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Syllabus and Courses of Study for M.Sc. (Applied Geology)
PG Department of Geology, University of Jammu
COURSE NO |
COURSE TITLE |
CREDITS |
MARKS |
TOTAL CREDITS |
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SEMESTER – I |
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PSAGTC111 |
Sedimentology |
4 |
100 |
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PSAGTC112 |
Stratigraphy |
4 |
100 |
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PSAGTC113 |
Structural Geology & Tectonics |
4 |
100 |
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PSAGTC114 |
Mineralogy |
4 |
100 |
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PSAGTC115 |
Igneous Petrology |
2 |
50 |
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PSAGLC116 |
Practical I (111 & 112) |
4 |
100 |
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PSAGLC117 |
Practical II (113, 114 & 115) |
4 |
100 |
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Week-end Field work |
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26 |
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SEMESTER – II |
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PSAGTC211 |
Basin Analysis and Sequence Stratigraphy |
4 |
100 |
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PSAGTC212 |
Paleontology |
4 |
100 |
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PSAGTC213 |
Geomorphology |
2 |
50 |
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PSAGTC214 |
Geospatial Techniques |
2 |
50 |
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PSAGTC215 |
Metamorphic Petrology |
2 |
50 |
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PSAGTC216 |
Geochemistry |
2 |
50 |
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PSAGLC217 |
Practical I (211 & 212) |
4 |
100 |
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PSAGLC218 |
Practical II (214, 215 & 216) |
4 |
100 |
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24 |
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SEMESTER – III |
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PSAGTC311 |
Micropaleontology and Oceanography |
4 |
100 |
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PSAGTC312 |
Fuel Geology |
4 |
100 |
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PSAGTC313 |
Ore Geology |
2 |
50 |
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PSAGTC314 |
Applications of RS and GIS |
2 |
50 |
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PSAGTC315 |
Engineering and Environment Geology |
4 |
100 |
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PSAGTEM351 (MOOC) |
SWAYAM |
4 |
100 |
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PSAGLC317 |
Practical I (311 & 312) |
4 |
100 |
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PSAGLC318 |
Practical II (313, 314 & 315) |
4 |
100 |
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Field Work |
28 |
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SEMESTER – IV |
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PSAGTC411 |
Hydrogeology |
4 |
100 |
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PSAGTC412 |
Exploration and Mining Geology |
4 |
100 |
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PSAGTE413/ 414 |
Gemology / Cryosphere & Climate Change Science |
2 |
50 |
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PSAGTC415 |
Dissertation |
8 |
200 |
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PSAGTO416 |
Geohazards and Disaster Management |
4 |
100 |
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PSAGLC417 |
Practical I (411 & 412) |
4 |
100 |
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26 |
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Evaluation Scheme
The students shall be continuously evaluated during the conduct of each course on the basis of their performance as follows:
