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Environmental geology and Geological Act
Module Environmental geology

Academic Year 2022/2023 - Teacher: Giovanna PAPPALARDO

Expected Learning Outcomes

The objective of this module is to acquire knowledge and skills of hydrogeology applied to the environment. The topics concern the regulatory directives of the Consolidated Law on the Environment 152/2008 for the protection and evaluation of groundwater resources. Acquisition of skills on the dynamics of the aquifer system and evaluation through pumping tests, and on the geochemistry of water. Skills for the study of coastal aquifers, on the saline intrusion problem. Water circulation in rock masses.

Course Structure

Generally the teaching takes place through lectures and practical lessons in the classroom, with the support of multimedia material (slides projected during the lessons) and handouts. Mandatory attendance.

The teacher will explain to the students the procedures for calculating some topics of the program.

If the teaching is given in a mixed or remote mode, the necessary changes with respect to what was previously stated may be introduced, in order to respect the program envisaged and reported in the syllabus.

Required Prerequisites

Knowledge of hydrogeology, basic chemistry and landslide risk and rock mechanics is required.

Attendance of Lessons

Attendance to lessons is compulsory. For working students, reference is made to the University teaching regulations.

Information for students with disabilities and / or SLD:

To guarantee equal opportunities and in compliance with the laws in force, interested students can ask for a personal interview with the teacher in order to plan any compensatory and / or dispensatory measures, according to the didactic objectives and specific needs. It is also possible to contact the referent teacher CInAP (Center for Active and Participated Integration - Services for Disabilities and / or SLD) of our Department

Detailed Course Content

Water Code Legislative Decree 152/2006, Protection of quantitative and qualitative water resources. Determination of hydrogeological parameters with pumping tests for the quantitative evaluation of groundwater resources. Water circulation in rock masses. Assessment of the vulnerability to pollution of groundwater resources using the SINTACS method. Qualitative evaluation: groundwater hydrochemistry, main plotting graphs, hydrochemical facies. Salinization processes of coastal aquifers. Water circulation in rock masses.

Textbook Information

  1. Idrogeologia applicata e ambientale – M. Civita – Casa Editrice Ambrosiana.
  2. Prospezioni idrogeologiche Vol. I e II – P. Celico – Liguori Ed. 
  3. La circolazione idrica negli ammassi rocciosi - Scesi e Gattinoni- Casa Editrice Ambrosiana

Course Planning

 SubjectsText References
1Water Code Legislative Decree 152/2006, Protection of quantitative and qualitative water resources. Determination of hydrogeological parameters with pumping tests for the quantitative evaluation of groundwater resources. Protection of groundwater resources1, 2
2Assessment of the vulnerability to pollution of groundwater resources using the SINTACS method. Qualitative evaluation: groundwater hydrochemistry, main plotting graphs, hydrochemical facies. Salinization processes of coastal aquifers. s.1,2
3Water circulation in rock masse1,2,3,

Learning Assessment

Learning Assessment Procedures

The final exam consists of an oral test and verification of learning of the topics covered in the practical tests performed during the course.

Verification of learning can also be carried out electronically, depending on health conditions and linked to Covid-19, in compliance with current University provisions.

Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises

Drainage test - Characteristic diagram - Coastal insalination - Vulnerability - Main hydrodynamic parameters - Fractured aquifers
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