Learning objectives
Introduction to Geology and Hydrogeology
Prerequisites
No
Course unit content
Rocks classification. Geological and structural settings of natural environments. Introduction to Hydrogeology
Full programme
Introduction to Geology(knowledge and understanding). Water cycle (knowledge and understanding).
Underground water distribution (knowledge and understanding).
Hydraulic properties of rocks (knowledge and understanding).
Aquifer and groundwater (knowledge and understanding).
Hydrodynamics processes (knowledge and understanding).
Interactions between ground- and surface-waters (knowledge and understanding).
Hydrogeological behaviour of porous, fissured and karstified media (knowledge and understanding).
Tapping works (applying knowledge and understanding).
Bibliography
Celico, P., 1986/1988 - Prospezioni Idrogeologiche, voll. I e II. Liguori Ed., Napoli
Teaching methods
Frontal and field lectures. Practical activities
Assessment methods and criteria
During the course, several problems will be analysed and solved by the students, to simulate the solution of professional scenarios. This approach allows the students growth also in terms of technical and scientific language.
The final evaluation is an oral exam. During the exam, different problems must be solved by the students. The exam is made of five questions at least, to explore the main topics of the program. The laude can be acquired in case of outstanding capacity of problem solving.
Other information
No
2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
The following goals are correlatec to this course: 6, 11, 13, 14 and 15
