Department of Applied Geology

About the Department

The Department of Applied Geology was established in the academic year 2005-2006 as one of the departments of the Faculty of Science / University of Kirkuk and graduated the first batch in the academic year (2008-2009) and currently there is a master's degree in the department and four disciplines: the specialization of structural and engineering geology, the specialization of environmental geology, the specialization of rock and mineral geology, as well as the specialization of hydrology. To this end, the department has a strong, modern and professional study program. It includes a core curriculum as well as specialized subjects that focus on applied geology. To prepare students, these study materials serve to increase awareness of the educational process and an understanding of geological issues and their answers. Faculty members are required to stay up-to-date in their respective fields, try to find solutions to future social demands of the geologist, and to ascertain the quality of graduate students' research. Faculty members are actively involved in the development of knowledge through scientific research to ensure that the educational purpose is met.The graduate program is an essential component of this research endeavor, and every effort is made to create an environment that encourages and supports the advancement of faculty and student research. The results of these research efforts are frequently presented through introductory lectures and publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Goals

 1-Preparing middle cadres with applied capabilities to work in the public and private sectors, especially in the departments of the Ministry of Oil, as well as the departments

    of industry, minerals, irrigation, reconstruction and construction.
 2-Preparing superior scientific cadres to complete their scientific studies (master's and doctorate) as a complementary complement to the available scientific cadres.
 3-Developing the applied scientific potential of affiliates and students by conducting training courses outside the country.
 4-Openness to applied scientific institutions and international companies with specialization by conducting applied training courses outside Iraq.
 5-Preparing an advanced cadre of master's degree holders with applied capabilities to serve the community.

Fields of work for the graduate
1- Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
2- Ministry of Oil
3- Ministry of Municipalities
4- Ministry of Construction and Housing
5- Ministry of Environment
6- Ministry of Science and Technology