AE2102 Quantitative Hydrogeology 7.5 credits

Lectures in hydrogeology; principles of subsurface flow, groundwater recharge and discharge, theories of solute transport in porous and fractured media, transport processes such as advection, diffusion, dispersion and sorption, hydraulic properties of aquifers and their significance for water and contaminant transport 

Lectures in geochemistry; mineral water equilibria in various aquifers, water quality aspects and contamination, major elements in natural waters.

Lecture in contamination and remediation of aquifers, visit to a remediation project

Field exercise at a well-documented site for sampling and measurements, water and soil sampling, conduct test pumping. The field exercise include a written report with evaluation and interpretation of field, laboratory and modelling data presented at a seminar

Computer modelling with GMS on risk assessment of leaching from a landfill site and in the project work

After passing the course should the student be able to:

• Identify and quantify crucial parameters for contaminant transport in the subsurface
• Establish a conceptual model for a catchment
• Carry out flow and transport modelling of subsurface water for scenario analyses
• Prepare and plan a sampling program for field measurements and sampling
• Carry out and interpret field measurements and experimental data
• Propose solutions for remediation of a contaminated aquifers
• Prepare and present a written report based on field, laboratory and modeling data

Documented proficiency in English B or equivalent.

For program students:

EESI (EE-specialisation) AE2101 Environmental dynamics: chemical processes and AE2201 Environmental dynamics: physical processes  or equivalent.

WST: AE2202 Dynamics of Environmental Systems and AE2103 Environmental Aquatic Chemistry or equivalent.

Others

240 credits of university studies including at least 60 credits in mathematics, physics, chemistry and hydrology.

Hiscock H.M. 2005. Hydrogeology; principles and practice. Available as E-book at KTH library

• ÖVNA - Exercises, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• ÖVNB - Assignment, 1.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• TENA - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

ÖVN1. Field exercise and project work, 3.0 c. Grade A-F

TEN1. Written examination, 3 c. Grade A-F

LAB1. Computer lab, 1.5 c. Grade A-F

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.