Applied Geology
APPLIED GEOLOGY SUBJECT AREA GROUP
Tuning Africa Phase II
Third General Meeting
Accra, Ghana, 17th to 19th October, 2016
By: Dr. Digne Edmond Rwabuhungu Rwatangabo
Group Coordinator
Coordinator: Digne Edmond RWABUHUNGU R. (Rwanda)
Deputy Coordinator: Louis M. KIPATA (DR Congo)
Secretary : Hassen Shube Sheko( Ethiopia)
Participants:
1. David EVUK(South-Sudan)
2. Danwe RAIDANDI (Cameroon)
3. Mouloud NEFIS (Algeria)
4. Alsharef ALBAGHDADY (Libya)
5. Ahmed Ousmane BAGRE (Burkina Faso)
6. Bernard P.K. ROP (Kenya)
7. Hassen Shube SHEKO (Ethiopia)
8. AyonmaWilfred MODE (Nigeria)
9. Voahangy RATRIMO (Madagascar)
10.Louis M. KIPATA (DR Congo)
11. Digne Edmond RWABUHUNGU R. (Rwanda)
Student Representatives:
1. Stellina Cynthia ANDRIATANIA (Madagascar)
2. Caroline Wambui MAINA (KENYA)
Outlines
Brainstorming on students work load
Student voice in the group
Design
Elaboration of a first draft Program
Conclusion
Brainstorming on students work load
The SAG discussed on the result of the survey.
It shows that the contact hour vs independent hours for
both students and Academics indicates that it is almost
equivalent to 50:50
This indicates that the nature of the subject are is needs
equal efforts for both independent and work and contact
hours; because it has different field works, practical lab
theory, tutorials, projects and modelling
Student contribution by
Caroline Maina
CONTENT
Experience in the Tuning Process.
Student contribution in future Process
Experience in the tuning process
Our future careers have been incorporated in the system
e.g. in the case of Applied Geology.
Interaction with different people from other countries.
Student Voice has been essential to the educational
process; therefore all areas should actively acknowledge
the Student Voice.
Student contribution in future process
Take into account challenges faced during external field
work e.g. transport.
Evaluating student achievement e.g. how prepared they
are for higher education, motivation to study, prior
learning experiences and qualifications.
Have our own student forums.
Participate in curriculum development process:
University unions should take part in the crediting system
of Africa.
Consider challenges faced by universities whose
Laboratories are not fully equiped; experience is yet to the
standards.
Ensure every African country has at least one student
representative.
Design
Name of the program:
The SAG agreed to create the new program according
to the Addis Ababa meeting and the existing program
The name of the new program: BSC with honor in
Applied Geology
Length and level of the program: Four years
Generic or Specific Competences
Generic Competences Specific Competences
Future fields, sectors of
employment/occupation of graduates
Future Fields
Exploration Geology:
Oil and Gas, Water resource,
Energy, Mineral exploration and
Geochemistry, Geothermal,
Mapping, Geophysics, Remote
Sensing
Geotechnics
Engineering Geology of
Construction, Roads, Foundation,
Tunnuling, Bridges, Dams,
Geohazard, Slope stability
Mining Geology:
Mining and Mineral Processing
Environmental Geology:
Environmental Geology and
Geohazard
Oil, Gas and Geothermal
(Energy Sectors)
Water Sectors
Mining Sectors
Environmental sectors
Engineering Sectors
Private and Public sectors
Regional geological survey
Sectors
Geological Mapping
Field data collection
Analysis of data
Drilling Supervision
Geological Exploration
Exploitation
Mineral Processing
Mining Management
Monitoring, evaluation
and planning
Research, training,
teaching and innovation
Geoscientist
Occupation of the Graduates
Link of the competences with meta-profile
Exploration
Geology
Geotechnics
Mining
Geology
Environment
Geology and
Regulations
G1
G2
G3
G4
G5
G6
G7
G8
G9
G10
G11
G12
G13
G14
G15
G16
G17
G18
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S7
S8
S9
S10
S11
S12
S13
S14
S15
S16
S17
Generic Competence Specific Competence
Socio-
Economic
Empact
Critical
Thinki
ng &
Synthe
sis
Quality
Management
Professi
onalism
Commu
nication
Creat
ivity
Leade
rship
Definition of the competences
Generic Competence
S.N Generic Competence Definition
1 Capacity for conceptual thinking, analysis and
synthesis
This competence is the ability of using geoscientific knowledge to solve the
natural problems, analysing geological concepts and creating the conceptual
mentality that brings the possible solutions for the problems in the context of
the Geoscientific areas.
