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Certificate awarded

Bachelor of Science

Major
Geology
Program outcomes
  1. Graduates should be capable of delivering the best performance in their field of specialization.
  2. Graduates should be able to conduct and improve specialized scientific research and studies.
  3. Graduates should be able to diagnose and analyze technical problems and propose appropriate solutions.
  4. Enhancing the quality of the department’s outputs in a manner that aligns with community development and service.
Program objectives
  1. Preparing specialists in the field of geological sciences.
  2. Contributing to meeting the community’s need for specialists in geology.
  3. Preparing graduates capable of conducting research and studies within their field of specialization.
  4. Establishing and activating partnerships with equivalent programs in other institutions.


Job Market
  1. Working in oil and gas companies for the exploration and production of hydrocarbon resources.
  2. Working in mining companies for the extraction of minerals and raw materials.
  3. Evaluating reservoirs and studying rock and soil properties in industrial projects.
  4. Assessing geological hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, floods, and desertification.
  5. Conducting geological studies for major construction projects such as dams, roads, and bridges.
  6. Managing water resources and studying soil and groundwater quality.
  7. Working as a researcher in scientific research centers and universities to conduct geological and environmental studies.
  8. Participating in national and international scientific conferences in the field of geology.
  9. Working in ministries such as Oil, Environment, Natural Resources, and Water to implement government projects.
  10. Working in national geological survey authorities and specialized scientific societies.
  11. Working in geological and engineering consulting companies to prepare environmental studies and technical reports for projects.
Description
Program content

Duration

8 Terms

General credits

127

Elective credits

0

Compulsory credits

127

Total credits

140
Subject code Subject name Credits Subject type Subject prerequisites

This course introduces the fundamentals of geology, including the origin of the Earth and universe, Earth’s internal structure, minerals and rocks, and external geological processes affecting the Earth’s surface, providing a foundation for geological studies.

This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the geological history of the Earth through the study of the geological time scale, continental evolution, crustal development, the origin and evolution of life, and Precambrian geology.

This course deals with the study of minerals as the basic components of rocks, focusing on their chemical composition, physical and crystallographic properties. It also covers crystal systems, symmetry elements, crystallographic coordinates, ionic substitution, mineral groups, and the occurrence of economic minerals.

This course aims to enable students to identify minerals using their optical properties under the polarizing microscope. Topics include light properties, polarizing microscopy, thin section preparation, optical properties of minerals, and practical microscopic mineral identification.

This course introduces fossils, their preservation and evolution, and their use in determining the ages of rock formations and depositional environments. It also covers plant fossils and vertebrate fossils in relation to stratigraphy.

This course studies the natural processes controlling sediment formation in different environments, including weathering, transport, deposition, sedimentary structures, grain properties, sedimentary basins, and biological effects, supported by field studies.

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of chemistry, including units and dimensions, properties of matter, atomic structure and the periodic table, chemical calculations, gases and liquids, exothermic and endothermic reactions, electrolytic solutions, electrolysis, an introduction to organic chemistry, and identification of acidic and basic radicals, enhancing logical and scientific thinking.

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of classical physics, including vectors and motion in one and two dimensions, work and energy, fluid properties, heat and thermodynamics, and basic electricity. The course also includes practical experiments to enhance scientific reasoning and laboratory skills.

This course provides students with the basic foundations of the English language, focusing on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, conversation, reading comprehension, and writing skills to support academic study and scientific writing.

This course aims to provide students with the fundamentals of Arabic grammar and spelling, emphasizing correct language usage and clear expression. It also introduces selected Arabic poetry from different historical periods to develop reading, analysis, and academic writing skills.

This course is a continuation of Arabic Language I, focusing on advanced grammatical and rhetorical topics such as objects, linguistic styles, and figurative language. It includes the study of Andalusian and modern poetry to enhance literary appreciation and analytical and academic writing skills.

This course covers the fundamentals of calculus, focusing on integration techniques and their applications such as areas, volumes, and arc length, aiming to develop mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills.

This course focuses on multivariable functions, limits, continuity, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, sequences, series, and convergence tests to strengthen advanced mathematical understanding.

This course provides an advanced understanding of matter behavior, covering gas laws, kinetic molecular theory, solid and liquid states, solution properties, acid–base theories, nuclear chemistry, chemical equilibrium, chemical thermodynamics, ideal and non-ideal solutions, and methods for mixture identification.

This course is a continuation of English Language I, emphasizing the development of reading and writing skills, vocabulary building, advanced grammar usage, and functional language for ability, permission, necessity, suggestions, and invitations in academic and practical contexts.

