Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Science (Groundwater Hydrology) requires 1 year of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course specialisation is offered by the College of Science and Engineering.The course specialisation articulates with the 18 unit Graduate Certificate in Science (Groundwater Hydrology) and the 72 unit Master of Science (Groundwater … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Bedford Park
Flinders

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Aims

A groundwater hydrologist is a scientist who understands how groundwater hydrological systems operate, has an advanced interdisciplinary knowledge in this field, can apply the scientific method to explore problems of relevance to this discipline, is able to use a range of analytical methods, including computer software to analyse relevant data, and field techniques, and can contribute to an advance of knowledge in this discipline.

The educational aims of this course specialisation are to provide students with an overview of processes that determine the source, amount and flows of water in aquifers with a particular focus on aspects relating to water problems facing Australia.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
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Demonstrate and apply in-depth knowledge of relevance to the discipline
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Understand and be able to apply basic scientific methods
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Review and interpret scientific information
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Develop scientific hypotheses
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Communicate effectively
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Demonstrate enhanced understanding of current groundwater issues and the technologies employed to deal with them ability to communicate effectively
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Work both independently and within interdisciplinary research groups
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Value ethical behaviour

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