Topic outline

  • The structure of the module and brief description of the topics is included in the introduction.

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  • The water cycle is described. The hydrological balance parameters are analyzed. Methodologies for the calculation of the hydrological balance are presented.

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  • The  main aquifer types and their characteristics are described. Basic principles regarding groundwater flow and hydrogeological terms are explained.
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  • The factors that determine the water quality are presented. The main graphical presentation techniques of the hydrochemical data are illustrated. Statistical methods for the evaluation of the chemical analyses results are described.
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  • The DPSIR ans DRASTIC methodologies that take into account hydrogeological criteria and human activities are presented. These methods constitute a very useful tool for desicion makers in the design of an effective water resources management plan.

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  • In this topic a short quiz and some practical common questions are provided. They can be used by the teachers as exercise for their student,  in order to evaluate the understanding of the presented theory from them

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  • Prof. Konstantinos Mattas


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