Euro-AgesThe higher education system forpr<strong>of</strong>essional geologists in ItalyThe application <strong>of</strong> the Bologna Agreementin Italy was approved in 1999-2000. The structure <strong>of</strong> the new coursesin Geology is divided in two cycles: a3 year Bachelor level and a 2 yearMasters degree. After five years, 28Universities in Italy <strong>of</strong>fer higher educationprogrammes in geology with c.900 graduates per year. Regulation<strong>of</strong> the pr<strong>of</strong>essions in Italy follow aGovernment Agency Model and thegovernment administers state examsfor entry into the pr<strong>of</strong>ession. The Stateexamination in geology is the final testwith a complete check <strong>of</strong> skills andcompetences.by Marino Trimboli 1 and Enrico Nucci 1L’application du Processus de Bologneen Italie a été approuvée en 1999-2000.Le cadre des nouveaux cursus en Géologiecomprend deux cycles: un niveauLicence obtenu en 3 années d’étudeset un diplôme de Maîtrise obtenu en2 années. Après 5 ans d’études, 28Universités italiennes <strong>of</strong>frent des programmesd’enseignement supérieuren géologie avec 909 diplômés paran. La régulation de la pr<strong>of</strong>ession enItalie est conforme aux critères établispar l’Agence gouvernementale etle gouvernement reste en chargedes examens d’état pour une admissioncomme pr<strong>of</strong>essionnel. L’examennational en Géologie représente le testfinal contrôlant les connaissances pratiquesainsi que les compétences.La aplicación del Acuerdo de Boloniaen Italia se aprobó en 1999-2000. Laestructura de los nuevos cursos degeología se divide en dos ciclos: unalicenciatura de 3 años y un máster de2 años. Tras cinco años las 28 universidadesitalianas <strong>of</strong>recen programasde educación superior en geologíaque producen 909 graduados al año.La regulación de las pr<strong>of</strong>esiones enItalia sigue un modelo de AgenciaGubernamental y el Gobierno administralos exámenes de estado para elacceso a la pr<strong>of</strong>esión. El examen deEstado en geología es la prueba finalcon una comprobación exhaustiva delas habilidades y competencias de loscandidatos.The Italian higher education systemhas complied with the BolognaAgreement since November 1999,when the Ministry <strong>of</strong> University and ScientificResearch & Tecnology adoptedDecree n.. 509/99. One year later, a newDecree <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> the University,defining the different classes <strong>of</strong> titles,was adopted by the Italian Government.According to these two Decrees highereducation is based on a three-level scale;“Laurea Triennale” Bachelor (3 years),“Laurea Specialistica o Magistrale” Masters(2 years) and Ph.D.-level (Dottorato diRicerca) (3 years). Every degree has a fixednumber <strong>of</strong> credits and a full year <strong>of</strong> studiesequals 60 ECTS credits (<strong>European</strong> CreditTransfer System).The workload <strong>of</strong> a fulltimestudent for one academic year <strong>of</strong> studyis defined as 60 ECTS credits, normally <strong>30</strong>ECTS credits for each semester. 1 ECTScredit equals ~ 25 hours <strong>of</strong> workload. TheBachelor programme involves 180 ECTScredits and the Masters Programme 120ECTS credits.The structure <strong>of</strong> education in geologyThe usual modus operandi is the existence1Members <strong>of</strong> the Italian Council <strong>of</strong>Pr<strong>of</strong>essional <strong>Geologists</strong> (CNG)<strong>of</strong> several different study programmes atboth the Bachelor and Masters levels.Some examples <strong>of</strong> these are: GeologicalSciences and Technology, GeophysicalSciences, Engineering Geology or AppliedGeology, Georesources & Geomaterials,Geohazards (Tables 1&2).Since 1999 the National Council <strong>of</strong>Italian Pr<strong>of</strong>essional <strong>Geologists</strong> has beeninvolved with the Italian Governmentduring the implementation <strong>of</strong> the newhigher education