Earth and Extraterrestrial Materials

The program of the Earth and Extraterrestrial Materials specialty will be implemented in a modern way to take into account the contemporary needs of graduates as well as from the range of contemporary educational directions in the world. The range of subjects and scope have been selected in terms of the graduate’s vision developed through scientific international collaboration, job fairs, graduate employment offers, direct contacts with companies and government bodies, and emerging on an ongoing basis in collaboration with research and development centers, industry and scientific institutes. Job market is very broad and requires broad education. The curriculum includes topics covering practical engineering problems in geology, knowledge of modern material technologies derived from raw materials, and understanding of the laws and mechanisms that govern Nature. Geological knowledge is integrated with a broad knowledge of the environment on Earth and other planets. Graduates will understand and be able to use professional terminology in English. The thematic fragmentation of subjects is reduced, and the program emphasizes practical, field activities and student self development. The program takes into account all individual needs of students improving equity, diversity, and inclusion in academia. Graduates will think and act creatively and in an entrepreneurial manner. Well educated graduates of the Earth and Extraterrestrial Materials specialty will have sound fundamental knowledge and a concrete practical expertise that will allow them to join in solving the most urgent problems of the modern world.

The syllabus for the Earth and Extraterrestrial Materials specialty is available in the university’s study program database.