Geology Addis Ababa University

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Geology is a comprehensive four-year program designed to equip students with a deep understanding of the Earth’s processes, resources, history and environments.

Key features

The specific objectives of the Geology program at Addis Ababa University include enabling students to get knowledge, skill and attitude concerning:

• The origin and evolution of the earth and its inhabitants through the study of Rocks, Minerals, Fossils and Elements;
• The setting, types, origin and use of earth resources;
• Methods and techniques of natural resources exploration;
• A better understanding of the environment, how it changes and the impacts of hazardous earth processes;
• The unique features of the geology of Ethiopia, its resources and Environments;
• The habit of cooperating with others in the profession;
• The willingness to encourage the dissemination and transfer of geosciences knowledge and skill;
• The awareness to observe ethical standards of the geosciences;
• The determination to maintain and improve professional competence in order to give better service to the community;
• The habit of sharing once own time, effort as well as available resources for defined priorities of the Nation;
• The habit of conserving and protecting the environment.