Geological Engineering

S2 – Curriculum

Curriculum

The Master Study Program in Geological Engineering is under the Faculty of Earth Sciences and Technologies (FEST), which oriented towards academic education with the competence to create and renew/originality in research/research-based science, knowledge, and technology. The research referred to follows 5 tracks, namely:

  1. Geoscience
  2. Petroleum Geology
  3. Engineering Geology
  4. Economic Geology
  5. Volcanology and Geothermal

The student graduation requirement is based on ITB rules. Students need to complete all required courses with passing grades, ensuring no grades below D, E, or T, achieve a cumulative GPA of ≥ 3.00, submit an approved Master’s Thesis, meet all specified conditions set by the advisor and the respective Faculty/School, and successfully met all conditions pertaining to the publication of scientific papers.

We define geology as being broadly classified into three major groups:

  • Basic Geology Sciences: Petrology, Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, Structural Geology, Paleontology, and Geomorphology.
  • Geological Methods: Exploration Geochemistry, Exploration Geophysics, Remote Sensing, Field Geology, Subsurface Geology, Marine Geology, Geostatistics, and Geocomputation.
  • Geological Applications: Basically, it is the utilization of geological knowledge for the benefit of human life on Earth. Currently, there are three prominent groups with:
  1. Skills in applying geological concepts in the search and development of oil and gas resources through surface geological mapping and creating subsurface geological models with the help of computer software.
  2. Skills in applying geological concepts in the exploration of mineral and geothermal resources through remote sensing of surface geology and creating subsurface geological models for mineral and geothermal systems with the help of computer software.
  3. Skills in finding surface and subsurface water sources by mapping surface and subsurface geology to determine aquifer zones. Skills in applying geological concepts to estimate the stability of regions and the engineering properties of rocks through rock strength mapping.

The Master Study Program curriculum is held on 4 (four) semesters with a minimum credit is 54 credit unit/90 ECTS. The Master Study Program students the choice to determine the composition of the subject groups according to their track choices.

Geological Engineering Master’s Program maintains the conventional thesis-based master’s program under the name Research Thesis-Based Master’s Program and proposes two new programs, namely: Project Thesis Based Master Program and Research Based Master Program.

 

 1. Research Thesis-Based Master’s Program

The Research Thesis-Based Master Program (MBT) is a program that has been running in the Geological Engineering Master Program. Students enter through regular channels determined by the ITB new student admission system.

 

2. Project Thesis-Based Master’s Program

Project Thesis-Based Master’s Program (MBP) is a new master’s program scheme proposed in the 2024 curriculum. Students enter through regular channels determined by the ITB new student admission system and cooperation channels between the Faculty and Partners. This scheme can accommodate professionals in certain fields who can make their professional duties as a project thesis.

 

3. Research-Based Master’s Program

Master’s Program Based on Research (MBR) is a new master’s program scheme proposed in the 2024 curriculum. Students enter through cooperation between the Faculty and Partners. This scheme can accommodate prospective students who apply from research institutions both within and outside the country.

Specifically for the Project Thesis-Based Master’s Program and Research-Based Master’s Program schemes must have a letter of support from the home institution stating that prospective students can use the available resources.

Presented below is the course roadmap for each track in the Master’s Program in Geological Engineering.

Geosciences Track
Petroleum Track
Engineering Geology Track
Economic Geology Track
Volcanology and Geothermal Track
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The Master’s program also offers several integrated pathways with other degree levels, including:

1. Bachelor-Master Integration Program

The Bachelor-Master Integration Program, also known as the fast-track program, allows students to seamlessly transition from their undergraduate studies to the Master’s program. The key features of this program include:

  1. Early registration and enrollment in Master’s courses, starting in the 5th semester of the Bachelor’s program. To ensure a smooth transition, students should communicate with their academic advisors.
  2. Continuous integration of the final project and thesis.
  3. One of the final project supervisors will also serve as the thesis supervisor.
  4. Additional thesis supervisors may be assigned based on the expertise required for the thesis.

2. Master-Doctor Integration Program

The Master-Doctor Integration Program offers a direct path from the Master’s to the Doctoral program under the following provisions:

  1. Candidates begin their Doctoral Program in the first semester.
  2. The program is open to first-semester Master’s students.
  3. Master’s students with an GPA above 3.50 can apply by the end of their 3rd semester.
  4. Candidates can take courses from the Doctoral Program, aligned with their research focus.
  5. Students must obtain recommendations from the prospective Doctoral Program Supervisory Team, Postgraduate Program Commission, and the Head of the Postgraduate Study Program.
  6. A thesis research proposal will be developed, which will later serve as the basis for the dissertation proposal.
  7. Interested candidates must complete the registration form.

In addition to the required courses, students in the Master’s program have access to a wide range of elective courses, allowing them to explore their specific interests.

No.CodeCourseCU/ECTS
1GL5002Capita Selecta 12/3.33
2GL5003Capita Selecta 22/3.33
3GL5004Capita Selecta 32/3.33
4GL5005Capita Selecta 43/5.0
5GL5009Remote Sensing Geology2/3.33
6GL5014Neotectonic2/3.33
7GL5015Fracture and Geomechanic2/3.33
8GL5018Structural Control in Hydrothermal System2/3.33
9GL5021Geological Hazard Mitigation2/3.33
10GL5023Landslides Geology2/3.33
11GL5029Environmental Analysis2/3.33
12GL5031Exploration Geochemistry2/3.33
13GL5033Mineral Chemistry2/3.33
14GL5035Soil Geochemistry and Agrogeology2/3.33
15GL5036Volcano and geothermal Geochemistry2/3.33
16GL5042Petrology of Magmatic Rocks2/3.33
17GL5043Rock Alteration2/3.33
18GL5048Mineral Deposits Formation2/3.33
19GL5051Carbonate Sedimentology2/3.33
20GL5056Sequence and Seismic Stratigraphy2/3.33
21GL5061Palynology2/3.33
22GL5062Foraminifera2/3.33
23GL5063Applied Micropaleontology2/3.33
24GL5066Nannoplankton2/3.33
25GL5075Macropaleontology2/3.33
26GL5083Geophysical Exploration for Mineral Deposits2/3.33
27GL5142Reservoir Petrography2/3.33
28GL6013Geomechanics and Pore Pressure2/3.33
29GL6042Ore Petrology2/3.33
30GL6043Management in Exploration2/3.33
31GL6240Geohazard and Environment of Geothermal2/3.33
32GL6251Petrophysics and Reservoir Modelling2/3.33

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