GEN/ES 452 - Geohydrology

Designation	Elective for Water Resources and Environmental Options in Civil Engineering

Course Description	Origin, occurrence, and movement of fluids in porous media assessment of aquifer characteristics. Development and conservation of ground water resources, design of well fields. Prerequisites: G EN 260 or GEOL 111G and C E 231. Same as E S 452, GEOL 452.

Prerequisite(s):	G EN 160 or GEOL 111G or Math 192

Textbook(s) and/or Other Required Material
Required Text:	Fetter, C. W., 2001. Applied Hydrogeology. Fourth edition, Prentice-Hall, publisher. (Available on Amazon).
Other References:	Other reference materials will be handed out in class

Course Objectives
By the end of the course the students should be able to do the following: Basic engineering calculations. Determine the direction of ground water flow, be able to analyze pumping - test data, construct flow nets and determine seepage under a structure Basic concepts of geohydrology: Understand the basic concepts of hydrology and geohydrology such as the movement of water around the planet (hydrologic cycle), ground water flow and the physical factors such as the geological formation of the ground that influence the movement of water in the ground. Data analysis: Analyze data to determine direction of ground water flow, to investigate the movement of ground water contaminant and to determine the amount of water seepage under a structure. Modeling: Use analytical and numerical solution techniques to simulate groundwater flow and behavior. Water Quality: Interpret geochemical and microbiological data to assess and characterize groundwater resources. Hands-on experience. Develop experience using actual for hydrologic analyses. Develop experience to identify parameters that are used in ground water modeling.

Topics Covered
Introduction to Hydrology and Geohydrology Definitions, basics, geologic foundations Hydrology basics - aquifer discharge/recharge, Surface water/Groundwater interaction Groundwater mechanics - Darcy, La Place, Poisson Analytical methods - Dupuit, Theis, Hantush, etc. Modeling - MODFLOW Geochemistry Groundwater microbiology Solute transport Field methods Aquifer test analysis Geothermal groundwater Groundwater Planning and management

Class Room:			Hernandez Hall (ECII), Room 240B
Class Time:			Sec. 1	1:10 – 2:35 PM Tuesday and Thursday
FINAL EXAM: Tuesday, December 12, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component
This course helps lay the foundation in ground water hydrology for undergraduate civil and geological engineer who is ready to join the work force or to proceed to graduate level education. Students learn how to read and interpret problem statements related to ground water hydrology such as how to determine hydrologic water budget, how to determine the direction of ground water flow, analyze ground water contaminant(s) movement and how to determine seepage under the structures. This course provides 3 credits of engineering.

Relationship of the Course to Program Outcomes
The purpose of this course is to : Provide a clear and concise introduction to the subject of Ground-Water Hydrology Prepare students for a graduate level ground-water modeling class such as CE 581 In this course, students work toward developing the following outcomes by the time of graduation: · apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering · Analyze and interpret data · formulate and solve engineering problems · communicate effectively · use techniques, skills, and tools of practicing civil engineers
Instructor

Instructor:		Dr. J. Phillip King, Hernandez Hall (ECII) RM 235
Office Hours:		TuTh 2:44-4:00, or by appointment. Room 235, Hernandez Hall
Phone:		505-646-5377 (office)
E-mail:		jpking@nmsu.edu
Web:		http://cagesun.nmsu.edu/~jpking

Grading, Exams, Quizzes and Homework Assignments

Grading:		Final semester grade will be assigned based on the tests, exams, quizzes, homework, class project design and presentation, and lab assignments as follows: 100 - 90 = A; 89 - 80 = B; 79 – 70 = C; 69 – 60 = D; Less than 59 = F.

Weighting:		Score Exams (2) 40% Homework (average) 40% Term Project report 20% Total Semester Grade 100%

Exams:		Two exams will be given. A midterm exam worth 20% and a final exam worth 20% will count towards the final semester grade. The two exams will be comprehensive.

Homework:		An average of all homework assignments will count 40% towards the final semester grade. No late homework will be accepted without prior consent from the instructor. All homework is due before class on the due day. Late homework will require a memo of explanation from you to me, or you will receive zero points. I also reserve the right to lose any assignments that are not handed in at the beginning of class on the due date. Homework problems will be graded not only based on the final answer but also based on neatness, clarity and well-stated procedure.

Project:		A term project, counting 20 percent of the final grade, will be chosen by the student subject to instructor approval. The project, which will be discussed in detail in class, will require original analysis by the student of existing Geohydrologic data. A final report and presentation will be the bases of the grade.

Miscellaneous Course Information

Student Professional Commitment:		The instructor will not automatically withdraw a student from class if he or she misses or stops showing up in class. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that he or she obtains all the materials and/or lectures presented in the class.

Academic Misconduct:		See NMSU Student Handbook at www.nmsu.edu/reference.html . Academic misconduct includes cheating or assisting others in cheating, plagiarism, submitting someone else’s work with your name on it, and unauthorized possession of exams. If the instructor or grader suspects academic misconduct, the instructor will invite you in for a conference. Cheating in exams automatically results in an “F” grade for the class. Cheating in homework will results in 0 points for the particular homework for all students involved and further disciplinary action for multiple offenses.

Make-up Work:		No make-up work will be accepted without prior consent of the instructor.

Extra Credit:		No extra credit assignments will be given, except for those explicitly stated on the assignment sheet.



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