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Doctor's Program in Geological Engineering
The Doctoral Program in Geological Engineering at Universitas Padjadjaran is organized based on an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) approach, implementing student-centered learning methods and emphasizing the development of innovative research. The curriculum is designed and continuously evaluated in an adaptive and sustainable manner, in line with advancements in Science, Technology, and the Arts (IPTEKS), as well as the needs of stakeholders and graduate users at both national and global levels. This doctoral program is developed to accommodate three main concentrations, namely energy geology, mineral geology, and regional engineering geology, which serve as the primary focus areas for scientific development and leading-edge research. The curriculum also refers to the National Standards for Higher Education (SN-DIKTI), ensuring that graduates meet the qualifications of the Indonesian National Qualifications Framework (KKNI) Level 9, as reflected in the intended learning outcomes, encompassing aspects of attitudes, knowledge, and both general and specific skills.

Vission

To become a leading national institution in Geological Engineering education by producing internationally competitive graduates who are capable of managing mineral resources, energy, regional development, and disaster-related issues.

Mission

  1. To provide internationally recognized doctoral education in Geological Engineering.
  2. To enhance graduates’ competencies by developing an internationally standardized curriculum that contributes to solving complex national and global issues through interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, or transdisciplinary approaches in the management of energy resources, mineral resources, engineering, and regional development to meet societal needs.
  3. To prepare graduates who are capable of becoming leaders by advancing knowledge and taking a leading role in the understanding of Geological Engineering, while promoting cutting-edge innovation in accordance with the advancement of science and technology.
  4. To increase the contribution of research outcomes to society and industry in support of sustainable development.
  5. To implement academic and non-academic governance supported by qualified, professional, accountable, and internationally standardized resources.

Objectives

  1. To establish a Doctoral Program institution in Geological Engineering that implements a curriculum accommodating stakeholder demands and supported by internationally standardized human resources.
  2. To enhance contributions to the advancement of research methodologies grounded in up-to-date theories through valid scientific methods and principles.
  3. To achieve advancements in geological science and technology research in the fields of energy resource exploration, mineral resources, regional engineering, and disaster management.
  4. To attain mastery of geological science and technology capable of addressing sustainability and geological resource management; mitigating risks related to geological and engineering geological processes; and developing new, original, and up-to-date discoveries in line with advancements in science and technology.
  5. To achieve the ability to communicate and promote research outcomes within academic, professional, technological, social, and cultural contexts, while strengthening community engagement to contribute to sustainable development.
  6. To realize accountable governance and foster innovative contributions to industry and society.

Accreditation

The Doctoral Program in Geological Engineering has been accredited by LAM-Teknik with the highest accreditation rating of “Excellent” (“Unggul”).

Educational Program

The Doctoral Program of the Faculty of Geological Engineering, Universitas Padjadjaran, offers one academic program:

Doctor of Geological Engineering

Learning Outcomes

No.ParametersLearning Outcome Target
1Attitude (S1)Able to develop into an excellent researcher with a creative and innovative mindset, demonstrating responsibility and sensitivity in identifying and solving problems in the field of geology, while maintaining concern for society and the environment.
2Attitude (S2)Demonstrate the ability to internalize academic values, norms, and ethics, while exhibiting independence, resilience, and strong perseverance in differentiating and advancing research within their field of expertise.
3Knowledge (P1)Master the philosophy of geological engineering science through a research-based, holistic, and systematic way of thinking to predict, analyze, and manage geological resources for sustainable development and societal well-being.
4Knowledge (P2)Able to adapt to advancements in geological science and technology in the fields of energy, minerals, engineering, and regional development in order to promote discovery, innovation, application, and contributions to the advancement of science and technology with a global perspective.
5General Skills (KU1)Able to discover or develop new theories, concepts, or scientific ideas through the application of scientific methodologies, logical, systematic, critical, and creative thinking, while contributing to their implementation in the fields of energy, minerals, engineering, and regional development with due consideration to humanitarian values.
6General Skills (KU2)Able to formulate, organize, and develop research through interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, or transdisciplinary approaches based on theoretical studies, experimental work, and field investigations, which are presented in the form of a dissertation, scientific papers at international seminars, and publications in reputable international journals.
7Specific Skills (KK1)Able to conduct advanced, up-to-date, and applicable research in the field of geology to discover (invention) and solve various geological problems and phenomena through the expansion and advancement of new science and technology, as well as multidisciplinary or transdisciplinary solutions, resulting in novel and original discoveries.
8Specific Skills (KK2)Possess managerial capabilities in validating and evaluating geological research in the fields of energy, minerals, engineering, and regional development, while upholding the values of professional conduct and ethics in geological engineering.
9Specific Skills (KK3)Able to recommend and apply the results of geological research in the fields of energy, minerals, engineering, and regional development to various stakeholders at both national and international levels for the advancement of knowledge and its application in environmentally sustainable development.

Curriculum

The Doctoral Program in Geological Engineering at Universitas Padjadjaran is organized based on an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) approach, implementing student-centered learning methods and emphasizing innovative research. The curriculum is developed adaptively and sustainably in accordance with advancements in Science, Technology, and the Arts (IPTEKS), as well as the needs of stakeholders at both national and global levels. This program is designed around three main concentrations: energy geology, mineral geology, and regional engineering geology. The curriculum refers to the National Standards for Higher Education (SN-DIKTI), ensuring that graduates meet the qualifications of the Indonesian National Qualifications Framework (KKNI) Level 9 in terms of learning outcomes, encompassing attitudes, knowledge, and skills. Graduates are also expected to produce original scientific work and research-based solutions to complex geoscience-related problems.
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