GENERAL INFORMATION
  • Name of course :
    HYDROGEOLOGICAL PROSPECTING AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF WELLS
  • Qualification awarded:
    Curs Superior Universitari (Degree Universitat Barcelona)
  • Number of credits:
    9,00
  • Centre responsible :
    Faculty of Earth Sciences
  • Length of course (in academic years):
    1
  • Mode of delivery (face-to-face/ blended/ distance):
    Blended
MANAGEMENT:

  • Soler Gil, Albert

  • Vázquez Suñé, Enric

RECOMMENDED APPLICANT PROFILES AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

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.

ADMISSION FOR APPLICANTS NOT HOLDING A DEGREE QUALIFICATION:

The course is also open to students with no prior university education, who will acquire the same knowledge and skills and receive a specific qualification for their learner group. Information on the access requirements and other conditions can be obtained from the course directors.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

- Establishment of the conceptual model of hydrogeological operation of the different systems and units.
- Know the foundations, methodologies and applications of hydrogeological exploration and prospecting methods and know how to choose the most appropriate ones for the characterization of aquifers and geological formations in each case.
- Learn to design an underground water catchment or a control borehole, applying the appropriate methodologies and calculations, choosing the materials, drilling methods and the installation of the well according to the requirements. Know the procedures for the final development and maintenance of the well, as well as the sealing and abandonment processes. Hydraulic calculations.

FURTHER INFORMATION OF INTEREST
  • Enrolment fee:
    • First year:
      1.250,00 €
    • An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee
  • In-company placement(s):
    Yes (consult conditions with the course directors)
  • Date on which pre-enrolment begins:
    5/15/2023
  • Date on which pre-enrolment ends:
    9/15/2023
  • Classes begin:
    10/2/2023
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