A groundwater hydrologist is a scientist who understands how groundwater hydrological systems operate, has an advanced interdisciplinary knowledge in this field, can apply the scientific method to explore problems of relevance to this discipline, is able to use a range of analytical methods, including computer software to analyse relevant data, and field techniques, and can contribute to an advance of knowledge in this discipline. The educational aims of this course are to provide students with an overview of processes that determine the source, amount and flows of water in aquifers with a particular focus on aspects relating to water problems facing Australia. Learning outcomes After completion of this course, students are expected to: have gained an in-depth knowledge of relevance to the discipline understand and be able to apply basic scientific methods be able to review and interpret scientific information be able to develop scientific hypotheses be able to communicate effectively have an enhanced understanding of current groundwater issues and the technologies employed to deal with them ability to communicate effectively be able to work both independently and within interdisciplinary research groups value ethical behaviour.