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  1. Geology

 

 

Objectives of the Curriculum

The objectives of the program are enabling students to get knowledge, skill and attitude concerning:

· The origin and evolution of the earth and its inhabitants through the study of Rocks,Minerals,

   Fossils and Elements

· The setting, types, origin and use of earth resources

· Methods and techniques of natural resources exploration

· A better understanding of the environment and how it changes and the impacts of hazardous

     earth processes

· The unique features of the geology of Ethiopia, its resources and Environments

· The habit of cooperating with others in the profession

· The willingness to encourage the dissemination and transfer of geosciences knowledge and

   skill,

· The awareness to observe ethical standards of geosciences knowledge

· The determination to maintain and improve professional competence in order to give better

   service to the community

· The habit of sharing once own time, effort as well as available resources for defined priories of

   the Nation

· The habit of conserving and protecting the environment

Curriculum Profile

The program is designed to include geology core courses, supportive and general study courses to be offered in eight semesters (4 years). These provide fundamental knowledge, skill and desired attitude. The curriculum content is set to produce graduates who fulfill both national and international standards and needs. By increasing emphasis on field trainings and applied courses, the program/curriculum transfers skills which would also enhance the employability of the graduates.

 

Graduate Profile

Upon successful completion of all the required courses in the curriculum, the geologygraduate will

· Have the sufficient tacit and explicit knowledge to compare, analyze and synthesize data on  

geologic and geologic processes, features and resources and convert this knowledge to actionable knowledge in sectors such as earth resources evaluation, development and management, geo-hazards and environmental changes detection and mitigation

· Have the skill to measure, describe, record, report, and map geologic features, processes, and resources using conventional and up-to-date methods, equipments and standards

· Be able to conduct basic and applied researches in earth sciences (including problem        identification, comparing and contrasting, inventorying) and be able to communicate with individuals and the community

· Have the attitude and caliber to transform theories and principles from one Earth Science discipline to another

· Be cognizant of the ethics, attitude, and value of own profession and that of responsible citizenship

 

 

 

 

Course Requirement

Geology Core Courses

Course Code

Course Title

Cr. Hr.

lec Cr. Hr

Lab/pracical cr.hr

Field cr.hr

Geol 201

General Geology

4

3

1

 

Geol 202

Geomorphology

2

2

 

 

Geol 203

Paleontology

2

2

 

 

Geol 204

Crystallography and Mineral Optics

2

2

 

 

Geol 206

Stratigraphy and Earth History

3

3

 

 

Geol 213

Practical Paleontology

1

 

1

 

Geol 214

Practical Crystallography and Mineral Optics

1

 

1

 

Geol 301

Maps and Mapping Techniques

3

2

1

 

Geol 302

Field Geology and Report Writing

2

1

1

 

Geol 303

Mineralogy

2

2

 

 

Geol 304 -

Sedimentary Petrology

2

2

 

 

Geol 305

Remote Sensing and GIS

3

2

1

 

Geol 306

Structural Geology

3

3

 

 

Geol 313

Practical Mineralogy

1

 

1

 

Geol 314

Practical Sedimentary Petrology

1

 

1

 

Geol 316

Practical Structural Geology

1

 

1

 

Geol 318

Techniques of Geochemical Analysis

2

1

1

 

Geol 421

Mapping Sedimentary Terrain

2

 

 

2

Geol 404

Tectonics

2

2

 

 

Geol 405

Environmental Geology

3

3

 

 

Geol 406

Geochemistry

3

3

 

 

Geol 407

Igneous Petrology

2

2

 

 

Geol 408

Metamorphic Petrology

3

3

 

 

Geol 409

Geophysics

3

3

 

 

Geol 410

Exploration Geophysics

3

3

 

 

Geol 412

Volcanology and Geothermal Resources

3

3

 

 

Geol 414

Petroleum and Coal Geology

3

3

 

 

Geol 417

Practical Igneous Petrology

1

 

1

 

Geol 418

Practical Metamorphic Petrology

1

 

1

 

Geol 420

Mapping Igneous Terrain

2

 

 

2

Geol 501

Economic Geology

3

3

 

 

Geol 502

Geology and Geologic Resources of Ethiopia

3

3

 

 

Geol 503

Mapping Metamorphic Terrain

2

 

 

2

Geol 505

Fundamentals of Soil and Rock Mechanics

3

2

1

 

Geol 506

Engineering Geology

3

3

 

 

Geol 507

Principles of Hydrogeology

3

3

 

 

Geol 508

Groundwater Exploration and Development

3

3

 

 

Geol 509

Research Methods in Geosciences

2

1

1

 

Geol 510

Senior Project

3

 

 

 

Geol 511

Practical Economic Geology

1

 

1

 

Geol 513

Mineral Exploration and Resource Evaluation

2

2

 

 

Geol 514

Mining Geology

3

3

 

 

                                                                          Sub total 96

Geology Elective Courses (six to seven credit hours to be selected)

Geol 520

Current Topics in Earth Sciences

1

1

 

 

Geol 521

Precambrian Geology

3

3

 

 

Geol 522

Applied Sedimentology

3

3

 

 

Geol 523

Industrial Minerals, Rocks and Gems

3

3

 

 

Geol 524

Groundwater Resources Management

3

3

 

 

Geol 525

Quaternary Geology

3

3

 

 

Geol 526

Earth History and Global Changes

3

3

 

 

Geol 527

Environmental Impact Assessment

3

3

 

 

Geol 200

Environmental Science

3

3

 

 

Supportive Science Courses

Chem 210

Fundamentals of Inorganic chemistry

3

 

 

 

Chem 230

Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry

4

 

 

 

Phys 205

Mechanics and Heat

3

 

 

 

Phys 206

Electricity & Magnetism

3

 

 

 

Math 231A

Applied Mathematics IA

4

 

 

 

Math 232A

Applied Mathematics IIA

4

 

 

 

Stat 280

Statistics for Geologists

3

 

 

 

Comp 201

Introduction to Computer Science

3

 

 

 

Comp 231

Fundamentals of Programming I

4

 

 

 

                                                                           Sub Total 31

General Study Courses

GeEd 201

Civics and Ethical Education

3

 

 

 

Econ 201

Economics

3

 

 

 

EnLa 201

Communicative English

3

 

 

 

EnLa 202

Writing Skills

3

 

 

 

                                                                   Sub total 12

Degree Nomenclature

Up on successful completion of the program, students will be awarded “Bachelors of Science (B. Sc.) in Geology.” The Amharic Version of this degree is

“የባችለር ሳይንስ ድግሪ በጂ*ሎጂ

Staff Profile

                 On Duty

       On Study leave

Level

Quantity

Level

Quantity

MSc

3

For PHD

1

GA

2

For Masters

4

                                                                                 Total   10

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