Geology, full-time, second cycle degree (S2-GE-GSS)

Prepared on the basis of The Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 02 November 2011, on Qualifications Framework for Polish Higher Education Qualifications (Dz.U. no 253, item 1520)
Stratigraphic Geology and Sedimentology:
1. Selected learning outcomes
- has knowledge on current stratigraphic methods, their origin and links with historical concepts of Earth’s crust development, understands the principles of applying appropriate stratigraphic methods
- knows methods of acquiring and processing geological data for professional means with application of computer techniques, has knowledge of methods and tools to create different geological models using databases
- knows the internal structure, mineralogy of the skeleton, systematic position, and preservation state of selected groups of microfossils, understands their role in biostratigraphy and palaeoenvironmental interpretation
- knows terminology used in description of modern and fossil sedimentary basins, can characterize basic marine and terrestrial depositional systems, their origin and evolution
- knows topics linked with application of borehole geophysical logging in structural and sedimentological analysis of sedimentary basins
- knows legal regulations referring to prospecting and exploitation of resources as well as geological activities regulated by the Geological and Mining Law, Environmental Protection Act, Water Law and other legal provisions, knows principles of the concession process and principles of administrative procedures with regard to geological activities, knows the effects of not fulfilling principles of the intellectual property law
- can explain basic differences between various concepts of Earth’s crust development, select appropriate methods to solve stratigraphic problems, has basic knowledge on the main methods used in stratigraphic correlation
- is able to draw various geological maps and cross-sections based on diverse data, is able to construct qualitative-quantitative maps based on tectonic and palaeotectonic knowledge, is able to distinguish oil provinces within sedimentary basins
- identifies environmental hazards caused by human activity, can prepare documentation required by legal authorities with application of scientific and administrative procedures.
2. Programme size in ECTS credits – at least 120; 4 semesters.
3. Total no. of ECTS credits for the learning outcomes achieved in courses requiring direct participation of teachers – 100
Total no. of ECTS credits for the learning outcomes achieved in courses in basic sciences – 50
Total no. of ECTS credits for the learning outcomes achieved in practical courses – 40
Total no. of ECTS credits for the learning outcomes achieved in elective courses – 120 (in master studies in Geology the student can choose from 9 specialties).