Program Overview

Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment of Groundwater

Course Fact File

• Code: EV6016
• Duration: 12 weeks
• Teaching Mode: Part-Time
• Qualifications: CPD Module
• Fees: €400 (€800 for Non-EU applicants)
• Closing Date: Closed for applications
• Course Delivery Method: Online
• Credits: 5
• Start Date: Closed for applications

Outline

Influences on the natural variation in groundwater quality are explored and their vulnerability to contamination is considered. Options for monitoring the quality of groundwaters are presented and opportunities and constraints associated with designing an effective monitoring and assessment programme are explored. Examples of monitoring programmes with different objectives will be illustrated using case studies.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

• Identify the key geological influences on groundwater bodies and their water quality
• Identify the influences of human activities on water quantity and quality in groundwaters
• Select appropriate monitoring designs for groundwaters in relation to different monitoring objectives
• Propose locations for monitoring stations in given scenarios.

Additional Teaching Mode Information

• 36hr(s) Directed Study (Online self-directed learning)
• 12hr(s) Directed Study (Online moderated activities)
• 12 x 1hr(s) Directed Study (Reading)

Practicalities

• Total Marks: 100
• Continuous Assessment: 100 marks (2MCQ tests 50 marks each)

Requirements

• A BSc in Environmental Science or similar subject
• A relevant professional qualification
• A portfolio of work and experience in the area of water quality monitoring
• Candidates who do not hold a BSc will be judged on a case-by-case basis as to their suitability for the programme, subject to the approval of the college of Science, Engineering and Food Science.
• Candidates, for whom English is not their primary language, should possess an IELTS of 6.5 (or TOEFL equivalent) with no less than 6.0 in each individual category.

Fees and Costs

• The fee for this module is €400.
• Applicants from low-income countries that are part of the GEMS/Water programme should contact for information about fee concessions.
• The fee for Non-EU applicants is €800.