66015 Hydrogeochemistry

6cp; block (totalling 36 hours; Autumn semester only); distance (Autumn or Spring semester); availability: all courses; core for ME(GWM), GradDipE(GWM), MSc(GWM) and GradDipSc(GWM); undergraduates must have completed at least 120 credit points before undertaking this subject
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: Dr William Milne-Home, National Centre for Groundwater Management

This subject, conducted through a combination of classroom and laboratory sessions (where necessary), covers the chemical basis for understanding how the chemistry of groundwater evolves both naturally and in the case of contamination. Both practical field measurement and computer modelling are covered.

Additional subject costs: Course notes cost $20. Textbook costs to be advised.

Assessment: Continuous assesment involving assignments, problems and a short informal examiniation.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $907.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,490.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

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