Department of Geology

The geology program in Addis Ababa Science and Technology University provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute for exploration, exploitation and utilization of natural resources of the country. The program is intended to develop a highly skilled and adaptable work force that will be involved in multidisciplinary geoscience tasks leading to economic growth, social development and geologic research. The curriculum allow students to integrate the basic chemical, physical, and biological principles, together with geological thoughts and allows graduates to have the perspectives on how to:

  • Reconstruct the earth’s past and present history,
  • Discover natural resources (oil, gas, mineral commodities, water) and also define ways of sustainable exploitation and use,
  • Assess and work out mitigation measures to geological hazards (earthquakes, floods, landslides),
  • Integrating natural and numerical sciences for identifying, measuring, and recording geological data by applying social, economic and ethical principles of the professions
  • Solve complex geological problems through a multidisciplinary approach, and gain competencies in diverse geoscience domains like geological mapping, resource exploration and development, geotechnical engineering, and environmental studies
  • Effectively utilize conventional and modern technologies to gather, analyze, and report on geoscience data for conducting independent investigations and communication of the results to stakeholders

The geology program also encompasses internship/ Industrial practice/ that allows students to gain real-world experience

Program Education Objectives (PEO)

In general, the graduates of B. Sc. in geology in the next 4-5 years of their graduation are expected to have applied their expertise in problem-solving, be engaged professionally, and continue to learn and adapt, and contribute to their organizations through leadership and teamwork. Specifically, within 4-5 years of their graduation, the graduates will meet the following objectives as shown below:

PEO-1

Demonstrate knowledge, technical competency, and leadership in the field of geosciences,

PEO-2

Engage in the exploration, development, and exploitation of earth resources for the socio-economic development, and

PEO-3

Involve in research, knowledge generation and dissemination in the field of geosciences.

Program outcome (PO)

Upon successful completion of the B. Sc. Geology program, graduates will develop the following skills, knowledge, and attributes:

PO-1

Ability to integrate the concept of natural and numerical sciences in solving complex geological problems

PO-2

Ability to identify, describe, measure and record geological data using conventional and modern technologies in order to produce geoscience maps with accompanying report

PO-3

An ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data, and use scientific judgment to draw conclusions.

PO-4

Ability to conduct basic and applied geoscience researches and be able to communicate with stakeholders (public, scientific community and industries)

PO-5

Ability to apply social, economic and ethical principles and values of the professions as a responsible citizen.

PO-6

An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty.
  • Admission Requirements

The minimum admission requirements for the undergraduate regular program are as stated in the AASTU Senate legislation of July 2017, Article 78. Hence, admission to the undergraduate regular Geology program is the completion of the Grade 12/preparatory program and obtaining the necessary qualifying marks in the Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Examination (EHEE) or equivalent academic achievements from foreign countries as well as the STU entrance examination to be set by the Ministry and/or by the AASTU.

  • Duration of Study

The duration of the undergraduate Geology Program is four academic years (eight semesters). While for the continuing education program will have a duration of 10 semesters or 5 academic years.

  • Graduation Requirements

The graduation requirement for the program is based on the university’s senate legislation of July 2017, Article 109. To graduate, a student needs to satisfy the following minimum requirements:

  • All the required courses and the minimum credit hours set in the program curriculum should be satisfied
  • Acumulative grade point average CGPA of 2.00 must be obtained;
  • No” F” grade in any course taken for the undergraduate program;
  • The score pass mark for all courses which have Pass/Fail grade
  • Pass mark of National Exit Exam of the program

Course Breakdown for Regular Geology Programs

Geology Program Course Breakdown

Year 1, Semester I

Course Code Course Title Cr.Hr. Lect. Tut. Lab./Prac. Field work
Chem 1011 General Chemistry 3 2 3 - -
FLEn1003 Communicative English Language Skills I 3 3 - - -
GeEs1005 Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn 3 3 - - -
Math1007 Mathematics for Natural Science 3 2 3 - -
Phil1009 Logic and Critical Thinking 3 3 - - -
Psyc1011 General Psychology 3 3 - - -
SpSc1013 Physical Fitness P/F - - 2 -

Total: 18 Credit Hours

Year 1, Semester II

Course Code Course Title Cr.Hr. Lect. Tut. Lab./Prac. Field work
Anth1002 Social Anthropology 2 2 - - -
FLEn1004 Communicative English Language Skills II 3 2 3 - -
Entr1108 Entrepreneurship for Science 3 3 - - -
EmTe1106 Emerging Technology for Science 3 3 - - -
Incl1010 Inclusiveness 2 2 - - -
MCiE1012 Moral and Civic Education 2 2 - - -
Math1014 Applied Mathematics IA 4 3 3 - -

