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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| MINING ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | MDS433 |
| Name | Groundwater Hydrology |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| 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 |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MAHMUT ÇETİN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. MAHMUT ÇETİN
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
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
Resources
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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 | - | Students gain adequate knowledge about the engineering fields in the branches of mathematics, physical sciences or their own branches | 3 |
| PLO02 | - | Students use the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences and their fields for engineering solutions | 4 |
| PLO03 | - | Students choose and use the appropriate analytical mehtods and modelling techniques to identify, formulate, and solve the engineering problems | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Students design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret the results. | 3 |
| PLO05 | - | Students gain the capacity to analyze a system, a component, and desing the process under realistic constraints to meet the desired requirements; and the ability to apply the methods of modern design accordingly | 4 |
| PLO06 | - | Students choose and use the modern technical tools necessary for engineering practice. | 2 |
| PLO07 | - | Students gain the ability to work effectively both as an individual and in multi-disciplinary teams. | 1 |
| PLO08 | - | Students follow the current developments in their fields with a recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constantly improve themselves | 3 |
| PLO09 | - | Students use the resources of information and databases for the purpose of doing research and accesing information. | 3 |
| PLO10 | - | Students follow the scientific and technological developments in recognition of the need for lifelong learning, and continuously keep their knowledge up to date. | 3 |
| PLO11 | - | Students use the information and communication technologies together with the computer software at the level required by the European Computer Driving Licence. | 1 |
| PLO12 | - | Students use a foreign language according to the general level of European Language Portfolio B1 to communicate effectively in oral and written form. | 1 |
| PLO13 | - | Students gain the ability to communicate using technical drawing. | 1 |
| PLO14 | - | Students become informed of professional and ethical responsibility. | 3 |
| PLO15 | - | Students develop an awareness as regards project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. | 4 |
| PLO16 | - | Students develop an awareness of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, the entrepreneurship and innovation subjects and gain knowledge of contemporary issues | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to groundwater hydrology: Scope and basic definitions | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 2 | Hydrologic cycle and groundwater | Sections from different text books relevant to the subject | |
| 3 | Water budget elements and accounting | Sections from different text books relevant to the subject | |
| 4 | Occurrence of Groundwater: Zone of Aeration and Zone of Saturation | Sections from different text books relevant to the subject | |
| 5 | Geologic Formations as Aquifers; Types of Aquifers | Sections from different text books relevant to the subject | |
| 6 | Hydrologic constants in groundwater hydrology | Sections from different text books relevant to the subject | |
| 7 | Determination of Hydraulic Conductivity in the Field and Laboratory | Sections from different text books relevant to the subject | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Study all the relevant subjects for the mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Groundwater-surface water relations, and interpretation of groundwater elevation maps | Sections from different text books relevant to the subject | |
| 10 | Groundwater depth and elevation relationships, groundwater elevation maps. | Sections from different text books relevant to the subject | |
| 11 | Groundwater and Well Hydraulics | Sections from different text books relevant to the subject | |
| 12 | Steady Radial Flow to a Well | Sections from different text books relevant to the subject | |
| 13 | Unsteady Radial Flow a Well | Sections from different text books relevant to the subject | |
| 14 | In situ determination of hydrogeological parameters under unstaedy state conditions. | Sections from different text books relevant to the subject | |
| 15 | Applications of well hydrolics and problem solving | Sections from different text books relevant to the subject | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Study all the relevant subjects for the final exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Study all the relevant subjects for the final exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
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 | ||