Courses / DCT / PhD in Geology

PhD in Geology

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.

Paths

Geological Processes

Course unit title Year Course unit code Duration Type Subject area ECTS credits
Methods of Investigation in Geology 1 03006093 Annual Compulsory GEO 12.0
Thesis Project in Geological Processes 1 03014745 Annual Compulsory GEO 24.0
Seminary in Geological Processes I 1 03014739 1st Semester Compulsory GEO 6.0
Seminary in Geogical Processes II 1 03014750 2nd Semester Compulsory GEO 6.0
Seminary in Geological Resources and Environment I 1 03014772 1st Semester Elective * GEO 6.0
Seminary in Geological Resources and Environment II 1 03014783 2nd Semester Elective * GEO 6.0
Rules
  • Students must register in optional curricular units in a total of 12 ECTS (6 ECTS per semester), among the ones offered by this study plan or any unit currently being taught in advanced training courses of the Department of Earth Sciences of the Faculty of Sciences and Technology (in this case, choice is subject to the approval of the course coordinators).
Course unit title Year Course unit code Duration Type Subject area ECTS credits
Thesis in Geological Processes 2 03014761 MULTIANNUAL Compulsory GEO 120.0

Geological Resources and Environment

Course unit title Year Course unit code Duration Type Subject area ECTS credits
Methods of Investigation in Geology 1 03006093 Annual Compulsory GEO 12.0
Thesis Project in Geological Resources and Environment 1 03014794 Annual Compulsory GEO 24.0
Seminary in Geological Resources and Environment I 1 03014772 1st Semester Compulsory GEO 6.0
Seminary in Geological Resources and Environment II 1 03014783 2nd Semester Compulsory GEO 6.0
Rules
  • Students must register in optional curricular units in a total of 12 ECTS (6 ECTS per semester), among the ones offered by this study plan or any unit currently being taught in advanced training courses of the Department of Earth Sciences of the Faculty of Sciences and Technology (in this case, choice is subject to the approval of the course coordinators).
Course unit title Year Course unit code Duration Type Subject area ECTS credits
Thesis in Geological Resources and Environment 2 03014807 MULTIANNUAL Compulsory GEO 120.0

The optional course units are offered on a yearly basis, depending on the availability of the Organic Unit