Angewandte Geowissenschaften (Applied Geoscienсеs)

The bilingual, consecutive master’s program in Angewandte Geowissenschaften (Applied Geosciences) (from now on Applied Geosciences) is to provide in-depth knowledge in geosciences. The understanding of the processes in the Earth's interior and on the Earth's surface is furthered using scientific methods; the spatiotemporal dynamics of the Earth System are studied and investigated comprehensively and holistically. The training in methods and techniques for independent, responsible work in the following selectable subject areas is of fundamental importance, and skills in these subjects will be trained and developed:

• Geodynamics (research on the deformation and rheology of geomaterials, basic geoscientific research, and provision of geoscientific data for society, assessment of geohazards).
• Applied Geology (quantitative and qualitative hydrogeology, near-surface and deep geothermal energy, basic principles of engineering geology).
• Technical Mineralogy, Geochemistry (Apparative synthesis and analysis of natural and anthropogenically produced geomaterials, treatment, recycling and disposal of mineral residues, CO₂ storage, characterization of the properties of amorphous and crystalline materials).
• Petrology and Exploration Geology (Genesis and evolution of rocks and minerals; exploration, extraction, and utilization of mineral raw materials, especially for future technologies for sustainability).