Hydraulics of Groundwater Flows
| Title | ΥΔΡΑΥΛΙΚΗ ΤΩΝ ΥΠΟΓΕΙΩΝ ΡΟΩΝ / Hydraulics of Groundwater Flows |
| Code | ΤΥ1100 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Civil Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 20000250 |
Programme of Study: PPS TMĪMATOS POLITIKŌN MĪCΗANIKŌN (2018-2019)
Registered students: 30
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division of Structural Engineering | Elective Courses | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| Division of Hydraulics and Environmental Engineering | Elective Courses | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| Division of Geotechnical Engineering | Elective Courses | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| Division of Transport and Project Management | Elective Courses | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| Academic Year | 2017 – 2018 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Instructors from Other Categories | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600107245
|
| Section | Instructors |
|---|---|
| 1. ΤΥ1100 | Konstantinos Katsifarakis, Nikolaos Theodosiou, Eleni Vasileiou-Katsifaraki |
Class Schedule
| Building | Πολυτεχνείο (πτέρυγα Β) |
| Floor | Ισόγειο |
| Hall | ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ Γ4 (227) |
| Calendar | Πέμπτη 14:00 έως 17:00 |
Type of the Course
- Scientific Area
Course Category
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600107245
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Acquisition of advanced knowledge on groundwater flows, in particular on non-steady flows, leaky aquifers and generalization of the method of images.
Development of skills regarding in situ measurement of aquifers’ hydraulic features (e.g. transmissivity and storativity)
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Design and manage projects
- Respect natural environment
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The role of groundwater in water resources management. Aquifer classification. Hydraulic parameters, imhomogeneity and anisotropy. Mathematical simulation of groundwater flows. Analytical solutions for steady and non-steady flows in phreatic, confined and leaky aquifers. Well hydraulics. The method of images. Numerical simulation of groundwater flows. Pumping tests.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | 1.4 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 40 | 1.4 | |||
| Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities | 4 | 0.1 | |||
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | |||
| Total | 86 | 3.1 |
Student Assessment
Description
Final written exam.
3-5 written, non-mandatory tests. Each test grade is taken into account (as 10% of the final grade), only if it is higher than the grade of the final exam.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. Π. Λατινόπουλος «Υδραυλική των υπόγειων ροών»
2. Δ. Τολίκας «Υπόγεια Υδραυλική»
Last Update
27-11-2017
