Earth Sciences (Classe LM-74)-Enrolled from 2024/2025 Academic Year
Master programme
A.Y. 2024/2025
LM-74 - Scienze e tecnologie geologiche (EN)
The Master's Degree Course aims to train Graduates with in-depth preparation in various branches of the Earth Sciences, offering opportunities of scientific development and of employment both in public and private fields. The Degree Course provides theoretical and practical preparation based also on participation in field and laboratory activities, internships and traineeships, research stages in public and private institutions including international ones.
Some of the thematic areas offering solid professional opportunities are: (1) Analysis, quantification and modeling of Earth processes interacting within the planet, on its surface, in atmosphere and hydrosphere, related to the origin of energy, water and mineral resources. (2) Evaluation and characterization of natural minerals for their role in geologic processes and with respect to industrial applications. (3) Basic field mapping and thematic mapping for the interpretation of geologic processes at various scales. (4) Analysis and interpretation of geologic processes interacting with human activities for a balanced use of natural resources and for protection of the environment and archaeological and cultural sites. (5) Field surveys and direct/indirect prospecting for the parametrization of technical properties and behavior of soils and rocks for wide and small scale engineering plans. (6) Exploration, exploitation, protection and reclamation of underground water resources, after local and diffuse pollution events. (7) Exploration, evaluation and management of natural resources, with particular reference to energy and mineral resources, also in relation to the environmental impact deriving from their exploitation. (8) Characterization and prevention deriving from natural risks affecting the territory, and their evaluation in the context of territorial planning.
Some of the thematic areas offering solid professional opportunities are: (1) Analysis, quantification and modeling of Earth processes interacting within the planet, on its surface, in atmosphere and hydrosphere, related to the origin of energy, water and mineral resources. (2) Evaluation and characterization of natural minerals for their role in geologic processes and with respect to industrial applications. (3) Basic field mapping and thematic mapping for the interpretation of geologic processes at various scales. (4) Analysis and interpretation of geologic processes interacting with human activities for a balanced use of natural resources and for protection of the environment and archaeological and cultural sites. (5) Field surveys and direct/indirect prospecting for the parametrization of technical properties and behavior of soils and rocks for wide and small scale engineering plans. (6) Exploration, exploitation, protection and reclamation of underground water resources, after local and diffuse pollution events. (7) Exploration, evaluation and management of natural resources, with particular reference to energy and mineral resources, also in relation to the environmental impact deriving from their exploitation. (8) Characterization and prevention deriving from natural risks affecting the territory, and their evaluation in the context of territorial planning.
Earth Science Master graduates are formed to perform the Geologist autonomous professional activity. The role of Professional Geologist is officially attributed by Ordine Nazionale dei Geologi by means of insertion in Section A (Geologo senior), in accordance with law D.P.R. 5 Giugno 2001, n. 328; after passing a State Exam.
Otherwise, Master graduates may find employment opportunities with research companies, public administrations, professional and consulting companies in Italy or abroad, companies and laboratories for treatment of natural materials.
Generally, the various sectors of the employment market, included in the intellectual, scientific and highly specialised professions are the following:
- Field mapping, updating of geological, technical and thematic maps;
- Planning, performing and interpretation of geophysical and geological investigations for civil engineering; prospecting and carachterisation of mineral, water end energy resources, environmental monitoring;
- Modeling of geologic processes for the analysis of slope instability, underground water circulation and pollutors transport, tunneling, and related activities;
- Prospecting, evaluation and managing of geological resources, direction of mining and quarrying works;
- Coordination of protection systems in mobile and temporary yards;
- Direction of mineralogical, petrographical, sedimentological, geochemical and geotehcnical laboratories;
- Territorial planning of hazardous sites and hydrogeological protection systems;
- Environmental monitoring for protection of water resources, reclamation and de-pollutioning of acquifers and sites, waste management;
- Control of industrial quality, technological use of geomaterials for mechanical, chemical and electronic industries, use of dimension stones; gemmology;
- Analysis, reclamation and managing of degraded sites, modeling of geoenvironmental processes and systems, managing, yard direction, testing and monitoring;
- Managing of Geographic Information Systems, particularly the ones oriented to geoenvironment;
- Protection of cultural and paleontological heritages, monuments conservation, geoarchaeology;
- Planning of civil engineering constructions and of environmental and soil protection, in collaboration with affine professionals;
- Evaluation of the environmental impact of wide engineering interventions (VIA) and strategic environmental evaluation (VAS);
- Scientific outreach and journalism;
- Didactics of Earth Sciences;
- Forensic Geology;
The Earth Science Master represents a preferential quality in PhD selections.