Examination (theory) |
Syllabus to be covered in the examination |
Time allotted for the examination |
Total Marks |
Minor Test I (after 30 days) |
Up to 25 % |
1 hour (2 credits) 1½ hour (4 credits) |
10 (for 2 credits) 20 (for 4 credits) |
Minor Test II (after 60 days) |
Up to 50 % |
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Major Test (after 90 days) |
Up to 100 % |
2½ hour (2 credits) 3 hour (4 credits) |
30 (for 2 credits) 60 (4 credit course) |
Guidelines for setting of question papers
For TWO Credit Courses
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For FOUR Credit Courses
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Minor test -1 (25% weightage for unit 1), Time - 01 hour Question 1: 5 multiple choice type question (5 marks) to be set from Unit 1 Question 2: Two short answer types questions (5 marks) to be set from Unit 1
Minor test 2 (Up to 50% syllabus) Time: 01 hour (80% weightage for unit 2 and 20% for Unit 1), Question 1: 5 multiple choice type question (5 marks) Question 2: 2 short answer types questions (5 marks)
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Minor test 1 (25% weightage for first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1), Time : 1½ hour Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to set from first 5 sub-units(1.1 - 2.1) Question 2: Two short answer types questions (10 marks) from first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1)
Minor test 2 (Up to 50% syllabus) Time : 1½ hour 80% weightage for second 5 sub-units (2.2 - 3.2) and 20% weightage for first 5 sub-units i.e. 1.1 -2.1). Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to be set from second 5 sub-units(2.2 - 3.2) Question 2: Two short answer types questions (10 marks) from second 5 sub-units (2.2-3.2) |
Major Test (80% weightage for units 3 & 4 and 20% weightage for units 1 & 2), Time allowed : 2 ½ hours Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to set equally from Units 3 & 4 Question 2: 4 short answer questions (a-d, 10 marks) to be set from Units 1 & 2 (6 marks) and from Units 3 & 4 (4 marks) Question 3: One long answer type question (Essay type) with internal choice (10 marks) to be set from Units 3 & 4 only
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Major Test (80% weightage for last 10 sub-units (3.3 - 5.4), and 20% weightage for the first 10 sub-units (1.1 to 3.2). Time allowed 03 hours Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (15 marks) to be set from the first 10 sub-units (3 marks) and from the last 10 subunits (12 marks) Question 2: 5 short answer questions (15 marks) to be set from first 10 sub-units (09 marks) and from the last 10 sub-units (06 marks) Questions 3 & 4: two long answer type questions (Essay type) with internal choice (15 marks each) to be set from the last 10 sub-units only.
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SEMESTER - I
DETAILED SYLLABUS
Course No.: PSAGTC111 Title: Sedimentology
Credits: 04 No. of teaching hours: 60
Maximum Marks: 100 Duration of Examination: 3 hours
(Minor I-20, Minor II 20, Major 60)
Objective: This course is about deciphering the earth’s history from the pages of the earth’s past written in the sedimentary rocks. This course is about the sediments, sedimentary rocks and the processes operating in their formation to arm the students with the knowledge of ancient events and environments on the ever-evolving face of earth.
1.1 Sediment generation and formation of sedimentary rocks
1.2 Textural analysis and their significance
1.3 Surface textures and their significance
1.4 Porosity and permeability pore morphology, effect of texture on porosity and permeability
2.1 Laws of fluid motion and sediment transport
2.2 Flow regimes and stability of bedforms
2.3 Modes of sediment transport: sediment gravity flows: mudflows, grain flow, liquefied flows, turbidity flows, bedload, suspension and solution transport
