Specialty and Code: Geology 070901
Education Objectives: The overall goal of this program is to cultivate high-level geological talents dedicated to the 21st Century development in basic geological survey, mineral resources exploration, territorial planning, environmental investigation, geological hazards prevention, who are valuable asset of national economic development. Graduates are expected to be equipped with comprehensive fundamental theories in geoscience, with solid foundation in mathematics, physics, chemistry; to master practical ability, computing application skills and English skills; to be equipped with sound literacy in science and innovation. Graduates are expected to work in mining industry, scientific institutions and higher educational institutions, as specialized talents conducting regional investigations of geology, mining and environmental and geological research both home and abroad.
Graduation Requirements:
Students are expected to
1.Foundation in Science: have a solid foundation in mathematics, physics, chemistry and geological surveying.
2. Professional knowledge: master basic theoretical knowledge and professional field work skills in regional geological survey, mineral resources exploration, environmental protection, as well as the techniques in the identification of minerals, rocks and fossils, and geochemical composition analysis and testing techniques. Students are expected to be capable of conducting regional geological survey, mineral resources exploration and environmental protection; to have professional ability in theoretical and practical research in fields of structural geology, mineral petrology, stratigraphy and paleontology etc. In addition, students are expected to be equipped with background knowledge and professional ability in management science and humanities.
3. Basic skills: master basic knowledge of computer software and hardware, programming techniques of more than one computer language. They are also expected to master skills of data, document and graph processing via computer software and apply them in academic research in fields of structural geology, mineralogy, petrology and stratigraphy, paleontology.
4.Foreign Language Proficiency: master a foreign language with proficiency in terms of listening, speaking, reading and writing to facilitate the international outreach of series of industries, including geological survey, mineral resources exploration and etc.
5. Comprehensive Quality: master policies, laws and regulations related to mineral resources exploration and environmental protection; to be equipped with the spirit of hard-working, plain-living, truth-seeking, being pragmatic; to be equipped with the ability of teamwork, organizing and management.
6. Independent Learning and Innovation Awareness: conduct active independent learning based on self-development and social development demands; to be engaged in active innovative practice and exploration based on the full understanding of discipline frontiers and demands in national development.
Graduation Requirements and Pathways：
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Graduation Requirements |
Pathways（Teaching Process） |
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Basics of Science and Basic Skills: To have a solid foundation in mathematics, physics, chemistry, as well as in English and computer skills.
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①Classroom Teaching: Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics, College Physics, College Chemistry, College English, C Language Programming, etc. ② Extracurricular Learning： C Language Course Design. |
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Professional Knowledge: To master basic theoretical knowledge and professional field work skills in regional geological survey, mineral resources exploration, environmental protection, as well as the techniques in the identification of minerals, rocks and fossils, and geochemical composition analysis and testing techniques. Students are expected to be capable of conducting regional geological survey, mineral resources exploration and environmental protection; to have professional ability in theoretical and practical research in fields of structural geology, mineral petrology, stratigraphy and paleontology etc. In addition, students are expected to be equipped with background knowledge and professional ability in management science and humanities.
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①Classroom Teaching： Physical Geology, Crystallography and Mineralogy, Crystal Optics and Optical Mineralogy ，Introduction to Petrology, Paleontology, Historical Geology, Structural Geology，Geochemistry, Comprehensive Exploration Techniques of Mineral Resources, Exploration Geophysics, Exploration Geochemistry, Mineral Deposits, The Methods and Techniques of Regional Geological Survey etc. ② Extracurricular Learning：Field Training at Beidaihe, Zhoukondian and Zigui, Graduation Production Practice, Professional Practice. |
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Comprehensive Quality: To understand laws, regulations and policies in fields of mineral resources exploration and environmental protection; to be equipped with professional spirit of being hard-working, plain-living, truth-seeking and being pragmatic; to be capable of teamwork, organizing, and management.
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①Classroom Teaching：Morality Education and Fundamentals of Law, Principles of Marxism, Introduction to Mao Tse-tung Thought and the Theoretical System of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics, Military Theory, Economy & Management，Mineral Resources Law, Environmental Protection Law, Land Act，etc. ②Extracurricular Learning：Military Training, Field Training at Beidaihe, Zhoukondian, Zigui, Extracurricular Research Projects, Social Investigation, Disciplinary Competition, Research Report and etc. |
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Independent Learning and Innovation Awareness: To build up the life-long learning mindset, being capable of conducting active independent-learning based on self-development and social development demands; to be engaged in active innovative practice and exploration based on the full understanding of discipline frontiers and demands in national development. |
①Classroom Teaching：Extracurricular non-credit unites including lab practice and discussion, and the optional projects of practice courses.
②Extracurricular Learning：Extracurricular Research Projects, Practical Ability Training, Social Investigation, Disciplinary Competition, Research Report and etc. |
Major Disciplines: Structural Geology, Mineralogy and Petrology, Paleontology，Historical Geology, Quaternary Geology，Digital Geological Survey，Comprehensive Exploration Techniques of Mineral Resource etc.
Core Courses: Surveying, Physical Geology, Crystallography and Mineralogy, Crystal Optics and Optical Mineralogy, Introduction to Petrology, Paleontology, Historical Geology, Structural Geology, Geochemistry, Digital Geological Survey，Comprehensive Exploration Techniques of Mineral Resource, Exploration Geophysics, Mineral Deposits, Environmental Geology and Engineering Geology etc.
Lab Experiments: Crystal Optics and Mineral Identification, Fossil Identification, Paleontology Identification, Tectonic Analysis.
Practical Work: Geological Cognition Field Training in Beidaihe; Geological Skills Field Training in Zhoukoudian; Comprehensive Geological Studies Field Training in Zigui，Professional Teaching Practice，Computer Programming, Graduation Production Practice, Graduation Thesis.
Required Credits for Graduation: 175
Duration & Degree Granted: Four years，Bachelor of Science
Recommended Minors: Geography Science, Geology Engineering，Marine Science, Environmental Engineering.
Related Specialties: Geochemistry
