Geological Engineering
Education objectives
Master in Geological Engineering’s curricula aim at the identification and responsible exploitation of georesources, the construction of infrastructures and structures resilient to the underway changes on the planet, the valorization and recycling of waste, as well as the analysis and rehabilitation of contaminated soils.
A set of comprehensive units is offered in matching areas with Geological Engineering - Geotechnics, Georesources and Geoenvironment. Teaching is supported by hands-on theoretical-practical classes, with a strong laboratory component, seminars, and field trips, providing students with the knowledge and tools necessary to solve environmental problems arising from human activity, in a context of sustainability, quality, and safety.
The Master’s degree students will have the ability to apply, by themselves or in multidisciplinary teams, advanced knowledge of science and technology in professional practice or research in Geological Engineering. Furthermore, it will enable students to coordinate and develop projects, identify, innovate and develop the most appropriate solutions to problems of engineering under analysis, according to the best technical requirements and considering the associated environmental and socio-economic impacts.
Career opportunities
NOVA FCT Geological Engineers work as managers or technical experts in teams from companies and institutions, in particular:
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Consultancy and design of geotechnical works;
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Consultancy and rehabilitation projects for contaminated industrial areas;
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Consulting and management projects and planning of georesources, including the inherent digital modeling;
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Technical monitoring of civil construction works or environmental rehabilitation projects;
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Management of geological, geotechnical, or geoenvironmental risks;
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Responsible for geophysical, mechanical exploration plans, field tests, and sampling (in the scope of geotechnical, geochemical, or geoenvironmental studies);
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Responsible for quality or safety on site;
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Management of geotechnical infrastructure assets;
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Research.
General characterization
DGES code
1152
Cicle
Master (2nd Cycle)
Degree
Mestre
Access to other programs
Access to a 3rd cycle
Coordinator
José António de Almeida
Opening date
September
Vacancies
25
Fees
Portuguese students: 1500 €/year
Foreign students: 7000 €/year
Schedule
Daytime
Teaching language
Available soon
Degree pre-requisites
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 ECTS
Scientific Area | Acronym | Credits(ECTS) | |
Mandatory | Optional | ||
Geological Engineering | EG | 72 | 12 |
Civil Engineering | EC | 3 | 0 |
Engineering Sciences | CE | 3 | 0 |
Geological Engineering or Geology | EG / G | 0 | 21 |
Transferable Skills | CC | 3 | 0 |
Any other area | QAC | 0 | 6 a) |
TOTAL | 81 | 39 |
(a) 6 ECTS in courses chosen by the student on a list approved annually by the Scientific Council of NOVA FCT, which includes the unity of all scientific areas of NOVA FCT.
Conditions of admittance
Available soon
Evaluation rules
The evaluation of all UCs is continuous for all the components that integrate it, and it must be completed by the last day of the school term of the academic semester.
The continuous evaluation of a UC must include a minimum of three elements in the set of evaluation components, on dates adequately spaced throughout the period of classes.
All UCs with a theoretical-practical evaluation component must provide, in addition, a form of evaluation of this component by exam, to be carried out after the period of classes (Examination of Appeal).
All requirements and conditions related to the evaluation of the UC, namely the minimum weights and classifications, if any, of each component, as well as the Frequency conditions, are defined a priori and, mandatorily, published in the Discipline Form.
For each UC, combinations of three evaluation components are allowed: (i) Theoretical-practical evaluation; (ii) Laboratory or project evaluation; (iii) Summative assessment.
The final Dissertation (or Project) involves a public discussion with a Jury.
Regulamento de Avaliação de Conhecimentos (Licenciaturas, Mestrados Integrados e Mestrados.)
Structure
1.º Semester | ||
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Code | Name | ECTS |
13252 | Engineering Geological Characterization and Mapping | 3.0 |
13248 | Geomatics MEG | 3.0 |
13249 | Georesources and Sustainable Engineering | 3.0 |
10909 | Building Materials | 3.0 |
10739 | Rock mechanics | 6.0 |
13250 | Geological Modelling | 3.0 |
13247 | Rock Excavation Technologies | 6.0 |
1.º Semester - Opção 1 | ||
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Code | Name | ECTS |
Options | ||
10733 | Seismic Engineering Basis | 3.0 |
10741 | Petroleum Geology | 3.0 | O aluno deverá obter 6.0 créditos nesta opção. |
2.º Semester | ||
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Code | Name | ECTS |
13251 | Evaluation and Exploitation of Resources | 6.0 |
10734 | Dams and underground works | 6.0 |
10380 | Entrepreneurship | 3.0 |
10738 | Geoenvironmental Engineering | 6.0 |
10610 | Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) | 3.0 |
Options | ||
11066 | Unrestricted Electives | 6.0 |
2.º Semester - Opção 2 | ||
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Code | Name | ECTS |
Options | ||
10737 | Foundations and Retaining Structures | 6.0 |
10910 | Processing and Valorization of Mineral Resources | 6.0 | O aluno deverá obter 3.0 créditos nesta opção. |
3.º Semester - Opção 3 | ||
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Code | Name | ECTS |
Options | ||
10743 | Slope Stability | 6.0 |
13253 | Metallic Resources Economic Geology | 6.0 |
12732 | Geology and Urban Planning | 6.0 |
10745 | Management and Water Quality | 6.0 |
10736 | Infrastrutures and other works | 6.0 |
10735 | Instrumentation and Ground Improvement | 6.0 |
12733 | Groundwater Modeling | 6.0 |
3.º Semester - Opção 4 | ||
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Code | Name | ECTS |
Options | ||
10743 | Slope Stability | 6.0 |
13253 | Metallic Resources Economic Geology | 6.0 |
12732 | Geology and Urban Planning | 6.0 |
10745 | Management and Water Quality | 6.0 |
10736 | Infrastrutures and other works | 6.0 |
10735 | Instrumentation and Ground Improvement | 6.0 |
12733 | Groundwater Modeling | 6.0 |
3.º Semester - Opção 5 | ||
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Code | Name | ECTS |
Options | ||
10743 | Slope Stability | 6.0 |
13253 | Metallic Resources Economic Geology | 6.0 |
12732 | Geology and Urban Planning | 6.0 |
10745 | Management and Water Quality | 6.0 |
10736 | Infrastrutures and other works | 6.0 |
10735 | Instrumentation and Ground Improvement | 6.0 |
12733 | Groundwater Modeling | 6.0 |
3.º Semester - Opção 6 | ||
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Code | Name | ECTS |
Options | ||
10743 | Slope Stability | 6.0 |
13253 | Metallic Resources Economic Geology | 6.0 |
12732 | Geology and Urban Planning | 6.0 |
10745 | Management and Water Quality | 6.0 |
10736 | Infrastrutures and other works | 6.0 |
10735 | Instrumentation and Ground Improvement | 6.0 |
12733 | Groundwater Modeling | 6.0 |
3.º Semester - Unidade Curricular do Bloco Livre | ||
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Code | Name | ECTS |
Options | ||
11066 | Unrestricted Electives | 6.0 |
4.º Semester | ||
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Code | Name | ECTS |
13254 | Master Dissertation in Geological Engineering | 30.0 |