Double-Degree Scheme

1st semester – winter

2nd semester – summer

3rd semester – winter

4th semester – summer

Semester 1 - ZAGREB, CROATIA

Course Course code ECTS Condition Objectives
Sedimentology
27336
5
Mandatory
To acquire the main techniques in defining sedimentary facies, to recognize sedimentation processes, to recognize the basic features of modern and palaeo- depositional environments, to recognize and interpret characteristic sedimentary sequences, to analyse all elements present in the sedimentary environment and interpret possible depositional environment
Mineral Deposits Exploration
27232
5
Mandatory
The objective of the course is to get acquainted with geological methods of exploring mineral deposits and their evaluation.
Petroleum Geology
27363
5
Mandatory
The goal is to acquire specific knowledge and skills in the field of petroleum geology, which are intended to prepare the students, future engineers for all aspects of exploration and exploitation of oil, gas, condensate and geothermal waters as well as for professional interaction with engineers of related professions in teamwork.
Engineering Geological Investigations
27366
5
Mandatory
The objective is to adopt basic knowledge about engineering geological investigations for the purpose of design in civil engineering and mining.
Exploration Geochemistry
80459
4
Elective
Students will be introduced to the basic principles of geochemical prospecting, i.e., finding the geochemical anomaly caused by the weathering of the ore deposit. Students will be introduced to the behavior of trace elements in surface environments, sampling media (soil, water, sediment, plant rocks), chemical analysis of geological materials (AAS, ICP), statistical methods and interpretation of geochemical data. Students will develop their communication skills through oral presentation and writing reports related to project assignments.
Remote sensing of mineral resources
900044
3
Elective
Students will acquire basic knowledge from remote sensing, with an emphasis on their application in mineral exploration. To enable students to independently collect and analyse multispectral, hyperspectral and radar satellite images required for analysis at surface mineral resources. Introduce students to the automatic supervised and unsupervised classification of satellite images in the analysis of surface mineral raw materials.
GIS in Exploration of Mineral Resources
900036
3
Elective
Master all significant options in GIS software while solving specific examples from the profession. Acquiring the knowledge needed to develop your own GIS projects. Advanced use of geoinformatics on computer and mobile platform. Visualization of GIS projects for the purpose of making cartographic contents of diploma theses.

Semester 2 - ZAGREB, CROATIA

Course Course code ECTS Condition Objectives
Seismotectonics
27089
4
Mandatory
To describe the basics on seismotectonics in different geodynamic settings on Earth, in particular in Croatia, in circum Adriatic region and in the Eastern Mediterranean, and to provide students general knowledge on field and lab methods used in evaluation of seismicity and seismic hazard, assessment of recent tectonic movements on local and regional scale, active stress regimes in the Earth’s crust, and in identification and characterization of active, seismogenic faults and seismogenic sources.
Regional Hydrogeology
27196
4
Mandatory
Hydrogeological interpretations on a regional scale and the acquisition of skills in presenting hydrogeological features and calculating groundwater reserves. The student will acquire basic knowledge about the aquifer systems of the Republic of Croatia and strategic groundwater reserves.
Industrial Mineral Deposits and Applications
27232
5
Elective
The objective of the course is to learn about the physicochemical and geological conditions of formation of deposits of the main industrial minerals and their application in industry.
Analytical methods in ore deposits
900033
5
Elective
The aim of this course is to review the most important analytical methods and applications in the mineral deposits investigation in order to determine mineralogical, geochemical and isotopic composition and reconstruction of genetic processes. The course covers: microscopy in transmitted and reflected light, electron microscopy and electron microprobe, microthermometry of fluid inclusions, ion chromatography, vitrinite reflection, crystallinity of chlorite, illite and graphite, atomic absorption and emission spectroscopy, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), stable and radiogenic isotopes.
Geophysical Exploration of Mineral Resources
900099
3
Elective
Mastering the specialist geophysical methods of measurement and interpretation applied in the exploration of construction materials deposits and solid raw mineral materials.
Field and laboratory practicum
900035
6
Elective
Students will be introduced to various field and laboratory methods used in exploration of mineral deposits. Students will be trained to recognize mineralization, visualize 3D geological structures, and reconstruct geological history. Most of the activities will be related to proper geological fieldwork: observation, personal filed book, interpretation and sampling. Furthermore, students will analyse the collected geological samples of water, soil, rocks, sediments, minerals in the laboratories. Finally, they will learn to combine and interpret obtained field and laboratory results with previous geological research and produce and present geological expert reports.
Analyses of mineral paragenesis
26490
3
Elective
The goal of the course is to train the students in microscopic analysis of different generations of mineral parageneses in magmatic and metamorphic rocks and their interpretation in the light of petrogenesis and later evolution of these rocks in the certain geotectonic environment.

