ADVANCED GROUNDWATER ENGINEERING

CE575

Course Code: CE575
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 10

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Master's Degree With Thesis

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Evaluate the interaction between surface water and groundwater at the basin scale,
Examine regional groundwater flow systems and aquifer recharge mechanisms; relate the hydrogeological setting to geological formations,
Analyze groundwater chemistry and interaction processes; classify pollution sources and types by interpreting water quality parameters,
Formulate contaminant transport mechanisms (advection, dispersion, diffusion) in porous media; utilize analytical and numerical approaches to predict pollution spread.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

Basic concepts, hydrologic cycle and origin of groundwater, groundwater distribution, groundwater flow, types of aquifers, well hydraulics, analytical and graphical solutions for groundwater problems, well development and construction, groundwater level variations, groundwater recharge, saltwater intrusion in coastal aquifers, water problems in tunnels, mine drainage, hydrogeological investigations, groundwater dams, groundwater quality, groundwater contamination.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction to groundwater and related parameters
2^nd Week	Surface water and groundwater interaction
3^rd Week	Aquifer properties
4^th Week	Groundwater flow
5^th Week	Soil moisture and groundwater recharge
6^th Week	Regional groundwater flow
7^th Week	Groundwater from a geological perspective
8^th Week	Midterm
9^th Week	Water chemistry
10^th Week	Groundwater quality
11^th Week	Groundwater contamination
12^th Week	Development and management of groundwater resources
13^th Week	Groundwater field observation methods
14^th Week	Groundwater modeling
15^th Week	Review of topics

Recommended or Required Reading

1. Bear, J., 1988, Dynamics of Fluids in Porous Media, American Elsevier Publishing Co.,USA.
2. Erguvanlı, K., Yüzer, E., 1973, Yer altı Suları Jeolojisi, İTÜ, İstanbul.
3. Edward, E., 1966, Groundwater and Wells, Minnesota, USA.
4. Freeze, R.A., Cherry J.A., 1979, Groundwater, Prentice Hall, New York, USA.
5. Gang, S.K., 1981, Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structures, Khanna Publ. Delhi.
6. Gürer,İ., 1991, Groundwater Engineering Lecture Notes, METU, Ankara.
7. Huisman, L., 1972, Groundwater Recovery, McMillan Press, London.
8. Huisman, L., 1972, Groundwater Recovery Problems and Their Solutions, McMillan Press, London.
9. Milanoviç, P., 1981, Karst Hydrogeology, Water Resources Publ., Virginia.
10. Todd, D.K., 1960, Groundwater Hdrology.
11. Walton, W.C., 1970, Groundwater Resource Evaluation, Mc Graw Hill, New York.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Questions/Answers
Presentation

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	30
Assignment	1	10
Quiz	1	20
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	1	50	50
Individual or group work	14	3	42
Preparation for Final exam	1	80	80
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	60	60
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	2	2
Homework	1	20	20
Quiz	1	2	2
Total Work Load			300
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			10
ECTS Credit of the Course			10

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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