ECTS - University of Pisa
Scheda programma d'esame
HYDROGEOLOGY
ROBERTO GIANNECCHINI
Academic year2016/17
CourseGEOSCIENCES AND GEOTECHNOLOGIES
Code058DD
Credits6
PeriodSemester 1
LanguageItalian

ModulesAreaTypeHoursTeacher(s)
IDROGEOLOGIAGEO/05LEZIONI54
ROBERTO GIANNECCHINI unimap
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge
The student who completes the course successfully will be able to demonstrate a solid knowledge of the various hydrogeological fields. In particular, he or she will have the ability to individuate, manage ad preserve groundwater resources. He or she will acquire knowledge of systems and technologies in hydrogeological studies and researches. Moreover he or she will be able to define and solve problems linked to the interference between groundwater and human activity, such as wells, springs, groundwater pollution and vulnerability, seawater intrusion, etc.
Assessment criteria of knowledge
Assessment criteria consist of verifying the acquired knowledge in Hydrogeology and the attitude of students in solving real problems related to groundwater. The student will be assessed on his/her demonstrated ability to discuss the main course contents using the appropriate terminology.

Methods:

  • Final oral exam

Further information:
Teaching methods

Delivery: face to face

Learning activities:

  • attending lectures
  • participation in seminar

Attendance: Advised

Teaching methods:

  • Lectures
  • Seminar
Syllabus
The course provides notions about the following items: revision of the hydrogeological basic information already provides by the course of Applied Geology (First Cycle, Geological Sciences Degree). Hydraulic conductivity determination and use of tracers in groundwater. Groundwater search: geological and geophysical surveys. Karst aquifers. Springs: main classifications. Assessing of groundwater resources analysing springs hydrograms and discharge. Piezometers. Pumping tests: aquifer pumping test and step drawdown test (Dupuit, Theis, Jacob approaches). Outline of hydrogeochemistry. Groundwater vulnerability.
Bibliography
Recommended reading includes the following works; further bibliography will be indicated. In English: Fetter C.W. (2001) - Applied Hydrogeology. Prentice-Hall. Fitts C.R (2002) - Groundwater science. Academic Press. Todd T.K, Mays L.W. (2005) - Groundwater Hydrology. Wiley. Singhal B.B.S., Gupta R.P. (2010) - Applied hydrogeology of fractured rocks. Springer. In Italian: Celico P. (1986) - Prospezioni idrogeologiche Voll. 1 e 2. Liguori Ed., Napoli. Cerbini G., Gorla M. (2004) - Idrogeologia applicata. Geo-Graph, Segrate. Civita M. (2005) - Idrogeologia applicata e ambientale. Ambrosiana, Milano. Custodio E., Llamas M.R. (2005) - Idrologia sotterranea Voll. 1 e 2. Flaccovio, Palermo. Gorla M. (2009) - Idrogeofisica. Geofisica applicata all’idrogeologia. Flaccovio, Palermo. Gorla M. (2010) - Pozzi per acqua. Manuale tecnico di progettazione. Flaccovio, Palermo. Lecturer's notes.
Work placement
During the course, some hours will be devoted to exercise activity. In particular, the student, single or in group, should solve several exercises needed to individuate and quantify groundwater resourches, to analyze pumping tests, etc.
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