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
Otherwise, Master graduates may find employment opportunities with research companies, public administrations, professional and consulting companies in Italy or abroad, companies and laboratories for treatment of natural materials.
Generally, the various sectors of the employment market, included in the intellectual, scientific and highly specialised professions are the following:
- Field mapping, updating of geological, technical and thematic maps;
- Planning, performing and interpretation of geophysical and geological investigations for civil engineering; prospecting and carachterisation of mineral, water end energy resources, environmental monitoring;
- Modeling of geologic processes for the analysis of slope instability, underground water circulation and pollutors transport, tunneling, and related activities;
- Prospecting, evaluation and managing of geological resources, direction of mining and quarrying works;
- Coordination of protection systems in mobile and temporary yards;
- Direction of mineralogical, petrographical, sedimentological, geochemical and geotehcnical laboratories;
- Territorial planning of hazardous sites and hydrogeological protection systems;
- Environmental monitoring for protection of water resources, reclamation and de-pollutioning of acquifers and sites, waste management;
- Control of industrial quality, technological use of geomaterials for mechanical, chemical and electronic industries, use of dimension stones; gemmology;
- Analysis, reclamation and managing of degraded sites, modeling of geoenvironmental processes and systems, managing, yard direction, testing and monitoring;
- Managing of Geographic Information Systems, particularly the ones oriented to geoenvironment;
- Protection of cultural and paleontological heritages, monuments conservation, geoarchaeology;
- Planning of civil engineering constructions and of environmental and soil protection, in collaboration with affine professionals;
- Evaluation of the environmental impact of wide engineering interventions (VIA) and strategic environmental evaluation (VAS);
- Scientific outreach and journalism;
- Didactics of Earth Sciences;
- Forensic Geology;
The Earth Science Master represents a preferential quality in PhD selections.
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
Access to the Master's Degree in Earth Sciences is open, after an interview, to all graduates from Italian universities in the class of Degrees in Geological Sciences (Class L-34) and of the corresponding class relating to Ministerial Decree 509/99. Graduates in other degree classes of any Italian university, or those in possession of another qualification obtained abroad, recognized as suitable, who demonstrate adequate preparation in the disciplines characterizing Earth Sciences, can also access it.
Curricular Requirements
Access to the Master's Degree requires the possession of a solid foundation in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and at least 44 credits in disciplines related to Earth Sciences.
Assessment methods of knowledge and personal preparation.
The personal preparation of all candidates will be verified through an interview carried out by a commission made up of professors appointed by the Teaching Board which will evaluate any shortcomings of the candidates in the subject areas.
The interview can also be carried out before the bachelor's degree which, for enrolment purposes, must be obtained by 31 December 2024.
For the recognition of ECTS credits in the case of transfer from another University or transfer from another University degree programme, the provisions of the University Teaching Regulations apply.
The Didactic Board decides on a case-by-case basis whether or not forms of verification of acquired credits and any supplementary exams should be provided.
For the recognition of study activities carried out abroad and the related CFUs, the provisions of the University Teaching Regulations apply.
