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  Course Description
Course Name : Groundwater Hydrology

Course Code : İM-523

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. RECEP YURTAL

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns Groundwater Environment
Learns Hydrologic Cycle and Groundwater
Learns Groundwater Movement and Aquifer Parameters
Learns Groundwater Movement and Governing Equations
Knows Darcy´s Law
Learns Well Hydraulics and Applications
Knows Aquifer Tests
Knows Groundwater Modeling Principles and Applications

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to teach recharge, storage and movement of Groundwater and Engineerng Applications

Course Contents : 1) Groundwater Environment 2) Hydrologic Cycle 3) Groundwater Movement 4) Darcy´s Law 5) Well Hydraulics 6) Pumping Test 7) Groundwater Modeling

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction and Besiz Definitions Handouts, Presentations and Tectbooks Presentations and Numerical Examples
2 Hydrologic Cycle and its Elements Handouts, Presentations and Tectbooks Presentations and Numerical Examples
3 Water Budget Handouts, Presentations and Tectbooks Presentations and Numerical Examples
4 Darcy´s Law Handouts, Presentations and Tectbooks Presentations and Numerical Examples
5 Aquifer Parameters Handouts, Presentations and Tectbooks Presentations and Numerical Examples
6 Numerical Applications Handouts, Presentations and Tectbooks Presentations and Numerical Examples
7 Well Hydraulics Handouts, Presentations and Tectbooks Presentations and Numerical Examples
8 Steady Pumping Tests Handouts, Presentations and Tectbooks Presentations and Numerical Examples
9 Unsteady Pumping Tests Handouts, Presentations and Tectbooks Presentations and Numerical Examples
10 Mid-Term Exam Revision Exam
11 Time-Drawdown Anlaysis Handouts, Presentations and Tectbooks Presentations and Numerical Examples
12 Distence-Drawdown Analysis Handouts, Presentations and Tectbooks Presentations and Numerical Examples
13 Wells Interactions Handouts, Presentations and Tectbooks Presentations and Numerical Examples
14 Groundwater Modeling Handouts, Presentations and Tectbooks Presentations and Numerical Examples
15 Computer Programs for Groundwater Modeling Handouts, Presentations and Tectbooks Presentations and Numerical Examples
16/17 Final Exam Revision Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Applied Hydrogeology for Scientists and Engineers, Zekai Sen
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Have knowledge and understanding at advanced level providing required basis for original projects in the field of civil engineering based on qualifications gained at undergraduate level. 5
2 Gain required knowledge through scientific research in the field of engineering, evaluate, interpret and apply data. 5
3 Be aware of new and emerging applications,examine and learn where necessary. 4
4 Construct engineering problems, develop strategies to solve them, and apply innovative methods for solutions. 3
5 Design and implement analytical modeling and experimental research and solve complex situations encountered in this process 5
6 Develop new and / or original ideas and methods; develop innovative solutions for the system, part, and process design. 3
7 Have learning skills 0
8 Be aware of innovative developments in the field of civil engineering, and analyse and learn them when needed. 4
9 Transfer process and results of the projects in the field of civil engineering or on national and international platforms in written or oral form. 1
10 Have knowledge in current techniques and methods applied in civil engineering. 3
11 Use computer software as well as information and communication technologies at the level required in the field of civil engineering 4
12 Oversee social, scientific and ethical values in all professional platforms. 4
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 6 18
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
    Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload: 144
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76
ECTS Credit: 6