History of the Department of Geology
The Department of Geology was founded in 1963 as part of the University of Mandalay. Teaching of Geology began as minor subject for the fourth year Geography in 1995. The teaching of Geology major started in 2000, when Degree Collage of Myitkyina was upgraded to University of Myitkyina.
Mission
- The Geology Department will develop in each student, critical thinking, initiative and necessary skill to be lifelong students of Earth Science.
- We teach the geological concepts integral to competent engineering practices, environmental conservation and mineral explorations.
Vision
The Geology Department of University of Myitkyina generates to provide the completed quality students and expansion of our educational, research and outreach programs in order to produce well-trained, competent, academic and professional geologists.
Contact
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Dr.Khin Nyein Nyein Tun
Professor and Head of the Department of Geology
Personal Information
| – Dr. Khin Nyein Nyein Tun |
| – Professor & Head, Department of Geology |
| – +959 -448018409 |
| – nyeinnyein11@gmail.com |
Profile
2005 B.Sc(Hons)., Geology, Dagon University
2007 M.Sc., Geology (Engineering), Yangon University
2011 M.Res., Geology (Engineering), Yangon University
2017 P.hD., Geology (Engineering), Gadjah Mada University (Indonesia) and Kyoto University (Japan)
- Demonstrator, Geology Department, Dagon University, 2009-2016.
- Assistant Lecturer, Geology Department, Dagon University, 20016-2017.
- Assistant Lecturer, Geology Department, Dawei University, 2017-2018.
- Assistant Lecturer, Geology Department, Yangon University, 2018-2019.
- Lecturer, Geology Department, Yangon University, 2019-2021.
- Associate Professor, Geology Department, Mandalay University, 2021-2024.
- Associate Professor, Geology Department, Yangon University, 2024-2025.
- Professor and Head, Geology Department, Myitkyina University, 2025- Up to Now.
| Name | Designation | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Dr.—————— | Professor | Ph.D(Geology) |
| Dr.—————— | Associate Professor | M.Sc(Geology) |
| Dr.—————— | Associate Professor | M.Res(Geology) |
| Dr.—————– | Lecturer | M.Sc(Geology) |
| Dr.—————— | Lecturer | M.Sc(Geology) |
| Daw—————— | Assistant Lecturer | M.Sc(Geology) |
| Designation | |
|---|---|
| Professor | 2 |
| Associate Professor | 1 |
| Lecturer | 3 |
| Assistant Lecturer | 4 |
| Tutor | 2 |
| Total = | 12 |
| Student List (Day) | Student List (UDE) | |
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| Master Second Year |
First Year
FIRST YEAR (B.Sc)
Semester I (December-March)
Core Courses
Semester II (June-September)
Core Courses
Second Year
SECOND YEAR (B.Sc)
Semester I (December-March)
Core Courses
Elective Courses (for other Specializations)
Semester II (June-September)
Core Courses
Elective Courses (for other Specializations)
Third Year
Fourth Year
FOURTH YEAR (B.Sc)
Semester I (December-March)
Core Courses
First Year Honours
HONOURS FIRST YEAR (B.Sc)
Semester I (December – March)
Core Course
Second Year Honours
HONOURS SECOND YEAR(B.Sc)
Semester I (December – March)
Core Course
Third Year Honours
HONOURS FINAL YEAR (B.Sc)/ M.Sc Q
Semester I (December – March)
Core Course
Master First Year
MASTER’S COURSES: GEOLOGY SUBJECTS (2 YEARS)
FIRST YEAR (M.Sc)
Semester I (June – September)
Semester II (December – March)
Master Second Year
SECOND YEAR (M.Sc)
Semester I (June – September)
Semester II (December – March)
- Sedimentology
- Economic Geology
- Regional Geology
- Petrology
- Engineering Geology