Course Units

38th cycle - The PhD student in Earth Sciences in the world of research (20 hours, 2 CFU, 8 hours of lectures, 12 hours of exercises) - Prof.ssa SABRINA NAZZARENI (to be planned for June-July 2025)
40th cycle - Approach, methodologies and data analysis in geological research (20 hours) - Prof. ROBERTO FRANCESE (lectures from 5 to 19 February 2025).
39th and 40th cycle - Multidisciplinary geological field (20 hours, 1 CFU, 20 hours of field) - Prof. VINICIO MANZI (responsible), Prof.ssa EMMA PETRELLA, Prof. FABRIZIO BALSAMO. (from 23 to 26 June 2025)

Seminars, laboratory and research activities, interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary training:

1. Seminars: PhD students will attend seminars offered by professors of the Department of Chemical, Life and Environmental Sustainability Sciences and other Departments of the University of Parma and by visiting researchers as part of scientific collaborations. PhD students will also be invited to attend seminars in person or online provided by other national and international universities, as well as by national and international scientific associations. Participation in national and international conferences and national and international scientific schools is also strongly encouraged and encouraged.
2. Language improvement: PhD students are required to acquire a good command of the English language. In addition to the B2 level, improvement of specific linguistic knowledge for academic and research activities is expected. For this purpose, PhD students will attend courses organized by the Language Center of the University of Parma. English for Academic Purposes - 4 CFU - 36 hours Italian language for foreigners 6 CFU - 40 hours
3. Management of research and knowledge of European and international research systems: PhD students in Earth Sciences are encouraged to learn about the basic mechanisms and processes that regulate the research system, in particular project management and in general the quality assurance of research products. To this end, they will follow specific courses organized by the University. Quality Assurance in the training field: processes, methods and strategies in the University in Italy 3 CFU - 21 hours.
4. Valorization and dissemination of results, intellectual property and open access to data and research products: PhD students in Earth Sciences must acquire basic and advanced knowledge of the main methods of valorization and communication of research results, of the issues related to the intellectual property of data and their sharing in academic and public spheres. To this end, they will follow specific courses organized by the University. Communication and Leadership Skills 3 CFU - 24 hours
5. Fundamental principles of ethics, gender equality and integrity. Awareness of the importance of ethical aspects, gender equality and integrity in carrying out research is considered an important aspect in the training project of the doctoral student. For this purpose, doctoral students in Earth Sciences are invited to follow some of the courses organized by the University in this area.
   1. Genere e sessualità: modelli sociali e politiche 6 CFU - 30 ore
   2. Laboratorio interdisciplinare sulla violenza di genere 6 CFU - 36 ore
   3. Learning in Action 6 CFU - 42 ore
   4. Religious Diplomacy 4 CFU - 32 ore
   5. Sociologia della sostenibilità alimentare 3 CFU - 21 ore
   6. Sviluppo sostenibile 6 CFU - 48ore
   7. B4Peace. Le sfide alla pace europea 6 CFU - 36 ore
   8. Cittadinanza e Costituzione 6 CFU - 36 ore
   9. Fondamenti di lingua dei segni italiana 6 CFU - 30 ore
6. Computer science specialization: Knowledge and mastery of the main tools for data processing and communication are essential in the path of PhD students in Earth Sciences. For this purpose, they can follow a series of courses available at the University:
   1. Introduction to MatLab 3 CFU - 24 hours
   2. Advanced MatLab course 3 CFU - 24 hours
   3. Culture and tools of digital communication 3 CFU - 30 hours
   4. Writing in LaTeX 3 CFU - 24 hours
   5. Data analysis laboratory 2 CFU - 20 hours