Bachelor in geology

Faculty of Science - Department of Geology

Description

 The Department of Geology offers its educational program to obtain a university degree (Bachelor of Science in geology) within a period of four years (8 semesters), during which the student can choose courses according to the scheduled time and his capabilities. This program is designed to be scientifically distinguished (according to the curricula of North American universities). It is coherent and methodologically flexible, with the opportunity for the student to choose a set of elective courses suitable to his inclinations and goals. This program requires the student to pass (137) study credits.

Objectives

The Department of Geology generally aims to achieve outputs that the graduate is supposed to acquire after the successful completion of the educational programme through the following:

1. Preparing and qualifying students in the various fields of geology in the bachelor's degree through advanced scientific curricula to meet the needs of the labour market of public and private institutions of the State, especially the oil, water and mining sectors.

2. Providing the proper scientific conditions for bachelor's students through the scientific material of courses adopted in theory and practice and applying them in a field work courses to qualify students academically, scientifically and technically.

3. Leveraging important geological sites in Libya scientifically and creating outstanding research projects at the local and global levels.

4. Work on the ongoing development of the Geology Department and Geological Museum and to support it with various samples of minerals, rocks and research that represent Libya's geological history, to serve as a shrine for geologists as well as for school students and public entities from Libya and abroad, thereby enhancing knowledge of this field.

5. Contribute to environmental studies and research through joint work with the competent authorities to preserve the environment and its integrity and track different sources of pollution to reduce the aggravation of this phenomenon.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the educational program, the student should have acquired the skills that enable him to use what he studied in professional applications, the most important of which are the following: 

1. The ability to search for natural resources and (oil, gas, minerals and water) and evaluate them quantitatively and qualitatively.

2. The ability to aggregate geological data, place them in different formats and interpret them.

3. The ability to examine and benefit from previous work and receive information from different sources and update it periodically.

4. The ability to use laboratories and field equipment safely to collect information and train on the foundations of organizing exhibitions and geological museums.

5. The ability to contribute to the assessment of environmental problems resulting from the overexploitation of natural resources and minimize their future impacts. 

Certificate Rewarded

Bachelor of Geology

Entry Reuirements

Students are admitted to the Geology Department in accordance with the following requirements:

1.The student applying to study in the department shall be entitled to a certificate of completion of secondary education or its equivalent in accordance with the procedures and regulations issued by the Ministry of Education at Libyan universities.

2. The documents required for admission shall be determined by the competent scientific committee of the Faculty of Science.

3. The scientific program accepts students from the corresponding departments in other colleges, provided that the student submitting the documents showing the courses studied, the scientific content of each of them, the number of credits for each course and the transcript. The academic file shall be forwarded to the coordinator of the academic programme in the department to complete the equivalent procedures.

The Department's capacity is estimated to be 50 new students every semester and can be increased if appropriate support is available.

The percentage of students enrolled in the department is actually 100%.

Study Plan

The Bachelor in geology prepares students to qualify for Bachelor in geology. The student studies several subjects which have been carefully chosen in this major to cover its different aspects.

It comprises 8 Semesters of study, in which the student will study a total of 137 units, which include 24 units of general subjects, and 87 major units, 6 of elective units. In addition to a final project in the student's major.

Study plan for this program is shown below:

1st Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
AR051 Arabic language 1 02 University requirement +

Highlighting the beauty of the Arabic language and revealing the elements of originality and strength that are full of it, so that students increase their passion and interest in it.Close contact with our literary heritage and make students aware of its originality, diversity and comprehensiveness.Refine students' talents and develop their ability to understand the language, grammar, morphology and correct Arabic writing.Training students to write their scientific research, reports, and notes in correct writing, free of linguistic, stylistic, and spelling errors, and to facilitate the translation of many specialized texts.

CH101 General Chemistry 1 04 Compulsory +

This course aims to:- Providing the student with general information on intangible numbers and understanding the use of chemical units for different measured quantities.-Familiarity with the concept of the atom in terms of atomic structure and the application of the laws of the atom-Understand the periodic table and name the elements and chemical compounds- Introducing the student to understanding oxidation and reduction and weighing equations in different ways

ST212 Introduction to Statistics 03 University requirement +

Ø Identify the basic concepts of the statistics, data representation, central tendency and dispersion. Ø The concepts of correlation, linear regression in geology. Ø The principles of the probability and some discrete and continues probability distributions. Ø Identifying the hypothesis testing around the population mean..

