University of Iceland — Iceland

Geology — Master

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Campus location:  Reykjavík – Iceland
Teaching Language:  English, Icelandic
Degree:  Master
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COVERED DISCIPLINES / SKILLS IN THIS PROGRAM

Geology Exploration Resources and Reserves Area

2.1 General Geology / Geography
   2.1.1 Understands the basic principles of geology, deposit formation, geological controls and structures
   2.1.2 Reviews and interprets geological maps
   2.1.3 Understand and apply fundamentals of stratigraphy, sedimentology, geomorphology and structural geology, relationship to subsurface geology
   2.1.4 Identify basic rock-forming minerals and rocks in the field, in hand sample and in thin section, including ecomic minerals
   2.1.5 Use standard GIS software (ArcGIS or similar) to display and interpret geographic and geologic data
   2.1.6 Recognize different tectonic environments
   2.1.7 Recognize different types of natural hazards and zonation
   2.1.8 Analytical chemistry with regards to various geological sampling techniques and how to apply these concepts to real world problem aired by others
2.2 Applied Geology
   2.2.3 Elaboration and interpretation, topographic, geological and thematic and engineering maps