The maximum number of credits that can be individually recognised, pursuant to Art. 5, paragraph 7, of Ministerial Decree 270/2004, for certified professional knowledge and skills, as well as for other knowledge and skills gained in post-secondary training activities to the design and implementation of which the university has contributed, is quantified in a maximum of 12 credits. For the A.Y. 2024/2025, the following dates have been set for the interview, which will be carried out in person (except for future provisions that will be communicated in time), as listed below:
- 5 July 2024, 2:00 pm Room A, Via Botticelli, 23 - 20133 Milan;
- 12 September 2024, 2:00 pm Room A, Via Botticelli, 23 - 20133 Milan;
Students must present a valid identity document and a copy of the same to be delivered to the commission. It is advisable to check often, close to the interview, the e-mail box with which you are registered, for urgent communications.
The dates are intended as notification and candidates will not receive a call.
Application for admission.
Graduates and undergraduates can apply for admission to the Master's Degree in Earth Sciences from 22/01/2024 to 25/8/2024 (in any case, graduating students must graduate no later than 31 December 2024). The application for admission, which is mandatory for all graduate and undergraduate students, must be submitted electronically taking into account the deadlines that can be found on the website of the student secretariats at the following link: https://www.unimi.it/it/studiare/frequentare-un-corso-di-laurea/iscriversi/corsi-magistrali-biennali/magistrali-ad-accesso-libero. The interview will be carried out by a commission made up of professors appointed by the Teaching Board of the course of study.
Curricular Requirements
Access to the Master's Degree requires the possession of a solid foundation in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and at least 44 credits in disciplines related to Earth Sciences.
Assessment methods of knowledge and personal preparation.
The personal preparation of all candidates will be verified through an interview carried out by a commission made up of professors appointed by the Teaching Board which will evaluate any shortcomings of the candidates in the subject areas.
The interview can also be carried out before the bachelor's degree which, for enrolment purposes, must be obtained by 31 December 2024.
For the recognition of ECTS credits in the case of transfer from another University or transfer from another University degree programme, the provisions of the University Teaching Regulations apply.
The Didactic Board decides on a case-by-case basis whether or not forms of verification of acquired credits and any supplementary exams should be provided.
For the recognition of study activities carried out abroad and the related CFUs, the provisions of the University Teaching Regulations apply.
The maximum number of credits that can be individually recognised, pursuant to Art. 5, paragraph 7, of Ministerial Decree 270/2004, for certified professional knowledge and skills, as well as for other knowledge and skills gained in post-secondary training activities to the design and implementation of which the university has contributed, is quantified in a maximum of 12 credits. For the A.Y. 2024/2025, the following dates have been set for the interview, which will be carried out in person (except for future provisions that will be communicated in time), as listed below:
- 5 July 2024, 2:00 pm Room A, Via Botticelli, 23 - 20133 Milan;
- 12 September 2024, 2:00 pm Room A, Via Botticelli, 23 - 20133 Milan;
Students must present a valid identity document and a copy of the same to be delivered to the commission. It is advisable to check often, close to the interview, the e-mail box with which you are registered, for urgent communications.
The dates are intended as notification and candidates will not receive a call.
Application for admission.
Graduates and undergraduates can apply for admission to the Master's Degree in Earth Sciences from 22/01/2024 to 25/8/2024 (in any case, graduating students must graduate no later than 31 December 2024). The application for admission, which is mandatory for all graduate and undergraduate students, must be submitted electronically taking into account the deadlines that can be found on the website of the student secretariats at the following link: https://www.unimi.it/it/studiare/frequentare-un-corso-di-laurea/iscriversi/corsi-magistrali-biennali/magistrali-ad-accesso-libero. The interview will be carried out by a commission made up of professors appointed by the Teaching Board of the course of study.
