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Subject: General Hydrogeology
Scholarity:
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2/0/4;
3.5 UC; 3rd year / 2nd semester.
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Objectives: |
Introduction to basic concepts of superficial and
underground hydrology: fundamental concepts and
equations of fluid motion, formation and
characterization of precipitation; physical
principles that control the superficial draining;
measurement of hydrological variables; modelation of
the behaviour of the hydrological basins;
underground flow. Applications. Quality and
management of hydrical resources. |
Qualifications:
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Knowledge and comprehension of the fundamental
concepts of hydrology and its applications.
Development of practical qualifications in the
domain of techniques on prospection, evaluation,
exploration and management of hydrical resources. |
Theoretical:
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Hydrological cycle; superficial and underground
cycle; hydrographical basins; meteorology and
climatology; precipitation; soil humidity;
evapotranspiration; infiltration; superficial draining; hydrometry; analysis of hydrogrammes;
hydraulic management and exploitation; study of
the floods; introduction to underground
hydrology; hydraulic and environmental
legislation and regulation. |
Practical:
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Precipitation parameters; calculation of
evapotranspiration; hydrical examination; superficial
flows; hydrogrammes analysis; lagoon loads; underground
flows; law of Darcy; propagation of contaminantes; study
of the floods. |
Methodologies of
Teaching:
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Theorectical and
practical formal classes. |
Evaluation: |
Written
theorectical exame (60%) and written practical
exame (40%).
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Pre-requirements: |
Calculus I, Linear Algebra and
Analitical Geometry, Calculus II, Geodynamics. |
Observations: |
This subject is
comum to the graduation on Environmental
Engineering. |
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