This course covers advanced topics in physics such as magnetism and magnetic fields, laws of gravitation and planetary motion, waves and sound, and geometrical and physical optics. Practical experiments are included to measure physical constants and reinforce applied understanding of physical principles.

This course focuses on the study of geological structures and rock deformation processes, including folds, faults, joints, and linear structures. It also explains their relationship to tectonic movements and petroleum traps, supported by field studies.

This course introduces ordinary differential equations, their classifications, solution methods, and practical applications, enabling students to apply mathematics to scientific and applied problems.

This course introduces the principles of analytical chemistry, including measurement, classification of matter, chemical laws, writing and balancing equations, compound nomenclature, solution concentration expressions, chemical equilibrium, buffer solutions, quantitative analysis, and volumetric titrations of acids–bases and redox reactions, with basic statistical data treatment.

This course introduces Earth’s internal and external structure, plate tectonic theory, crust formation, mountain building processes, continental drift, and paleomagnetism in relation to tectonic movements.

This course focuses on the study of invertebrate and vertebrate fossils and their application in interpreting Earth history and stratigraphic sequences, emphasizing major fossil groups and their geological and environmental significance

This course aims to enable students to study igneous rocks in terms of origin, composition, textures, and structures, with emphasis on hand specimen and polarizing microscope description, magma crystallization, evolution, and chemical analysis.

This course studies geomorphological processes and landforms, including weathering, erosion, and deposition, and the role of rivers, wind, glaciers, and climate in shaping Earth’s surface features.

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of statistics and probability theory, including statistical distributions, measures of central tendency and dispersion, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, and confidence intervals for data analysis in academic and professional fields.

This course focuses on the physical principles governing chemical processes, including kinetic theory of gases, gas laws, heat capacity, free energy, vapor pressure, crystallization and crystal structures, heat of reactions, laws of thermodynamics, solubility, and ioni

This course focuses on the interpretation of geological features using aerial photographs and remote sensing techniques, including photo characteristics, stereoscopic vision, and stereoscope applications.

This course studies sedimentary rocks in terms of origin, classification, composition, depositional environments, and economic properties such as porosity and permeability.

This course introduces basic geophysical principles with emphasis on seismic exploration methods, including seismic waves, their properties, generation, recording techniques, and refraction and reflection surveys.

This course studies hydrological and hydrogeological processes, groundwater movement, aquifer properties, groundwater resource evaluation, groundwater geochemistry, and causes of groundwater contamination.

This course introduces the fundamentals of geological fieldwork, including field equipment, geological maps, representation of structures, faults, and unconformities, supported by applied field studies.

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This course covers metamorphic processes, types and factors of metamorphism, textures, classification of metamorphic rocks, and their economic applications.

This course studies the geological evolution of Libya, its tectonic framework, sedimentary basins, geological structures, natural resources, and petroleum systems.

This course focuses on gravity methods in geophysics, gravity data corrections, and their application in geological interpretation.

This course introduces remote sensing techniques for interpreting geological images and converting them into digital and descriptive information.

This course covers well logging methods and their use in reservoir evaluation, subsurface mapping, and geological correlation.

This course applies geochemical analyses to interpret geological processes, including element behavior, magmatic and metamorphic geochemistry, and isotopes.

This course applies geological knowledge in the field through data collection, analysis, and preparation of a comprehensive geological report.

This course studies the origin, exploration, development, and evaluation of mineral deposits and the factors controlling their localization.

This course focuses on subsurface geological interpretation using drilling data and well logs to construct maps and geological cross-sections.

Students conduct an applied geological study and submit a final scientific report under academic supervision.

This course studies earthquakes, seismic waves, monitoring techniques, and seismic hazard assessment.

This course introduces the fundamentals of reservoir evaluation, including Archie’s equation for porosity and fluid saturation, Darcy’s equation for permeability and fluid flow, and natural hydrocarbon production mechanisms. It also covers reservoir properties, geological factors affecting reservoir quality, drilling fluid and core data recording, reservoir and well testing, and the importance of well logging in reservoir evaluation.

The course covers basic concepts of the environment and ecosystems, principles of environmental geology, natural and human activities affecting the Earth, and major geological hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, desertification, and landslides. It also addresses natural resources and environmental pollution and their impacts.

This course introduces computer software applications for geological data analysis, mapping, and interpretation.

This course studies petroleum systems, including source, reservoir, and seal rocks, hydrocarbon migration, traps, exploration methods, and case studies.

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