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Eur Geol Prof Manuel Regueiro y Gonzlez-Barros

Secretary General of ICOG

Associated Professor University Complutense. Madrid

HIGH EDUCATION OFGEOLOGY IN SPAIN

Euro-Ages Final Conference, Budapest 2010

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SUMMARY

2008-2009. First year of application of Bologna in Geology in Spain

Masters degrees adapted to EHEA operative since 2005-06 10 universities producing graduates

Geology programs offer around 1000 places/year

Freshmen up until 2010-2011 around 639. For current course allplaces covered.

Graduates 600 in 1998/99, 450 in 2007/2008. Expected output in2011 more than 500.

Employment: Almost no unemployment (4%) up until 2009. Crisishas increased unemployment to 6%.

Total n of geologists in Spain: 6000

Total n of geological jobs 2010: 150

All study plans must be previously approved by the National Agencyfor Quality Assessment and Accreditation (ANECA) before theybecome legally in force.

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1st CYCLE

STRUCTURE OF HIGHER STUDIES IN SPAIN

ESHE REFORM

BACHELOR

2nd CYCLE

(4 YEARS) (1 or 2 YEARS)

3rd CYCLE

DOCTORATEMASTER

(POSTGRADE)

Thesis

http://www.boe.es/g/es/boe/dias/2005-01-25/seccion1.php

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Royal decree: BACHELOR

Art. 9.1. The training to obtain a Bachelor degree should have theobjective of providing the student with a general education in oneor several disciplines, oriented to the preparation for theprofessional practise.

9.3. The name of the Bachelor degrees will be:Graduated in(degree) by the university of (name of university).

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Royal Decree: MASTER

Art. 10.1 The education provided in aMasterwill havethe objective of providing the student with an advancededucation of multidisciplinary or specialized characteroriented to the academic or professional specialization or

to promote the initiation to research activities.

Surprisingly Masters degrees have been enforced beforeBachelor degrees:

Master in 2007-08

Bachelor 2008-09; 2009-10; 2010-11

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OFFICIAL MASTERS IN GEOLOGY IN SPAIN

UO: Master in Geological Resources & Geotechnics

UB-UAB: Master in Geology

UAB-UB: Master in Palaeontology

UZ: Master in Foundamentals of Research in Geology

UGR: Master in Geology

UCM: Master in Environmetal Geology & Geological Resources

UCM: Master in Geological Engineering & Geotechnics

UCM: Master in Palaeontology

UAB-UB: Master in Geophysics

UB-UO-UIMP: Master in Crystalography & crystallization

UHU-UIA: Master in Geology & Environmental Management ormineral resources

http://www.boe.es/g/es/boe/dias/2005-01-25/seccion1.php

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1st & 2nd CYCLE

TRANSITION TO ESHE (2007-08..)

2nd CYCLE

GRADUATED

ENGINEER

Diplomature

(3 to 5 YEARS)

(1 to 2 YEARS)

3rd CYCLE

DOCTORATEMASTER

PRE-ESHE ESHE

STRUCTURE OF HIGHER STUDIES IN SPAIN

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Bachelor: Some differences with previousdegrees

No general guidelines No fundamentals or free selection subjects

No need to specify subjects except basic subjects

Credits ECTS: 25-30 student working hours

Must fulfil National Accreditation Agency criteria

4 years for all degrees (3 Europe)

60 credits per year

Degrees are grouped by Branches

Basic subjects of a branch (60 credits)

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3. White book of the National

Accreditation Agency (ANECA):The Bachelor degree on Geology

November 2003 February 2004

1.Participation in Tuning I

2001-2002

2. Geology Deans Conference 2002-2003

Working document on the Spanish

studies of geology in the ESHE

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STRUCTURE OF THE STUDY PLANS

MODULES

MATTERSSUBJECTS

BASIC MATTERS MODULE (60 ECTS)

END OF DEGREE ASSIGNMENT

1 2 3

Proyectos

(6 ECTS)

GEOLGICAS UCM

4

Profesional(51 de 108)

Trabajo Finde Grado

(9 ECTS)

MateriasBsicas

(60 ECTS)

Fundamental(120 ECTS)

BasicMatters

Fundamental

Professional(51 to 108)

Project

End of careerassignment

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http://www.ucm.es/

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OFFICIAL POSTGRADE PROGRAM UCM

OPP: GEOLOGY AND GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

Since 2007-08

Quality Award

1. UCM: Master in Geological Engineering & Geotechnics

2. UCM: Master in Palaeontology

3. UCM: Master in Environmental Geology & GeologicalResources Specialist in:Sedimentary Basins & Energy Resources

Specialist in Hydrogeology and soils Specialist in Processes and dynamics of the lithosphere Specialist in Mineral Resources and Industrial Rocks Specialist in Geological Hazards and Land Use management

4. Doctorate

http://www.ucm.es/

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

ACADEMIC LEARNING OUTCOMES Established in the academic plan

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES

Defined by the professional body in terms of whatprofessionals do know

There is no system yet in place to check that agraduate has acquired the knowledge claimed

by the academia

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GENERAL COMPETENCES

GC1. Recognise and use paradigms, concepts and principles of Geology

GC2. Collect and integrate several types of data and observations with the objective of

cheeking a hypothesis GC3. Apply knowledge to study and solve known or unknown geological problems.