2.4 Sedimentary structures (Primary, secondary and biogenic) and their formation
3.1 Classification and petrogenesis of clastic sedimentary rocks: rudaceous rocks, arenaceous and argillaceous rocks
3.2 Nomenclature and Classification of carbonate rocks (Folk and Dunham)
3.3 Diagenesis of sedimentary rocks
3.4 Heavy minerals and their significance
UNIT-IV Petrogenesis of chemical rocks
4.1 Carbonate rocks and their allochemical and orthochemical constituents
4.2 Petrogenesis of biogenic silica deposits.
4.3 Petrogenesis of phosphate deposits.
4.4 Evaporites
UNTI-V Domains of sedimentation
5.1 Introduction to depositional sedimentary environments
5.2 Dolomites and Dolomitization models
5.3 Application of carbon and oxygen isotopes in sedimentationstudies
5.4 Application of Cathodo-luminiscence technique in diagenetic studies
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Course No.: PSAGTC111 Title: Sedimentology
Miall, Andrew D. Principles of Sedimentary Basin Analysis
Lindholm, R. C. A Practical Approach to Sedimentology
Collinson, J. D. & Thompson, D. B. Sedimentary Structures
Reineck, H. E. & Singh, I. B. Depositional Sedimentary Environments
Allen, J.R.L. Physical processes of Sedimentation
Reading, H.G. Sedimentary Environments
Petijohn, F.J. & Potter Sand and Sandstone
Petijohn, F.J Sedimentary rocks
Friedman, M.Gorale& Sanders Principles of Sedimentology
Selley, R.C. Applied Sedimentology
Bjorlykke, K. Sedimentology and Petroleum Geology
Blatt, Middleton and Murray Carbonate sediments and their origin
Bathurst, R.G.C. Carbonate sediments and their diagenesis
Carozzi, A.V. Carbonate rock depositional models:AMicrofacies Approach
Wilson, J.L. Carbonate rocks in Geologic History
Carver, R.F. Procedures in Sedimentary Petrology
Leeder, M.R. Sedimentology: Process and Product
Prothero and Schwab Sedimentary Geology
Guidelines for setting of question papers:
Minor test -1 (Upto 25% of Syllabus i.e. first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1), Time: 1½ hour
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to set from first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1)
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (10 marks) from first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1)
Minor test II (Up to 50% syllabus)
(80% weightage for second 5 sub-units (2.2 - 3.2) and
20% weightage for first 5 sub-units i.e. 1.1 -2.1)) Time: 1½ hour
Question1:10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to be set from second 5 sub-units (2.2 - 3.2)
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (10 marks) from second 5 sub-units (2.2-3.2)
Major Examination
(80% weightage for last 10 sub-units (3.3 - 5.4), and
20% weightage for the first 10 sub-units (1.1 to 3.2) Time allowed 03 hours
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (15 marks) to be set from the first 10 sub-units (3 marks) and from the last 10 subunits (12 marks)
Question 2: 5 short answer type questions (15 marks) to be set from first 10 sub-units (09 marks) and from the last 10 sub-units (06 marks)
Questions 3 & 4: two long answer type questions (Essay type) with internal choice (15 marks each) to be set from the last 10 sub-units only
(Paper setter has to provide the key for objective type questions)
Course No.: PSAGTC112 Title: Stratigraphy
Credits: 04 No. of teaching hours: 60
Maximum Marks: 100 Duration of Examination: 3 hours
(Minor I-20, Minor II 20, Major 60)
Objectives: To impart working knowledge of stratigraphic methods, concept of the distribution of Precambrian Shield belts and their evolution and to knowledge about Paleozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic strata with faunal and floral elements and the Gondwana successions.
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UNIT – 1: Principles of stratigraphy
UNIT – 2: Precambrian Stratigraphy of India
2.1 Evolution of Indian shield in space and time. Major Precambrian belts of Peninsular India and their tectonic setting.
2.2 Stratigraphy of Archean rocks of Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Singhbhum& Rajasthan and their geochronological relationship.
2.3 Stratigraphy of Proterozoic of peninsular India, viz., Cuddapah, Vindhyan, Godavari Supergroups and their equivalents
2.4 Stratigraphy of Precambrian rocks of extra peninsular India in lesser (Chandpur, Mandhali, Nagthat, Jaunsar, Blaini, Infra-Krol, Krol and Shali) and higher Himalaya (Vaikrita, Haimanta, Salkhala, Dogra Slate, Jutogh, Chail, Shimla Slate and Darjeeling Formations)
UNIT – 3: Palaeozoic Stratigraphy of India
3.1 Precambrian – Cambrian boundary problem and its fixation in India. Distribution of Palaeozoic rocks in India.
3.2 Correlation of the Palaeozoic successions of India, Tethyan and Lesser Himalayan basins and their tectonic history during Palaeozoic times.
3.3 Concept of Gondwanaland and global distribution of Gondwana rocks. Distribution, classification, Fauna, flora and depositional environment of GondwanaSupergroup in peninsular India.
3.4 Gondwana outcrops in Extra-Peninsular India. Age limits of Gondwana rocks and climatic fluctuations. Permo-Triassic boundary and its identification in India.
UNIT –4: Mesozoic Stratigraphy of India
4.1 Distribution, Classification, depositional characteristics, fauna, and flora of Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous systems in major basins of India. Distribution, Stratigraphy, Field characters and age of Deccan Trap.
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Course No.: PSAGTC112 Title: Stratigraphy
4.2 Distribution, Classification, fauna and flora and correlation of the Mesozoic strata of Himalaya.
4.3 Distribution, classification, depositional characteristics, fauna and flora of Bagh Group, Lameta Formation and Intertrappean sediments.
4.4 Cretaceous –Tertiary boundary and its identification in India. Significance of marine transgressions in Mesozoic and the development of coastal facies in India.
