Faculty of Geosciences, Geoengineering and Mining

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Faculty of
Geosciences, Geoengineering and Mining
OUR FACULTY‘S PROFILE
MATERIALS—GEOSCIENCES—ENERGY—ENVIRONMENT
These four core themes emerged from traditional areas of competence in the geosciences,
mining and metallurgy and determine our teaching and research. Within the World‘s
oldest Mining Academy, founded in 1765, our faculty today is one of the most diversified
and strongest geoscience faculties in Germany.
Our students benefit from:
■ the finest geo-related library nation-wide
■ a productive combination of geosciences and geo-engineering
■ a university owned industry-scale mine (Ag-Cu-Pb-Zn) for training and research
■ educational and research collections
■ regular top ranking in student satisfaction assessment
■ substantial acquisition of third-party funds for doctoral students, post-docs and
additional technicians
■ state-of-the-art technical and laboratory infrastructure
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Our Faculty of Geosciences, Geoengineering and Mining unites a unique and wide range of
competences, resulting in linked teaching and research activities.
Our logo “GRIPS” stands for:
Geo:
Resources,
Information, and
Processes OF
System Earth.
The combination of the geo-disciplines with physics, chemistry, mathematics, (micro)biology,
mechanical engineering, process engineering, material science and economics is distinctive.
Our profile, particularly in Applied Geosciences, results in a wide international recognition.
The German Science Foundation (DFG) entrusts Freiberg with its reference libraries for geology,
mineralogy, petrography, and soil science and for mining, smelting, and geodesy, making it
Europe’s most powerful Geo-reference library. With the Saxon Mining Authority (Oberbergamt), the State Agency for Environment, Agriculture and Geology (LfULG), the Geo-Competence Centre (GKZ), and about 50 geo-consultants and enterprises, Freiberg houses an
exclusive array of science, administration and enterprises.
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study
options
Our track record
Our Faculty currently has about 1,400 full time students with 393 new
inscriptions (2012) and a fine teacher-to-student ratio. We are known
for a competitive and successful study environment that allows ambitious students to finalize their studies within the standard study periods.
On the long-term average, a 100 students leave the Faculty each year
with degrees (2012: 192). On top of that, about 20 PhD and PostDocs successfully defend their work each year and pursue careers.
GeoSCIENCE And GeoEngINEERING study PROGRAMS
Degree Semesters GermanEnglish
A RANGe of opportunities
Freiberg offers the full range of options – from Bachelor via Master and the traditional Diplom
to Doctoral studies (PhD) and post-doc experience. Bachelor students usually take up their
studies in the winter term (October) each year. Applications are then due latest in September.
International students are requested to apply long before to reduce bureaucratic hurdles.
▪ Geoecology (Earth System Science)
B.Sc.
6
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M.Sc.14 ■
▪ Geoinformatics and Geophysics
B.Sc.
6
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M.Sc.14 ■
▪ Geology and Mineralogy
B.Sc.
6
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▪ GeosciencesM.Sc.14 ■
▪ Geotechnical Engineering and MiningDiplom 9
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▪ Mine Surveying and Applied GeodesyDiplom 10
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degrees with versatility
A consecutive Master of Science (M.Sc.) program builds on a previously completed
bachelor’s program in the same field. It allows students to deepen and broaden the
knowledge and skills previously acquired.
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A non-consecutive M.Sc. program requires a bachelor’s degree, but provides the
chance to acquire knowledge and broaden skills in a new field.
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A professional Master’s program requires—in addition to a first degree—1 year
related practical work experience.
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Traditional German Diplom, equivalent to M.Eng./M.Sc.
