A course in theory and application of groundwater flow modeling, focusing on MODFLOW (U.S. Geological Survey 3-D modular finite-difference model)

taught by Dr. Joe Donovan

CURRICULUM: Principles of numerical flow models in hydrogeology; strong emphasis on computer applications. Finite-difference approximations to PDE's of flow, with numerical solution techniques. Principles and use of MODFLOW. Spatial and time discretization. Boundary/source formulations. Parameterization and calibration procedures. Unconfined vs. confined flow. Parameterization. Discretization. Boundary conditions. Source/sink terms. Sensitivity and error analysis. The inverse problem. Flow path solutions (MODPATH). Density-dependent flow. Field approaches for modelers. Introduction to advective-dispersive transport models. Problems and case-histories.

PREREQ: Geology 562 or equivalent, or permission

Course Philosophy

• one lecture or interactive lab (4 hours) per week

• intensive independent computer-based instruction -- modeling project is grade basi

• practicum-based interactive format (after 3rd week) using Groundwater Vistas (Environmental Simulations Inc -- Jim and Doug Rumbaugh)

Agronomists, engineers, welcome!

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