University of Johannesburg UJ Geology Department Courses
University of Johannesburg Geology Department Courses – See Details Below:
The modules are as follows:
1st year:
GLG1A10: Minerals, rocks and earth dynamics
GLG1A20: Introduction to geological field methods
GLG1B10: Optical and analytical mineralogy
2nd year:
GLG2A01: Igneous rocks
GLG2A02: Metamorphic rocks
GLG2A20: Geological field mapping methods
GLG2B10: Structural geology and plate tectonics
APG2A01: Applied geological maps and geospatial techniques
APG2B01: Applied engineering and environmental geology
3rd year:
GLG3A10: Sedimentology and stratigraphy
GLG3A20: Geological field mapping
GLG3B10: Historical geology
APG3A10: Mineral resource management and mineral exploitation
APG3B10: Economic geology
The Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) in Geology and Applied Geology is a double geology major qualification that trains and equips graduates in both the applied aspects of geology as well as the classic theoretical modules taught in most BSc Geology programmes.
The Geology Honours programme consists of 9 modules:
- Sedimentary basin analysis and palaeontology
- Tectonic evolution of mountain building areas
- Geochemistry of igneous rocks
- Chemical thermodynamics and metamorphic rocks
- Applied and environmental mineralogy
- Economic geology and exploration management
- Advanced field mapping
- Mining geology
- Geology honours research project
Most of the modules include weekend excursions and practical fieldwork.