Academic Catalog

GEOE423 HYDROGEOLOGY

Course Code: 5640423
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(2-2)
ECTS Credit: 5.0
Department: Geological Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Assoc.Prof.Dr. KORAY KAMÝL YILMAZ
Offered Semester: Fall Semesters.
Prerequisite: Set 1: 5620374
The course set above should be completed before taking GEOE423 HYDROGEOLOGY .

Course Content

Elements of surface hydrology. Origin, occurrence, and movement of groundwater. Water-bearing properties of rocks and sediments. Well hydraulics. Groundwater exploration. Drilling, development, and completion of water wells. Regional groundwater flow. Groundwater budget. Sea water intrusion in coastal aquifers. Groundwater quality.