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G L E 724

GROUNDWATER FLOW MODELING

3 credits.

An introduction to the principles of modeling groundwater flow systems, with emphasis on regional flow system analysis. Conceptual understanding of governing equations, and the use of finite difference techniques to solve such equations are stressed. Develop codes and become introduced to packaged models, including those developed by the U. S. Geological Survey. Knowledge of hydrogeology [such as G L E/GEOSCI 627 or 629 ] required.

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Requisites: Graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2025 Learning Outcomes: 1. Formulate a groundwater flow problem as a PDE-based mathematical statement from first principles (conservation of mass, conservation), and summarize how different governing equations are derived. Audience: Graduate 2. Develop an algebraic approximation of a PDE and solve the algebraic equation using direct or iterative methods. Audience: Graduate 3. Apply the USGS software MODFLOW intelligently and recognize the inherent assumptions in different options and packages. Audience: Graduate 4. Evaluate model predictions and uncertainty using model refinement, testing, and calibration. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Formulate a groundwater flow problem as a PDE-based mathematical statement from first principles (conservation of mass, conservation), and summarize how different governing equations are derived. Audience: Graduate 2. Develop an algebraic approximation of a PDE and solve the algebraic equation using direct or iterative methods. Audience: Graduate 3. Apply the USGS software MODFLOW intelligently and recognize the inherent assumptions in different options and packages. Audience: Graduate 4. Evaluate model predictions and uncertainty using model refinement, testing, and calibration. Audience: Graduate

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