Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor's program in Geosciences and Informatics is a three-year full-time study that starts in August. The program is designed for students interested in geosciences, data analysis, and artificial intelligence. It provides a broad competence in geosciences, informatics, and geomatics, and prepares students for a career in sustainable management of natural resources and risk assessment.

Program Structure

The program consists of six semesters, with a combination of compulsory and elective courses. The first three semesters cover the same compulsory courses, while the fourth semester offers elective courses that allow students to specialize in areas such as geology, programming, or geographic information systems.

Courses

The program includes the following courses:

• GEOV101: Introduction to Geology (10 credits)
• MAT101: User Course in Mathematics I (10 credits) or MAT111: Basic Course in Mathematics I (10 credits)
• GEOV181: Introduction to Geosciences and Informatics (10 credits)
• GEOV102: Excursions and Exercises in Geology (10 credits)
• INF100: Introduction to Programming (10 credits)
• MAT121: Linear Algebra (10 credits)
• GEOV205: Geographic Information Systems: Theory and Practice (10 credits)
• INF161: Introduction to Data Science (10 credits)
• EXPHIL-MNEKS: Ex.phil (10 credits)
• GEOV316: Practical Skills in Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis (10 credits)
• INFO284: Machine Learning (10 credits)
• Valemne (10 credits)
• GEOV281: Field Geomatics (10 credits)
• GEOV217: Geohazards (10 credits) or INF101: Advanced Programming (10 credits) or GEO217: Hydrology, Groundwater, and Geohazards (10 credits)
• Valemne (10 credits)
• Valemne or exchange (30 credits)

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the program are:

• General study competence
• Mathematics R1 (or S1 and S2)
• Either:
  • Mathematics R2
  • Physics 1 and 2
  • Chemistry 1 and 2
  • Biology 1 and 2
  • Information Technology 1 and 2
  • Geosciences 1 and 2
  • Technology and Research Methodology 1 and 2

Career Opportunities

The program provides a broad competence in real sciences, programming, problem-solving, and technology, making graduates well-suited for careers in:

• Cartography
• Area management (department, county, or municipality)
• Sustainable extraction and use of energy and resources (energy industry)
• Risk assessment and prevention of geohazards in government agencies and consulting industries
• Transportation industry
• Mapping the effects of climate change

Study Environment

The program is located at Nygňrdsh°yden in the center of Bergen, with access to reading rooms, libraries, colloquium rooms, training centers, canteens, cafes, and student bars. The study environment is characterized by a small and intimate setting, with a strong focus on social and academic community.

Exchange Opportunities

The program offers exchange opportunities with universities in the Czech Republic, Germany, Spain, Greece, and the UK, as well as other exchange agreements through the University of Bergen. Students can also complete individual courses or an entire semester at the University Center on Svalbard (UNIS).