EAE3022 · Monash University
Hydrogeology
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Science
What it covers
Groundwater is a critical resource and an essential component of the natural environment. This unit addresses groundwater flow and the hydrological cycle, groundwater chemistry and the origins of solutes in water, use of isotopic tracers to understand hydrological processes, the interaction between groundwater and surface water, groundwater as a resource, and contamination of groundwater. These topics are essential for understanding and managing groundwater and surface water resources and for environmental management.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle quizzes and in-class exercises | Quiz / Test | 15% |
| Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes) | Examination | 40% |
| Fieldtrip report | Demonstration | 5% |
| Practical assessment | Demonstration | 40% |
When and where
Not offered in 2027, or offerings not published yet.