Study program:
Hidrogeology (X semester -MsC) |
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Name of subject: srb_Karakterizacija i inženjering karstnih izdani |
Instructors:
Prof. Saša Milanović, Prof. Ljiljana Vasić, Dr Branislav Petrović |
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Status: Optional |
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ECTS: 6 |
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Prerequisites: - |
Course Objectives:
After introduction to the historical development of karst science and engineering, and explanation of karst environment and processes, students will learn how to apply methods for the assessment and management of karst water resources, and how to design engineering structures for their sustainable use. |
Learning Outcomes:
After completing the course, students are ready for the challenges of working on karst water resources, dealing with sensitive character of karst environments, and managing their waters, geo-heritage sites and biodiversity by designing sustainable engineering projects. |
Content:
Theory teaching
Historical development of karstology and karst hydrogeology. Worldwide karst distribution, Dinaric karst and role of Jovan Cvijic. Carbonate and non-carbonate karst. Karstification process and its features. Permeability of karstic rocks. Groundwater circulation in karst: recharge, flow types and directions, discharge. Relationship with other aquifer systems and surface waters. Research methods in karst hydrogeology. Characterization of karst aquifers. Groundwater budget and catchment delineation. Specific regime of karstic groundwater (quantity, quality). Water extraction. Aquifer control in discharge zones and drainage areas. Problems related to construction of dams, reservoirs and other structures and buildings in karst. Safe yield and sustainable exploitation of karst waters. Conflicts and risks in karst water management. Vulnerability assessment and pollution of karst aquifers. Surface and subsurface karst features and landforms, dependent eco-systems, endemic species, geo-heritage sites. Sanitary protection zones, preventive and remediation measures for karst sources and waters. Groundwater monitoring in karst. Modeling of karst aquifers. Forecasting effects of karst waters utilization. Feasibility studies and engineering design. Practical examples and case studies. |
Suggested Reading List:
- Stevanović Z: Regulacija izdani, udžbenik (rukopis)
- Milanović P: Geološko inženjerstvo u karstu, CRC
- Cvijić J: Karst, 1895, Beograd
- Kresic N: Water in Karst, McGraw-Hill
- Goldschider & Drew: Methods in Karst Hydrogeology, IAH.
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Conduct of the Course:
Combination of oral presentation with pre-prepared presentations, and practical work in the field, Teaching can be held in the block and outside the tertiary field with fieldwork (a combination of demonstration-research work). A permanent check of knowledge from the previous material is carried out. A special visit to the selected facilities and sources is organized. Teaching from this course is open for students of other faculties and foreign participants in which case it can be conducted in parallel in English and Serbian. Successfully fulfilled obligations of these students are also certified by ESP points. Participants in the performance of a part of teaching or practical work can be invited and eminent local and foreign professors or experts. |
Fund hours:
| Lectures |
Exercises |
Other forms of teaching |
Study research |
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2 |
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0 |
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Assessment:
| Final Exam |
ECTS |
| Oral Exam | 50 |
| Classwork Assessment |
ECTS |
| Class Participationа | 10 | | Practical Classes | 10 | | Written tests | 20 | | Seminars | 10 |
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Additional Assessment Criteria: - |
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