Geology is the science that studies the planet Earth in all its internal and external components. It is a fascinating discipline that allows us to understand the processes that make our Planet alive, such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, and at the same time, provides tools and knowledge that are essential to be able to exploit the resources that the Earth offers us while respecting its equilibrium and environment that surrounds us.
Knowledge of the mechanisms of terrestrial dynamics is today essential not only to understand the planet's evolution but also to evaluate how human action can modify this evolution. Therefore, geologists' skills are of fundamental importance in mitigating the effects of anthropogenic action on the Earth in a now-established framework of global changes and environmental problems related to pollution. The Geologist represents an indispensable professional figure for identifying possibly renewable and sustainable energy resources and new helpful mineral resources or how to recycle raw materials without infinitely depleting the Planet, managing water resources and geological risks (volcanic, seismic, hydrogeological, environmental), and for effective and sustainable geo-engineering planning.
To respond to such a broad and complex cultural challenge, the Department of Physics and Geology of the University of Perugia now offers three distinct degree courses: a three-year essential degree (BSc Inter-class Geology and Natural Sciences) and two master's degrees, one of the latter divided into two curricula.
Contacts
Teaching Office of the Degree Programmes
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Contact person: Dr. Cinzia Baldella – Tel. +39 075 585 2752
Teaching Office, 5th floor, Via A. Pascoli snc, 06123 Perugia
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Coordinators of the Geology Degree Programmes:
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Prof. Lucio Di Matteo (Coordinator of the interclass Degree Programme in Earth and Environmental Sciences)
Tel. +39 075 584 0301
Office: Viale Z. Faina, 4 – 06123 Perugia
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Prof. Francesco Frondini (Coordinator of the Degree Programme in Earth Sciences for Environmental and Risk Management)
Tel. +39 075 585 2618
Office: Palazzo delle Scienze, Piazza Università – 06123 Perugia
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Prof. Massimiliano Porreca (Coordinator of the Master’s Degree Programme in Geology for Energy Resources)
Tel. +39 075 585 2639
Office: Palazzo delle Scienze, Piazza Università – 06123 Perugia
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Person Responsible for Teaching Quality of the Geology Degree Programmes:
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Prof. Paolo Mancinelli
Office: Palazzo delle Scienze, Piazza Università – 06123 Perugia
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Degree Courses in Earth Science and Environment (L-34 Geology and L-32 Natural Sciences)