Total: 19 Credit Hours

Year 2, Semester I

Course Code Course Title Cr.Hr. Lect. Tut. Lab./Prac. Field work
Geo2101 General Geology 4 3 3 - 4 Days
Geol2103 Paleontology 3 2 - 3 -
Geol2105 Crystallography and Mineral Optics 3 2 - 3 -
GLTr2011 Global Trend 2 2 - - -
Phys2003 General Physics 3 2 3 - -
Econ2009 Economics 3 2 3 - -

Total: 18 Credit Hours

Year 2, Semester II

Course Code Course Title Cr.Hr. Lect. Tut. Lab./Prac. Field work
InCh2004 Physical Chemistry 3 2 3 - -
Hist2002 History of Ethiopia and the Horn 3 2 3 - -
Stat2006 Introduction to Statistics 3 2 - 3 -
Geol2102 Stratigraphy and Earth History 3 2 3 - -
Geol2104 Plate Tectonics 2 2 - - -
Geol2106 Sedimentary Petrology 3 2 - 3 -
Geol2108 Mineralogy 3 2 - 3 -

Total: 20 Credit Hours

Year 3 and Year 4 Courses

Year 3, Semester I

Course Code Course Title Cr.Hr. Lect. Tut. Lab./Prac. Field work ECTS
Comp3003 Fundamentals of Programming 3 2 - 3 - 5.01
Geol3101 Structural Geology 4 3 - 3 - 6.68
Geol3103 Geological Mapping and Report Writing 3 2 - 3 - 5.01
Geol3105 Remote Sensing and GIS 3 2 - 3 - 5.01
Geol3107 Mapping Sedimentary Terrain 3 - - - 21 Days 5.01
Geol3109 Igneous Petrology 3 2 - 3 - 5.01

Total: 19 Credit Hours | 31.73 ECTS

Year 3, Semester II

Course Code Course Title Cr.Hr. Lect. Tut. Lab./Prac. Field work ECTS
Geol3102 Mapping Igneous Terrain 3 - - - 21 Days 5.01
Geol3104 Geophysics 4 3 - 3 10 Days 6.68
Geol3106 Fundamentals of Soil and Rock Mechanics 3 2 - 3 - 5.01
Geol3108 Principles of Hydrogeology 3 2 3 - - 5.01
Geol3110 Metamorphic Petrology 3 2 - 3 - 5.01
ISTP3116 Integrated Science Team Project 3 - 2 3 - 5.01

Total: 19 Credit Hours | 31.73 ECTS

Year 3, Summer

Course Code Course Title Cr.Hr. Lect. Tut. Lab. Industry attachment ECTS
Geol3114 Internship 3 - - - 90 Days 5.01

Total: 3 Credit Hours | 5.01 ECTS

Year 4, Semester I

Course Code Course Title Cr.Hr. Lect. Tut. Lab./Prac. Fieldwork ECTS
Geol4101 Groundwater Exploration and Development 3 2 3 - - 5.01
Geol4103 Mapping Metamorphic Terrain 3 - - - 21 Days 5.01
Geol4105 Economic Geology 3 2 - 3 - 5.01
Geol4113 Geochemistry 3 2 3 - - 5.01
Geol4115 Final Year Project I P/F - - - - -
Geol4107 Engineering Geology 3 2 3 - - 5.01
Geol4111 Research Methods in Geosciences 2 2 - - - 3.34

Total: 17 Credit Hours | 28.39 ECTS

Year 4, Semester II

Course Code Course Title Cr.Hr. Lect. Tut. Lab./Field ECTS
Geol4102 Energy Resource of the Earth 3 2 3 - 5.01
Geol4104 Geology and Geologic Resources of Ethiopia 3 2 3 - 5.01
Geol4106 Environmental Geology 2 2 - - 3.34
Geol4108 Mining Geology 2 2 - - 3.34
Geol4112 Final Year Project II 3 - 2 3 5.01
Geol4110 Mineral Exploration and Resource Evaluation 2 2 - - 3.34
Elective Elective Course 3 2 3 - 5.01

