CEG8516 : Groundwater Modelling (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Brian Thomas
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The aim of the module is to develop groundwater modelling skills and to develop an understanding of subsurface flow regimes, the way in which conceptual models of a groundwater system can be built, and how appropriate modelling software can be used to test and refine that understanding.
To provide a sound introduction to groundwater modelling and industry-standard graphical user interfaces.
Outline Of Syllabus
* Groundwater flow processes.
* Numerical methods for groundwater modelling.
* Conceptual model development.
* Use of groundwater modelling software.
* Model calibration.
* Case Studies.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 30 | 1:00 | 30:00 | Coursework preparation |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 5 | 3:00 | 15:00 | Computer practicals (PiP) |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 14 | 1:00 | 14:00 | Videos, slides, quizzes for independent learning |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | online tutorial workshops |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 35:00 | 35:00 | background reading, revision etc |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Introduction to module (PiP) |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Teaching and learning methods to address problem solving and software skills development, supported by theory-based and broader conceptual learning using recorded video lectures and tutorial activities.
Computer PiP practical classes will be held in computer clusters to facilitate direct interactions and shared learning. To provide resilient modes of delivery, software will be made available using ‘cloud’ services (currently, using Azure labs). This has the benefit of being accessible from any on-campus cluster used for PiP sessions, or from external PC/laptops.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 2 | M | 100 | Regional Groundwater Modelling (12 page max)). |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
This module is focused on groundwater modelling applications using analytical equations and numerical groundwater flow models. The assessment is based on 100% coursework. The written exercise requires the student to build a new simple groundwater model, and to explore how the use of model grids and boundary conditions affect the result. This tests the students' ability to develop their own model, and their understanding of some of the theory underlying model development.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CEG8516's Timetable