Introduction to Ground-Water Hydraulics—A Programed Text for Self-Instruction (TWRI Book 3, Chapter B2)

This self-study introduction to groundwater hydraulics educational book by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) was developed in 1976 when few colleges had formal groundwater hydraulics classes. The material is presented in programmed form (A short section involving one or two concepts is followed by a question dealing with these concepts). The authors assumed that the reader completed standard courses in calculus and college physics. Readers familiar with differential equations will find the material easier to follow than readers who lack this advantage; and readers familiar with vector theory will notice that the material could have been presented with greater economy using vector notation. This educational material was used for decades to help USGS hydrologists new to groundwater develop expertise in groundwater and often with an experienced mentor to assist their educational development. Many of the exercises are useful by students and instructors alike.