GEO 455 (Hydrogeology)

Brief Description

Geologic factors controlling the flow of groundwater – porosity and permeability – groundwater flow - types of aquifers – Darcy's law – groundwater wells – chemistry of groundwater – groundwater exploration – seawater encroachment – groundwater pollution - groundwater resources in Saudi Arabia.

Intended Learning Outcomes

• Where, and how groundwater occurs.
• What causes groundwater to move; what are the controlling factors for this movent: the general flow equations, laws controlling groundwater flow in porous and fractured media.
• Groundwater wells: types, where to drill, well-design criteria.
• Groundwater quality, groundwater uses.
• How to explore groundwater: direct and indirect methods.
• What are the main water-bearing formations in Saudi Arabia