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Module 6: Groundwater Hydrology

Overview

In this two-part module, we will focus on the occurrence and movement of groundwater. Key topics will include an overview of aquifer types and nomenclature, and the physical properties and processes that govern the storage, transport, rate of flow, and budgets of water in these systems. In addition, we will examine some examples of large-scale aquifer systems in the U.S., including those underlying the Valley & Ridge province and in the semi-arid American West. The module has two parts and is designed as a two-week course. The first section (Module 6.1) focuses on aquifers and their properties, with a series of case studies that outline the geometry and geology of highly-used regional aquifers. The second section (Module 6.2) focuses on the dynamics of aquifers, including the driving forces for water movement, flow rates, flow to pumping wells, and water budgets.

These materials are part of a collection of classroom-tested modules and courses developed by InTeGrate. The materials engage students in understanding the earth system as it intertwines with key societal issues. The collection is freely available and ready to be adapted by undergraduate educators across a range of courses including: general education or majors courses in Earth-focused disciplines such as geoscience or environmental science, social science, engineering, and other sciences, as well as courses for interdisciplinary programs.
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