Fall 2021 - EASC 623 G100

Groundwater Resource Evaluation (3)

Class Number: 3738

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: TBA, TBA
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Diana Allen
    dallen@sfu.ca
    1 778 782-3967
    Office: TASC 1 Room 7239
  • Prerequisites:

    Undergraduate course in groundwater.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

In addition to examining groundwater resources (exploration, evaluation and management), this course expands upon the theory and use of aquifer tests and their respective methods of analysis for evaluating groundwater resources. Advanced methodologies for partially penetrating wells, leaky aquifers, anisotropic aquifers, double porosity type and fractured aquifers will be included. Computer applications will be emphasized.

COURSE DETAILS:

General:

This course covers the exploration for groundwater resources (e.g., using geological and geophysical methods), the development and evaluation of groundwater resources (well construction and hydraulic testing) in a variety of hydrogeological systems, and groundwater management approaches (sustainability, vulnerability). Advanced methodologies for analyzing data from leaky aquifers, anisotropic aquifers, double porosity type and fractured aquifers are included. Management of groundwater resources is examined including British Columbia Groundwater Protection Regulation, and various source water protection tools that are currently in use. Computer applications are emphasized.

Prerequisites: At least one undergraduate physical hydrogeology course

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Course Topics:

  1. Groundwater as a Resource
  2. Exploration for Groundwater Resources – Geological and Geophysical Methods
  3. Development of Groundwater Resources
         a) Drilling Methods
         b)Aquifer Testing – Design and Methodology, Standard Methods, Specialized Methods

4. Management of Groundwater Resources – Sustainability and Protection

Grading

  • Assignments 75%
  • Term Project 25%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Sterrett, R.J. 2007. Groundwater & Wells. Third Edition. Johnson Screens, New Brighton, MN.

Groundwater and Wells | Robert J. Sterrett | download (b-ok.cc)

Available online 


http://www2.alterra.wur.nl/Internet/webdocs/ilri-publicaties/publicaties/Pub47/Pub47.pdf

Kruseman, G.P. and de Ridder, N.A. 1990. Analysis and Evaluation of Pumping Test Data, Second Edition, International Institute for Land Reclamation and Improvement, P.O. Box, 45, 6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands, 377 pp.

Available online


RECOMMENDED READING:

http://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-23576-9

Jakeman, A.J., Barreteau, O., Hunt, R.J., Rinaudo, J.-D., and Ross, A. (Eds.) 2016. Integrated Groundwater Management; Concepts, Approaches and Challenges. Springer Open, 756 pp

Available online

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

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TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2021

Teaching at SFU in fall 2021 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with approximately 70 to 80 per cent of classes in person/on campus, with safety plans in place.  Whether your course will be in-person or through remote methods will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the fall 2021 term.