Total: 18 Credit Hours | 30.06 ECTS

S.No Academic Staff Sex Academic Rank Institutional Email Specialization
1 Dr. Tarekegn Tadesse Tanga M Associate Professor tarekegn.tadesse@aastu.edu.et Geology (Structural Geology and Geodynamics)
2 Dr. Daniel Meshesha Agonafir M Associate Professor daniel.meshesha@aastu.edu.et Geology (Geochemistry)
3 Dr. Matebie Meten Endalew M Associate Professor matebie.meten@aastu.edu.et Geology (Engineering Geology)
4 Dr. Bedru Hussien Mohammed M Assistant Professor bedru.hussien@aastu.edu.et Geology (Structural Geology and Geodynamics)
5 Dr. Takele Chekol Akalu M Assistant Professor takele.chekol@aastu.edu.et Geology (Geochemistry/ Petrology)
6 Dr. Gaddissa Deyassa Dadi M Assistant Professor gaddissa.deyassa@aastu.edu.et Geology (Hydrogeology)
7 Dr. Yohannes Degu Dewana M Assistant Professor yohannes.degu@aastu.edu.et Geology (Hydrogeology/ RS and GIS)
8 Dr. Abraham Mechal Degu M Assistant Professor abraham.mechal@aastu.edu.et Geology (Hydrogeology)
9 Dr. Solomon Kassa Feleke M Assistant Professor solomon.kassa@aastu.edu.et Geology (Sedimentology)
10 Dr. Samuel Getnet Tsegaye M Assistant Professor samuel.getnet@aastu.edu.et Geology (Petroleum Geosciences)
11 Mr. Habtamu Wagaw Mengistu M Lecturer habtamu.wagaw@aastu.edu.et Geology (Geophysics)
12 Mrs. Tigist Abadi Gugsa F Lecturer tigst.abadi@aastu.edu.et Geology (Engineering Geology)
13 Mr. Belachew Moges Tsegaye M Lecturer belachew.moges@aastu.edu.et Geology (Engineering Geology)
14 Mr. Assnake Bekele Habtemikael M Lecturer assnake.bekele@aastu.edu.et Geology (Economic Geology)
15 Mr. Andualem Getaw Zeleke M Lecturer andualem.getaw@aastu.edu.et Geology (Geochemistry)
16 Mr. Gemechu Bedasa Teferi M Lecturer gemechu.bedassa@aastu.edu.et Geology (Crystallography and Mineralogy/ Resource Geology)
17 Mr. Ahmed Yimer Adem M Lecturer ahmed.yimer@aastu.edu.et Geology (Sedimentology)
18 Mr. Tesfaye Ragassa Adugna M Lecturer tesfaye.regassa@aastu.edu.et Geology (Structural Geology and Geodynamics)
19 Mrs. Beyenech Alimaw Bezabh F Chief Technical Assistant beyenech.alimaw@aastu.edu.et Geology (Hydrogeology)
20 Mrs. Mahlet Wuletaw Belete F Senior Technical Assistant mahlet.wuletaw@aastu.edu.et Geology (Engineering Geology)
21 Mr. Mekonen Mulat Kassie M Senior Technical Assistant mekonen.mulat@aastu.edu.et Geology (Geochemistry)
22 Mrs. Meskerem Wendaefrash F Senior Technical Assistant meskerem.wendafrash@aastu.edu.et Computer Science
Department of Geology Laboratories: -
Remote sensing and GIS Laboratory

 

Description:- The GIS laboratory facilities will help both undergraduate and postgraduate students with satellite and digital image processing and interpretation, different geological map preparation.

Person in charge:-

  • Dr. Yohannes Degu

  • Mrs. Meskerem Wondafrash (ARA)

 

Description:- This laboratory consists of thirty-two classes of crystal models, different ore and rock-forming minerals.

For Megascopic, mesoscopic to microscopic structural deformation analysis of different minerals, rocks, and outcrops; various analysis utilities are also found in this laboratory

Person in charge:-

  • Dr. Tesfay Demissie

  • Dr.Tarkegne Tadesse

  • Dr. Bedru Hussen

  • Mr. Asnake Bekele

  • Mr. Gemechu Beddasa

Description:- In the petrology laboratory, there are various activities, such as examining sediment samples, Sedimentary rock identification, Igneous rock identification, and classification, Metamorphic rock identification, Metamorphic phase diagram studies, and Metamorphic grade determination.

Person in charge:-

  • Dr. Takele Checkol

  • Dr. Daniel Meshesha

  • Mr. Mekonen Mulat

Description: – In a Paleontology and Sedimentology Laboratory, several services and activities can be provided to enhance the understanding and study of paleontological and sedimentlogical phenomena such as fossil identification, paleontological Illustration, Microfossil Analysis, and sediment analysis.

Person in charge:-

  • Dr. Solomon Kassa

  • Dr. Samuel Getenet

  • Mr. Assnake Bekele

Description:- The laboratory performs mechanical tests on rock samples to measure properties such as uniaxial compressive strength, tensile strength, and Young’s modulus. These tests also include the determination of soil properties such as grain size distribution, soil classification, moisture content, compaction characteristics, shear strength parameters, consolidation, and permeability.

Person in Charge

  • Mr. Belachew Moges

  • Mrs. Tigist Abadi

  • Dr. Matebie Meten