2 Ability to work professionally with respect to
ethical values and commitment to Ubuntu
This is the professional quality to respect the norms, morals, cultures and
ethical values of the community, employers, stake holders and the working
team in the projects and working areas based on the legal, human dignity in
the context of the geological field works and official sectors.
3 Capacity for critical evaluation and self-
awareness
The ability to develop the capacity to solve critical problems to make decision
in the management of the projects based on the merits and demerits to
overcome the shortcomings as well as to assess the situation of the working
areas in geological fields.
4 Ability to translate knowledge into practice This is the ability to adopt, apply and modify the basic geoscientific knowledge
and applications into practice to solve the real life geological problems.
5 Ability to take relevant and objective decisions,
and to propose practical, cost-effective solutions
to problems
The ability to decide without the bias in proposing the feasible cost effective
solutions in the project management and supervision based on the
effectiveness of the stake holders that reduce the problem of the society in the
geological context of resource exploration and exploitation.
6 Capacity to use innovative and appropriate
technologies
The ability to use the knowledge of innovation and has the knowledge of technologies
relevant to the field of specialty of geology
Generic Competence….. 7 Ability to communicate effectively in official
and local language
Ability to convey information in an easy and understandable manner
8 Ability to learn to learn and capacity for
lifelong learning
Ability to embrace new knowledge and to continue learning
9 Ability to demonstrate flexibility and
adaptability to new situations
A learner has an ability to cop-up to new realities
10 Self- confidence, ability for creative and
innovative thinking
This is the ability to initiate new ideas (or concepts in Applied Geology), which will be applicable to new situations toward finding solutions to
problems.
11 Capacity to demonstrate leadership,
management and teamwork skills
professionally
These are skills (including conscientious work ethic, personal integrity and efficiency and planning capabilities) that enable one to function effectively
in team or group work situations; especially the ability to take on the responsibility of leadership.
12 Ability to communicate effectively and
demonstrate interpersonal skills
Basically, at the universal level, this is the ability to be clear and articulate in verbal and body language expression as well as success in relating
smoothly with people. In the context of Applied Geology, apart from verbal expression, communication includes proficiency in communicating
technical information through media such as maps, charts, drawings and sketches, symbols and appropriate geologic models.
13 Sustainable environmental awareness and
economic consciousness in professional
decision making
This is the ability to develop a keen awareness of the connection or link between economic activity and their environmental impacts hence taking
necessary measures to mitigate and manage geohazards and anthropogenic activities. For Applied Geologists this means understanding fully the
environmental implications of such economic activity and the responsibility that this places on them to ensure preservation of the environment
14 Ability to work in an intra- and intercultural
and/or international context
This is the ability to work well with people of all races or ethnic background whether in one’s home base or in a foreign setting. This involves
understanding of different cultures. For applied geology this requires familiarity with local and national geological norms and international standards.
15 Ability to take initiatives and work
independently
This is the ability to work well, i.e. efficiently and effectively with minimum supervision in one’s working environment to achieve desired results. For
applied geologist this means he/she must know the right sources of information, including reference books, field work data, e-learning, journals and
textbooks.
16 Ability to evaluate, review and enhance
quality
This is the ability to determine, enhance and take appropriate steps of the technical geological studies. For an applied geologist it is the capacity to use
technical tools to assess, interpret and analyse geological data.