Semester 3 - Wroclaw, Poland

Course ECTS Condition Objectives
Computer aided geological modelling and geostatistics
5
Mandatory
Developing basic skills in computer modelling of 3-D objects. Introduction of the principles of digital modelling of typical geological structures. Introduction to the methods of deposit parameters estimation and resources evaluation.
Engineering geophysics
3
Mandatory
To introduce students with the nature and subject matter of descriptive and applied geophysics studies and also the basic physical properties of rocks, phenomena and physical fields occurring in the geosphere. To introduce students to the physical and geological basics of methods of applied geophysics. To introduce students to surface and hole geophysical methods used to identify and search for mineral deposits. To familiarise students with apparatus, equipment and methodology of field research in surface seismic, gravimetric, electrometric, radiometry and magnetometry. To familiarise students with issues and problems associated with geophysical measurements and apparatus in boreholes. To familiarise students with the basics of descriptive seismology, aero-geophysics, marine geophysics and satellite techniques in geophysics. To introduce students to the issues and problems associated with geophysical methods used in underground and open-pit mining in order to monitor both natural and mining hazards. To familiarise students with methods of processing and interpretation based on geophysical field research. To be skilled in carrying out tests using the magnetometer method. To be skilled in processing and interpreting, at a basic level, results of geophysical field research.
Principles and Application of InSAR and GIS in mining
4
Specialisation
The course combines two groups of topics: introduction to satellite radar interferometry and introduction to map algebra and spatial statistics for determination and modelling of mining related ground movements Part A: The purpose of the course is to introduce the students to the principles and applications of Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR). It includes the sensor technology, platforms and data portals to retrieve data. Different techniques are illustrated by examples and case studies.1. Part B: The purpose of the course is to introduce the students to the principles and applications of map algebra and spatial statistics to determine surface deformation models and mining terrain parameters, as well as to construct relationship models between surface deformations and causative factors.
Geochemistry
3
Specialisation
Aim of the subject is to familiarize students with fundamental physicochemical principles and processes which occur in the Earth's crust and their theoretical foundations and implications.
Field geology of Lower Silesia
3
Specialisation
The main aim of the course is to give knowledge on the geological structure of Lower Silesia against the background of the main geological units of Central Europe and on the organization and conduction of field work and field measurements. An additional goal is to familiarize students with the geological and hydrogeological peculiarities of Lower Silesia.
Digital mine
2
Specialisation
Acquisition of the ability to create utility applications in the C / C ++ and LabVIEW environment Providing students with knowledge about embedded systems, their construction, selection of components, designing, programming and their exploitation. Familiarizing with the advances of technology & methods of future mining operations. Acquisition and consolidation of social competencies including emotional intelligence skills involving the cooperation in the group of students aiming to effectively solve problems. Responsibility, honesty and fairness in the proceedings; observance force in academia and society.
Research in innovative exploration
6
Specialisation
Student shall do individual research ativity focusing on innovative mineral exploration technique or technology which closely related to the thesos topic.
Exploration entrepreneurship
4
Specialisation
To equip students with the professional skills to increase their employability and entrepreneurship skills to meet the current market demands. It aims at improving international networking and supporting the life-long learning and CPD requirements of experienced geology professionals. In addition, it allows students to benefit from insider knowledge about work perspectives in other geological sectors and countries.

Semester 4 - Wroclaw, Poland

Course Course code ECTS Condition Objectives
Exploration entrepreneurship (EFG)
4
Specialisation
Thesis work (including 6 ECTS student research activity and 2 ECTS SOC internship)
23
Foreign language 2
JZL100930
1
Diploma seminar
GGG100930
2
Specialisation