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BSc in Applied Geosciences

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Overview

About the Programme

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Geosciences (AGEO) at GUtech is customised to the requirements of Oman and the wider region, building on the expertise of RWTH Aachen University in Germany. The Bachelor programme focuses on three areas of key importance to the region’s present and future: energy, water, and mineral resources. In addition to providing a rigorous education with high standards, GUtech places strong emphasis on the future employability of its graduates. For this reason, many courses in the programme are presented in cooperation with local and international industry partners. Soft skills, such as communication, teamwork and presentation skills, are integrated throughout the curriculum. From their first day at GUtech students are encouraged to think critically and act responsibly and our professors assist them in developing these competences accordingly.

Career Opportunities

Geoscientists pursue exciting careers worldwide. A large demand exists in Oman and the Gulf region for qualified professionals in the field of exploration and production of natural resources, such as oil, gas, minerals, and building materials. Many geoscientists are also employed in the field of water supply and management. Others investigate natural hazards such as floods, or the causes of climate change. Building construction such as tunnels, bridges, or dams typically requires the expertise of geoscientists. Furthermore, in the fast-growing tourism industry, geoscientists may provide specific knowledge on Oman’s geological heritage.

Opportunities for further studies

GUtech BSc graduates with a high GPA and good performance in the various geoscience subjects have a very good chance in succeeding in an international university environment in Europe (e.g. UK, Switzerland, and Germany), the US or Australia.
Many of the AGEO graduates have received scholarships for further studies and were accepted by famous universities worldwide. Others have found excellent opportunities for employment in their field of interest.
Further studies could include Petroleum Geosciences and Engineering, Geophysics and Hydrology.

Skills and attributes gained on graduation

The generic attributes and skills that graduates are expected to develop during their undergraduate studies are:

  • Ethics – The graduates have developed awareness and holistic understanding of their role as responsible citizens in an increasingly globalised context.
  • Critical thinking and problem solving – The graduates are able to engage real-world problems in a theoretically informed, rigorous, and questioning manner. They are able to devise solutions, select the most appropriate one, implement it, and reflect on its performance.
  • Creative thinking – The graduates are able to think laterally and develop creative ideas.
  • Individual and team work – The graduates have the capability to work effectively alone or in a team, to be self-directed, and to show independent judgment.
  • Communication – The graduates are effective communicators, using oral, written, and electronic communication skills. They can interact confidently in a variety of settings, with a range of people from both genders, individually and in team situations, from peers to the wider community.
  • Life-long-learning – The graduates appreciate that learning is continuous and have the ability to continue learning throughout life. They have developed a variety of approaches to learning, including self-directed, collaborative and self-reflective processes.

Graduates from the BSc in Applied Geosciences will also have developed the following programme-specific attributes and skills:

  • Interdisciplinary thinking: the ability to think across a wide range of knowledge.
  • Ability to understand self-similar, complex systems that exist across a wide range of scales in length as well as time.
  • Accessing, evaluating and synthesising information: the ability to decide what information is important, where to find it, make valid judgments and synthesise information from a range of sources.
  • Method and problem solving orientation: the ability to solve problems through exercises in basic and professional orientated disciplines.
  • Practical experience: the ability to use state-of-the-art, complex equipment and software for geoscientific investigations, especially in petroleum and hydrogeological fields.
  • Research experience: experience in basic geoscientific research and industrial projects.

Structure

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Geosciences at GUtech is an eight semester (four year) programme. The first three semesters introduce the fundamentals of the study programme in mathematics, natural sciences, and geosciences. The last five semesters focus on key areas of applied geosciences required for a solid grounding in this field, with an introduction to Petroleum Geosciences, Economic Geology, and Hydrogeology.
The programme is taught in English and includes written and oral tests, seminar papers, and a Bachelor’s thesis. Students will also be expected to develop basic communication skills in German. The majority of the courses, including field-based training, are offered in Oman and are taught by GUtech faculty staff based in Muscat. In addition, there are visiting professors from RWTH Aachen University who teach special courses.

Academic Entry Requirements
Type of CertificateDoes this apply to you?You will be admitted to:
Omani General Education Diploma (GED)Pass in General Education Diploma with
‘65%’ in Pure Mathematics;

AND

‘65%’ in English.

AND
Pass in either Physics or Chemistry.

Academic Foundation Programme
Indian CertificatesPass in:

– Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) with an average below 70%, or

– Indian State Board Examinations with an average below 70%, or

– High School Certificate (12 years of schooling) with an average below 70%.

AND

Pass in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at grade 12 with a minimum of 60%.

Academic Foundation Programme
Indian CertificatesPass in:

–  CBSE or ISBE or High School Certificate with an average of 70% or above,

AND

Pass in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at grade 12 with a minimum of 70%.

AND

Academic IELTS 6.0 in overall (TOEFL 76 – iBT).

Bachelor Programme
GCE Certificate (AS and A-level)Pass in 4 subjects at AS-level and 2 subjects at A-level,
AND
Pass in mathematics at GCSE level,
AND
Pass in either physics or chemistry at GCSE Level.
Academic Foundation Programme
GCE Certificate (AS and A-level)In addition to the above:
Pass in mathematics at AS-level, with at least ‘C’,
AND
Pass in both physics and chemistry at GCSE Level, with at least ‘C’.
Bachelor Programme
International BaccalaureateIB Certificate or Diploma, but not fulfilling the requirements for direct entry into BSc.Academic Foundation Programme
International BaccalaureatePass in IB diploma or certificate, with at least 24 points,
AND
At least (3) points in any type of mathematics at HL or (4) points in any type of mathematics at SL, but not mathematical studies.
AND
Pass in both physics and chemistry at grade 10 level.
Bachelor Programme
Course Outline

Recommended Study Plan

TermCoursesTermCourses
1Mathematics for Earth Scientists I
Chemistry for Earth Scientists
Planet Earth
Rocks and Minerals
Geological Mapping I
Geological Field Work
Applied Geosciences (Seminar)
Language and Cultural Skills I
2Earth History
Physics for Earth Scientists
Geological Mapping II
Statistics
Microscopy
Laboratory Methods
Communication Skills
Language and Cultural Skills II
3Structural Geology
Sedimentology
Water Cycle
Surface Processes
Paleontology
Geological Field Methods
Excursions I
Language and Cultural Skills III
4Geochemistry
Geophysics
Geodynamics and Tectonics
Introduction to Mineral Resources
Introduction to Petroleum Geology
Hydrogeology I
Scientific Reading and Writing
Language and Cultural Skills IV
5Mathematics for Earth Scientists II
Geology of Oman
Geohazards
Introduction to GIS
Petrology
Remote Sensing and Image Analysis
Quantitative Field Methods
Scientific Computing
6Communication and Presentation
Excursions II
Language and Cultural Skills V
Petrophysics and Log Evaluation
Applied Structural Geology
Applied Sedimentology
Hydraulic Testing
Hydrogeology II
7Hydrogeochemistry
Mineralogy
Project Management
Mineral Exploration
Applied Geophysics
Petroleum Exploration
Geological Visualisation
Geomechanics in Engineering Geology
8Hydrogeological and Geophysical Field Methods
Team Project
Excursions III
Internship
Bachelor Thesis + Colloquium

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