The department of Earth Sciences offers opportunities for spending time as guest students at European universities and research centres both for attending courses/exams and for research and internship related to projects for graduate, post-graduate and PhD students. Studying and doing research in foreign universities is not only an important life experience and the occasion for thorough learning of a foreign language, but is also, and primarily, the opportunity for experiencing and acquiring different and more flexible learning approaches. Doing research and internship abroad may allow the access to facilities not available here (e.g., highly specialized labs), the performance of applied research on specific fields as well as the first-hand interaction with wider, international research groups. At present our partner universities in official Erasmus exchange agreements devoted to course/exams and, where indicated, research activity, are located in France, Germany, Greece, Spain, Holland and Switzerland. However the agreements for bursaries specifically devoted to applied research/internship can be stipulated with any other university or research centre with which any members of our department have or may establish collaboration on common research interests. For these research bursaries and, in general, for the correct validation of the research activity done by our students abroad, the role and the active involvement of a local member of the department is of fundamental importance, as he/she will act as official, competent internal scientific tutor for the student hosted in the guest foreign university. Students may access to "normal" Erasmus bursarships, allowing course/exam in addition to research activities in partner universities, as well as Erasmus Student Placement bursaries exclusively devoted to research/internship activities. The access to the different types of bursary is done by means of separate application procedures. The activity (course/exam or research) that the candidate will do in the guest foreign university has to be agreed with the local professors/tutors in both original and guest universities by means of the "Learning Agreement". This document is of prime importance for the final validation and official administrative registration of the activity done abroad.
Attendance is not compulsory, but highly recommended especially for all laboratories, field activities and many lectures of specialist courses with contents that are not easily available through textbooks.
Courses list
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Mineral Resources and Geomaterials | 6 | 48 | Italian | GEO/07 GEO/09 |
| Physics of Earth's Interior | 6 | 56 | Italian | GEO/10 |
| Technical Geology | 6 | 48 | Italian | GEO/05 |
| Optional | ||||
| Applied Geomorphology and Laboratory | 9 | 84 | Italian | GEO/04 |
| Groundwater Exploration and Management with Laboratory | 9 | 84 | Italian | GEO/05 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Geology | 6 | 64 | Italian | GEO/02 GEO/03 |
| Optional | ||||
| Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Survey and Laboratory | 9 | 92 | Italian | GEO/05 |
| Slope Stability and Stabilization Methods | 9 | 84 | Italian | GEO/05 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
be activated by the A.Y. 2025/2026
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Dissertation | 30 | 0 | Italian | NN |
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Environmental Geochemistry | 6 | 52 | Italian | GEO/08 |
| Hydrostratigraphy and Aquifer Sedimentology | 6 | 64 | Italian | GEO/02 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Geographic Information System | 6 | 56 | Italian | GEO/05 ICAR/06 |
| Geotechnics | 6 | 60 | Italian | ICAR/07 |
| Groundwater Modelling | 6 | 56 | English | GEO/05 |
| Water Quality and Remediaton Techniques | 6 | 56 | Italian | GEO/05 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Trainig Stage | 6 | 0 | Italian | NN |
Optional activities and study plan rules
1 - The student must acquire 18 ECTS by freely choosing among all the courses activated by the University as long as they are culturally consistent with his educational path and cannot be superimposed, in terms of content, on the fundamental and elective courses already used in the study plan.
Therefore, all the teachings and/or modules present in this Study Manifesto that meet these criteria are included in the choice of the 18 credits.
The Academic Board of the course of study in the academic year 2024-2025 will also make available the following courses:
Therefore, all the teachings and/or modules present in this Study Manifesto that meet these criteria are included in the choice of the 18 credits.
The Academic Board of the course of study in the academic year 2024-2025 will also make available the following courses:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Geochemistry | 6 | 52 | Italian | First semester | GEO/08 |
- The student will have to choose three of the following courses:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Geomorphology and Laboratory | 9 | 84 | Italian | First semester | GEO/04 |
| Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Survey and Laboratory | 9 | 92 | Italian | Second semester | GEO/05 |
| Groundwater Exploration and Management with Laboratory | 9 | 84 | Italian | First semester | GEO/05 |
| Slope Stability and Stabilization Methods | 9 | 84 | Italian | Second semester | GEO/05 |
- The student will have to choose two of the following courses:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geographic Information System | 6 | 56 | Italian | Second semester | GEO/05 ICAR/06 |
| Geotechnics | 6 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | ICAR/07 |
| Groundwater Modelling | 6 | 56 | English | Second semester | GEO/05 |
| Hydrostratigraphy and Aquifer Sedimentology | 6 | 64 | Italian | First semester | GEO/02 |
| Water Quality and Remediaton Techniques | 6 | 56 | Italian | Second semester | GEO/05 |
There are no preparatory courses between the teachings.
