Groundwater Modeling (GG655 -- CEE623)

This class is co-listed in Geology and Geophysics and Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • Textbook
    • None
  • Recommended Readings
  1. Bear, J., and A. Verruijt. 1987. Modeling Groundwater flow and Pollution, Reidel, Boston.
  2. Kinzelbach, W. 1986. Groundwater Modeling, An Introduction with Sample Programs in BASIC, Elsevier.
  3. Istok, J. 1989. Groundwater Modeling by the Finite Element Method, American Geophysical Union, Water Resources Monograph 13, Wash., D.C.
  • Course Description

This course emphasizes the practical aspects of modeling. Theory and development are reduced and model applications and limitations are stressed. A number of case studies is included in the course with hands-on modeling. The course covers also GMS, Groundwater Modeling System, including MODFLOW, MODPATH, MT3D, and FEMWATER. Tests are in the form of take-home projects.

  • Prerequisite : GG455 (or similar courses) and instructor consent.
  • Grading: Assignments: 40%-50%, Exams: 50%-60%
  • Course Synopsis
  1. Math review
  2. Review of hydrogeological concepts
  3. Solution techniques (Analytical, Semi-analytical, Numerical)
    • Finite difference method
    • Finite element method
    • Method of characteristics method
    • Random walk method
  1. Hands on model use
  2. Case studies

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