Geology
1 Objectives
l Master sound fundamental theories in Geology and systematic knowledge in specific topic of study
l Possess related techniques and knowledge
l Master the ability for practical work and carry out research work in Geology field
2 Key courses
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Title
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Hours
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Credit
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Geology Frontier Discipline
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32
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2
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Plate tectonics and basin dynamics
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32
|
2
|
|
Logging Geology
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32
|
2
|
|
Sequence Stratigraphy
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48
|
3
|
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32
|
2
|
|
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Reservoir Geology
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48
|
3
|
|
Stratigraphy Principle and Method
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48
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3
|
|
Molecular Organic Geochemistry
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48
|
3
|
|
Advanced Mineralogy
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32
|
2
|
|
Tectonophysics
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32
|
2
|
|
Reservoir Basin Analysis
|
32
|
2
|
|
Isotope Geochemistry
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32
|
2
|
|
Micropaleontology
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48
|
3
|
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32
|
2
|
|
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Reservoir Lithofacies Paleogeography
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32
|
2
|
|
Organic Geochemistry
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32
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2
|
|
Organic Petrology
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32
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2
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3 Graduation & Degree Requirements
The minimum credits for Geology master degree is 30, of which 16 credits for degree courses and the rest for non-degree courses.
4 Career Prospects
Graduates majoring in Geology are highly recruited in the energy industry in China, and many graduating students are placed in full-time positions or choose to continue onto graduate school.
Along with their degree work, a vast majority of students participate in the various opportunities through the various oil companies across the country. Most of them work with internship for around or more than one year in the oil companies (future employers).
Graduates gain the skills needed to work in a variety of large corporations and government agencies. Students find jobs as petroleum geologists to lead a team and to analyze data to aid in locating and retrieving oil in the best China state oil companies including CNPC, SINOPEC, and CNOOC. They also work as geologists or advisors in the international oil company including BP, Shell, ExxonMobil and etc. Additionally, graduates go into policy roles in the governmental organizations, for example, the Ministry of Land and Resources of the PRC China. Basically, the college has very high job placement rating, and graduates receive among the highest starting salaries in China.
