Selected Topics In Hydrogeology
Geological Engineering
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Topics In Hydrogeology | JLJ201 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. İrfan YOLCUBAL
Associate Prof. Dr. Nihat Hakan AKYOL
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Have knowledge about stable and radioactive isotopes used in hydrogeology filed
2) Have a knowledge about groundwater dating
3) Gain skills for interpreting isotope data
4) Have knowledge about water sampling and analytical techniques
5) Have knowledge about isotope techniques used for identifying contaminant source
6) Have knowledge about the purpose of collecting and applying isotope data
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| 6 | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | High | Middle | High | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
No
Course Contents
Special topics related to field of hydrogeology, new developments and techniques in the field will be covered in detail via research articles.
Weekly Schedule
1) Environmental isotopes in Hydrogeology-Introduction2) Stable and radioactive isotopes: Standards and Measurements
3) Isotope fractionation
4) Tracing the hydrological cycle : Stable hydrogen and oxygen isotopes
5) Identifying and dating modern groundwaters
6) Tritium dating, Tritium-Helium method
7) Radiocarbon dating
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Chlorine-36 dating, Other isotopes in groudwater dating: Chloroflorocarbons, 85 Kr, Argon-38, Silica- 32
10) Dating with 226 Ra and 222 Rn, 4He
11) Water-Rock Interaction, Mechanisms of isotope exchange
12) İsotope exchange in high and low temperature systems
13) Isotope exchange in gas-water reactions
14) Field methods for sampling
15) Application of isotopes in detecting source of groundwater contamination
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Clark, I.D., Fritz, P., Environmental Isotopes in Hydrogeology, CRC Press, 1997.
2- Mazor, E., Chemical and isotopic groundwater hydrology, Marcel Dekker Inc. Third edition. 2004.
3- Freeze, R.A. ve Cheery, J. A. Yearltısuyu (Çeviren K. Kayabali), Prentice Hall, 1979.
4- Domenico, P. A. , Schwartz, F.W., Physical and Chemical Hydrogeology,, J. Wiley Sons, 1990.
5- Bilimsel makaleler
6- Scientific articles
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Discussion
3) Demonstration
4) Group Study
5) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
40% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
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Total | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required