Subject Datasheet
Completion requirements
Subject Datasheet
Download PDFI. Subject Specification
1. Basic Data
1.1 Title
Hydrogeology
1.2 Code
BMEEOGMMSFST10-00
1.3 Type
Module with associated contact hours
1.4 Contact hours
| Type | Hours/week / (days) |
| Lecture | 2 |
1.5 Evaluation
Midterm grade
1.6 Credits
3
1.7 Coordinator
| name | Dr. Görög Péter |
| academic rank | Associate professor |
| gorog.peter@emk.bme.hu |
1.8 Department
Department of Engineering Geology and Geotechnics
1.9 Website
1.10 Language of instruction
hungarian
1.11 Curriculum requirements
Recommended elective in the Specialization in Geotechnics and Geology, Strcutural Engineering (MSc) programme
1.12 Prerequisites
1.13 Effective date
1 September 2025
2. Objectives and learning outcomes
2.1 Objectives
The goal of the subject, that the students getting familiar with the geological, geophysical methods of water exploration, the stratigraphy of ground, karstic and fissure water, the origin and properties of ground water (temperature, chemical nature). The students acquire the methodology for recharge, water flow, infiltration calculations, furthermore the water level and discharge measurements, water tracing and modelling the water flow in karstic and jointed rock mass. They learn the properties, classification and usage of thermal water. The subject introduce to the students the regional water management, the hydrogeological effect of mining and civil engineering, protecting of water resources through case studies. They get information about the dewatering methods and learn the usage of hydrogeological models for civil engineering works.
2.2 Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, the student:
A. Knowledge
1. Knows the methods of water exploration.
2. Knows the stratigraphy, origin and properties of ground water.
3. Knows the basic hydrogeological calculation methods.
4. Aware of methodology of the basic hydrogeological in-situ measurements.
5. Knows the recharge of ground water, understands the basics of water balance calculation, even in an urban environment.
6. Knows the hydrogeological model of karstic and other jointed aquifers, understands the theory of dual porosity.
7. Aware of the basic dewatering methods for excavation pits.
8. Knows the fundamentals of the hydrogeological modelling.
B. Skills
1. Is able to perform simpler infiltration calculations.
2. Is able to formulate the water balance of an area.
3. Is able to design in-situ hydrogeological measurements.
4. Is able to use the hydrogeological model of karstic and jointed aquifers.
5. Is able to choose dewatering method if there are appropriate basic data.
6. Is able to build a hydrodynamic model for civil engineering purposes.
7. Is able to express her/his thoughts orderly in written and oral.
C. Attitudes
a) Improves her/his knowledge with continuous learning.
b) Is open to using the information technology tools.
c) Strives to understand and to use the toolkit needed for the hydrogeological problem solution.
d) Aimes for precise and errorless task solution.
D. Autonomy and Responsibility
1. Analyzes hydrogeological tasks and problems independently according to given sources.
2. Is open to accepting critical comments.
3. Uses systematic approaches in her/his mind.
2.3 Methods
Lectures, practical tasks, communication in written and oral form, use of IT tools and technics, task solved independently and in groups as well, work organization techniques.
2.4 Course outline
1. Classification of ground water.
2. Karstic aquifers, protection of karstic water.
3. Utilization, protection of ground water: bank-filtered water, thermal water (geothermal usage).
4. Hydrogeological in-situ tests.
5. Pumping test: usage and evaluation of results.
6. Water balances in engineering geology.
7. Water flow in jointed rock masses.
8. Hydrogeology and environmental protection. Ground water in civil engineering practice.
9. Dewatering methods.
10. Hydrogeological modelling I.: model parameters.
11. Hydrogeological modelling II.: setting up a model.
12. Numerical solution of hydrogeological project.
13. Dewatering calculation of an excavation.
14. Relation between hydrogeology and the civil engineering facilities.
The above programme is tentative and subject to changes due to calendar variations and other reasons specific to the actual semester. Consult the effective detailed course schedule of the course on the subject website.
The above programme is tentative and subject to changes due to calendar variations and other reasons specific to the actual semester. Consult the effective detailed course schedule of the course on the subject website.
2.5 Study materials
a) Textbooks:
1. Fetter C.W. (2001) Applied hydrogeology
b) Online materials:
1. Lecture notes
2.6 Other information
The department provides the academic version of the introduced software.
2.7 Consultation
The instructors are available for consultation during their office hours, as advertised on the department website. Special appointments can be requested via e-mail: gorog.peter@epito.bme.hu
This Subject Datasheet is valid for:
2025/2026 semester II
II. Subject requirements
Assessment and evaluation of the learning outcomes
3.1 General rules
The assessment of the learning outcomes specified in clause 2.2. above and the evaluation of student performance occurs via two midterm homework assignments and the exam.
3.2 Assessment methods
| Assessment Name (Type) | Code | Assessed Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| 1. midterm test (summative assessment) | MT | A1-A8; B1-B7; C1-C4; D1-D3 |
| 2. homework (partial performance assessment) | HW | A2-A4, A7, A8; B5-B7; C1-C4; D1 |
The dates of deadlines of assignments/homework can be found in the detailed course schedule on the subject’s website.
3.3 Evaluation system
| Code | Weight |
|---|---|
| MT | 70% |
| HW | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
3.4 Requirements and validity of signature
There is no signature for this subject.
3.5 Grading system
| Grade | Score (P) |
|---|---|
| excellent (5) | 80≤P |
| good (4) | 70≤P<80% |
| satisfactory (3) | 60≤P<70% |
| pass (2) | 50≤P<60% |
| fail (1) | P<50% |
3.6 Retake and repeat
1) Homework - after the payment of the fee determinated in the regulation - can be submit with delay until 16.00 or in electronic format until 23.59 of the last day of the completion week.
2) The submitted and accepted homework can be corrected without any fee until the deadline described in the point 1).
3) The midterm test can be retaken one time free of charge. In case of correction the better result will be taking into account from the new and previous results.
3.7 Estimated workload
| Activity | Hours/Semester |
|---|---|
| participation in contact hours | 14x2=28 |
| completion of homework | 20 |
| studying the written material at home | 12 |
| preparation for the tests | 30 |
3.8 Effective date
1 September 2025
This Subject Datasheet is valid for:
2025/2026 semester II