Hydrogeological Engineering

Undergraduate

Fundamental physics and properties of groundwater flow in porous geologic material; anisotropy, heterogeneity. Introduction to the theory of groundwater flow; groundwater flow equations and patterns, recharge and discharge, flow nets, aquifer pumping, two-phase flow and well hydraulics. Aquifer development and management. Introduction to chemical hydrogeology and non-aqueous phase liquids, Wellhead protection. Numerical modeling concepts. (Prerequisites: MATH-1720, MATH-1730, CIVL-3510 and CIVL-4710, or consent of instructor.) (3 lecture, 2 laboratory hours a week.) 417 Winter 2027 Undergraduate Calendar