Master in Mining and Geological Engineering
The work developed by a student during one academic year, according to the indicative plan of the course and on a full time basis, totals 60 ECTS.
Study Programme
| Option rule | Course unit title | Year | Regime | Type | Subject area | ECTS credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georesources Exploration | 1 | 1st Semester | Compulsory | GME | 6.0 |
| Open Pit Exploitation | 1 | 1st Semester | Compulsory | GME | 6.0 |
| Remote Sensing and Geographycal Information Systems | 1 | 1st Semester | Compulsory | CT | 6.0 |
| Geological Resources Evaluation | 1 | 2nd Semester | Compulsory | GME | 6.0 |
| Quality, Safety and Environment | 1 | 2nd Semester | Compulsory | CT | 6.0 |
| Thematic Cartography | 1 | 2nd Semester | Compulsory | GME | 6.0 |
| Applied Geophysics | 1 | 1st Semester | Elective * | GME | 6.0 |
| Applied Hydrogeology | 1 | 1st Semester | Elective * | GME | 6.0 |
| Mineral Deposits | 1 | 1st Semester | Elective * | GME | 6.0 |
| Mineral Processing I | 1 | 1st Semester | Elective * | GME | 6.0 |
| Slope Stability and Monitoring | 1 | 1st Semester | Elective * | GME | 6.0 |
| Earthworks and Soil Consolidation | 1 | 2nd Semester | Elective * | GME | 6.0 |
| Geotechnics I | 1 | 2nd Semester | Elective * | GME | 6.0 |
| Mineral Processing II | 1 | 2nd Semester | Elective * | GME | 6.0 |
| Underground Mining | 1 | 2nd Semester | Elective * | GME | 6.0 |
| Water Resources | 1 | 2nd Semester | Elective * | GME | 6.0 | Option rule | Course unit title | Year | Regime | Type | Subject area | ECTS credits |
| Dissertation in Geological and Mining Engineering | 2 | Annual | Compulsory | GME | 42.0 |
| Impact Assessment and Environmental Rehabilitation | 2 | 1st Semester | Compulsory | GME | 6.0 |
| Geologic Resources Modelling | 2 | 1st Semester | Elective * | CT | 6.0 |
| Geotechnics II | 2 | 1st Semester | Elective * | GME | 6.0 |
| Natural Risk Assessment and Management | 2 | 1st Semester | Elective * | CT | 6.0 |
| Underground Works | 2 | 1st Semester | Elective * | GME | 6.0 |
| Waste Management | 2 | 1st Semester | Elective * | GME | 6.0 |
The optional course units are offered on a yearly basis, depending on the availability of the Organic Unit