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Buku Panduan Fakulti Sains: Sesi 2015/2016

FACULTY ELECTIVES COURSES (7 CREDITS) [EF]**
** Courses Offered by Other Institute/Department of Specialization

PROGRAM GOALS

The goals of B.Sc. (Geology) program are to:

1. Produce graduates with solid foundation in geosciences and with the ability to apply this
knowledge in the practice of various fields related to geoscience.

2. Produce graduates skilful in commonly used geoscience techniques and with the ability to design
and implement research in geoscience and related fields.

3. Produce graduates who are qualified, knowledgeable and possess appropriate skills to serve
earth-resource based industries and capable of developing and implementing projects involving
earth material

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOME

At the end of the program, the graduate with a B.Sc. (Geology) degree will be able to:-

1. Understand geological concepts and principles and be able to apply this knowledge in the practice
of geology as well as actively seek and apply latest knowledge to adapt to requirements and
changes in the work place in a scientific, professional and ethical manner;

2. Adopt a systematic and evidence-based approach to the practice of geology as well as analyse
issues and evaluate the proper and efficient use of resources;

3. Appreciate the need for sustainable development of the environment in the practice of geology
and the importance of responsible, personal, social and cultural inter-relationships;

4. Value the importance of ethics and the need for professionalism in the practice of geology as well
as upholding the interests of clients, the profession and society;

5. Communicate information, clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, and also be a
responsible and productive team player with good inter-personal skills;

6. Utilize, apply and adopt scientific methods in the practice of geology and problem solving for target
groups, as well as appreciate the need for self-assessment and improvement in meeting the
demands of industry and society;

7. Actively apply information technology in the practice of geology and enrich knowledge through life-
long learning; and apply experience and knowledge in geology to explore opportunities in the word
of entrepreneurship.

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