Lecture Topics

1.  Introduction to Models and Modeling

2.  Modeling Protocol

3.  Math and Hydrogeology Review

4.  Governing Flow Equations

5.  Solutions to the Governing Flow Equations

6.  Solver Routines

7.  Conceptual Model

8.  Grids

9.  Type of Models - Estimating Parameters

10.  Boundary Conditions

11.  Simulating Boundaries

12.  Special and Internal Boundaries

13.  Two-Dimensional Finite Difference Models

14.  Finite Element Models

15.  MODFLOW Introduction

16.  MODFLOW Mathematics

17.  MODFLOW Mathematics II

18.  Transient Models and MODFLOW Main Program

19.  Basic Package of MODFLOW

20.  Output Controls and BCF Package

21.  BCF Storage and Source Boundaries

22.  Sinks

23.  MODFLOW Solvers

24.  Calibration

25.  Evaluating Calibration

26.  Model Prediction

27.  Sensitivity

28.  Case Studies

29.  Modeling Reports

30.  Postaudits

31.  Introduction to Contaminants

32.  Advective Transport

33.  Particle Tracking Theory

34.  Particle Tracking Solutions

35.  MODPATH Implementation

36.  Dispersive Transport

37.  Retardation Processes

38.  Measuring Transport Parameters

39.  Remediation

40.  Advanced Modeling Topics

41.  Model Demonstrations

42.  Course Summary