GC4. Valorise the need of intellectual integrity and of the professional codes of conduct

GC5. Recognise the points of view and opinions of other experts and integratemultidisciplinary information to solve geological problems

GC6. Develop the necessary skills to be autonomous and for the continual professional

development along the whole professional life: self-discipline, self-management,independent work, time management and organization skills

GC7. Identify objectives for the personal, academic and professional development, andwork to achieve them.

GC8. Develop an adaptable and flexible study and work method.

GC9. Cite the references used in the works in an adequate manner

GC10. Use internet in a critical way as a communication tool and as source ofinformation

GC11. Understand and use various sources of information (text, numbers, verbal andgraphic).

CG12. Transmit the geological information adequately in written verbal and graphicform, to different types of audiences.

ACADEMIC LEARNING OUTCOMES

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SPECIFIC COMPETENCESSC1. Know how to use the basic principles of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematicsand Biology to the knowledge of Earth and to understand the geological processes.SC2. Adequate knowledge of other disciplines relevant to GeologySC3. Capacity to identify and characterize the properties of the various geologicalmaterials and processes using geological methodsSC4. Knowledge of how to relate the properties of the matter with its structure.Knowledge to identify and characterize geological materials using instrumentaltechniques, as well as to determine their forming processes and their applications.SC5. Capacity to analyze the distribution and structure of the different types of

geological materials and processes in different scales of geological time and space.Knowledge of the correlation techniques and their interpretationSC6. Knowledge to differentiate minerals, rocks and their association and theprocesses that generate them and their time span.SC7. Knowledge of the techniques to identify fossils and to use them in theinterpretation and dating of ancient sedimentary environmentsSC8. Knowledge to recognize geomorphologic systems and the interpretation of

surface formations.SC9. Knowledge to recognise, represent and rebuilt tectonic structures and theprocesses that generate them. Knowledge to correlate the characteristics of rockswith their petrogenetic processes. Knowledge to relate type of rocks with geodynamicenvironments.SC10. Evaluate the quality, advantages and limitations of the various

geological methods and their contribution to the knowledge of the Earth.

ACADEMIC LEARNING OUTCOMES

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SC11. To know and understand current environmental processes and theirassociated hazards, as well as the need both of exploiting and preserving the resourcesof the Earth.

SC12. To know how to use the geological knowledge in the benefit of the socialdemand of resources to exploit, evaluate, extract and manage them in accordancewith sustainable development. To know how to provide solutions to geological solutionsin geology applied to engineering.

SC13. To know how to describe, analyze, evaluate, plan and manage thephysical environment and the geological heritage.

SC14. Valorise the problems of selection, precision, accuracy and uncertainty

of samples during collection, filing and analysis of field and laboratory data.

SC15. To be able to obtain, collect, store, analyze and represent samples, usingthe adequate techniques of field, laboratory and office.

SC16. To be able to obtain process, interpret and present data using qualitativeadequate quantitative techniques and software.

SC17. To be able to integrate field and laboratory data with the theories, concepts

and principles of the discipline, following a sequence from observation to recognition,synthesis and modelling.

SC18. To be able to elaborate and interpret geoscientific and geological mapsand other means of representation (columns, geological sections, etc)

SC19. To carry out field and laboratory work in a responsible and safemanner, giving the necessary attention to the evaluation of risks, rights of accession,

health and safety legislation and the impact of the work done on the environment.

ACADEMIC LEARNING OUTCOMES

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ACADEMIC LEARNING OUTCOMES

TRANSVERSE COMPETENCESTC1. Acquire synthesis and analysis capabilities.TC2. Prove critical and self-critical reasoning.TC3. Acquire capacities of organisation, planning and execution.TC4. Acquire the capacity to communicate in written and verbal form inSpanish.TC5. Acquire the capacity to manage information.

TC6. Acquire the capacity to solve problems.TC7. Acquire the capacity to take decision and to manage human resources.TC8. Acquire the capacity for team as well as for autonomous work.TC9. Acquire skill for interpersonal relationsTC10. Acquire the capacity for self-learning

TC11. Acquire the capacity to adapt to new situationsTC12. Prove creativity and initiative and spirit of entrepreneurTC13. Prove motivation for quality in the development of activitiesTC14. Acquire sensibility for environmental matters

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BASIC GEOLOGY

Study, identification and classification of geological materials and processes,

as well as the results of such processes. Study, identification and classification of fossil remains, including the signals

of organic activity.

Research, development and quality control of geological processes applied tothe industry , construction, mining, agriculture, environment and services.

Geological, geochemical, petrographic, mineralogical and spectrographicstudies and tests and any other technique applied to geological materials.

