§  What does Geology, in general, talk about?

Geology is the study of the Earth—how it formed, how it changes, and what it's made of. Think of it as decoding Earth's life story written in rocks, layers, fossils, and landscapes.

What Geology Covers

ü  Earth Materials: Identifying and classifying rocks, minerals, and soil.

ü  Natural Forces: Understanding earthquakes, volcanoes, erosion, and plate tectonics.

ü  Earth’s History: Discovering how continents shifted, climates evolved, and ancient life thrived.

ü  Resources: Locating groundwater, oil, gas, and metals hidden underground.

ü  Hazards: Predicting and mitigating dangers like landslides or sinkholes.

Department Establishment date

Geology Department of Debre Berhan University has been established in 2015 G.C. Geology department is typically established to meet a mix of scientific, educational, and national development goals. Here's why they matter:

Core Reasons for Establishment

• Scientific Exploration: To study Earth’s structure, materials, and processes—like earthquakes, volcanoes, and mineral formation.
• Resource Development: To train experts who can locate and manage natural resources such as groundwater, oil, gas, and minerals.
• Disaster Preparedness: To understand and mitigate geohazards like landslides, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions.
• Environmental Stewardship: To assess land use, pollution, and climate change impacts on ecosystems.
• Academic Growth: To advance research and education in Earth sciences, often linked to engineering, agriculture, and environmental studies.

Current Teaching Staff and Technical Assistant Profile

On duty

ü  1 Assistant Professor (1 PhD holder)

ü  10 Lecturers

ü  2 Technical assistants

ü  Study Leave

ü  2 PhD students

Warm regards,
Akebom Teame Alemayoh

Head, Department of Geology.
Debre Berhan University