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| Code | MDS433 |
| Name | Groundwater Hydrology |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MAHMUT ÇETİN |
Course Goal
Primary objectives of the course are to teach students: a) fundamentals of groundwater hydrology, occurence of groundwater, its importance in the hydrological cycle; b) aquifer types and how to determine hydrogeological parameters of aquifer under steady-state and unsteady-state conditions; c) how to utilize groundwater resources without impairing sustainabilityu of natural resource.
Course Content
Hydrologic Cycle; Importance of Groundwaters (GW) in Hydrologic Cycle; Distribution of Water in the Globe, Groundwater Movement and Governing Equations; Water Budget Elements; Groundwater Dynamics and Changes in GW Elevation; Aquifer Types; Steady-State and Unsteady-State Conditions; Well Hydrolics: Determination of Hydrogeolojical Parameters Under Steady-Satate and Unsteady-State Conditions; Groundwater ; Groundwater Legislation
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisite for enrolling to this course.
Resources
1. Yer Altı Suları Jeolojisi (Hidrojeoloji), Prof. Dr. Kemal Erguvanlı-Prof. Dr. Erdoğan Yüzer, İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi (İTÜ) Yayınları, 1984. (In Turkish) 2. Hydrogeology: Principles and Practice, 3rd Edition, November 2021, pp. 768. by Kevin M. Hiscock, Victor F. Bense, ISBN: 978-1-119-56953-4
Notes
Supplementary materials uploaded to ÇUBIS web site.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns fundamental information on groundwater hydrology. |
| LO02 | Defines aquifer types and solves seapage problems. |
| LO03 | Gains practical information how to to determine hydrogeological parameters of aquifers in the field, and conducts necessary experiments in the field. |
| LO04 | Learns how to manage groundwater catchments without harming the fragile environment. Get skills on how to apply groundwater well hydraulic principles in the engineering applications such as dewatering, well development, etc.. |
| LO05 | Lerans about Geologic Formations as Aquifers; Types of Aquifers |
| LO06 | Learns about Hydrologic constants in groundwater hydrology |
| LO07 | Learns about Determination of Hydraulic Conductivity in the Field and Laboratory |
| LO08 | Lerans about Groundwater-surface water relations, and interpretation of groundwater elevation maps |
| LO09 | Learns about Groundwater depth and elevation relationships, groundwater elevation maps. |
| LO10 | Learns about Groundwater and Well Hydraulics |
| LO11 | Learns about Steady Radial Flow to a Well |
| LO12 | Learns about in situ determination of hydrogeological parameters under unstaedy state conditions. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students has sufficient knowledge on theoretical and applied subjects in the light of contemporary knowledge and scientific approaches in the field of mining. | 1 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the knowledge she has received in the field of mining in multidisciplinary studies to produce solutions to the problems she has encountered. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Analyzes problems with the help of up-to-date information and makes inferences for solutions. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It applies physical, chemical, mechanical and mineralogical analyzes in accordance with TSE standards in field studies or laboratory conditions. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has the ability to analyze the engineering plans. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It dominates the machinery park in mining enterprises and can use them for the execution of mining activities. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Students has the ability to solve the problems she encounters by working individually or in a team with other disciplines. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | It constantly follows the developments in the mining field, as it knows that the information is not static. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It can use printed publications or databases to obtain the necessary information in mining processes. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | He/she carries out all his/her work in a planned way in order to constantly improve himself/herself and increase her knowledge level. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses computers and other electronic resources in mining. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses at least one foreign language at B1 General Level in order to communicate and access information. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Performs technical drawings by thinking in three dimensions in the studies she has done in her field. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It has the awareness of adhering to moral and ethical values while carrying out its mining activities. | 3 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It is aware of the need to prioritize the environment and the health of employees, as it has an infrastructure on Occupational Health and Safety awareness in mining and their legal obligations. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Knows that the solutions to the problems in the mining field affect societies and communities, so they have information about the innovative applications and models developed. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to groundwater hydrology: Scope and basic definitions | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Benzetim, Örnek Olay |
| 2 | Hydrologic cycle and groundwater | Sections from different text books relevant to the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Water budget elements and accounting | Sections from different text books relevant to the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Problem Çözme, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 4 | Occurrence of Groundwater: Zone of Aeration and Zone of Saturation | Sections from different text books relevant to the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Geologic Formations as Aquifers; Types of Aquifers | Sections from different text books relevant to the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 6 | Hydrologic constants in groundwater hydrology | Sections from different text books relevant to the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Determination of Hydraulic Conductivity in the Field and Laboratory | Sections from different text books relevant to the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Study all the relevant subjects for the mid-term exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Groundwater-surface water relations, and interpretation of groundwater elevation maps | Sections from different text books relevant to the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Groundwater depth and elevation relationships, groundwater elevation maps. | Sections from different text books relevant to the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Groundwater and Well Hydraulics | Sections from different text books relevant to the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 12 | Steady Radial Flow to a Well | Sections from different text books relevant to the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Unsteady Radial Flow a Well | Sections from different text books relevant to the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | In situ determination of hydrogeological parameters under unstaedy state conditions. | Sections from different text books relevant to the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Applications of well hydrolics and problem solving | Sections from different text books relevant to the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Problem Çözme, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 16 | Term Exams | Study all the relevant subjects for the final exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Study all the relevant subjects for the final exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||