GLY 6826 Hydrogeologic Modeling

Next offered Fall 2013 M (7 and 8th period) and W 7th period). GLY 6826 1F10

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Course Objectives: This is an applied groundwater modeling course. Most of the course will be conducted using MODFLOW and the GWVistas interface. Objectives are to:
    * Introduce the basics of hydrogeologic modeling and its uses and limitations.
    * Provide experience in translating the geology and hydrology of field problems into numerical simulations
    * Provide a better understanding of fluid flow process through numerical modeling examples.
    * Provide experience in reading and writing technical reports and scientific papers

 Textbook: Applied Groundwater Modeling, 1992, M. P. Anderson and W.W. Woessner . Relevant chapters are noted in the topic list below as A&W.  Reading the text prior to class is required. Plan to have the text  by the 2nd week of classes.

 

Background:  You must have taken a previous course that covered groundwater flow. Not sure about your background? Take a look at the questions that we will review during the second class. Most of these should look familiar to you.

Computer Needs: You should have access to a PC to install and run GWVistas.

Grading: 
  •  60% modeling assignments, which include two modeling reports
  • 26% quizzes on class material (short-answer and essay format, given online)
  • 9% 3 presentations
  • 5% class participation
Course Topics:
     * What is a hydrogeologic model? Why model?
    * Finite-difference approximations and spreadsheet modeling
    * Modeling purpose and protocol; aquifer vs. flow-system viewpoint
    * Introduction to MODFLOW and GW Vistas
    * Building conceptual models and assigning parameters
    * Boundary conditions/Sources and sinks
    * Model calibration and sensitivity studies
    * Documenting and reporting your modeling study
    * Transient simulations
    *  Particle Tracking