The Department of Geology was established in 2018 within the Faculty of Science. The department offers a comprehensive curriculum that delves into the intricacies of planet Earth, its history, and its dynamic processes, preparing students to tackle real-world challenges facing our planet and its inhabitants.

The department fosters a collaborative learning environment that encourages both professional and personal growth, empowering students to pursue fulfilling careers in geology, environmental science, and resource management. Our commitment to excellence extends to producing graduates equipped with the skills and knowledge to devise innovative solutions and contribute meaningfully to the understanding and preservation of our planet.

Program Educational Objectives:

• Graduates adept at crafting novel solutions to geological, environmental, and resource management challenges and delivering exceptional services to the geological industry.
• Graduates proficient in solving real-world geological problems, collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders, utilizing advanced research methods and technologies, and communicating geological findings to both academic and public audiences.
• Graduates possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills, a dedication to lifelong professional development, and the ability to function as cooperative team members with exceptional leadership and ethical qualities.
• Graduates equipped with a creative understanding of geo-based entrepreneurship and sustainable development principles.

Program Learning Outcomes:

• The ability to articulate geological principles and concepts effectively, both in scientific and non-technical settings.
• The ability to apply geological concepts, methods, and techniques to solve problems across various geological disciplines.
• The ability to apply research skills, techniques, and tools in novel circumstances and contexts to address geological and environmental challenges.
• The ability to express geological ideas effectively, both orally and in writing, using appropriate geological terminology and communication strategies.
• The ability to design, conduct, and analyze geological research projects, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• The ability to apply knowledge of geological processes, hazards, and resources to develop sustainable management plans and policies.
• The ability to adhere to ethical principles in a scientific and professional setting, ensuring the responsible conduct of geological research and the protection of our planet’s resources.
• The ability to apply entrepreneurial skills to develop innovative geologically-based products, services, and solutions.