The MSc. “Geoenvironmental Resources and Risks”, in English, provides knowledge at an advanced level and practical professional expertise in fields of Earth Sciences related to natural resources and the environmental hazards, including effects on buildings and infrastructures, aiming to prepare a geologist to operate with managerial competences in: 

• the study, exploration, exploitation and sustainable use of georesources (water, energy and geomaterials)

• the analysis of geological hazards and risks (monitoring, evaluation, mitigation management, prevention)

• the interdisciplinary geoengineering aspects of the interaction between terrains and built environment, especially in seismic areas.

The combination of theory,  field and laboratory activities, as well as the acquisition of competences in experimental/analytical methods, data processing and modeling, will contribute to the cultural and professional growth of the students. To specialize in the area of interest, the students can choose up to 58 credits (2 semesters) and build up a personalized study plan. The thesis (30 credits) requires a semester of independent experimental (field/lab) and theoretical work.

The acquisition of interdisciplinary knowledge is especially important in addressing environmental issues (like groundwater pollution, disaster management, sustainable use of georesources, effects of climate change, remote monitoring of ground movement and stability of structures/infrastructure). To obtain transversal competences and skills are made available (geophysical methods, GIS, field activities at advanced level).  Practical workshops by geologists specialized in various fields will introduce the students to the professional world.

Internships in private companies, territorial agencies, national and international research institutions and universities, as well as study periods abroad (Erasmus+ framework in EU or extra-EU countries or the new national Erasmus), are supported by university grants. Grants for low-income students are available, as well as part-time jobs and grants for international students from selected countries. The Scuola di Studi Superiori “Carlo Urbani” (https://scuolastudisuperiori.unicam.it) provides grants and opportunities for excellent students.

Structure of the Master

The structure of the course is organized to take into consideration different expectations of the students (national and International). The standard study plan covers the major topics of application of the geologist in the job market.

1st Year                                                                                                                                           CFU

Groundwater resources and hydrological hazard	10
Environmental chemistry	6
Geomaterials	6
Petroleum geology	6
Geostatistics	7
Advanced field geology	5
Elective courses and activities	18

2nd Year                                                                                                                                         CFU

Seismic hazard	6
Volcanic hazard	6
Geophysical prospecting	10
Elective courses and activities	10
Thesis	30