programmes in geologyaccording to the Bologna Agreement; inthis period many documents and proposalswere sent to the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education.These proposals were studied accordingto the structure <strong>of</strong> the Italian market forpr<strong>of</strong>essional geology.Universities <strong>of</strong>fering geological programmesAfter the approval <strong>of</strong> the National Decree,the structure <strong>of</strong> different courses, as well asthe learning outcomes and goals <strong>of</strong> education,were re-written by the Universities.In Italy there are 28 Universities currently<strong>of</strong>fering higher education programmes inGeology and Geosciences.The typical outcome <strong>of</strong> an Italian Bachelorlearning programme in Geology is:- knowledge and understanding: on scientificbasis and in Earth Sciences, <strong>of</strong>the history <strong>of</strong> the planet, <strong>of</strong> geologicalprocesses and phenomena in the formation<strong>of</strong> rocks; <strong>of</strong> recognizing geometryand composition <strong>of</strong> rock bodies- Applying knowledge and understanding:<strong>of</strong> analysis and description <strong>of</strong> geologicalmaterials in field and laboratory activities,in the application <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essionalinstruments, mathematical instrumentsand GIS- Making judgements: in the evaluation<strong>of</strong> the complexity <strong>of</strong> natural systems,in the design <strong>of</strong> ground investigationsprogrammes, in data collection withanalysis <strong>of</strong> quality and reliability; inthe evaluation <strong>of</strong> the importance andresponsibility <strong>of</strong> geological sciencesin land protection and management, inthe evaluation <strong>of</strong> geological hazards,protection and sustainable use <strong>of</strong> rawmaterials and georesources, in the conservationand protection <strong>of</strong> stone builtmonuments and geoheritage- Communication skills: for information,ideas, problems, solutions in geologicalsciences, writing and discussing theseaspects in Italian and other <strong>European</strong>languages (especially English) with theapplication <strong>of</strong> principal instruments <strong>of</strong>informatics and internet- Learning skills: using advanced publications,<strong>30</strong> <strong>European</strong> Geologist <strong>30</strong>
ACTIVITIES GROUPS UNIT DESCRIPTORS ECTSBasic knowledgeGeologicalknowledgeComplementaryknowledgeMathematicsPhysicsComputer ScienceChemistryGeology & PalaeontologyApplied Geomorphology &GeologyApplied Geomorphology &GeologyMineralogy, Petrology,Geochemistry & GeophysicsComplementary Sciences,Tecnologies, Legislation &EconomyKnowledge & SkillsLogical MathematicsAlgebraGeometryComplementary MathematicsCalculusProbability & StatisticsMathematical PhysicsNumerical MethodsExperimental PhysicsTheoretical PhysicsAtomic PhysicsAstronomy & AstrophysicsPhysics <strong>of</strong> the EarthApplied PhysicsPhysics HistoryComputer ProgrammingComputer ApplicationsPhysical ChemistryGeneral and Inorganic ChemistryOrganic ChemistryPalaeontology & PalaeoecologyStratigraphical Geology and SedimentologyStructural GeologyPhysical GeographyEngineering GeologyMineralogyPetrology & PetrographyGeochemistry & VolcanologyRaw materials environmental applications,mineralogy and petrography for monuments andgeoheritageGeophysics & Applied GeophysicsOceanography & Physics <strong>of</strong> the AtmosphereField Hydraulics and slope engineeringPedologyEnvironmental ChemistryHydraulicsTopography & MappingGeotechnicsEngineering Theory & Structure Design18EstimationLegislationEconomicsThesis 9Training 9<strong>European</strong> Language 91850Euro-AgesTable 1. Specific Unit Descriptors <strong>of</strong> the Bachelor in Geosciences (Class n. 16 <strong>of</strong> the National Decree)<strong>European</strong> Geologist <strong>30</strong>31
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