The course will introduce students to the general principles of Geothermics and is suitable for students who have a basic knowledge of Geoscience or Environmental Science (equivalent of a Bachelor degree).

The course offers an introduction to Hydrogeology:- Why is groundwater so important to us?- How does one extract groundwater?- How can the distribution and movement of groundwater be characterised?

The course Integrated Earth Systems III addresses geological resources (georesources) from an integrative perspective. The course covers three interacting focus themes:1) non-metallic mineral resources (aggregates, cement raw materials, hydrocarbons),2) geothermal resources (geothermal energy),3) metallic mineral resources (ores).