Textbook
: Istok, J. 1989. Groundwater Modeling by the Finite Element Method,
American Geophysical Union, Water Resources Monograph 13, Wash., D.C.
Recommended Readings
Bear, J., and A. Verruijt. 1987. Modeling Groundwater flow and
Pollution, Reidel, Boston.
Kinzelbach, W. 1986. Groundwater Modeling, An Introduction with
Sample Programs in BASIC, Elsevier.
Course Description
This course deals with modeling water flow and transport processes
in the saturated and unsaturated zone. Emphasis will be on model
development by numerical techniques, especially the finite difference
and element methods. Hands-on programming and code development will be
included. Therefore, a knowledge of FORTRAN is required. Recent
advances in modeling will also be covered.
Prerequisite:
GG655 (or similar courses) and instructor consent.
Grading
Assignments: 40%-50%
Exams: 50%-60%
Course Synopsis
Math review
Review of hydrogeological concepts
Finite difference method
Finite element method
Other numerical techniques
Recent advances in modeling (specifics will depend on students' interest)