2020/2021
Hydrogeology
Code: 101066
ECTS Credits: 6
Degree |
Type |
Year |
Semester |
2500254 Geology |
OT |
3 |
0 |
2500254 Geology |
OT |
4 |
0 |
The proposed teaching and assessment methodology that appear in the guide may be subject to changes as a result of the restrictions to face-to-face class attendance imposed by the health authorities.
Use of Languages
- Principal working language:
- spanish (spa)
- Some groups entirely in English:
- No
- Some groups entirely in Catalan:
- No
- Some groups entirely in Spanish:
- Yes
Prerequisites
No previous courses needed
Objectives and Contextualisation
Understanding the components of the water cycle
Competences
Geology
- Process, interpret and present field data using qualitative and quantitative techniques, and suitable computer programmes.
- Process, interpret and present laboratory data using qualitative and quantitative techniques, and suitable computer programmes.
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate and process laboratory data corresponding to environmental issues.
- Identify and process the value and the sources of field data with environmental implications.
- Interpret relief dynamics on different time-space scales in terms of risk and land-use planning.
- Synthesise and select field data and process it qualitatively and quantitatively using different computer programmes.
Content
- The natural cycle of water
- Precipitation
- Runoff
- Hydrographs
- Infiltration
- Evapotranspiration
- Water in the subsoil
- Darcy's Law
- Water quality
Methodology
Lectures a practical case work
Assessment
Total final exam for students with a normal course fail grade.
Assessment Activities
Title |
Weighting |
Hours |
ECTS |
Learning Outcomes |
2 mid-term exams |
Each exam 30% of final evaluation |
6
|
0.24 |
2, 1, 3, 4
|
Field work |
5% |
3
|
0.12 |
3, 4
|
Pop quiz |
35% of final degree |
3
|
0.12 |
1, 3
|
Bibliography
Same as in catalan version