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Course Description
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Course Name
Hydrogeology and Environmental Geosciences
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Host University
University of Glasgow
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Location
Glasgow, Scotland
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Area of Study
Environmental Science
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Earth Science Level 2
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Scotcat Credits
10 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2.5 - 3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4 - 5
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Short Description
A course that provides students with an understanding of the processes by which fluid moves in the Earth's crust and the environmental issues associated with the generation and remediation of pollutantsCourse Aims
5. To provide an account of the factors controlling the movement of groundwater within the crust, its geochemistry and the influence of groundwater on human health.
6. To characterise types of groundwater pollution from natural and anthropogenic sources, including mine operation and abandonment, and urban run-off.
7. To examine and describe detailed examples of groundwater pollution.
8. To show how a range of technologies can be employed to limit groundwater pollution.Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course students should be able to:
1. Explain the processes that control movement of fluid in the Earth's crust.
2. Describe models used to account for groundwater movement.
3. Identify changing environmental and anthropogenic controls on fluid movement in the crust.
4. Discuss the controls on speciation, toxicity and mobility of potentially toxic compounds in natural and engineered systems.
5. Explain the role of computer modelling in understanding Earth's biogeochemical processes.
6. Describe the underlying processes responsible for, and consequent impacts of, real examples of anthropogenic pollution.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.