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GEO4360 - Field methods in hydrogeology

Course content

The course emphasizes exploration and testing methods for the purpose of finding and utilizing ground water resources, and also gives an introduction to pollution studies and control. The following methods and exercises are involved:

• Field reconnesance and water sampling.
• Land surveilance to determine geographic coordinates.
• Groundwater sampling to delineate waste leachate pathways and contribution.
• Piezometers and groundwater limnographs.
• Geopysical exploration by seismic refraction, geoelectric and magnetic sonding and profiling, and ground penetrating radar.
• Sounding and test drilling
• Infiltration tests, slug tests and pumping test.
• Data analysis and reporting.

Learning outcomes

To give students practical experience in and knowledge of the most common methods used in groundwater exploration and pollution control. What kinds of aquifer characteristics can be obtained in the field? After finishing the class, the student should be able to evalute which methods are suitable for the study in question, and decide what kind of hydrogeological surveys are necessary for

• groundwater extraction
• management and protection of groundwater resources
• studies of contaminant spreading in groundwater

Admission

Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.

International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisites

GEO4020 - Soil- and groundwater or other basic courses in geohydrology/hydrogeology

Recommended prior knowledge

Basic knowledge in chemistry, physics and geosciences

Teaching

Intensive class and field instruction over two weeks in June. This course is a national field class in hydrogeology with participation from UMB, UiB, UiO and HiT. The students are divided into groups to ensure a mix of students from different backgrounds. There are morning and afternoon sessions in the field and evening sessions with data analysis and report writing.

Exam information

The group report (written) counts 100% and will be evaluated to Pass/No Pass.

You will find information about repeat examinations at http://www.matnat.uio.no/english/studies/examination/repeat.html. General information about examinations at the faculty can be found at http://www.matnat.uio.no/english/studies/index.html

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