GROUNDWATER - SUSTAINABILITY & CONTAMINATION
ENV2EGW
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Groundwater (water beneath the earth's surface) is a crucial resource in many parts of the world for urban and agricultural use, and its importance is increasing as surface water supplies become over-exploited. This subject covers how groundwater moves (flow, recharge and discharge) and the chemical processes influencing its composition (e.g. evaporation, weathering, mineral precipitation). There is a strong emphasis on environmental aspects and applications, particularly groundwater contamination (including salinization and acid mine drainage) and estimation and sustainability of groundwater resources.
SchoolLife Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJohn Webb
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
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Incompatible subjectsENV3EGW
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Quota Management StrategyN/A
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Special conditionsThis subject is co-taught with ENV3EGW, but ENV3EGW uses different marking criteria that assess a higher order of thinking (explain, analyse, relate, apply) than is expected in ENV2EGW.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
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Learning resources
The geochemistry of natural waters
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorDrever, J. I.
Year1997
Edition/Volume3RD EDN
PublisherPRENTICE HALL
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Physical and chemical hydrogeology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorDomenico, P.A. and Schwartz, F. W.
Year1990
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PublisherWILEY
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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