Syllabus
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Course Code: B-GGY- 602 Course Name: Hydrogeology |
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| MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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| 1 | Basic concept, scope of hydrogeology and its relevance to the society; Introduction to hydrometeorological parameters: precipitation, evaporation, evapotranspiration, infiltration, runoff; hydrologic cycle; distribution of water on earth. | |
| 2 | Occurrence of groundwater; water bearing formations: classification and their characteristics; classification of aquifers; Springs; artesian well; hydrogeological parameters: porosity, permeability, storage coefficient and transmissivity; Darcy’s law; flow direction. | |
| 3 | Pumping test and tracer test for evaluation of hydrogeological parameters; water wells: dug wells, bored wells, driven wells and jetted wells; water well drilling methods; groundwater quality criteria for different uses; contamination of groundwater. | |
| 4 | Conjunctive use and groundwater management; water-logging and relative problems; exploration and evaluation of groundwater potential; rain water harvesting; artificial recharge of groundwater; Water laws. | |
