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Info 2025/2026

Course code 11899
Degree type CORSO DI LAUREA TRIENNALE (D.M. 1648/2023)
Duration 3 years
CFU 180
Class L-34 R
EARTH SCIENCES
Access Free access
Locations GENOVA
Language Italian
Teaching mode In-person
Head of programme
Department DIPARTIMENTO DI SCIENZE DELLA TERRA, DELL'AMBIENTE E DELLA VITA
Documents
Information about this Course for previous years is available here

The course in brief

Presentation

The geological setting and internal dynamics of the Earth affect its evolution and impact social development. The effects of earthquakes, volcanic activities and hydrogeological disruption are well known, as is the need to find and manage energy, water and mineral resources. The course provides the basic knowledge to train modern geologists prepared for land monitoring and management and able to collaborate with professional figures from different backgrounds.

Learning by doing

Traditional lectures, which provide a framework for fundamental geological processes and provide a solid background in all areas of geological sciences, are supplemented with:

  • laboratory activities and project development on cutting-edge topics, including in collaboration with external research institutions and professional firms;
  • teaching, field study activities in different geological settings;
  • stages and internships at research institutions and professional firms;

Professional outlets

Our graduates find employment in public agencies, private companies, corporations and professional firms involved in monitoring, management and planning of the territory and its resources, forecasting and mitigation of potential risks related to geological phenomena.

What you will learn

Geology and Paleontology

they are concerned with understanding the geological processes of the lithosphere and reconstructing the evolution of life in the past

Geomorphology and Applied Geology

provide knowledge for understanding environmental dynamics and geological risk assessment

Geochemistry, Petrology, Mineralogy, Georisources

provide knowledge about the chemical and physical properties of minerals, rocks, fluids, and geomaterials

Geophysics

It deals with the study of the structure and processes of the surface and deep Earth

Did you know that.

Three-year graduates can take the state exam and acquire the title of Junior Geologist

At the end of our studies, 90% of our graduates work in the field of geology

We have activated Erasmus exchanges and collaborations with prestigious European venues

Excursions and field work are core activities of our training

Contents

The Bachelor of Science degree in Geological Sciences confers on the graduate the basic knowledge of the Earth system and the processes that regulate its dynamics in different environments. It prepares to acquire data on the ground and in the laboratory and to process these data to obtain information inherent in geological-environmental problems. The objective of the course of study is to train professionals capable of dealing with geological problems both of a technical and professional nature and of scientific research.

The first year is aimed at studying the basic quantitative disciplines (mathematics, physics and chemistry) and introducing the fundamental concepts of geology. In second year the study of geological materials (minerals, rocks, sediments, and waters) and the main geodynamic environments is addressed in detail. Finally, in the third year the student will be directed toward more specific aspects inherent in the mapping of geological bodies, georesources, and technical geology. The training is complemented by internships, excursions, and geological field campaigns. 

Coordinator

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Crispini-coordinatore

We look forward to seeing you in Genoa to join us on the Geological Sciences Degree Course!

Laura Crispini

Where we are

Department of Earth Sciences of Environment and Life - DISTAV
Corso Europa 26
16132 Genoa
www.distav.unige.it/drupalint/

 

Read more

MFN Science Student One-Stop Shop
sportello@scienze.unige.it

studenti.scienze@unige.it

DISTAV Education Secretariat
didattica.distav@unige.it

Instructional Manager
Francesca Rossi