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Mineral Resources and Geomaterials | 6 | 48 | Italian | GEO/07 GEO/09 |
| Physics of Earth's Interior | 6 | 56 | Italian | GEO/10 |
| Technical Geology | 6 | 48 | Italian | GEO/05 |
| Optional | ||||
| Analytical Geochemistry and Laboratory | 9 | 84 | Italian | GEO/08 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Geology | 6 | 64 | Italian | GEO/02 GEO/03 |
| Optional | ||||
| Applied Mineralogy and Laboratory | 9 | 84 | Italian | GEO/09 |
| Crystallography and Laboratory | 9 | 84 | Italian | GEO/06 |
| Ore Deposits and Sustainability | 6 | 48 | Italian | GEO/09 |
| Petrology and Laboratory | 9 | 84 | Italian | GEO/07 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
be activated by the A.Y. 2025/2026
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Metallogenesis and Ore Minerals | 6 | 64 | Italian | GEO/09 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Dissertation | 30 | 0 | Italian | NN |
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Applied Petrography | 6 | 52 | Italian | GEO/07 |
| Environmental Geochemistry | 6 | 52 | Italian | GEO/08 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Applied Geochemistry | 6 | 52 | Italian | GEO/08 |
| Mineral Thermodynamics | 6 | 52 | Italian | GEO/06 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Trainig Stage | 6 | 0 | Italian | NN |
Optional activities and study plan rules
1 - The student must acquire 18 ECTS by freely choosing among all the courses activated by the University as long as they are culturally consistent with his educational path and cannot be superimposed, in terms of content, on the fundamental and elective courses already used in the study plan.
Therefore, all the teachings and/or modules present in this Study Manifesto that meet these criteria are included in the choice of the 18 credits.
The Academic Board of the course of study in the academic year 2024-2025 will also make available the following courses:
Therefore, all the teachings and/or modules present in this Study Manifesto that meet these criteria are included in the choice of the 18 credits.
The Academic Board of the course of study in the academic year 2024-2025 will also make available the following courses:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Geochemistry | 6 | 52 | Italian | First semester | GEO/08 |
- The student will have to choose three of the following courses:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analytical Geochemistry and Laboratory | 9 | 84 | Italian | First semester | GEO/08 |
| Applied Mineralogy and Laboratory | 9 | 84 | Italian | Second semester | GEO/09 |
| Crystallography and Laboratory | 9 | 84 | Italian | Second semester | GEO/06 |
| Petrology and Laboratory | 9 | 84 | Italian | Second semester | GEO/07 |
- The student will have to choose two of the following courses:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Geochemistry | 6 | 52 | Italian | Second semester | GEO/08 |
| Applied Petrography | 6 | 52 | Italian | First semester | GEO/07 |
| Metallogenesis and Ore Minerals | 6 | 64 | Italian | First semester | GEO/09 |
| Mineral Thermodynamics | 6 | 52 | Italian | Second semester | GEO/06 |
| Ore Deposits and Sustainability | 6 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | GEO/09 |
There are no preparatory courses between the teachings.