17 Ability to manifest self-confidence and to
exhibit / translate knowledge into practice
with an entrepreneurial spirit
This is the quality of being sure of one’s self in terms of the acumen and ability to deliver goods and services in entrepreneurial point of view (such as
small and large scale business). For applied geologists such self-confidence is usually derived from the authority of technical competence and
proficiency. It therefore requires the ability to learn fast on the job to drive out the self-doubt syndrome.
18 Commitment to preserve and to add value to
the African identity and cultural heritage
This is pride of the African cultural heritage to enhance commitment and preservation of Africa identity, creative thinking and innovations.
Definition of Specific Competence S.N Specific Objectives Definition
1 Ability to apply earth sciences
knowledge and techniques to design
a mining engineering project
This is the ability of using the basic geoscientific knowledge such as subsurface geological
formation, geomorphological, structural and rock mechanics; to decide about the
feasibility and methods of exploitation of mineral resources and also to supervise the
project during its mineral processing.
2 Ability to find, characterise and
estimate natural resources
This is the ability to locate and evaluate the natural resources deposit area using the
methods of geological mapping, geophysical, geochemical, geostatitics and Remote
Sensing and geographic information system data.
3 Ability to understand the origin and
the evolution of earth and its
components
This is the ability of identify the geo-dynamic of the earth and evolution of the solar
system.
4 Ability to collect, map, analyse and
interpret geological data using
various Geoscientific techniques
This is the ability of field geological data collection, producing map, analyzing the field
data in the laboratory, interpretation of the result using different geological software and
modelling techniques.
5 Ability to use methods and
techniques of natural resources
exploration and exploitation
The ability to use the knowledge of geophysics, remote sensing, GIS, geochemistry and
mining exploration and exploitation.
6 Ability to evaluate environmental
impact of natural resources
exploitation
The ability to use the tools of EIA
7 Ability to conduct geotechnical site
investigation
The ability to apply knowledge of engineering geology for infrastructures development.
8 Ability to identify the genesis, types
and uses of geological materials
The ability to utilize the knowledge of geology of ore deposit, petrogenesis of metamorphic and igneous and sedimentary rock forming process and their economic importance
Definition of Specific Competence….. 9 Ability to use and/or develop modern
analytical and numerical techniques in
geological solving problems
This is the ability to develop or use modern analytical and numerical techniques to solve problems
based on strong numerical skills and the use of appropriate application softwares.
10 Ability to evaluate socio-economic
impacts of geological resources and
their utilisation
This the ability to understand geological resources and their uses and the socio-economic impact of their exploitation; to ensure they are exploited in a
sustainable and environmentally friendly manner.
11 Ability to monitor, assess and plan risk
mitigation management in case of
Geohazards
This the ability to recognize potential geohards, and to plan risk mitigation and management strategies
12 Ability to implement health and safety
legislation in geological resources
exploitation
The Applied Geologist should have a very good understanding of health and safety legislation and
ensure that they are implemented in geological resources exploitation
13 Ability to use geological projects for
sustainable development
This is the ability to plan, manage large scale geological projects in mining, construction and
manufacturing industries in sustainable development.
14 Perceiving and understanding the time-
space dimension of geological processes
and their effects on the planet
Basically, at the universal level, this is the ability to understand geological processes in terms of erosion,
geo-environmental hazards in a dynamic earth systems.
15 Ability to contribute with the knowledge
on georesources for engineering projects
The ability to acquire technical knowledge, creative skills and positive attitudes for engaging in
construction projects and in mining industries.
16 Ability to demonstrate knowledgeable
geoscientific expertize in entrepreneurial
and managerial skills
the ability to acquire geoscientific knowledge, entrepreneurial and management skills for mobilizing
natural resources.
17 Ability to carry out field geological and
laboratory investigations based on
geoscientific standard procedures and
code of practice
Ability to effectively carry out petrological and laboratory protocols for geoscientific and construction
purposes.
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