Applied Geology course offers two second-cycle degree programmes: english-taught Economic Geology and polish-taught Geologia złożowa i górnicza. The graduates have a broad knowledge on prospecting, documenting and evaluating of mineral deposits. They are able to plan and perform an exploration program depending on genetic type of deposit and element of interest as well as control process of excavation of ore horizon. Knowledge acquired during studies allows to choose optimal field and laboratory assay methods necessary for both prospecting and documentation reports. Our graduates know how to perform a field works and are familiar with methodology of different sampling methods.

Theoretical knowledge has no value until students can apply it for practical purposes therefore during studies, graduates take part in obligatory field works and diploma field works. In the last few years, graduates had diploma field works in Poland, Ukraine, Kosovo, Slovakia, Australia, Canada, Chile, Laos and Mongolia.

The Economic Geology graduates know how to evaluate collected samples under the microscope, choose samples for further chemical assay and evaluate results, describe drill core (logging) and evaluate mineral deposits including resources and reserves calculation based on 3-4D model of deposit. Knowledge acquired in Economic Geology studies allows our graduates to use the newest software to present all sort of data as maps, diagrams, profiles, control validation of extracted mineral commodities and cooperate with miners. They are also familiar with software for mineral deposit modeling, reserve calculation and open-cut and underground mining management.