UNIT –5: Cenozoic and Quaternary Stratigraphy of India
5.1 Distribution, Classification, depositional characteristics, fauna, and flora of the Paleogene. Himalayan ophiolites and mélanges and their significance.
5.2 Distribution Classification, depositional characteristics, fauna and flora of the Neogene deposits (Siwalik Group and their equivalent).
5.3 Distribution, Classification, depositional characteristics, fauna, and flora of the Karewa Group.
5.4 Quaternary sediments in India. Neogene/Quaternary boundary and its fixation in India.
Books Recommended
Weller, J.M. Stratigraphic Principles and Practice.
Dubbar and Rodger Principles of stratigraphy.
Hedberg International Stratigraphic Guide.
GSI Publ. 20 Code of Stratigraphic Nomenclature.
Krishnen, M.S Geology of India and Burma.
Pasco, E.H Manual of Geology of India & Burma, Vol. I-III
Wadia, D.N Geology of India.
Ravindra Kumar Fundamentals of Historical Geology & Stratigraphy of India.
Naqvi Precambrian Geology of India.
Pichamuthu Archean Geology.
Rama Krishna &Vadhyanathan Stratigraphy Vol I – II (2008)
S K Shah Historical Geology (2018)
Guidelines for setting of question papers:
Minor test -1
(Upto 25% of Syllabus i.e. first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1), Time: 1½ hour
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to set from first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1)
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (10 marks) from first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1)
Minor test II (Up to 50% syllabus)
(80% weightage for second 5 sub-units (2.2 - 3.2) and
20% weightage for first 5 sub-units i.e. 1.1 -2.1)) Time: 1½ hour
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Course No.: PSAGTC112 Title: Stratigraphy
Question1:10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to be set from second 5 sub-units (2.2 - 3.2)
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (10 marks) from second 5 sub-units (2.2-3.2)
Major Examination
(80% weightage for last 10 sub-units (3.3 - 5.4), and
20% weightage for the first 10 sub-units (1.1 to 3.2). Time allowed 03 hours
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (15 marks) to be set from the first 10 sub-units (3 marks) and from the last 10 subunits (12 marks)
Question 2: 5 short answer type questions (15 marks) to be set from first 10 sub-units (09 marks) and from the last 10 sub-units (06 marks)
Questions 3 & 4: two long answer type questions (Essay type) with internal choice (15 marks each) to be set from the last 10 sub-units only
(Paper setter has to provide the key for objective type questions)
Course No.: PSAGTC113 Title: Structural Geology & Tectonics
Credits: 04 No. of teaching hours: 60
Maximum Marks: 100 Duration of Examination: 3 hours
(Minor I-20, Minor II 20, Major 60)
Objectives: This course intends to impart the fundamental knowledge about the structures in different settings ranging from regional, macroscopic to microscopic scale. This course is about to define and discuss the fundamental concepts and different data sets, and the methods of structural geology and structural analysis. Students will learn to interpret the structures to unfurl the history of deformation in the rocks including advanced ideas of internal structure of earth. Introduction of the latest concept of geomagnetism and its application. The knowledge on tectonic evolution of Himalaya and Indian craton
UNIT I - Fundamentals of Structural Geology
UNIT II Structures formed in extensional, compressional, brittle and plastic regimes
2.1 Folds: Classification, Mechanism
2.2 Faults: Mechanism
2.3 Types of Faults: Normal Fault, Reverse fault, Strike-slip fault
2.4 Shear zones Geometry – types and products
UNIT III Oregeny & Tectonics
3.1 Time relationship between deformation and recrystallization
3.2 Rock Fabric: Foliation and Lineation- terminology, development and significance
3.3 Kinematics and Palaeostress
3.4 Anatomy of Orogenic belts
UNIT III Interior of Earth and Plate Movements
4.1 Seismic investigations of Earth’s interior, wave’s velocity, velocity curves, density distribution, elastic properties, pressure and temperature within the earth
4.2 Composition of the earth’s crust and upper mantle and crust-mantle relationship.
Gravity anomalies
4.3 Concept of continental drift, Evidences of sea floor spreading, magnetic anomaly patterns age of ocean sediments, oceanic ridges and trenches, benioff zone.
