Bachelor's Degree in Geology

Knowledge

• Describe the physical, chemical and biological principles that govern and condition the earth's dynamics. 
• To delimit the extension of the different disciplines of geology and their links between them. 
• Explain the fundamental processes involved in the modification of the earth's relief and physical geography.
• Explain the geological materials that make up the earth's crust. 
• Describe the main techniques and instruments for the development of basic research and the civil application of geology. 
• Describe the magnitude of natural processes and the capacity for renewal of natural resources in proportion to the human scale.
• Describe the main concepts and techniques related to the prevention and mitigation of geological hazards.
• Explain the main current challenges of geological sciences in relation to sustainability, resource management and global change.

Skills

• Apply the basic principles of geology in the reconstruction of the natural history of a particular region.
• Use the instruments and specific techniques of the Earth Sciences to solve geological problems in academic or professional contexts.
• Communicate geological concepts effectively, adapting the language, formats and level of depth to specialized and non-specialized audiences.
• Use the different physicochemical properties of geological materials for their systematic identification and possible civil application.
• Critically assess the reliability of the different sources of geological information.
• Solve problems related to land management or environmental impact by applying and integrating knowledge provided by the main disciplines of geology.
• To evaluate the technical, environmental and economic viability of the exploitation of natural resources of geological origin.
• Work collaboratively in academic or professional environments, applying the most appropriate Earth Science instruments or techniques for each situation.

Competences

• To convey the need to preserve natural spaces free of human intervention, from an ethical and environmental perspective, linking this action with human rights and democratic values in defense of future generations. 
• To develop professional projects in geology in any of its aspects, promoting equality between people, without distinction by gender, origin or cultural or religious identity. 
• Design studies of the availability of hydrogeological resources based on models and future projections of climate change.
• Propose resilient solutions to the problems arising from the exploitation of geological resources, considering the Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and the protection of natural ecosystems.
• Define viable strategic objectives related to the use of mineral resources, taking into account their limited availability and the needs of the energy transition.
• Develop specialized reports in the fields of geotechnics, geochemistry and geophysics, assessing the associated ethical responsibilities.
• To organise appropriate experimentation to solve specific problems of basic or applied research in the field of geology.
• Identify geological risk areas that contribute to proper planning and land management.
• Propose ethical responses to situations, attitudes or discourses that generate inequality based on sex or gender in the field of geology, promoting inclusive and respectful environments.