The academic content of the Hydrogeological Engineering Undergraduate Program is designed to enable students to understand, evaluate and effectively manage groundwater resources. The curriculum is equipped with courses that comprehensively examine the properties, movement and interactions of groundwater.
Basic Science Courses: The program usually begins with basic science courses such as physics, chemistry and mathematics. These courses provide students with the basic scientific principles and analytical methods necessary for hydrogeologic studies.
Geology and Earth Sciences: Courses such as geology, sedimentology, paleontology and mineralogy offer basic knowledge about the structure and processes of the earth's crust. Students learn about the formation and classification of rocks and their interaction with water.
Hydrology and Hydrogeology: Courses in this area provide in-depth knowledge about the movement, quality and quantity of groundwater. Topics such as the interactions between surface water and groundwater, the water cycle and the water balance sheet are covered.
Water Resources Management: Courses on sustainable use and management of water resources provide students with knowledge on water policies, legal regulations and conservation of water resources.
Environmental Engineering and Pollution Control: These courses focus on the causes, effects and control methods of water pollution. Students learn pollution abatement techniques and environmental standards.
Mathematical and Computerized Models: Courses such as mathematical modeling of hydrogeological systems, data analysis and computer simulations provide students with the ability to analyze and model complex water systems.
Laboratory and Field Studies: Laboratory courses and field studies, where theoretical knowledge is put into practice, give students experience in real-world conditions. These studies focus on measurement techniques, sampling and analysis methods.
Capstone Project and Internships: In the final years of the program, students usually do a capstone project and gain work world experience through professional internships. These processes help students consolidate their practical knowledge in their field and prepare for the job market.
The Hydrogeological Engineering Undergraduate Program trains engineers who are experts in the effective management and conservation of water resources by providing students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills through these courses and applications. Upon graduation, students are prepared to work in various fields related to water resources and to find innovative solutions to problems.