Objectives and competences
The main objective is to present the fundamentals of hydrochemistry, radiochemistry and stable isotopes of water to study the evolution of the chemical-isotopic composition of underground water to understand the functioning of the aquifer. The course also provides an understanding of the behaviour of pollutants in groundwater and decontamination methods and defines the processes of mass transfer and reactive transport and the effects of varying density on flow. The 14-credit course is taught through blended-learning (10 months), with synchronous streaming/face-to-face classes and face-to-face activities (4-8 days).
This postgraduate course forms part of the master's degree or postgraduate degree
This postgraduate course forms part of the master's degree or postgraduate degree
Basic information
| Type | Postgraduate courses |
|---|---|
| Certificate | Advanced university course |
| Faculty or school | Facultat de Ciències de la Terra |
| Branch of knowledge |
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| Mode of delivery | Blended |
| Credits | 14 |
| Length of course | 1 academic year |
| Language(s) of instruction | Spanish |
| Enrolment fee: | First year: 1.944,44 € An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee |
| In-company placement(s): | Yes |
| Classes begin: | 01/10/2024 |
| mt.hidrogeologia.modelitzacio@ub.edu | |
| Master's degree course homepage | https://www.ub.edu/portal/web/ciencias-tierra/master-propio-hidrogeologia |
| Managment | Soler Gil, Albert |
| Open pre-enrolment | No |
| Lead to doctoral studies | No |
| Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualification: | No |
Objectives and competences
Objectives
- Expose the field and analytical methods used to study the composition of aquifer waters.
- Describe methodologies of how, based on the characterization and study of the evolution of the chemical composition of underground water, hypotheses can be established about the functioning of an aquifer.
- To gain an understanding of the hydrogeochemical models used as advanced analytical tools.
- Present the theoretical foundations of radiochemistry and stable isotopes of water, as well as the main methods used to study the isotopic composition of groundwater.
- Describe the origin and characteristics of isotopes useful in hydrogeology, determine the origin and type of groundwater and its dating.
- Establish hypotheses about the functioning of the aquifer based on its characterization and study of the chemical and isotopic evolution.
- Present the main sources of groundwater pollution, mainly related to agricultural, urban, industrial and mining activities.
- Present the theoretical foundations and real examples of the application of isotopic geochemistry in groundwater pollution studies.
- Define the main mass transfer processes in groundwater and the general transport equation and know the different types of tracers and tests to obtain the hydraulic transport parameters.
- To develop an understanding of the effects of variable flow density in different mediums and to know how to calculate end interpret salt-water intrusion.
- Know the different types of groundwater pollutants and their behaviour, as well as the means of control and methods of prevention and decontamination.
Access and admission
Applicant profile and access requirements
Recommended applicant profile
- University degree holders:- Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture in civil, industrial, chemical, environmental, forestry, mining and agricultural areas.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental, chemical, physical, biological or geological sciences.
- Advanced engineering or architecture degree in civil, industrial, chemical, environmental, forestry, mining and agricultural areas.
- Technical degree or diploma in environmental, chemical, physical, biological or geological sciences.
Other qualifications: the body responsible for the master's degree will analyse the academic records of candidates who apply with a qualification other than those listed above.
Access requirements and conditions
Pre-enrolment
Contact us
Faculty or school where the course is taught
| Address: | Facultat de Ciències de la Terra C/ Martí i Franqués s/n 08028 - Barcelona Espanya |
|---|---|
| Email address: | mt.hidrogeologia.modelitzacio@ub.edu |
| Webpage: | https://www.ub.edu/portal/web/ciencias-tierra/master-propio-hidrogeologia |
| Telephone: | 934021336 |
| Observations: | Els períodes de presencialitat o activitats sincròniques són, fonamentalment, a la tarda i, puntualment, al matí. |
For further enquiries
| Address: | Facultat de Ciències de la Terra C/ Martí i Franqués s/n 08028 - Barcelona Espanya |
|---|---|
| Email address: | mt.hidrogeologia.modelitzacio@ub.edu |
| Webpage: | https://www.ub.edu/portal/web/ciencias-tierra/master-propio-hidrogeologia |
| Telephone: | 934021336 |
| Observations: | Els períodes de presencialitat o activitats sincròniques són, fonamentalment, a la tarda i, puntualment, al matí. |