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The Open University

Groundwater

The Open University via OpenLearn

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Overview

This course covers the learning outcomes of understanding groundwater, including topics such as water underground, infiltration, the water table, groundwater movement, porosity, permeability, and aquifers. The course teaches skills related to analyzing and interpreting groundwater systems. The teaching method involves theoretical explanations and practical examples. The intended audience for this course includes students and professionals interested in hydrogeology or environmental science.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 Water underground
  • 1 Water underground
  • 2 Infiltration
  • 2 Infiltration
  • 3 The water table
  • 3 The water table
  • 4 Groundwater movement
  • 4 Groundwater movement
  • 5 Porosity
  • 5 Porosity
  • 6 Permeability
  • 6 Permeability
  • 7 Aquifers
  • 7 Aquifers
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements

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