Bachelor of Science in Geology was developed to equip students with dynamic and interdisciplinary knowledge and skills in the field of Geology
Gain experience in recording field data and use their own data to interpret geological processes and environments.
Integrate knowledge and skills from the different modules and make its graduates more adaptable and marketable in the mining industry, whether in micro, small, medium or large operations.
Gain generic geological competencies and workplace skills required across the mining industry.
| Module Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GEO111 | Pure Mathematics |
| GEO113 | Physics |
| GEO114 | Introduction To Information Technology |
| GEO115 | Key Skills For Engineers And Scientists |
| GEO121 | Professional Communication Studies |
| GEO122 | Introduction To Python Programming |
| Module Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GEO124 | Introduction to Geology |
| GEO116 | Engineering Mathematics 1 |
| GEO112 | Chemistry |
| GEO123 | Engineering Science |
| GEO125 | Surveying And CAD |
| Module Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GEO212 | Engineering Mathematics II |
| GEO213 | Geological Mapping Techniques |
| GEO214 | Chemistry For Geologists |
| GEO215 | Mining Geostatistics |
| GEO216 | Thermodynamics And Thermo-Fluids |
| Module Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GEO221 | Stratigraphy And Paleontology |
| GEO222 | Sedimentology |
| GEO223 | Crystallography And Mineralogy |
| GEO224 | Mining Geology |
| GEO225 | Structural Geology and Tectonics |
| Module Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GEO311 | Exploration Geophysics |
| GEO312 | Exploration Geochemistry |
| GEO313 | Mineral Resources Management |
| GEO314 | Hydrogeology |
| GEO315 | Igneous and Metamorphic |
| Module Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GEO(321 | Contaminant Hydrogeology |
| GEO322 | Analytical Techniques |
| GEO323 | Mine Economics, Processing and Environment |
| GEO324 | Applied Field Geology |
| GEO325 | Geology of Mineral Deposits) |
| Module Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GEO411 | Industrial Based Learning |
| GEO422 | WATER Distribution Systems |
| Digital Land Survey and GPS |
| Module Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GEO423 | Environmental Impact Assessment (GEO424) |
| GEO425 | Tunneling and excavation Design |
| GEO426 | Integrated Waste Management |
| GEO427 | Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology |
| GEO421 | Dissertation |
Faculty of Engineering
The Faculty of Engineering programmes are intended to provide learners with a combination of analytical, design, and computing skills that underpin modern engineering practices, while promoting and encouraging the creativity and pertinent problem-solving skills indispensable to a modern-day engineer.
Geology Engineers.
Geophysics
Mineral Surveyors
Engineering geologist
Geochemist
