UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
Information about the Study Programme
The Department's curriculum has been designed to provide high-level education and training in basic and applied research to students, so that they acquire knowledge, skills and values that will serve them in their future scientific and/or professional careers. The structure of the Programme aims to transfer the necessary know-how and enhance critical thinking, so that new graduates of the Department have the necessary resources to address challenges and develop innovative methods in geosciences and the geoenvironment.
Cognitive subjects (ISCED – F):
- 0521 Environmental sciences
- 0532 Earth sciences
Program Profile:
The academic profile and orientation of the Department's Undergraduate Programme has been shaped over the years and is expressed in the latest curriculum that is in force and has been implemented since the academic year 2011-2012. A key axis in the formation of the programme has been the goal of covering all subjects of the science of Geology and Geoenvironment, which include both basic and applied research, given that the applications of this particular science are directly linked to both the country's basic infrastructure and important production processes, as well as modern imperatives related to the environment and sustainable development (major technical projects, natural and mineral wealth, natural disasters, environment, etc.).
It is no coincidence that the Department's subjects have over time included specialties that cover the entire geosphere, namely subsoil (classical geological sciences), marine environment (science of oceanography), earth's surface (sciences of physical geography and geomorphology) and atmosphere (sciences of climatology, meteorology and renewable energy sources).
The teaching staff of the Department (members of the Faculty, the Research and Development Committee and the Research and Development Committee) covers a wide range of specializations and specialties, in order to cover all the educational needs of the program, both at the level of lectures and lectures, as well as at the laboratory level. In order to best meet the educational and research needs of the Department, the teaching staff includes individuals whose basic degree (or doctorate) does not come from the Department of Geology, but from other Departments, such as Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry and Mining Engineering.
Programme learning outcomes:
According to the descriptors of the NQF for the studies of the 6th level, firstcycle courses and study programmes shall develop the students’ ability to: Possess advanced knowledge and a critical understanding of theories and principles in their scientific field; Possess advanced skills and has the ability to demonstrate the required craftsmanship and innovation to solve complex and unpredictable geological problems; Manage complex technical or professional activities or work projects, taking responsibility for decision-making in un-predictable work or study environments; Take responsibility for managing the professional development of individuals and teams.
Subject Specific Competencies
The content of the programme implies that on award of a degree, the graduates are able to:
- Recognize the applications and responsibilities of Geoscience and its role in society.
- Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of other scientific fields related to Geosciences.
- They have the ability to perceive and understand geological processes both in space and time, as well as the impact of anthropogenic interventions and their impact on the earth system and its components.
- They independently analyze the geomaterials in the field and in the laboratory and describe, analyze, document and report the results.
- They have the ability to collect data, apply simple arithmetic, statistical, geospatial and qualitative methods of processing and interpreting data from one or different sources.
- They have the ability to define, identify and implement a strategy to solve a geoscientific problem and are able to write a factual report or dissertation.
- They are able to apply basic principles of earth sciences to analyze and evaluate environmental issues such as environmental monitoring, environmental pollution, environmental health, climate change, water resources management, natural hazards.
- They have the ability to select and implement good professional practices (legal, safety, responsibility, environment, sustainability, etc.).
General Competences
The graduates of the study program acquire the following transferable competencies:
Ability to apply knowledge in practical situations
Promote free, creative and inductive thinking
Ability to plan and manage time
Ability to work in a team
Αbility to search for, process and analyse information with the use of necessary technologies
Adapt to and act in new situations and cope under pressure
Ability to be critical and self-critical
Oral and written communication of scientific issues
Decision making
Ability to undertake research at an appropriate level
Autonomous work
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills
Ability to work in an international context
Commitment to conservation of the environment
Programme duration: 4 years (8 semesters)
Number of academic units: 240
Level of qualification according to the National Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework: Level 6 (EQF)
Programme structure with academic credits: 60 ECTS credits per academic year
Internship: Students are expected to undertake an optional internship (see Elective Courses PA001). Details in the corresponding chapter entitled Internship
Professional Profile of Graduates: Holders of qualifications belonging to this type can be employed either as self-employed or in positions of responsibility in businesses and organizations in the private or public sector.
Access to further studies: Holders of this type of qualification have access to study programmes of the same level or level 7 or 8.
