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651-3508-00L 3 Credits BSC , GS D-ERDW
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Hydrogeology

Hydrogeologie

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Maren Brehme
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:23:06

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 , GS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
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Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Hydrogeologie
  • Wed 10:15-12:00 (NO E 11)
2 h weekly
exercise Hydrogeologie
  • Wed 13:15-14:00 (NO F 11)
1 h weekly

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