Mining and Geology - specialisation
Mining Geology
Use geology to plan mining operations.
Expand your specialized knowledge of geological structure, deposit identification, and documentation. You will learn to analyze geological data and apply it to mining operations and technical documentation.
Level of studySecond-cycle studies
Duration1.5 years
Mode of studyPart-time
LocationPolkowice
Degree awardedMaster of Engineering
Is it right for you?
What will you learn?
What will your studies look like?
First Semester
You'll deepen your understanding of the basics of geology
- You will improve your knowledge of general geology
- You will be able to identify minerals and rocks
- You will explore their properties and significance in geological analysis
- You will apply the fundamentals of geology to mining issues
Second Semester
You'll learn to identify and describe mineral deposits
- You will expand your skills in analyzing minerals and rocks
- You will learn how to create and interpret geological maps
- You will refine the cartographic skills needed in the work of a geologist
- You will integrate geological data with mining practices
Third Semester
You will proceed to document and evaluate the geological conditions
- You will prepare geological documentation for the deposit
- You will apply engineering geology methods
- You will use geophysics to investigate the subsurface structure
- You will complete your studies with a master’s thesis
Internships
480 hours of work experience
- Two stages of internships: 320 hours and 160 hours, allowing students to apply their geological knowledge in a real-world professional setting.
Where can you work?
Industry data and trends
Mining Geology specialisation study plan
Sample courses
- General Geology
- Mineralogy and Petrography I
- Mineralogy and Petrography II
- Geological Mapping
- Geological Documentation of Deposits
- Engineering Geology
- Geophysics
- Deposit and Mining Geology
