Hydrogeological principles
| Title | Υδρογεωλογικές αρχές / Hydrogeological principles |
| Code | GGTM101 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Konstantinos Voudouris |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600016775 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Instructors from Other Categories | |
| Class ID | 600291941
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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/1/600291941
- eLearning:
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
- Understanding of the hydrological cycle
-Hydrologic balance calculation at a river basin
-Τhe learning of basic hydrogeological-hydraulic terms and properties
- Understanding of groundwater flow and aquifers properties
-Creation and interpretation of piezometric maps
- Hydrogeological studies
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Work in teams
- Respect natural environment
Course Content (Syllabus)
Water Cycle, Surface Hydrology, Hydrological Balance, Evaporation from reservoirs, Aquifer systems Discrimination, Aquifer Properties, Groundwater Flow, Fluctuation of Groundwater Levels, Land subsidence due to groundwater overexploitation, Flow Nets, Groundwater Hydraulics, Geological Formations as aquifers, Springs, Hydrochemistry-Water quality, Field Hydrogeological investigation, Groundwater flow simulation-Hydrogeological models.
Keywords
Groundwater, aquifers, Darcy's Law, hydraulic parameters, karst
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
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
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
- Use of software for the lectures presentation
- All class material is available in electronic form to all students through the course web page
- The teacher communicates with students through Ε-mail
- The class evaluation is performed through the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P.)
Student Assessment
Description
Quality management system of the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
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
17-10-2022
