The Geology Department offers a B.Sc. degree program in Geosciences. The program provides education in fundamental principles and applications of geosciences through theoretical, laboratory and field experience. Students gain a broad and versatile knowledge in the geosciences, providing them with qualifications and skills suitable for employment in governmental and private sectors concerned with terrain and environmental evaluation, energy and mineral resource, groundwater exploration, engineering geology, and research careers through higher degree studies. Students are engaged in research projects in their final year and participate in a range of Departmental research activities. Students are offered introductory work experience in private companies and public utilities and agencies through an internship program.
Program Objectives
Serve the national interest by graduating students capable of working in the diverse domains of geosciences
Prepare students for innovation and research through laboratory and field applications and participation in research projects, scientific competitions and conferences
Practice the ethics of the profession and recognize the geoscience impact on the society and the environment
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
Explain basic theoretical concepts and practical models of geosystems.
Demonstrate competence in laboratory and field-related experiments, analyses and interpretation.
Solve geoscience problems relevant to the industry and society and develop competence in research.
Recognize team work and professional communication through both oral presentation and in writing.
Apply the profession ethics and the impact on the environment and climate.
Degree Requirements
Required Credit Hours :
minimum 120 hours
General Education (Req. CH:33)
Cluster 1: Skills for the Future (Req. Ch:15)
