Advanced Karst and Isotopic Hydrogeology
| Title | Προχωρημένη, Καρστική και Ισοτοπική Υδρογεωλογία / Advanced Karst and Isotopic Hydrogeology |
| Code | EAGΜ102 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Konstantinos Voudouris |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600023244 |
Programme of Study: PMS Efarmosménī kai Perivallontikī Geōlogía kai Geōkíndynoi
Registered students: 2
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technikī Geōlogía kai Ydrogeōlogía | Compulsory Course | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Total Hours | 25 |
| Class ID | 600272317
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Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600272317
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction)
Learning Outcomes
Learning of basic hydrogeological-hydraulic terms and properties
- Understanding of groundwater flow and aquifers properties
- Creation and interpretation of piezometric maps
- Hydrogeological studies
- General characteristics of karst aquifers
- Learning basic concepts of Isotope Hydrogeology
- Hydraulic properties of karst aquifers
- Understanding the hydrogeological research methods of karst aquifers
- Use of isotopes and tracers in hydrogeological research
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Respect natural environment
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Surface Hydrology, Hydrological Balance, Evaporation from reservoirs, Aquifer systems Discrimination, Aquifer Properties, Groundwater Flow, Fluctuation of Groundwater Levels, Land subsidence due to groundwater overexploitation, Piezometric Maps-Flow Nets, Groundwater Hydraulics, Calculation of hydraulics parameters, Geological Formations as aquifers, Springs, Field Hydrogeological investigation, Groundwater flow simulation-Hydrogeological models. Hydrochemistry-Water quality, Groundwater assessment to pollution, Delineation of protection zones.
Solubility, karstification and porosity of carbonate rocks, General characteristics of karst, Properties of karst aquifers, Karst springs, Methods of investigation and exploitation of karst aquifers, Vulnerability of karst aquifers against to external pollution, Specific methods applied to karst hydrology, Simulation of karst aquifers, Case studies of karst aquifers in Greece, Tracing, Isotope analysis, Applications of isotopes in Hydrogeology.
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 Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 25 | ✓ | |||
| Seminars | 15 | ✓ | |||
| Laboratory Work | 10 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Fieldwork | 12 | ✓ | |||
| Reading Assigment | 60 | ✓ | |||
| Exams | 3 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 125 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written final examination with a combination of questions and solving problems related to laboratory exercises.
Oral examination for students with learning disabilities.
Intermediate written examination.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Βιβλιογραφία μαθήματος (Εύδοξος)
Βουδούρης, Κ. (2021): Τεχνική Υδροεγωλογία. Εκδόσεις Τζιόλα, Θεσσαλονίκη.
Βουδούρης, Κ. (2022): Εκμετάλλευση και Διαχείριση Υπόγειου Νερού. Εκδόσεις Τζιόλα, Θεσσαλονίκη.
Additional bibliography for study
Brassington, R. (2007): Field Hydrogeology. John Willey & Sons Ltd, 3rd edition.
Domenico, P.A. & Schwartz, F.W. (1998): Physical and Chemical Hydrogeology. Wiley & Sons.
Fetter, C.W. (1994): Applied Hydrogeology. Prentice Hall, Inc. p. 691.
Τodd, D.K., Mays, L.W. (2005): Groundwater Hydrology. 3rd edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken
Last Update
27-02-2025