4.4 Geomagnetism- magnetizations, types, magnetic field reversals, polar wandering curve, applications in geology, Nature of plate margins, constructive and destructive geometry of plate motion, mosaic of plate, direction of motion, causes of plate motion, convection plumes and other classical hypothesis, Evolution of Cratonic domains.
UNIT-V Himalayan Tectonics
5.1 Himalayan Tectonics: sedimentation, closing of continents, rotation of continental blocks, phases of deformation, shifting of depositional basins, vertical tectonics.
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Course No.: PSAGTC113 Title: Structural Geology & Tectonics
5.2 Tectonics of Indian sub-continent, Drift and subduction of the Indian Plate, Andaman subduction zone and Makran subduction.
5.3 Indus-Tsangpo suture zone, Main Central Thrust, Main Boundary Fault, Siwalik structure, Himalayan Frontal Fault.
5.4 Neotectonic evidences in parts of Himalaya. Evolution of important cratonic domains of India.
Books Recommended
Badgley, P.C. Structure and Tectonics
Ramsay, J.G. Folding and fracturing of Rocks
Hobbs, B., Means W. & William, P. An Outline of Structural Geology
Gosh, S.K. Structural Geology: Fundamentals & Modern Developments
Dennis, J.G. Structural Geology: An Introduction
Park, R. G. Foundations of Structural Geology
Davis, G H Structural Geology of Rocks & Regions
Jain, A K Structural Geology, 2014
Passchier & Trouw Microtectonics
Twiss & Moore Structural Geology
Ramsay, J.G. and Martin, I. Techniques in Structural Geology, vol. I, II
Condie, K C Plate Tectonics and Crustal Evolution
Cox, A Plate Tectonics and Geomagnetic Reversals
Balanssov Basic problems in Geotectonics
Wadia, D N Geology of India
Gansser, A Geology of the Himalaya
Valdiya, K S Aspects of Geotectonics
Wyllia Dynamics of Earth
Fossen Structural Geology
Mitra and Marshak Structural Geology and Tectonics
Rowland Structural Analysis and Synthesis
Valdiya, K S The Making of India
Guidelines for setting of question papers:
Minor test -1
(Upto 25% of Syllabus i.e. first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1), Time: 1½ hour
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to set from first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1)
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (10 marks) from first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1)
Minor test II (Up to 50% syllabus)
(80% weightage for second 5 sub-units (2.2 - 3.2) and
20% weightage for first 5 sub-units i.e. (1.1 -2.1) Time: 1½ hour
Question1:10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to be set from second 5 sub-units (2.2 - 3.2)
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (10 marks) from second 5 sub-units (2.2-3.2)
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Course No.: PSAGTC113 Title: Structural Geology & Tectonics
Major Examination
(80% weightage for last 10 sub-units (3.3 - 5.4), and
20% weightage for the first 10 sub-units (1.1 to 3.2). Time allowed 03 hours
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (15 marks) to be set from the first 10 sub-units (3 marks) and from the last 10 subunits (12 marks)
Question 2: 5 short answer type questions (15 marks) to be set from first 10 sub-units (09 marks) and from the last 10 sub-units (06 marks)
Questions 3 & 4: two long answer type questions (Essay type) with internal choice (15 marks each) to be set from the last 10 sub-units only
(Paper setter has to provide the key for objective type questions)
Course No.: PSAGTC114 Title: Mineralogy
Credits: 04 No. of teaching hours: 60
Maximum Marks: 100 Duration of Examination: 3 hours
(Minor I-20, Minor II 20, Major 60)
Objectives: This course will lay the foundation for the broader understanding of the geology by imparting the basic knowledge about the rock forming minerals, their formation, complexity, associations, identification and allied technical contexts. This course will also inculcate the basic idea of mineral interaction with light, and its utility for their understanding involving their ‘optical properties’.
