Resource surveying is an engineering specialty focused on resource detection and evaluation, which is part of geological disciplines and integrates multidisciplinary knowledge of geology, geophysics and geochemistry. Unlike survey techniques and engineering, which focus on engineering testing, it focuses more on exploration, evaluation and stock estimation of resources such as underground minerals, hydrocarbons and geothermal。
The core is to map resource distribution, grade and extraction potential using a variety of survey techniques to provide precision data support, practicality and strategicity for resource rational development. The profession develops complex technical skills with theoretical and practical knowledge of resource mapping, and students are able to perform resource mapping and exploration work through systematic learning with the skills to use survey techniques and methods。
Core capacity for resource stock estimation, survey and reporting, matching of needs for multidisciplinary jobs such as geo-energy of resources, contributing to national resource security and energy security。
The curriculum takes into account theory and practice and focuses on core competencies for resource mapping. Both the geological base of general geology, mineral rockology and tectonic geology, as well as relevant mathematical knowledge, and core courses in deep-tilled resource surveying, geophysical surveying, geochemical surveying and mineral resource evaluation. A combination of field resource survey exercises, indoor sample analysis and hands-on training in stock estimation is also being developed to enhance hands-on and on-site disposal capabilities。
Its core application directions revolve around the exploration and evaluation of various types of resources, using, inter alia, drilling, prospecting and exploration techniques to detect the distribution and reserves of underground metals, non-metallic mines, oil, gas and geothermal resources, as well as to conduct assessments of resource quality and feasibility analyses for exploitation, and to provide a scientific basis for projects such as mining and hydrocarbon development. It is also involved in the rational development of resources and ecological conservation, both practical and strategic。
