parameters (transmissivity and storage coefficients) by evaluating pumping test data,
Interpret groundwater quality criteria according to current standards; analyze the mechanism of saltwater intrusion (Ghyben-Herzberg relation) in coastal aquifers and determine usable freshwater limits in coastal areas,
Determine the locations of water supply and observation wells; develop drainage and protection solutions for engineering structures such as water retention in subsurface dams and water inflow problems in tunnels,
Interpret groundwater mapping in accordance with current valid groundwater legislation.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

Darcy Law, aquifer types and characteristics, boundary conditions, one dimensional aquifers, Jacob and Thies solutions, multi wells, variable pumping, two dimensional flows

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction and fundamentals of Groundwater Engineering
2^nd Week	Groundwater flow equations
3^rd Week	Darcy's Law
4^th Week	Well hydraulics
5^th Week	Analytical solution methods
6^th Week	Experimental solution methods
7^th Week	Fresh water - salty water interaction
8^th Week	Midterm
9^th Week	Wells (theoretical and constructional methods)
10^th Week	Wells (theoretical and constructional methods)
11^th Week	Groundwater level variations
12^th Week	Groundwater quality criteria
13^th Week	Groundwater dams
14^th Week	Water problems at the tunnels
15^th Week	General review of Groundwater Engineering and problem-solving approaches

Recommended or Required Reading

Reference Book:
Todd, D.K., Groundwater Hydrology. Springer Print, 2006.
Additional Resources:
Gürer,İ., 1993, Groundwater Engineering Lecture Notes, METU, Ankara.
Gürer,İ., 2007, Groundwater Engineering Lecture Notes, Gazi Üniversity, Ankara.
Gürer,İ., 2016, Water supply from Groundwater Lecture Notes, Near East Univerity, Nicosia
Huisman, L., 1972, Groundwater Recovery, McMillan Press, London.
Huisman, L., 1972, Groundwater Recovery Problems and Their Solutions, McMillan Press, London.
Milanoviç, P., 1981, Karst Hydrogeology, Water Resources Publ., Virginia.
Walton, W.C., 1970, Groundwater Resource Evaluation, Mc Graw Hill, New York.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	30
Assignment	4	10
Quiz	4	15
Attendance	1	5
Total(%)		60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		40
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	2	2
Preparation for Quiz	4	7	28
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam	1	30	30
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	22	22
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	2	2
Homework	4	5	20
Quiz	4	1	4
Total Work Load			150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			5
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5	LO6
K1	X	X
K2		X		X
K3					X
K4
K5			X
K6				X		X
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11