PH110 General Physics І (Electricity ) 03 Compulsory +

This course is concerned with knowing the foundations and concepts of electrostatics and translating these concepts into mathematical laws and relationships by covering a range of topics represented in Coulomb’s law, electric field strength, Gauss’s law, capacitors, Ohm’s law, electric current circuits, and their analysis methods.

MA100 Mathematics 1 04 Compulsory +

The general objectives of the course in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successful completion of the course are: · Recognize the concepts, terms, principles and laws of Sport1. · Know the functions and their types and apply algebraic operations to them. · Interpret the concept of the end and distinguish between its types and use appropriate theories to solve problems and link them to communication. · Providing the student with the concept of differentiation and using its rules and types to derive functions and using its applications to draw functions.

CS100 Programming Principles 04 General +

1. Introducing the steps to solve the problem and the methods of solving it using textual algorithms and flowcharts, developing the ability to think logically to solve problems, and identifying numerical systems and converting between them.2. Introduction to the basics and components of Python language programs and how to convert text algorithms or flowcharts into Python programs3. Raising the student's programming level by identifying functions and menus and how to detect errors.

EL101 English Language 1 02 University requirement +

English courses specially designed for students who choose to study at the faculty of Basic Sciences. The principle objectives for both courses is to enable students use English for scientific. They provide students with practice on sentence patterns, structural words as well as non-structural vocabulary which are common to all scientific branches. The material incorporated in these courses intend to give students a good opportunity to read scientific texts, do grammar exercises and work on scientific terminology.

2nd Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
AR052 Arabic language 2 02 University requirement AR051 +

Accustom the student to clear expressions of his ideas in pronunciation and writing and the good use of punctuation marks.Developing the student's literary taste so that he realizes the aesthetic aspects of speech styles, meanings and images.Develop the student's spelling and writing ability and skill so that he can write correctly in all respects.Identify the beauty of the Arabic language and literature, and that the student acquires the ability to study the branches of the Arabic language.

PH111 General Physics II 04 Compulsory +

This course is designed to serve as an introductory physics course for general school students at the University of Tripoli. It begins with introducing the student to physics and its relationship to other basic sciences. This course introduces the basic concepts of the principles of classical mechanics through unit systems and the basics of mechanics from motion in one dimension to Newton’s laws, work, energy, potential energy and energy conservation.

MA102 Calculus and Analysis principle 2 04 Compulsory MA100 +

The general objectives of the course in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successful completion of the course are: The student should be familiar with the concept of finite integration, its properties and the basic theorems for its calculation. The student should discuss the concept of unlimited integration and distinguish the different methods for his account. The student demonstrates the use of integration applications. The student interprets the meaning of defective integrals.

GE112 Historical Geology 04 Compulsory +

This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successfully completing the course, as follows: 1. Studying how the earth was created and the changes that occurred to it through tectonic movements during the geological eras. 2. Identifying the development of the biosphere during the successive geological eras, through what the stratigraphic sequence lists, as well as studying the basic rules of stratigraphy.3. Study the diversity of plant (Flora) and animal (Fauna) fossils. 4. Learn the details of the geological time scale.

GE111 Physical Geology 04 Compulsory +

This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successful completion of the course, as follows:· Introduce students to the principles of geology and theories of the origin of the Earth and its relationship to the solar system and the movement of continents.· Gain a general idea of the most important disciplines of geology, for example, mineralogy, igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary petroleum, geological structures, general stratigraphy, hydrology, petroleum and others.· Enable students to recognize rocks and minerals through their physical properties.· Building general information about natural phenomena and geological processes that contribute to the formation of the earth's surface.· Introducing students to geological time, celebrant geological structures and contour mapping

CH102 General chemistry 2 03 Compulsory CH101 +

This decision aims to:- Provide students with information on the ideal gases and real gases and familiarize themselves with the concept of changes in the article's cases.- Accommodate basic concepts of how to express concentration units of chemical solutions and the movement of chemical reactions.- Identifying students to understand chemical balance, acid and rules.- The student understands the meaning of dissolution and the balance of complex ions.

CH103 General Chemistry 2 Laboratory 03 Compulsory +

• Identification of boiling acid cracks• Teaching the student, like the rest, to distinguish between the elements of the acid groups• Identification of boiling acid cracks• Teaching the student, like the rest, to distinguish between the elements of the basic groups

3rd Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
GE201 Crystallography & Mineralogy 03 Compulsory CH101 +

This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successfully completing the course, as follows: 1. Studying the crystal structure of minerals and their classification, with a focus on symmetry and the interfacial angle. 2. Study the chemical properties of minerals. 3. A study of the classification of minerals based on their crystalline and chemical composition. 4. Practice describing the physical properties and chemical compositions of a wide variety of major rock-forming minerals and important mineral ores, and the basis for classification them into factions and groups.

