GEOLOGY – KHUSHAL KHAN KHATTAK UNIVERSITY KARAK

INTRODUCTION

ABOUT THE FIELD

The science of Geology examines earth materials, processes, and history. Geologists search for petroleum, natural gas, and mineral resources. They study processes acting at the Earth’s surface, such as flooding and landslides, and those generated in the interior, such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Geologists study the history of our planet, including the evolution of life and changes in the atmosphere, oceans, and climate over time. Geologists are employed by the petroleum and mining industries, government agencies (geologic surveys, construction companies, mining and land management organizations), and academia.

A BRIGHT FUTURE

Keeping in view the need of Geosciences in the region and to overcome the Energy crises of KP and Pakistan, Department of Geology, Khushal Khan Khattak University, Karak clenches importance for Oil and Gas Companies due to concentration of Exploration and Production activities in the southern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Department of Geology is a part of Khushal Khan Khattak University Karak’s “Energy Studies Center” project, where faculty and students are conducting research in various fields such as reservoir geology, water resources, minerals exploration, GIS & RS, conventional and unconventional hydrocarbon exploration, and so on.

VISION

Aspire for leading and trend setting Department of Geology in the province and find due place among country wide.

MISSION

To make the Department’s vision a reality, the Department of Geology is committed to provide state of the art teaching and research facilities to produce professionally sound graduates at the highest national and international levels of excellence for academic institutions, national and international oil companies and mineral exploration/mining and related organizations.

OBJECTIVES

To develop the students critical thinking, enthusiasm, initiative and necessary skills to become lifelong students of Earth sciences.
To prepare students for professional positions in industry, government and for careers in academic research and teaching.
To promote in-depth analysis of the earth crust and explore its economic deposits for the welfare of the county.
To produce experts in all fields of Geology as well as in other relevant fields. The department will not be restricted to tone specialization i.e. Geology but also undertake other relevant discipline like geophysics, Geo Thermal Energy, Environmental Geosciences, Engineering Geology and Remote Sensing and GIS.

IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING GEOLOGY AT KKKUK

District Karak can be considered as the Energy Capital of Pakistan, producing a major portion of hydrocarbons and contributing to the country’s economy.
Understanding geology is fundamental to the exploration of hydrocarbon, minerals and water resources and this is why we offer Geology degree at Khushal Khan Khattak University Karak. However, before such specialism can be made, a basic knowledge of the way the Earth works is vital for understanding the nature and origin of Earth Resources.
Karak is ideally geographically located for the study of geology, having some world- class geological field sites and exploration and production activities at hand which can be frequently and conveniently visited.
Academia – Industry linkage makes Department of Geology, KKKUK a prominent department.