Academic programme
Bachelor of Science (Applied and Exploration Geology) [from 2024-2025]
Admissions
Entry requirements
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- For entry into the upper level (3rd and 4th years) of the B.ENG program: applicants must have an Associate Degree in Applied and Exporation Geology (after 2015) or Diploma in Geological Engineering or Geology (prior to 2015), with a GPA of 2.0 and higher, Equalivalent qualifications will be considered on a case by case basis.
- Passes in at least five (5) different subject at the CSEC/CXC, Grade I and II, (and Grade III from 1998 onwards), or Grades A to C at The IGCSE/GCE 'O' levels Examinations or any equivalent qualification. The subjects must include English Language, Mathematics, and Chemistry or Integrated Science (SA) or Physics
- The Guyana Technical Education Examination-Technician Certificate (G.T.E.E.) Parts I and II
- The G.T.E.E Diploma (Credit) in Science (Physics or Chemistry)
- The G.T.E.E. Technician Diploma in (Land Surveying, Electrical, Mechanical, Building or Civil)
- The G.T.E.E. Technician Diploma in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
- Mature applicants (21 years or older), who do not posses any of the academic qualification set out in 1 to 6 above may be considered for admission, provided they posses relevant technical qualification and experience. Such applicants will be required to pass the University of Guyana Entrance Examination.
- Any other equivalent qualifications.
- Applicants who do not have the required pass grade in either English Language or Science or Mathematics, but who have five (5) other subjects which are acceptable for admissions to the University of Guyana, may apply. Such Applicant must successfully complete the relevant foundation courses (English Language or Mathematics or Chemistry or Physics) being offered by the Institute of Distance and Continuing Education (IDCE) or pass the relevant qualifying examination for entrance to the Faculty of Technology.
- Associate of Science in Applied and Exploration Geology.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEO2109 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 4 | — |
| GEM3106 | Mineral Exploration II: Applied Geochemistry | 4 | — |
| MIN2105 | Mineral Processing 1 | 4 | — |
| GEM3107 | Practical Geophysics | 4 | — |
| MIN2102 | Surface Mining I | 4 | — |
Semester 2
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEM3209 | Geology of Guiana Shield and Its Phanerozoic Cover | 3 | — |
| GEO3208 | Introduction to Remote Sensing | 4 | — |
| GEM3210 | Mineral Economics | 4 | — |
| MIN2202 | Mining II: Surface Mining | 4 | — |
| GEM3211 | Sedimentary Petrology and Stratigraphy III | 3 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
3 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEM4106 | Mineral Exploration IV: Mineral Exploration Design | 4 | — |
| MIN3102 | Mining III: Underground Mining | 4 | — |
| GEM4102 | Petroleum Geology | 4 | — |
Semester 2
3 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEM4202 | Economic Geology II | 4 | — |
| YYY4201 | Elective (3 credits) | 3 | Select either MIN2203 - Explosive Technology OR PEG4105-Basic Well Logging OR CIV3113-Engineering Hydrology |
| GEM4201 | Fundamentals of Seismic Interpretation | 3 | — |
Annual Attachment
2 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEM4001 | Final Year Design/Research Project | 6 | — |
| IPD4000 | Industrial Exposure and Professional Development | 0 | — |