Geological and thematic mapping related to Earth Sciences.

Technical and scientific advice in geological subjects.

Education of geology.

Soil projects, studies and mapping.

Studies and projects of remote sensing and geographical information systemsapplied to geology

Planetary geology

Any other professional activity related to geology and Earth Sciences.

PROFFESIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES

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MINERAL RESOURCES

Production, transformation, handling, preservation, identification andquality control of geological and mining resources.

Reports, studies and projects for the production, transformation and

control in relation with geological and mining resources. Drafting and management of exploration and research projects of

geological and mining resources.

Planning and rational exploitation of geological, mining, energy andenvironmental resources and renewable energies.

PROFFESIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES

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ENVIRONMENT

Identification, study and control of phenomenon affecting environment preservation.

Organisation and management of Natural Protected Spaces whatever the degree of protection,

Geological Parks and Science Museums. Studies, reports and projects dealing with mining and industrial pollution

Environmental Impact Studies.

Project drafting and direction of Reclaiming Plans and Projects of spaces affected by miningactivities.

Studies and projects for the protection and decontamination of soils affected by industrial,agricultural and human activities in general.

Environmental plans management.

Environmental protection activities.

Study, evaluation, diffusion and protection of the Spanish Geological and Paleontological heritage.

Geological, paleontological and environmental education. Educational and recreational geology.

Oceanographic studies.

Geological studies related to coastline dynamics and beach regeneration

Natural and geological hazards studies. Management and drafting of geological and environmental studies for municipal and regional land-

use planning projects.

Studies and projects for the location, construction and sealing of urban solid waste deposits andsafe disposal sites for industrial and radioactive wastes.

Management of Urban, Industrial and Agricultural Wastes General Planning

PROFFESIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES

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HIDROGEOLOGY

Management and execution of protection perimeters, research and utilisationprojects of mineral waters, industrial waters, thermal waters and humansupply waters for dwellings and industrial complex.

Hydrological and hydrogeological studies and projects for the investigation,research, location, extraction, control, exploitation and management of waterresources.

Identification and delimitation of the Hydraulic and Maritime Public Domain.

GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING Ground studies in civil works and building for geological characterisation.

Geological engineering studies, pre-projects and projects

Quality control in geological characterisation of soils.

Technical management and supervision of recognisance drilling projects,

sampling, in situ and laboratory tests Technical management, supervision and follow-up of field research

campaigns for geological characterisation of locations in preliminary studies,pre-projects and projects of civil works and buildings.

Seismic and geophysical studies and projects in geological characterisation of

sites.

PROFFESIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES

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SPANISH ACCREDITATION SYSTEM

ANECA: National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation. PublicTrust since2002.

Procedure:1. The university designs the study plan of the programme and sends it to the

Council of Universities for the ex-ante evaluation.

2. The Council of Universities sends the study plan to ANECA to begin theassessment process.

3. ANECA appoints the members of the panel.

4. The panel assesses the study plan according to the criteria set up on theassessment procedure for the ex-ante accreditation of official university degreesand writes the draft evaluation report.

5. ANECA sends the draft report to the university in case it wishes to make anyobservations.

6. ANECA analyses the observations presented, writes the accreditation report and

sends it to the Council of Universities.7. The Council of Universities checks that the name of degree is coherent with the

study plan and establishes the ex-ante evaluation result (positive or negative).

8. The Regional Government and the university are notified of the ex-anteaccreditation result.

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9. If the university appeals the ex-ante evaluation result, the Council ofUniversities will appoint a different panel for the review which can either

confirm the evaluation or accept the appeal and send it to ANECA.10.ANECA reviews the appeals and sends the final assessment result to the

Ministry of Education who will inform the other stakeholders of theprocess.

11.After the Regional Government authorises the degree, it is registered andconsidered an accredited official degree course.

12.The registered degree will be monitored by ANECA and the regionalquality agencies until renewal of the accreditation is required.

13.Six years after the degree is first registered, an ex-postevaluation is required in order to guarantee that the degreefulfils what was specified in the design.

SPANISH ACCREDITATION SYSTEM

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CONCLUSIONS FROM THE PROFESSIONAL BODY

In Spain once a graduate obtains its academic degree he/she can practiceprofessionally (although to be able to practise, a bachelor should first join the

Spanish Association of Professional Geologists (ICOG), and the process ofjoining does not imply any examination on the real competences of thegraduate), the competences acquired during the studies must be such thatshould allow the graduated to immediately join the professional world

The transposition in Spain of the European Directive of professionalqualifications has enhanced the need to justify academic plans to fulfil

with the professional requirements, since the profession of geologists hasbeen included in the official list of regulated professions. The text of the newlytransposed directive specifically addresses this matter, as it states that beforea new degree is approved by the Government, it should be dulychecked that the learning outcomes expected are perfectly matched tothe professional functions of the new graduate.

There are no jet Bologna graduates in geology in Spain, so it is just toearly to know if the new plans will result in better qualifiedprofessional.

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