UNIT I – Introduction to mineralogy and optics
1.1 Fundamentals of mineral, crystals andsilicate structures.
1.2 Interaction of light with matter/minerals (isotropic and anisotropic). Optical phenomena - colour, refraction, reflection, total internal reflection and refractive index. Light vibration and interaction - phase, interference, interference colours, retardation and resolution of light waves.
1.3 Optical instruments and accessories. Polarization of light – methods and applications. Mineral extinction - causes, categories, measurement and application
1.4 Refractive indices and vibration directions.
UNIT II – The optics of uniaxial and biaxial minerals
2.1 Optical Indicatrix - uniaxial and biaxial; construction and application.
2.2 Interference figures – uniaxial and biaxial; parts, formation, types and applications.
2.3 Methods and mechanism of determining the actual and apparent optic angle (2V and 2E) in biaxial minerals.
2.4 Pleochroism and pleochroic schemes for uniaxial and biaxial minerals. Dispersion in biaxial minerals.
UNIT III– The internal structure and classification of minerals
3.1 Internal structure (atomic arrangement) of minerals and crystals. X-rays – historical perspective, nature, generation and spectra.
3.2 X-ray crystallography: diffraction – scattering and interference; Bragg’s Law - derivation and practical application. X-ray diffractometry- single crystalmethod and powder method.
3.3 Classification of minerals: Silicates, Oxides, Sulphates, Halides, Carbonates, Native Metals. Silicate structures and its modification an insight from Bowen’s Reaction Series
3.4 General structure, distinguishing features and paragenesis of native elements, major oxides and hydroxides, sulphates and sulphides, carbonates and phosphates, and atomic minerals.
UNIT IV- Determinative Mineralogy of Silicate Minerals - I
4.1 Olivine Group: Structure, classification, distinguishing features and paragenesis.
4.2 Garnet Group: Structure, classification, distinguishing features and paragenesis.
4.3 Pyroxene and Pyroxenoid Group: Compositional changes and nomenclature, structure and paragenesis of orthoandclino-pyroxenes, and pyroxene thermometry.
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4.4 Amphibole Group:Nomenclature, structure and paragenesis of amphibole minerals, exsolution textures in amphiboles, and Al-in-amphibole barometry.
UNIT V- Determinative Mineralogy of Silicate Minerals - II
5.1 Silica Group: Classification, structure, general characteristics and paragenesis.
5.2 Feldspar Group: Classification, structure, morphology and twinning and paragenesis of alkali feldspar and plagioclase feldspar; Feldspathoid Group: Structure, phase relations and paragenesis.
5.3 Mica Group: Classification and structure, compositional variation and paragenesis; Clay Minerals: Classification, structure, identification and paragenesis.
5.4 Epidote Group: structure, distinguishing properties andparagenesis.
Books Recommended
Whalstrom, E. E. Optical Crystallography
Nesse, W.D. Introduction to Optical Mineralogy
Dana, E.S A Textbook of Mineralogy
Mitra, S. Fundamentals of Optics Spectroscopic & X-ray Mineralogy
Ehelrs, E.G. Optical Mineralogy
Kerr, P.F. Optical Mineralogy
Naidu, P.R.J Optical Mineralogy
Philips, W.R. Mineral Optics
Sholley, P. Manual of Optical Mineralogy
Winchel, A.N Elements of Optical Mineralogy
Mckie, D. & Mckie, C. Crystalline Solids
Wolfson M.M. X-Ray Crystallography
Deer, Howie &Zussman An introduction to the rock forming minerals
Cerreves Introduction to mineralogy
Berry and Masons Mineralogy
Kestov Mineralogy
Batckhtin Mineralogy
Vema, P K Optical Mineralogy Ane Book Pvt Ltd. Delhi
Sharma, R and Sharma A Crystallography and Mineralogy: Concepts and Methods GSI
Guidelines for setting of question papers:
Minor test -1
(Upto 25% of Syllabus i.e. first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1), Time: 1½ hour
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to set from first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1)
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (10 marks) from first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1)
Minor test II (Up to 50% syllabus)
(80% weightage for second 5 sub-units (2.2 - 3.2) and
20% weightage for first 5 sub-units i.e. 1.1 -2.1)) Time: 1½ hour
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Course No.: PSAGTC114 Title: Mineralogy
Question1:10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to be set from second 5 sub-units (2.2 - 3.2)
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (10 marks) from second 5 sub-units (2.2-3.2)
Major Examination
(80% weightage for last 10 sub-units (3.3 - 5.4), and
20% weightage for the first 10 sub-units (1.1 to 3.2). Time allowed 03 hours
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (15 marks) to be set from the first 10 sub-units (3 marks) and from the last 10 subunits (12 marks)
Question 2: 5 short answer type questions (15 marks) to be set from first 10 sub-units (09 marks) and from the last 10 sub-units (06 marks)
Questions 3 & 4: two long answer type questions (Essay type) with internal choice (15 marks each) to be set from the last 10 sub-units only
(Paper setter has to provide the key for objective type questions)
Course No. PSAGTE115 Title: IGNEOUS PETROLOGY
Credits: 02 No. of teaching hours: 30
Maximum Marks: 50 Duration of Examination: 2 ½ hours
(Minor I-10, Minor II 10, Major 30)
Unit-I:
Unit-II:
Unit-III:
Unit-IV:
Books Recommended
Phillpotts, A.R. (1994) Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Prentice Hall of India.
