Topic outline

  • Basics in Groundwater Hydrology

    Credits : 9 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    Knowledge of groundwater hydrology is useful for a variety of subsurface investigations and groundwater related work. This course provides basic information about the occurrence and movement of groundwater, planning a groundwater investigation and modeling study, field investigative methods, computer modeling of groundwater flow, and about the interactions between surface water and groundwater.

    Topics:

    • Introduction to Groundwater Flow
    • Occurrence and Movement of Groundwater
    • Project Management
    • Planning a Groundwater Investigation and Modeling Study
    • Field Investigative Methods
    • Computer Modeling of Groundwater Flow
    • Interaction Between Surface Water and Groundwater

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
    (must be logged into your user account)


    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: for hydrologists, civil engineers, hydraulic engineers, highway engineers, geotechnical engineers and environmental engineers.
    Publication Source: US Corp of Engineers

    Harlan Bengtson PhD, PE

    • Topic 1