UWA PLUS
Introduction to Groundwater Hydrochemistry GEOSM507
Groundwater is a vital resource for people and the environment. As populations increase and climates shift it's vital that we understand groundwater systems and the processes controlling groundwater quality. What are the key controls on the hydrochemical composition of groundwater? How can our actions alter these processes? Find the answers to these questions and more during this 3-week exploration of our groundwater hydrochemistry. This micro-credential is designed for professionals with postgraduate-level scientific literacy and numeracy skills who are interested in deepening their understanding the hydrochemical evolution of groundwater.
Topics covered include an introduction to groundwater hydrogeochemistry, the evolution from rainwater to groundwater and modelling water quality with PhreeqC.
In this micro-credential you will deepen your knowledge and understanding of key hydrogeochemical processes that control groundwater quality. Learners will develop skills in analysing and interpreting measured hydrochemical data to understand groundwater systems.
Upon successful completion of this micro-credential, you'll receive:
- Three PD Points
- A Certificate of Achievement
- A UWA Plus Professional Development Transcript, listing all successfully completed micro-credentials
- Delivery mode
- Online with optional face-to-face workshop.
- Course Dates
- 24 February 2025 - 21 March 2025 [MC-1Q]
- Registrations close
- 17 February 2025
- Duration
- 4 weeks
- Effort
- 75 hours
- 2 x 3 hr workshops per week for 3 weeks, online attendance available via Teams
- Face-to-face workshop attendance is optional and encouraged but not essential
- A total of 75 hours composed of readings and watching of recorded videos, learning activities and discussions during workshops, completion of assessment tasks.
- One week post-workshops to finalize assessment submission
- Academic lead
- Dr Sarah Bourke
- Cost
- $1188 inc. GST
- Critical information summary
- GEOSM507 Introduction to Groundwater Hydrochemistry [PDF 243KB]
What you'll learn
Participants will be able to:
Analyse and interpret measured hydrological data
Explain key hydrogeochemical concepts and processes
Why study this course?
Deepen your understanding of the key reactions and processes that control groundwater hydrochemistry. Build your skills in analysis and interpretation of hydrochemical data to understand groundwater systems.
Who should study this course?
This micro-credential is suitable for professionals who are working in groundwater-related technical roles and want to deepen their knowledge and understanding of key processes controlling groundwater hydrochemistry.
Recommended prior study
Completion of an undergraduate degree in natural sciences and knowledge of the properties and processes of groundwater systems. Postgraduate-level numeracy skills including unit conversions and rearranging of equations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel for data analysis and data plotting and PowerPoint for drawing simple schematics.
What's next after this course?
This micro-credential is complemented by GEOSM508. Completing both of these micro-credentials can be used as academic credit towards GEOS5511 upon enrolment in the Master of Hydrogeology at UWA.