GE203 Structural Geology 03 Compulsory GE112 +

This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successfully completing the course, as follows: · Study the basic elements of structural geology with an emphasis on fundamental and large-scale visible structures. · Studying the tectonic and kinematic environment in general and with emphasis on the theory of plate tectonic movement. · How deformation of the earth occurs, as well as the analysis and interpretation of field measurements, moreover, the evidence using various methods such as stereoscopic grid projections. · Identify the description and classification of different geological structures features. · Identify the origin of geological structures features.

GE205 Invertebrate Paleontology 03 Compulsory GE112 +

This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successfully completing the course, as follows: This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successfully completing the course, as follows: · To familiarize the student with the importance and classification of invertebrate fossils. · Perfecting the optimal use of scientific names for fossils according to the dual nomenclature law · Distinguish between invertebrate groups and different environments. · Mastering, as much as possible, the morphological features of invertebrate fossils and the scientific terminology used to describe them, and benefiting from fossil groups in stratigraphic geology (Introduction to Biostratography).

CH200 physical Chemistry 04 Compulsory +

This course aims to:· Study the basics of thermodynamics and their applications in chemical processes.· Identify kinetic chemistry and its basics in terms of applying the laws of first and second reaction to kinetic chemistry.· Study the basics of electrochemistry, especially those related to his field of specialization.

MA200 Linear Algebra 03 Compulsory +

The general objectives of the course in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successful completion of the course are: · The student discusses directional spaces and related abstract concepts. · The student is introduced to the algebraic concepts and terms of matrices and determinants and uses creative thinking and problem-solving methods to prove the proofs of linear transformations. · Identify the systems of linear equations and their applications. · Recognize the basis and dimension of directional spaces.

4th Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
EL102 English language 2 02 University requirement EL101 +

English are courses specially designed for students who choose to study at the faculty of Basic Sciences. The principle objectives for both courses is to enable students use English for scientific. They provide students with practice on sentence patterns, structural words as well as non-structural vocabulary which are common to all scientific branches. The material incorporated in these courses intend to give students a good opportunity to read scientific texts, do grammar exercises and work on scientific terminology.

CH211 Analytical Chemistry(I) 02 Compulsory CH102 +

The course aims to introduce the student to the following:• Theoretical foundations and principles related to quantitative gravimetric and volumetric analysis.• Types of chemical reactions used in quantitative gravimetric and volumetric analysis.• Mathematical calculations related to quantitative gravimetric analysis, neutralization and sedimentation titrations.• How to prepare and discuss the results based on the technique used in the analysis.• How to determine the appropriate method for analyzing samples quantitatively by gravimetric analysis or titration.

CH213 Practical Analytical Chemistry 03 Compulsory +

• Theoretical and practical foundations for conducting neutralization and sedimentation titrations.• Types of tools and evidence used in neutralization and sedimentation calibrations and how to use them.• How to prepare standard solutions and conduct neutralization and sedimentation titrations practically.• Mathematical calculations related to the results of neutralization and sedimentation calibrations.• How to write down the results, present them, discuss them and prepare reports.

GP361 Gravity & Magnetic Prospecting 03 Compulsory +

This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successful completion of the course, as follows:Know the gravitational method in terms of measuring the field of force in the Earth.Use the magnetic method to explore and search for oil and minerals. Recognize that the measured field in the exploration of gravity and magnetism has a combination of all depths within the normal important range of exploration.

GE206 Geomorphology 03 Compulsory GE203 +

This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successfully completing the course, as follows: 1. Introducing students to the different surface phenomena of the Earth. 2. Forming a general idea of the physical, chemical and biological weathering processes, in addition to mass dissipation. 3. Enable students to identify the phenomena resulting from landslides and study karst phenomena and their role in shaping the earth's surface 4. Enable students to study and interpret topographic maps, especially in the different parts of Libya.

GE202 Optical Mineralogy 04 Compulsory GE102 +

This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successfully completing the course, as follows:1. The student learned about the different types of minerals using a polarizing microscope, based on their optical properties resulting from their interaction with light.2. Identify the types of interference forms and the classification of minerals on their basis.3. Identify the occurrence of important minerals and their distribution on the three types of rocks and how to differentiate between minerals within the same rock sample. 4. The student learns the systematic methods of studying minerals and their textures using a polarizing microscope.