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Mineral Resources and Geomaterials | 6 | 48 | Italian | GEO/07 GEO/09 |
| Physics of Earth's Interior | 6 | 56 | Italian | GEO/10 |
| Technical Geology | 6 | 48 | Italian | GEO/05 |
| Optional | ||||
| Sedimentology and Laboratory | 9 | 84 | Italian | GEO/02 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Geology | 6 | 64 | Italian | GEO/02 GEO/03 |
| Optional | ||||
| Integrated Stratigraphy: Principles and Laboratory | 9 | 76 | Italian | GEO/02 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
be activated by the A.Y. 2025/2026
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Micropaleontology and Laboratory | 9 | 84 | Italian | GEO/01 |
| Sedimentary Basins: Processes and Evolution and Laboratory | 9 | 84 | Italian | GEO/02 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Dissertation | 30 | 0 | Italian | NN |
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Environmental Geochemistry | 6 | 52 | Italian | GEO/08 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Biostratigraphy | 6 | 48 | Italian | GEO/01 |
| Marine Geology | 6 | 52 | English | GEO/01 |
| Paleontology and Paleoenvironments | 6 | 48 | Italian | GEO/01 |
| Regional Stratigraphy | 6 | 56 | Italian | GEO/01 GEO/02 |
| Sedimentary Rock Diagenesis and Environmental Record | 6 | 48 | English | GEO/02 |
| Subsurface Sedimentary System for the Energy Transition | 6 | 48 | English | GEO/02 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Trainig Stage | 6 | 0 | Italian | NN |
Optional activities and study plan rules
1 - The student must acquire 18 ECTS by freely choosing among all the courses activated by the University as long as they are culturally consistent with his educational path and cannot be superimposed, in terms of content, on the fundamental and elective courses already used in the study plan.
Therefore, all the teachings and/or modules present in this Study Manifesto that meet these criteria are included in the choice of the 18 credits.
The Academic Board of the course of study in the academic year 2024-2025 will also make available the following courses:
Therefore, all the teachings and/or modules present in this Study Manifesto that meet these criteria are included in the choice of the 18 credits.
The Academic Board of the course of study in the academic year 2024-2025 will also make available the following courses:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Geochemistry | 6 | 52 | Italian | First semester | GEO/08 |
2 - The student will have to choose three of the following courses:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated Stratigraphy: Principles and Laboratory | 9 | 76 | Italian | Second semester | GEO/02 |
| Micropaleontology and Laboratory | 9 | 84 | Italian | First semester | GEO/01 |
| Sedimentary Basins: Processes and Evolution and Laboratory | 9 | 84 | Italian | First semester | GEO/02 |
| Sedimentology and Laboratory | 9 | 84 | Italian | First semester | GEO/02 |
3 - The student will have to choose two of the following courses:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biostratigraphy | 6 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | GEO/01 |
| Marine Geology | 6 | 52 | English | Second semester | GEO/01 |
| Paleontology and Paleoenvironments | 6 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | GEO/01 |
| Regional Stratigraphy | 6 | 56 | Italian | Second semester | GEO/01 GEO/02 |
| Sedimentary Rock Diagenesis and Environmental Record | 6 | 48 | English | Second semester | GEO/02 |
| Subsurface Sedimentary System for the Energy Transition | 6 | 48 | English | Second semester | GEO/02 |
There are no preparatory courses between the teachings.
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Mineral Resources and Geomaterials | 6 | 48 | Italian | GEO/07 GEO/09 |
| Physics of Earth's Interior | 6 | 56 | Italian | GEO/10 |
| Technical Geology | 6 | 48 | Italian | GEO/05 |
| Optional | ||||
| Numerical Modelling of Geodynamic Processes and Laboratory | 9 | 96 | Italian | GEO/10 |
| Structural Analysis Ii and Laboratory | 9 | 84 | Italian | GEO/03 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Geology | 6 | 64 | Italian | GEO/02 GEO/03 |
| Optional | ||||
| Geodynamics and Laboratory | 9 | 84 | Italian | GEO/03 |
| Seismic and Wave Field Exploration and Laboratory | 9 | 84 | English | GEO/11 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
be activated by the A.Y. 2025/2026
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Basement Geology | 6 | 64 | Italian | GEO/03 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Dissertation | 30 | 0 | Italian | NN |
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Environmental Geochemistry | 6 | 52 | Italian | GEO/08 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Advanced Mineralogy and Crystal Physics | 6 | 52 | Italian | GEO/06 |
| Geochronology and Crustal Evolution | 6 | 56 | English | GEO/08 |
| Geophysical Fluid Dynamics | 6 | 56 | Italian | GEO/12 |
| Regional Geology | 6 | 64 | Italian | GEO/03 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Trainig Stage | 6 | 0 | Italian | NN |
Optional activities and study plan rules
1 - The student must acquire 18 ECTS by freely choosing among all the courses activated by the University as long as they are culturally consistent with his educational path and cannot be superimposed, in terms of content, on the fundamental and elective courses already used in the study plan.
