ERTH 3401

Hydrogeology

Lec 01 and Lab B01 selected

Hydrogeology examines the space-time characteristics of groundwater quantity and quality. It includes physical processes occurring in natural groundwater systems and the governing relations for flow and transport; emphasizing Darcy's Law, steady state and transient flow. It provides an overview of groundwater resource development, evaluation, contamination, and remediation.

Sections

Lecture
Lab

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2026 syllabus by Christiane Zoghbi and Hadi Matin Rouhani. Open the PDF

Grading

25%Assignments / problem sets (5)5% each
20%Midterm examFebruary 12
30%Final examNon-cumulative; covers material after midterm
10%Participation and attendanceAttendance and active engagement
15%Groundwater awareness projectInfographic and class presentation

Textbook

  • Groundwater Science, S.L. Fitts

Course rules

Late work
Assignments submitted late without an approved extension lose 10% per day.
Extensions
Extensions require exceptional circumstances and a Student Declaration of Absence submitted 24 hours before the deadline.
Missed assignments
An assignment not completed without a submitted absence form receives zero.
Missed midterm
There is no make-up midterm; an accepted absence raises the final exam weight to 50%.
Missed final
A make-up final is available only under exceptional circumstances.
AI use
AI tools may assist learning, but students must acknowledge tools used and remain responsible for their work.

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