5th Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
GE309 Geochemistry 03 Compulsory CH210 +

This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successfully completing the course, as follows: 1. Benefiting from the science of chemistry in solving geological problems and studying the stages of mineral formation as well as the crystallization of volcanic magma. 2. Learn about chemical weathering factors and the composition of clay and soil minerals. 3. Study of the structural chemistry and distribution of chemical elements in the earth's crust 4. Identifying oxidation and reduction processes during sedimentation and their role in the formation of ores and organic materials in sediments.

GE307 Hydrogeology (I) 03 Compulsory MA200 +

This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successfully completing the course, as follows: 1. Studying the hydrologic cycle in nature and calculating the water budget 2. Studying the geology of surface and groundwater, with a focus on their presence in aquifers and their movement. 3. A study of Darcy's law and the hydraulics of water in wells and the associated mathematical theories to determine the characteristics of water aquifers. 4. Learn the basics of drilling wells and the principles of pumping tests.

GE311 Remote Sensing & GIS 02 Compulsory MA102 +

This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successfully completing the course, as follows: 1. Introducing students to the basic concepts of remote sensing, its limitations, characteristics and applications. and a review of the properties of electromagnetic radiation as they relate to remote sensing. 2. Review basic principles of aerial photography including: camera systems, film, digital imaging, photographic acquisition, simple image interpretation, and photometry 3. Learn methods of visual interpretation of aerial photographs.

GE305 Sedimentation & Stratigraphy (I) 03 Compulsory GE201 +

This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successfully completing the course, as follows: 1. Introducing rock units in terms of their natural properties, their chronological arrangement, and methods of determining relative and absolute geological age. 2. Study and analysis of different sedimentary textures as well as a statistical and descriptive petrographic study. 3. Study of sedimentary environments in terms of origin, properties and different sedimentation processes. 4. How to work stratified column in different ways and different correlation types.

GE303 Igneous & Metamorphic Petrology 04 Compulsory GE202 +

This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successfully completing the course, as follows: 1. Study of the rock tissues and structures and the inter-textual relationships between minerals. 2. Learn about the classification of igneous rocks and the mechanisms of their placement. 3. A study of the origin of igneous rock assemblages of common origin and the chemical-age relationships of rocks in the standard regions of the world. 4. Study of igneous rock chains and metamorphic rock facies and their relationship to rock tectonic environments. 5. Studying the rock texture and mineral assemblies of metastable rocks, and identifying important international examples.

6th Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
GP362 Seismic & Electric Prospecting 03 Compulsory GE111 +

This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successful completion of the course, as follows:Enables the student to study the principles of seismic methods in geophysics.Use the seismic method for exploration and search for oil and minerals. Study the refraction and reflection of seismic waves, and know a survey fundamentals of these methods (especially refraction) Know the use of these methods for any geological economic grouping.

GE306 Sedimentation & Stratigraphy (II) 03 Compulsory GE305 +

This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successfully completing the course, as follows: 1. Introducing the different branches of stratigraphy and sedimentation 2. Identify the different stratigraphic units. 3. Determine the different methods of Correlation 4. Identify the scientific procedures used in the study of rock sequences that are exposed or that are the subsurface

GE308 Hydrogeology (II) 03 Compulsory +

This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successfully completing the course, as follows: 1. Introduce the students to the objectives and methods of conducting the test pumping of the well. 2. Create a general idea of the most important coefficients and hydraulic characteristics of groundwater aquifer and enable the student to calculate the hydraulic coefficients from the results of pumping tests in different ways. 3. Enable the student to calculate the production efficiency of wells. 4. Enable students to identify water quality and its chemical properties. Classify groundwater through its chemical contents and identify sources of water pollution.

GE316 Field Methods 03 Compulsory GE203 +

This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successfully completing the course, as follows:1. Provide comprehensive education in field (field) geology on the basis of research excellence under the supervision of a group of qualified academics and using laboratories as well as facilities, equipment and various field tools. 2. Enable students to understand the basics, rules, theories and methodologies related to field geological work.

GE312 Computer Applications in Geology 03 Compulsory MA200 +

This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successfully completing the course, as follows: 1. Introducing the student to the means of entering, saving and correcting geological data by computer. 2. Enable the student to use the computer and the Internet to exchange, represent and clarify geological data and information. 3. Enable the student to use some computer programs to describe and interpret geological phenomena. 4. Developing students' skills in solving problems and preparing geological reports using the computer.

GE310 Petroleum Geology 03 Compulsory GE305 +

This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successfully completing the course, as follows: 1. Introducing students to the basic principles of petroleum geology and subsurface geology. 2. Introducing students to modern oil extraction methods. 3. Introducing students to the basic stages of oil and gas formation. 4. Learn how to evaluate oil exploration activities and the basics of mapping oil reservoirs below the surface.

