Course content

Theory and geology of groundwater occurrence and flow, types of aquifers, theory of aquifer tests and determination of aquifer parameters, water chemistry and quality criterions, relation between geology and water chemistry, ground water contamination and restoration, monitoring programs, design of wells and protection zones.

Learning outcome

To give students basic knowledge of groundwater in rock and soil, know characteristic hydrogeological parameters, the main principles for water flow, chemical development, sampling and characterization. The students shall know the principles for dimensioning of aquifers and zones of protection, alternative methods for extraction and principles of water treatment.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, exercises and obligatoric excursions with report. The exam can be changed from written to oral at the postponed exams (continuation exam).

Compulsory assignments

• Excursion (1-2days)
• Exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

Introduction cource in Geology, and Engineering Geology, BC or equivalent knowledge.

Course materials

B. Brattli: Fysisk og kjemisk hydrogeologi, 3 utg., Compendium NTNU, 2009, notes and articles.

Credit reductions