Learning objectives
The student will be able to:
- know the steps of a scientific research for educational purposes;
- design a research on surface- and ground-waters in specific settings;
- carry out scientific investigations;
- communicate data and information related to surface- and ground-water studies;
- utilize quantitative data.
Prerequisites
No
Course unit content
Recharge and flow processes in the subsurface. Surface- ground-water interactions. Role of groundwater in an ecological perspective.
Full programme
Groundwater flow in porous and fissured media (knowledge and understanding).
Groundwater-dependent ecosystems (knowledge and understanding).
Human alterations of surface- and ground-water flow (knowledge and understanding).
Practical, lab and field activities (making judgements & communication skills).
Bibliography
Celico, P., 1986/1988 - Prospezioni Idrogeologiche, voll. I e II. Liguori Ed., Napoli
Teaching methods
Theoretical and practical lessons, as well as field investigations will be carried out in order to explain the main topics of the discipline and allow students to carry out and manage field and lab studies.
Assessment methods and criteria
During the course, several problems will be analysed and solved by the students, to simulate the solution of scientific and professional scenarios. This approach allows the students growth also in terms of technical and scientific language.
The final evaluation is an oral exam. During the exam, different problems must be solved by the students. The exam is made of five questions at least, to explore the main topics of the program. The laude can be acquired in case of outstanding capacity of problem solving.
Other information
No
2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
The following goals are correlated to this course: 6, 11, 13, 14 and 15
