APPLIED GEOPHYSICS

Post Graduate

PROGRAMMES OFFERED

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Applied Geophysics
• Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Exploration Geophysics
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Exploration Geophysics

AVAILABLE OPTIONS / SPECIALIZATION

The Department award:

(a) PGD in Applied Geophysics

(b) Master of Technology with option in

i. Petroleum Geophysicsii. Mining Geophysicsiii. Hydro/Engineering/Environmental Geophysics.

(c) Ph.D. degrees with specialization in Exploration Geophysics

PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES:

The programmes aim at producing the necessary manpower needed for industrial, technological and academic development of the country in high-technology areas that depend on Applied Geophysics for self-reliance. They are also aimed at providing a broad-based training for professional and academic development of the country in the area of Exploration Geophysics.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must satisfy the general regulations governing postgraduate studies at the Federal University of Technology, Akure. In addition, the following departmental requirements should be met:

(a) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

Application for this programme should be:

(i) Holders of first degree in Physics/Earth Sciences or Engineering/Surveying with a minimum of a pass degree from a recognized University.

(ii) Holders of HND with a minimum of Lower Credit in petroleum Engineering, Physics/Electronics, Electrical/Electronics, Geology, Mining or Geophysics from any recognized Institution of higher learning.

(iii) Holders of first degree in Education with either Physics or Mathematics as a major-with a minimum of a second class Upper division.

(iv) In exceptional cases, mature students with a minimum of ten years working experience and acceptable professional qualification.

(b) M.Tech

In addition to the general regulations and guidelines on admission, first-degree Graduates of FUTA or any other recognized University (with a minimum of second class, Lower Division) in the following:

(i) Geophysics

(ii) Physics

(iii) Mathematics

(iv) Geology (a strong background in Mathematics is desired)

(v) Engineering Based Courses e.g. Civil and Mining Engineering, etc.

Candidates with a minimum of Upper Credit at the PGD level in Applied Geophysics are also eligible.

(c) Ph.D

The Ph.D degree shall normally be by research and specialized course work. Entry conditions shall include a minimum of cumulative 60% in course work and project at the Master’s degree level of this University or that of any other recognized institution. In addition, holders of the Master’s degree or its equivalent from other institutions may be required to audit and pass some courses that may be prescribed by the Department.

DURATION OF PROGRAMME

(a) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

The academic programme, which will be on a part-time basis (week-ends only), includes a course work and a supervised thesis project and both will cover a period of at least three semesters. The project work will be done during the long vacation.

(b) M.Tech.

Full-time; 18 to 24 months. Part-time; 24 to 36 months. Senate may approve an extension where necessary.

(c) Ph.D.

Full-time; 36 to 48 months. Part-time; 48 to 60 months. Senate may approve an extension where necessary.

Requirements for Graduation:

(a) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

All students must take and pass all the core courses. All other courses (electives) are mandatory only for non-geologists and non-geophysicists. All other conditions specified by the Federal University of Technology, Akure or by the post Graduate School for the award of PG diploma shall apply. Each candidate will be required to complete and pass a minimum of 45 units which must include 6 units of supervised project.

(b) M.Tech.

Prospective Masters Degree graduates are expected to pass all the core courses as well as those under their respective options. They are also to successfully defend the thesis project before the internal and external examiners recommended by the departmental postgraduate Committee and approved by the Postgraduate board/Senate of the university.

(c) Ph.D

All candidates are expected to carry out original research projects supervised by approved postgraduate lecturers and successfully defend same in accordance with the Postgraduate School regulations

COURSE OUTLINE

(a) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

First Semester

Restricted Elective

* Not for Geology and Geophysics graduates

** For Geologist

Second Semester

* Not for Geology and Geophysics graduates

** For Geologist

Third Semester

(b) (M.Tech.)

First Semester

Electives

*AGP 809 Geomathematics II 2 0 3 3

*AGP 813 Geology for Geophysicists 2 0 3 3

Second Semester

PETROLEUM GEOPHYSICS OPTION

MINING GEOPHYSICS OPTION

GROUNDWATER/ENVIRONMENTAL/ENGINEERING GEOPHYSICS OPTION

(c) (Ph. D.)

Undergraduate Programme

THE DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED GEOPHYSICS

The B.Tech in Applied Geophysics programme has been uniquely designed to qualify graduates for rewarding careers in Oil & Gas exploration and Production industries, mining, civil engineering, minerals and gemstone industries, business and commerce. This enables the graduates to:

• undertake fieldwork relating to geophysical survey for raw data acquisition, processing and interpretation for minerals, oil and gas, groundwater, environmental impact studies and engineering site investigation;
• work as consultants in exploration and processing of data and recommending sites for drilling;
• undertake research in specialized areas of Applied Geophysics;
• handle general supervisory functions / roles in the exploration industry; and
• establish small scale exploration firms thereby reducing dependence on government white-collar jobs.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

YEAR 1

Admission is through the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB). To be eligible to take the examination candidates are expected to obtain five subjects, including English, Physics, Mathematics and chemistry at credit levels in general certificate of Education (GCE), and /or Senior Secondary school certificate Examination (SSSCE) Candidate are required to sit for English, physics mathematics and chemistry in the university matriculation examination (UME),conducted by JAMB.

YEAR 2 (Direct entry)

Candidates may be admitted to year two if they have:

i. certify the general entry requirement for the university and for year I above

ii. good pass at the advance level of the general certificate of education or its equivalent in chemistry, physics and mathematics

iii. Obtained National Diploma in civil, geological and Electrical/Electronics engineering and other courses as adjusted relevant by the department.

iv. In addition to the university require courses, candidates in this category may have to dots or audit other 100level courses in remedy of deficiencies.

REQUIREMENT FOR GRADUATION

The minimum number of units require for graduation and for the conclusion of class of degree are as following.

Level unit

100 44

200 42

300 44

400 33

500 35

Total 188

REQUIREMENT FOR GRADUATION

The minimum number of units require for graduation is 180, made up of courses from 100-500 level.

Degree and class in line with the university senate approved grading system.

GCGPA RANGE CLASSES

4.50 -5.00 First class

3.60 -4.49 Second class (upper division)

2.40 -3.49 Second class (lower division)

1.50 -2.39 Third class

1.00 -1.49 Pass