Hydrogeology: Importance of groundwater and role geology plays in understanding, appraising and managing the valuable and hidden resource. Hydrologic cycle. Recharge-discharge. Groundwater-surface water interactions. Aquifer types and their characteristics. Hydrostratigraphy. Groundwater flow. Aquifer tests. Wells and well design. Groundwater quality and contamination. Western Australia groundwater systems. Hydrogeology in mining. Engineering geology: Engineering classification of rocks and soils, elementary rock mechanics and rocks as construction materials. Engineering geology of tunnels, open excavations, dams, reservoirs, tailings dams, and foundations for buildings and bridges. -- Course Website
Prerequisites: <br/> 7031 (v.5)<br/> Geology 101<br/> <br/> or any previous version<br/> <br/> <br/><br/> <br/> OR<br/><br/> <br/> <br/> 11310 (v.5)<br/> Geology 111<br/> <br/> or any previous version<br/> <br/> <br/><br/> <br/> AND<br/><br/> <br/> 7032 (v.5)<