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INTERNATIONAL Master PROGRAMS
▪ Sustainable Mining and Remediation Management M.Sc.33 ■
(Tuition: 5000 € per semester)
▪ International Master of Geoscience M.Sc.24 ■
(Tuition: 2000 € per semester)
▪ International Master Groundwater Management M.Sc.24
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(No tuition fees)
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Research Directions
at a glance
Photo: Detlev Mueller
Institute of Geology
General and Historical Geology – Prof. Dr. Christoph Breitkreuz
Micropalaeontology and Palaeoecology – Prof. Dr. Olaf Elicki
Underground Remediation – PD Dr. Helmut Geistlinger (Guest Professor)
Remote Sensing – Dr. Richard Gloaguen
Hydrogeology – Prof. Dr. Broder Merkel
Tectonophysics – Prof. Dr. Lothar Ratschbacher
Palaeontology – Prof. Dr. Jörg W. Schneider
Regional Geology – Prof. Dr. Klaus-Peter Stanek
Coal Geology, Oil and Gas Geology – Prof. Dr. Norbert Volkmann
Institute of Mineralogy
Technical Mineralogy – Prof. Dr. Jens Götze
Mineral Resources and Petrology – Prof. Dr. Jens Gutzmer
General and Applied Mineralogy – Prof. Dr. Gerhard Heide
Geochemistry and Geoecology – Prof. Dr. Jörg Matschullat
Pedogeochemistry and Urban Geochemistry – PD Dr. Stefan Norra (Guest Professor)
Petrology – Prof. Dr. Bernhard Schulz
Mineral Resources – Prof. Dr. Thomas Seifert
Isotope Geochemistry and Geochronology – Prof. Dr. Marion Tichomirowa
Institute of Geophysics and Geoinformatics
Prospection Geophysics, Seismics – Prof. Dr. Stefan Buske
Mathematical Geology and Geoinformatics – Prof. Dr. Helmut Schaeben
Applied Geophysics/Electromagnetic Techniques – Prof. Dr. Klaus Spitzer
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Photo: Eckardt Mildner
Institute of Mining and Special Civil Engineering
Structural Design and Concrete Structures – Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Dahlhaus
Surface Mining – Prof. Dr. Carsten Drebenstedt
Remediation Mining – PD Dr.-Ing. Dietmar Grießl (Guest Professor)
Mine Water Management and Dewatering – Dr.-Ing. Nils Hoth
Soil Engineering and Special Civil Engineering – Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfram Kudla
Deep Underground Mining – Prof. Dr.-Ing. Helmut Mischo
Mining Safety and Licensing – Dr.-Ing. Reinhard Schmidt (Honorary Professor)
Institute of Drilling Technology and Fluid Mining
Geofluids, Materials Handling and Storage Technology – Prof. Dr.-Ing. Mohammed Amro
Drilling Technology, Equipment and Mining Machines – Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Reich
Soil and Water Conservation – Prof. Dr. Jürgen Schmidt
Geofluids Modelling – Prof. Dr.-Ing. Steffen Wagner
Institute of Geotechnics
Soil Mechanics, Geotechnics and Soil Engineering – Prof. Dr.-Ing. Herbert Klapperich
Rock Mechanics and Construction – Prof. Dr.-Ing. Heinz Konietzky
Engineering Geology – Dr. Günther Meier, Detlev Tondera
Foundation Engineering – PD Dr.-Ing. Peter Andreas v. Wolffersdorff (Guest Professor)
Institute for Mine Surveying and Geodesy
Mine Surveying and Subsidence Engineering – Prof. Dr.-Ing. Anton Sroka
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FINDING US ON CAmpus
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Institute of Mineralogy
Geoscientific Collections
Interdisciplinary Environmental Research Centre (IÖZ)
Abraham Gottlob Werner Building
Brennhausgasse 14
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Alte Elisabeth (exhibition mine)
Alte Mensa (hall)
Audimax (auditorium)
Lessingstraße area
Fuchsmühlenweg 3
Petersstraße 5
Winklerstraße 24
Lessingstraße 45
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Institute of Mineralogy
Geoscientific Collections
Brennhausgasse 5
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Clemens Winkler Building
Erich Rammler Building
Gellert Building
Gustav-Zeuner-Straße 3
Moulding/shaping technology hall
Metallurgy hall Silicate technology hall
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Institute of Geotechnics
Helmut-Härtig-Building
Institute of Geology
Geoscientific Collections
Humboldt Building 16
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Julius Weisbach Building
Karl Kegel Building
Leipziger Straße 29
Leipziger Straße 28
Leipziger Straße 23
Bernhard-von-Cotta-Straße 4
Gustav-Zeuner-Straße 5
Agricolastraße 17
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Kindergarden – Student Services
Lampadius Building
Ledebur Building
Mensa, Cafeteria / Canteen
Hornmühlenweg 4
Gustav-Zeuner-Straße 7
Leipziger Straße 34
Agricolastraße 10a
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Institute of Geology
Institute of Geophysics and Geoinformatics
Deans Office, Faculty of Geosciences, Geoengineering and Mining
Otto Meißer Building
Gustav-Zeuner-Straße 12
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Physics lecture hall
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Institute for Mine Surveying and Geodesy
Lithothek (rock collection)
Reiche Zeche (teaching/experimental mine) Fuchsmühlenweg 9
“terra mineralia” and Krüger House
– Geoscientific Collections
Freudenstein Castle
Schlossplatz 4
Silbermannstraße 1
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Student residences
Agricolastraße 14/16,
Winklerstraße 12-22
Gustav-Zeuner-Straße 1
28 Institute of Mining and Special Civil Engineering
Surface mining technical lab
Gustav-Zeuner-Straße 1a
Bernhard-von-Cotta-Straße 2
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Lampadiusstraße 4
Agricolastraße 1
University library
University main administration
University computing centre
Agricolastraße 10
Akademiestraße 6
Bernhard-von-Cotta-Straße 1
32 Institute of Drilling Technology and Fluid Mining
Werner Arnold Building
Agricolastraße 22
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