Hydrogeology

This course introduces groundwater within the hydrological cycle and then examines the properties of the water-rock system: porosity and permeability. It provides students with a foundation in the essential concepts of subsurface hydrodynamics—including natural and artificial flow—and basic groundwater hydrochemistry.

Knowledge acquisition is facilitated by hands-on practice during laboratory sessions using column experiments (measuring porosity and permeability, deriving Darcy’s law, salt tracing) and classroom-based exercises (solving common hydrogeological problems based on the interpretation of piezometric and hydrogeological maps - Construction and interpretation of piezometric maps - Interpretation of well and aquifer tests - Interpretation of physicochemical water analyses).

A field day provides an opportunity to illustrate the relationship between geological structure and hydrodynamic behavior and to offer an introduction to borehole measurement techniques.

Hourly volumes:

• CM: 1:00 p.m.
• TD: 2:00 p.m.
• Practical Training: 12:00 p.m.
• Land: 6 hours

The goal of this course is to acquire both theoretical and practical skills in hydrogeology so that students can pursue a master’s degree and also be immediately ready to work in the professional world.

Students are guided to understand the relationship between geological structure and the hydrodynamic behavior of aquifers in order to understand and interpret fundamental hydrogeological processes and to be able to assess their impact on groundwater management and protection

Geological Mapping

100% Continuous, Comprehensive Monitoring:

• 4 grades - 50% (Practical Work + Fieldwork + CC1)
• +50% CC2

Be able to solve common hydrogeological problems by interpreting piezometric and hydrogeological maps and using data. In this context, students must be able to:

• Identify aquifer formations based on a well log or geological cross-section
• Master the techniques for reading and analyzing a hydrogeological map in order to understand how an aquifer functions
• Mastering the techniques for creating and interpreting piezometric maps (theory and practice)
• Calculate a gradient and a flow rate from data or piezometric curves
• Interpreting a well and aquifer test
• Linking physicochemical water analyses to a rock type