The normal extent for obtaining the Master's Degree is two years. In order to achieve the final title, the student must have acquired 120 credits (CFU). Each credit corresponds to 25 hours of student work.
The two academic years path (2024-2026) is organized into 4 semesters. The fourth semester is devoted to preparing the Master Thesis (24 CFU). The educational activities during the two academic years (2024-2025 and 2025-2026) are divided into two semesters, as follows:
1st Year
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Type of activity |
Course |
Credits (CFU) |
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1st semester (September - December) |
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Fundamental, to choose between the two |
GIS (Geographical Information Systems) |
6 |
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Mathematical Methods for Geosciences |
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Fundamental |
Sedimentary Geology |
9 |
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Fundamental |
Exploration and Applied Geophysics |
9 |
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Fundamental |
Global Tectonics and Global changes |
6 |
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2nd semester (February - May) |
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Fundamental |
Structural Geology | 6 | |
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Fundamental |
Seismic interpretation and digital modelling | 9 | |
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Fundamental |
Applied Geochemistry and fluid interaction |
6 |
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Fundamental |
Integrated Stratigraphy |
6 |
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Student option |
1 optional course, chosen by the student during the first or second semester |
6 |
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2nd Year
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Type of activity |
Course |
Credits (CFU) |
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1st semester (September - December) |
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Fundamental |
Petrophysics and Well Log interpretation |
6 |
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Fundamental, to choose between the two |
Fluid storage for energy transition |
6 |
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Geothermics |
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Fundamental, to choose between the two |
Environmental Geology |
6 |
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Applied and Environmental Mineralogy |
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Fundamental, to choose between the two |
Applied Biostratigraphy |
6 |
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Applied Hydrogeology |
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Student option |
1 optional course, chosen by the student during the first or second semester |
6 |
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Supplementary educational activity |
Geological Field Trips |
3 |
Teachers
Prof. Massimiliano Barchi (massimiliano.barchi@unipg.it). Course: Global Tectonics
Prof. Carlo Cardellini (carlo.cardellini@unipg.it). Course: Geothermics (6CFU)
Prof. Costanza Cambi (costanza.cambi@unipg.it). Course: Applied Hydrogeology (6CFU)
Prof. Marco Cherin (marco.cherin@unipg.it). Course: Vertebrate Paleontology (6CFU)
Prof. Simonetta Cirilli (simonetta.cirilli@unipg.it). Courses: Sedimentology (9CFU); Sedimentary Petrography (6CFU)
Prof. Lucio Di Matteo (lucio.dimatteo@unipg.it). Course: Environmental Geology (6CFU)
Prof. Maurizio Ercoli (maurizio.ercoli@unipg.it). Courses: Applied Geophysics (9CFU); Geological Field Trips (3CFU)
Prof. Laura Melelli (laura.melelli@unipg.it). Course: GIS-Geographical Information Systems (6CFU)
Prof. Giorgio Minelli (giorgio.minelli@unipg.it). Course: Seismic Expression of Geological Structures (12 CFU)
Prof. Maurizio Petrelli (maurizio.petrelli@unipg.it). Course: Mathematical Methods for Geosciences (6CFU)
Prof. Massimiliano Porreca (massimiliano.porreca@unipg.it). Courses: Petroleum Geology 1 – Petrophysics and Well Log Interpretation (6 CFU); Petroleum Geology 2 – Exploration and Petroleum System Modeling (6 CFU); Geological Field Trips (3CFU)
Prof. Giuseppe Saldi (giuseppe.saldi@unipg.it). Course: Applied Geochemistry (6CFU)
Prof. Amalia Spina (amalia.spina@unipg.it). Courses: Integrated Stratigraphy (6CFU); Micropaleontology (6CFU); Geological Field Trips (3CFU)
Dr. Cristiano Tarchiani (cristiano.tarchiani@eni.com). Course: Reservoir Geology (6CFU)
Prof. Azzurra Zucchini (azzurra.zucchini@unipg.it). Course: Applied and Environmental Mineralogy (6 CFU)
How to draw up a study program
PIANO di STUDI - Study Plan
- The Study Plan consists of a list of the teaching activities (courses, lab activity, seminars, field trips…) to attend and give exams to reach the Degree.
- Students can choose some of these activities as a personal option and must be indicated in the “piano di studio” (Study Plan).
Steps for completion
- Access SOL: Go to https://unipg.esse3.cineca.it/Home.do and log in using your UniPG credentials (nome.cognome@studenti.unipg.it).
- Find the Study Plan section: Look for the link or menu related to study plan management.
- Select exams: Choose the compulsory courses and the optional activities (e.g. laboratories, seminars, internships) required for your degree programme and year.
- Save: Click on “Confirm Study Plan” ("Conferma Piano") to save your selections.
- Final confirmation: On the following page, definitively confirm the study plan.
- Print: Before final confirmation, use the “Print study plan” ("Stampa piano") option to download a PDF copy.
Contacts
Support: For questions about course selection or changes, contact the Academic Office (Cinzia Baldella: cinzia.baldella@unipg.it) or the Coordinator (Prof. Massimiliano Porreca: massimiliano.porreca@unipg.it) or the Tutor (Prof. Amalia Spina: amalia.spina@unipg.it).