NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 地下水與滲流(6753)
(Eng.) Groundwater and Seepage
Offering Dept Department of Civil Engineering
Course Type Elective Credits 3 Teacher CHEN, I-HUI
Department Department of Civil Engineering/Graduate Language English Semester 2024-FALL
Course Description Let students to understand the characteristics and flow of groundwater, and to know its basic theory and applicaiotn to the planning, design and monitoring of geotechnical engineering.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
To understand the influnece of groundwater, and to use the software of groundwater.
1.Capability in computation and analysis for civil engineering theory
2.Capability in analysis, evaluation, design, and implementation for civil engineering practices
3.Capability in project management, communication, team work, and problem-solving
4.Acknowledgements in contemporary issues, societal responsibilities, engineering ethics, and continuing learning for civil engineers
5.Professional knowledge in structural engineering, hydraulic engineering, geotechnical engineering, geomatics, construction management, hazard mitigation, and sustainable engineering
6.Capability in the initiation and fulfillment of research proposals and writing professional theses
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Exercises
Discussion
Lecturing
Assignment
Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Hydrology and Hydrogeology
Week 2 Monitoring of Groundwater Level
Week 3 Properties of Aquifers
Week 4 Groundwater Flow
Week 5 Slug Tests
Week 6 Soil Moisture and Groundwater Recharge
Week 7 Survey and Tracking of Groundwater
Week 8 Groundwater Models
Week 9 Mid Exam
Week 10 Seepage Principles
Week 11 Flow-Net Construction
Week 12 Filter and Drain Design
Week 13 Seepage Control in Earth Dams and Levees
Week 14 Foundation Dewatering and Drainage
Week 15 Slope Stabilization with Drainage and Seepage Models
Week 16 Final Exam
Week 17 Self-directed Learning (To surf multimedia materials related academic themes)
Week 18 Self-directed Learning (To surf multimedia materials related academic themes)
Evaluation
Homework(40%)、mid exam(30%)、final exam(30%)
Textbook & other References
Fetter, C.W., Applied Hydrogeology. 4th edition, Macmillan College Publishing Company, 2001.
References:
1. Groundwater Mechanics, Otto D. L. Strack, Prentice Hall, 1989.
2. Harry R. Cedergren, Seepage, Drainage and Flow Nets, Cedergren, 3rd edition, 1989.
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website

Office Hours
Every Monday afternoon
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