EngineeringBasics of Water Resources: Groundwater Hydrology

Basics of Water Resources: Groundwater Hydrology

SKU: RV-7594
Duration: 1.00 Hr

This 1-hour interactive online course covers the fundamentals of water supply hydrology. From the hydrologic cycle to the nature and character of groundwater as it goes from recharge zones to discharge points, the basic concepts and terminology are introduced in a clear and easy to read form.

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Course Details

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, you will:

  • Understand the hydrologic cycle, and how it replenishes the water supply
  • Understand the source, movement, and character of groundwater
  • Know some of the sources of impurities in the groundwater supply
  • Know the basic vocabulary of water supply hydrology

There will be a multiple-choice quiz at the end of this course.

This course is a part of a series of RedVector courses in Basics of Water Resources that includes:

Basics of Water Resources: Groundwater Hydrology (1 hour)
Basics of Water Resources: Sources of Groundwater Contamination (2 hours)
Basics of Water Resources: Wetland Basics (3 hours)

Specs

Course Level Fundamental
Languages English
Compatibility MobileReady, Responsive

Donna Rona

Author

A coastal engineer with over 36 years experience in coastal, marine and environmental engineering, Dr. Rona is a licensed Professional Engineer in Mechanical Engineering. Combining a strong background in physics and earth sciences with extensive field experience in engineering, she has enjoyed a diverse career as a practicing engineer and consultant. Earning a BS in Ocean Engineering from Florida Atlantic University and a MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Miami, she has also continued to participate in engineering and science education as both adjunct faculty and guest lecturer at several universities, later branching out to earn a certificate in Online Teaching from the University of California. Dr. Rona is an experienced teacher and communicator. Author of professional journal papers, trade magazine articles and the book Environmental Permits (published by Van Nostrand Reinhold), she has served as editor of technical journals, taught graduate courses in engineering, and has served as a business communications consultant. She has authored over 40 technical courses currently offered online. Working with legislators, technical experts, and businesses, she has also developed skills and expertise in negotiation and arbitration.

Dr. Rona, an advocate of lifelong education, has also earned multiple advanced degrees in integrative medicine, including the Doctor of Naturopathy degree.

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