Hydrogeophysics
Summary
This course aims at providing a solid methodological foundation for understanding the principles and applicabilities of geophysical techniques relevant for addressing hydrogeological and related environmental problems. The goal is to provide students with pertinent decision making capabilities.
Content
Surface- and borehole-based geophysical techniques suitable for the characterization of the vadose and saturated zones
Keywords
applied geophysics, hydrogeophysics, soil and rock physics, groundwater, vadose zone, saturated zone
Learning Prerequisites
Important concepts to start the course
Basic knowledge and interest in subsurface hydrology and soil physics
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Assess / Evaluate
- Decide
- Analyze
Transversal skills
- Communicate effectively with professionals from other disciplines.
- Give feedback (critique) in an appropriate fashion.
- Use a work methodology appropriate to the task.
Teaching methods
Lectures, exercises, self-learning
Expected student activities
exercises, literature study
Assessment methods
100 % continuous control:
50 % exercises during the semester
50 % written final exam at the end of the semester
Supervision
| Office hours | Yes |
| Assistants | No |
| Forum | No |
| Others | Communication via moodle and informal meetings upon agreement. |
Resources
Bibliography
Recommended:
Rubin, Y., and Hubbard, S., (eds.), 2005, Hydrogeophysics,Springer.
Complementary:
Kirsch, R., (ed.) 2006, Groundwater Geophysics, Springer.
Ressources en bibliothèque
Websites
In the programs
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: During the semester (summer session)
- Subject examined: Hydrogeophysics
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: During the semester (summer session)
- Subject examined: Hydrogeophysics
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional