Geology is the study of planet Earth, how it was created and has evolved. You will learn about earth quakes, volcanoes, ice ages, the climate and the environment.
Geological research and investigations are an important part of the knowledge we have on how life on Earth began and developed. Geologists research climate and environment issues, pollution and the utilisation of the raw materials of the Earth.
You will study subjects such as:
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Mineralogy, which deals with the components that form the various rock types.
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Petrology, which focuses on the processes that create the various types of rock.
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Palaeontology, which deals with the different animals and plants, for example those found as fossils, which tell something about the geological development.
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Sedimentology, which is the study of the rocks that cover most of the Earth's surface.
Knowledge of geological raw materials, such as water, oil, metals, sand and gravel, as well as which environmental consequences their exploitation has, is also a vital part of the subject. Geologists' work is important, for example, when you are searching for oil or must discover and protect clean drinking water.
Teaching varies between lectures, classroom instruction, exercises and laboratory work. There will also be some fieldwork and excursions.
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If you choose to complete the master degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Master of Science (MSc).