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Programme NameAssociate of Science (Applied and Exploration Geology) [from 2023-2024] (9109)
DepartmentDepartment of Petroleum and Geological Engineering
FacultyFaculty of Engineering and Technology
Admission CriteriaPasses in at least five (5) different subjects at the CSEC/CXC, Grade 1 and 11, (and Grade 111 from 1998 onwards), or grades A to C at the GCE 'O' Level Examinations or any equivalent qualification. The subjects must include English Language, Mathematics, and Physics or Chemistry or Integrated Science (SA).
OR
The Guyana Technical Education Examination Technician Certificate (G.T.E.E.) Parts I and II.
OR
The G.T.E.E. Diploma (Credit) in Science (Physics or Chemistry).
OR
The G.T.E.E. Technician Diploma in (Land Surveying, Electrical, Mechanical, Building or Civil).
OR
The G.T.E.E. Technician Diploma in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
OR
Any other equivalent qualifications.
OR
Applicants who do not have the required pass grade in either English or Science or Maths, but who have five (5) other subjects which are acceptable for admission to the University of Guyana, may apply. Such applicants must successfully complete the relevant foundation course (English or Maths or Chemistry or Physics) being offered by the Institute of Distance and Continuing Education (IDCE) or pass the relevant qualifying examination for entrance to the Faculty of Technology
OR
Mature applicants (21 years or older), who do not possess any of the academic qualification set out in 1 to 5 above may be considered for admission, provided they possess relevant technical qualifications and experience. Such applicants will be required to pass the University of Guyana Entrance Examination.
Tuition FeeFirst Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Second Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
CHM1102 Introduction to General Chemistry Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
CHM1103 Chemistry Laboratory I Hybrid (Online and In Class) 1
EMT1100 Engineering Mathematics I Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
GEM1101 General Geology Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
GEM1103 Mineralogy Online 3
GEM1103L Mineralogy Laboratory Online 1
PHY1104 Fundamentals of Physics Online 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
EMT1200 Engineering Mathematics II In Class 3
ENG1203 Technical Communication Online 4
GEM1201 General Geology II Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
GEM1205 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
GEM1205L Petrology Laboratory I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 1
PHY1205 Introduction to Electricity & Magnetism Online 3

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Second Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
GEM2101 Engineering Geology Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
GEM2101L Engineering Geology Laboratory Hybrid (Online and In Class) 1
GEM2105 Sedimentary Petrology and Stratigraphy Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
GEM2105L Petrology Lab II Hybrid (In Class/Online) 1
GEM2109 Structural Geology and Map Interpretation Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
GEM2109L Structural Geology and Geological Mapping Lab Hybrid (In Class/Online) 1
GEM2110 Economic Geology I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
GEM2111 Introduction to Geophysics Online 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
GEM2208 Environmental Geology Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
GEM2211 Geological Field Mapping Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
GEM2212 Introduction to Energy & Petroleum Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
GEM2213 Paleontology Online 4
IPD2000 Industrial Exposure and Professional Development In Class 0
MST2202 Applied Statistical Methods Online 4

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711