Introduction to Groundwater Engineering
1.1 Hydrological cycle
1.2 Groundwater utilization
1.3 Problems with groundwater – overview
1.4 Chemical and physical processes pertaining to groundwater
1.5 Measurement of parameters.

Geology and Groundwater Occurence
2.1 Water bearing formation, geologic formation
2.2 Groundwater basin, regional groundwater flow systems
2.3 Groundwater quality

Fundamentals of Groundwater Flow
3.1 Groundwater properties
3.2 Aquifer types
3.3 Head, pressure and flows
3.4 Groundwater flow equations
3.5 Hydrodynamic dispersion
3.6 Flow nets

Groundwater Resources Evaluation and Management
4.1 Groundwater recharge and discharge
4.2 Well development
4.3 Pumping techniques and technology
4.4 Protection of wells
4.5 Slug Tests

Sources and Impacts of Groundwater Pollution
5.1 Common sources of groundwater pollution
5.2 Behaviour of contaminants
5.3 Effects of contaminants on groundwater sources
5.4 Pollutant migration

Monitoring Groundwater Pollution
6.1 Monitoring groundwater pollution
6.2 Sampling and testing parameters
6.3 Assessment, modelling pollution migration and effects

Containment and Remediation
7.1 Physical, Chemical and Biological Treatment of Contaminated aquifers
7.2 Preventive management, strategies and assistance, regulation.

Q1 : Why is it important to study groundwater?
A1 : Sustainable management of groundwater is at the heart of the solution. Scientific understanding and proper management of groundwater are essential because groundwater can alleviate the problem if we seek its responsible use and replenishment.