Courses

Taking scoop and pump samples from groundwater measuring points, recording field parameters when taking (ground) water samples, leveling groundwater measuring points, groundwater level plan, discharge measurements.

Lecturers: Dr. T. Schiedek, Stefanie Schmidt

The course introduces the theoretical basis of groundwater modeling. It discusses (i) what kind of groundwater models exist and what they are needed for, (ii) what mathematical concepts they are based on, (iii) what boundary and initial conditions are, and (iv) what numerical solution methods exist. This will be accompanied by hands-on exercises on groundwater flow (MODFLOW), visualization and particle tracking (PMPATH), and solute transport (MT3D).

Lecturer: Dr. Stephan Schulz

In this course, basic knowledge is expanded and model calibration (inverse modeling) with UCODE is introduced. This will be followed by extensive group work on a practical case. The data pre- and post-processing for the case study will be performed using ArcGIS.

Lecturer: Dr. Stephan Schulz

Laboratory analysis of water using IC (anions / cations), AAS (metals) and GC (organic pollutants). Attempts to distribute (harmful) substances between the environmental compartments (soil / water / air).

Lecturers: Dr. T. Schiedek, Stefanie Schmidt

This course first deals with the physical properties of the soil matrix, its water content and hydraulic potential, and unsaturated flow. It will further address the soil water balance and in particular the two components groundwater recharge and evapotranspiration. At the end of the course an introduction to the modeling software HYDRUS with practical applications will be given.

Lecturer: Dr. Stephan Schulz

The course introduces the theoretical basis of groundwater modeling. It discusses (i) what kind of groundwater models exist and what they are needed for, (ii) what mathematical concepts they are based on, (iii) what boundary and initial conditions are, and (iv) what numerical solution methods exist. This will be accompanied by hands-on exercises on groundwater flow (MODFLOW), visualization and particle tracking (PMPATH), and solute transport (MT3D).

Lecturer: Dr. Stephan Schulz

In this course, basic knowledge is expanded and model calibration (inverse modeling) with UCODE is introduced. This will be followed by extensive group work on a practical case. The data pre- and post-processing for the case study will be performed using ArcGIS.

Lecturer: Dr. Stephan Schulz

Surface water sampling in the field, determination of field parameters, quantitative analysis of major anions and cations as well as organic compounds in the laboratory (IC, AAS), calculation of ion balance, evaluation.

Lecturers: Dr. T. Schiedek, Stefanie Schmidt

Factors and processes influencing the quantity and quality of water discussion all compartments of the hydrosphere, such as atmospheric water (rain, snow, hail), river water, lake water and their interactions; vulnerability of groundwater, water protection; case studies and methods are presented which give hints on how to evaluate and deal with groundwater vulnerability.

Lecturer: Dr. T. Schiedek

Questions and problems related to geosciences, water management and environmental tech-nologies are addressed in small student teams, if possible in cooperation with students from other departments or other degree programmes. While the project seminar has a strong scientific focus and may even involve lab or field work, it contains significant skills-oriented elements such as intercultural team building, project management, and presentations training (posters and oral presentations). The results of the teamwork are presented in the seminar. Presentation of the results may include both, talks and posters.

Lecturers: Dr. Antje Kabisch, Dr. Stephan Schulz, Dr. Nils Michelsen

Development of the earth, geological mapping, working with maps, cross section drawing, soil and rock description, stratigraphic sections, field and laboratory methods.

Lecturer: Dr. T. Schiedek