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651-3508-00L 3 Credits BSC D-ERDW

Hydrogeology

Hydrogeologie

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Martin O. Saar, Dr. Dieter Werthmüller, Dr. James Patterson
Examiners: Prof. Dr. Martin O. Saar, Dr. Maren Brehme, Dr. Dieter Werthmüller, Dr. James Patterson
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Last Updated: 2026-06-04 00:15:29

Abstract

The course offers an introduction to Hydrogeology:- Why is groundwater so important to us?- How does one extract groundwater?- How can the distribution and movement of groundwater be characterised?

Objective

Students: - recognise the value of groundwater as a natural resource. - can perform water balances. - can describe methods of characterising groundwater bodies. - can apply groundwater flow equations in simple cases. - know the classical methods of analysing pumping tests.

Content

1. Overview 2. Groundwater extraction 3. Basic principles of groundwater flow 4. Regional groundwater flow 5. Transient groundwater flow 6. Radial flow (pumping tests)

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture materials will be available online.

Literature

Höltling & Coldewey (2013) Einführung in die Allgemeine und Angewandte Hydrogeologie. Springer Spektrum -- Bear (2007) Hydraulics of Groundwater. Dover Publications Inc.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
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Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Hydrogeologie
  • Tue 13:15-15:00 (LEE D 105)
2 h weekly
exercise Hydrogeologie
  • Tue 15:15-16:00 (LEE D 105)
1 h weekly

Offered In

  • Earth and Climate Sciences Bachelor
    • Majors
      • Major: Geology and Geophysics (Advisors of the major in Geology and Geophysics are Dr. Vincenzo Picotti (Geology) and Dr. Andrea Zunino (Geophysics).)
      • Major: Climate and Water (Dr. Hanna Joos, Institute for Climate and Atmosphere, is available for consultations in the Climate and Water specialisation.)
        • Electives (Additional courses can be chosen from the complete offerings of the ETH Zurich and University of Zurich. The following elective courses are strongly recommended for students interested in the "Space Systems" focus: - 701-0106-00L Mathematik V: Angewandte Vertiefung von Mathematik I - III)