This document provides an overview of groundwater systems and hydrogeology. It defines key terms like porosity, permeability, hydraulic gradient, hydraulic conductivity, and Darcy's Law. It describes the different types of aquifers including unconfined and confined aquifers. The global and basin-scale hydrologic cycles are shown and how groundwater interacts with surface water. Methods for investigating groundwater systems are discussed, including field measurements and modeling. Groundwater occurrence and various means of natural and artificial recharge are also covered.