Therefore, all the teachings and/or modules present in this Study Manifesto that meet these criteria are included in the choice of the 18 credits.
The Academic Board of the course of study in the academic year 2024-2025 will also make available the following courses:
Therefore, all the teachings and/or modules present in this Study Manifesto that meet these criteria are included in the choice of the 18 credits.
The Academic Board of the course of study in the academic year 2024-2025 will also make available the following courses:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Geochemistry | 6 | 52 | Italian | First semester | GEO/08 |
- The student will have to choose three of the following courses:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geodynamics and Laboratory | 9 | 84 | Italian | Second semester | GEO/03 |
| Numerical Modelling of Geodynamic Processes and Laboratory | 9 | 96 | Italian | First semester | GEO/10 |
| Seismic and Wave Field Exploration and Laboratory | 9 | 84 | English | Second semester | GEO/11 |
| Structural Analysis Ii and Laboratory | 9 | 84 | Italian | First semester | GEO/03 |
- The student will have to choose two of the following courses:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Mineralogy and Crystal Physics | 6 | 52 | Italian | Second semester | GEO/06 |
| Basement Geology | 6 | 64 | Italian | First semester | GEO/03 |
| Geochronology and Crustal Evolution | 6 | 56 | English | Second semester | GEO/08 |
| Geophysical Fluid Dynamics | 6 | 56 | Italian | Second semester | GEO/12 |
| Regional Geology | 6 | 64 | Italian | Second semester | GEO/03 |
There are no preparatory courses between the teachings.
Course location
Milan
Laboratories locations
Teaching laboratories take place both in departmental structures, equipped with technical-scientific instruments and collections, and on-field, using customised logistics solutions.
Educational collections for the recognition and study of fossils, minerals and rocks are available in classrooms and ad-hoc teaching laboratories. Computerized classrooms offer software for data processing and for the simulation of geological processes.
Scientific instruments available at the Department of Earth Sciences (https://distad.unimi.it/it/didattica/progetti-e-laboratori/didattica-laboratorio) offer learning and application tools for optical, chemical and physical-mechanical characterization of minerals, fossils, rocks, soils, other natural or synthetic materials, as well as water and other terrestrial fluids. Practical exercises are carried out in laboratories of optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray spectrometry, micro-Raman spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and experimental petrology, mechanics of rocks and sedimentology.
Field laboratories take place in areas where students can learn geological cartography, process geological data and reconstruct the genetic processes of terrestrial materials (e.g. Valchiavenna Station).
Educational collections for the recognition and study of fossils, minerals and rocks are available in classrooms and ad-hoc teaching laboratories. Computerized classrooms offer software for data processing and for the simulation of geological processes.
Scientific instruments available at the Department of Earth Sciences (https://distad.unimi.it/it/didattica/progetti-e-laboratori/didattica-laboratorio) offer learning and application tools for optical, chemical and physical-mechanical characterization of minerals, fossils, rocks, soils, other natural or synthetic materials, as well as water and other terrestrial fluids. Practical exercises are carried out in laboratories of optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray spectrometry, micro-Raman spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and experimental petrology, mechanics of rocks and sedimentology.
Field laboratories take place in areas where students can learn geological cartography, process geological data and reconstruct the genetic processes of terrestrial materials (e.g. Valchiavenna Station).
Presidente del Collegio Didattico
Prof. Michele Zucali
Reference structures
Contacts
- Prof. Michele Zucali
Via Luigi Mangiagalli, 34 Milano III piano
[email protected]
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A.Y. 2025/2026
A.Y. 2024/2025
A.Y. 2023/2024
A.Y. 2022/2023
A.Y. 2021/2022
A.Y. 2020/2021
A.Y. 2019/2020
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