Applied Hydrogeology

Year
1

Academic year
2023-2024

Code
02016530

Subject Area
Geological and Mining Engineering

Language of Instruction
Portuguese

Other Languages of Instruction
English

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face

Duration
SEMESTRIAL

ECTS Credits
6.0

Type
Elective

Level
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado

Recommended Prerequisites

Hydrogeology

Geology (general)

Mathematics (general).

Teaching Methods

Theoretical and practical classes.

Resolution of theoretical and practical exercises

Development of laboratory activities

Development of field observations and tests.

Learning Outcomes

The course aims to give students skills to: (1) develop a detailed hydrologic and hydrogeologic characterizations, (2) build or integrate projects for exploration and evaluation natural water resources, (3) design and development processes and structures to exploit aquifer systems and units, (4) integrate management teams and sustained exploration of water (surface and groundwater) resources.

Work Placement(s)

Syllabus

1. Natural surface and groundwater bodies as resource.

2. Surface water and groundwater resources in Portugal.

3. Portuguese aquifer systems. Recognition and evaluation of aquifer units and systems.

4. Aquifers and groundwater exploration: studies and projects.

6. Aquifers and groundwater exploitation: catchment structures: types, sizing, processes and techniques of construction and maintenance.

7. Boreholes and hydrodynamic tests.

8. Legislative framework for the exploration and exploitation of water resources.

9. Principals for a sustained exploitation of water resources.

Head Lecturer(s)

José Manuel Martins de Azevedo

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Resolution Problems: 20.0%
Exam: 80.0%

Bibliography

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Delleur J.W. (Ed) (2007). The Handbook of Groundwater Engineering. Boca Raton: CRC Press.

Singhal, B.B.S. & Gupta, R.P. (2010). Applied Hydrogeology of Fractured Rocks, 2nd Edition. Dordrech: Springer Science & Business Media.

Sanders, L.L. (1998). A Manual of Field Hydrogeology. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.

Domenico, P.A. & Schwartz, F.W. (1997). Physical and Chemical Hydrogeology, 2nd Edition. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Fetter, C. W. (2001). Applied Hydrogeology, 4th Edition. London: Pearson Education International.

Manual de Boas Práticas para Execução e Exploração de Furos de Captação de Águas Subterrâneas (2012). Lisboa: Instituto Português da Qualidade.

Weight, W. D.; Sonderegger, J. L. (2000). Manual of Applied Field Hydrogeology. New York: McGraw-Hill.