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TGB4205 - Hydrogeology

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Written examination 100/100 4 timer

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

Knowledge:
The student should have knowledge about:
- Groundwater in rock and soils.
- Characteristic hydrogeological parameters and methods for determination of these.
- The main principles for groundwater flow.
- Chemical evolvement (alteration) and characterization.
- Dimensioning of groundwater wells and zones of protection.
- Alternative methods for extraction.
- Simple principles for water treatment.

Skills:
The student is able to:
- Evaluate the undergrounds potential for extraction of groundwater.
- Calculate necessary hydrological parameters for extraction of groundwater by use of test methods in the field.
- Sampling and characterization of groundwater chemical composition.
- Evaluate the danger for contamination.
- Simple dimensioning of water works (extraction wells) based on desired water supply.
- Evaluate and suggest methods for protection.

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

Course materials

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

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
SIG0542 7.5
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2014

Language of instruction: Norwegian

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Subject area(s)
  • Geology
  • Hydro Geology
  • Technological subjects
Contact information

Department with academic responsibility

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD Written examination 100/100 2014-05-26 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Summer KONT Written examination 100/100 2014-08-07 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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