7th Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
GE405 Geology of Libya 03 Compulsory GE305 GE403 +

This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successfully completing the course, as follows: 1. Study of the geographical and stratigraphic distribution of rock units in sedimentary basins and their tectonic origin. 2. A study of the genesis, division, and exposing patterns of rocks: the Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic rocks in Libya. 3. Study the distribution and diversity of volcanic eruptions in Libya. 4. Identify the economic importance of the local geological diversity.

GE403 Sedimentary Petrology 03 Compulsory GE305 +

This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successfully completing the course, as follows: 1. Explain and clarify the basics of sedimentary rock science and enable students to describe it. 2. Enable students to identify the minerals that formed sedimentary rocks. 3. Enable students to identify the types of sedimentary rocks (clastic and carbonates). 4. Introduce students to the methods used in classifying sedimentary rocks. 5. Knowledge of how sedimentary rocks are formed and the various factors that control the sedimentation mechanism

GE402 Ore Deposits 03 Compulsory GE303 +

This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successfully completing the course, as follows: 1. Learn the terminology related to mineral ores systems and their exploration. 2. Identify the geological processes leading to the formation, deposition and distribution of mineral ores. 3. Identifying the presence of economic minerals associated with different types of rocks and hydrothermal solutions. 4. Studying a wide range of economic mineral samples in the laboratory, with a focus on their associations and physical properties. 5. Identify the environmental problems associated with the exploitation of quarries and mines.

GE400 Field Geology 04 Compulsory GP361 +

This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successfully completing the course, as follows: 1. Provide comprehensive education in field geology on the basis of research excellence under the supervision of a group of qualified academics and using laboratories as well as facilities, equipment and various field tools. 2. Enable students to understand the foundations, rules, theories and methodologies related to field geological work

GEXXX Elective course1 03 Elective +

According to the course chosen by the student

8th Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
GE XXX Elective Course2 03 Elective +

According to the course chosen by the student

GE499 Research Project 04 Compulsory +

This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successfully completing the course, as follows: 1. Training the student on the methods and methodology of scientific research. 2. Training the student to write scientific research. 3. Introducing the student to the basics of research writing. 4. Making practical applications through a practical research study.

GE433 Formation Evaluation 03 Compulsory GE403 +

This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successfully completing the course, as follows:1. Learn about the petrophysical properties of rocks and how to determine them in the laboratory through core samples and well logging. 2. Enable the student to analyze and interpret the results of examining rock samples and well logs to know the content of fluids (oil, gas and water) and their movement through rock formations 3. Enable the student to present the quantitative and qualitative analysis of oil reservoirs and to identify some practical examples and case studies that were used in the past to evaluate rock formations.

GE425 Economic Geology 03 Compulsory GE403 +

This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successfully completing the course, as follows: 1. Study of natural resources and minerals of economic importance 2. Studying the rules and processes of creating natural resources 3. Studying the economic importance of different minerals and exploiting these natural resources in the manufacture of final and intermediate products

GE410 Environmental Geology 02 Compulsory GE303 +

This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successfully completing the course, as follows: 1. Introduce students to potential interactions between human and the natural environment in which it’s lives. 2. Introducing students to geological factors affecting the environment and natural disasters such as floods, landslides, earthquakes and volcanic activity. 3. Enable students to study the main components of the earth, such as the components of soil, rocks and water, and to determine their effects on the environment. 4. Enable students to identify the environmental effects resulting from economic activities related to geology, such as oil extraction and excessive pumping of groundwater.

GE408 Petroleum Systems of Libya 02 Compulsory GE308 +

The general objectives of the course that the student is supposed to acquire after successfully completing the course are summarized as follows: 1. Introduce students to sedimentary basins and their relationship to oil resources in Libya 2. Enable students to learn about the history and details of oil exploration and extraction in Libya and the challenges facing the sector 3. Enable students to evaluate oil and gas resources in Libya and compare them with other countries 4. Introducing students to the concepts and objectives of sustainable development related to the oil sector.

GE406 Water Resources of Libya 03 Compulsory GE308 +

This course aims, after successful completion, for the student to acquire the following: 1. Introducing students to traditional and non-traditional water resources in Libya 2. Enable students to learn about the details of the water situation in Libya and the challenges facing the water sector. 3. Enable students to identify sources of pollution that threaten water resources in Libya. 4. Introduce students to the principles of water management, ways to confront the increasing water deficit, and the goals of sustainable development related to the water sector.