CIVILEN 5240
Transcript Abbreviation:
Groundwater Engr.
Course Description:
The role of groundwater in the hydrologic cycle, water supply, construction, and contamination. Includes principles describing subsurface water movement (seepage, saturated, and unsaturated flow). Emphasis on gaining a working knowledge of techniques used in applied engineering practice to estimate groundwater parameters for design purposes. Applications include well design, pumping, and drains.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 3130, or Grad standing; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 750.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Develop an understanding for solving basic hydrogeological problems
Understand how to conduct hydro-geological surveys and analyze pumping test data
Design of structures and filter media based on hydrostatic forces and soils criteria
Ability to construct groundwater flow models and synthesize findings obtained from simulation models
Provide an overview of current issues in the field of groundwater engineering
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Principles (Water Budget, Soil/Rock Physical Properties, Energy and Head, Principles of Flow, Darcy’s Law, Anisotropy , Transmissivity, Conductivity Fractured Flow, Variable Density Flow) | 10.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 5.0 | 0 |
| Engineering Principles (Flow Nets, Uplift Forces, Effective Stress, Storativity, Matrix Compression, Well Construction, Drilling Techniques, Filter and Drain Design, Slug, Pump Testing, Dewatering) | 10.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 5.0 | 0 |
| Groundwater Contamination (Groundwater Chemistry, Contamination Sources, Contaminant Fate and Transport, Investigation Contamination, Case Studies) | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 |
| Total | 28 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework | 15% |
| Midterm Exam I | 20% |
| Midterm Exam II | 20% |
| Lab Project/Presentation | 15% |
| Final Exam | 30% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Science | Charles R. Fitts | |
| Seepage, Drainage, and Flow Nets, 3rd Ed. | Harry R. Cedergren |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
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