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Hydrogeology
1. Introduction to Hydrogeology
2. The Hydrologic Cycle
3. Physical Properties of Water
4. Properties of Porous Media
5. Principles of Groundwater Flow
6. Groundwater Flow Patterns
7. Governing Equations of Groundwater Flow
8. Groundwater and Surface Water Interaction
9. Well Hydraulics and Aquifer Testing
10. Groundwater Chemistry
11. Contaminant Hydrogeology
12. Groundwater Investigation and Remediation
13. Groundwater Modeling
14. Special Topics in Hydrogeology
15. Groundwater Management and Sustainability
Groundwater Flow Patterns
Potentiometric Surfaces and Water Tables
Definition and Concepts
Water Table Mapping
Potentiometric Surface Mapping
Interpretation Techniques
Construction and Interpretation of Water-Level Maps
Data Collection Methods
Contouring Techniques
Quality Control
Interpretation Guidelines
Flow Nets
Principles of Flow Net Construction
Equipotential Lines
Flow Lines
Graphical Construction Methods
Flow Rate Calculations
Seepage Analysis
Flow System Hierarchy
Local Flow Systems
Intermediate Flow Systems
Regional Flow Systems
Topographic Controls
Geologic Controls
Temporal Variations
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