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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