Winter, J. D. (2014) Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Pearson Education Limited, Edinburg.
Best, M. G. (2003) Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, 2nd Ed. Blackwell.
Bose, M.K. (1997) Igneous Petrology, World Press, Kolkata.
Cox, K. G., Bell, J. D. and Pankhurst, R. J. (1979) The Interpretation of Igneous Rocks, Unwin
Hyman.
McBirney, A. R. (1993) Igneous petrology. Jones & Bartlet Publication.
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Course No.: PSAGTC115 Title: IGNEOUS PETROLOGY
LeMaitre R. W. (2002) Igneous Rocks: A Classification and Glossary of Terms, Cambridge University Press.
Wilson, M. (1993) Igneous Petrogenesis, Chapman and Hall, London.
Kumar, S, and Singh, R. N. (2014) Modelling of Magmatic and Allied Processes. Springer,
Switzerland.
Modules of igneous and metamorphic petrology (E-pathshala website of UGC-Delhi)
Guidelines for setting of question papers
Minor test -1 (25% weightage for unit 1), Time - 01 hour
Question 1: 5 multiple choice type question (5 marks) to be set from Unit 1
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (5 marks) to be set from Unit 1
Minor test 2 (Up to 50% syllabus) Time: 01 hour
(80% weightage for unit 2 and 20% for Unit 1),
Question 1: 5 multiple choice type question (5 marks)
Question 2: 2 short answer types questions (5 marks)
Major Test (80% weightage for units 3 & 4 and 20% weightage for units 1 & 2), Time allowed: 2 ½ hrs
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to set equally from Units 3 & 4
Question 2: 4 short answer type questions (a-d, 10 marks) to be set from Units 1 & 2 (6 marks) and from Units 3 & 4 (4 marks)
Question 3: One long answer type question (Essay type) with internal choice (10 marks) to be set from Units 3 & 4 only
Course No.: PSAGLC116 Title: Practical -I
(Related to courses PSAGTC-111, 112 & local weekend field report)
Credits: 04
Maximum Marks: 100 Duration of Examination: 4 hours
(Internal 50 and External 50)
Course No. PSAGTC111 (Sedimentology) - 15 marks
Exercises on Textural parameters, Megascopic study of rock specimens, Petrological study of clastic and non-clastic rocks
Course No. PSAGTC112 (Stratigraphy) – 15 marks
Preparation of stratigraphic columns, facies diagrams and correlation charts from field data. Making of fence diagrams from borehole data, calculation of bed thicknesses using trigonometric techniques, development of composite lithologs. Identification and division of lithocolumn into Group, Formation, Members, Beds etc.
At least seven days local field work and submission of field Report (An essential component of
15 marks) **.
Viva – Voce (5 marks)
Note: Internal Assessment shall consist of daily practical assessment (26 marks),
terminal practical test (14 marks) and practical attendance (10 marks) = total 50 marks
For External Examination:
As per distribution of marks shown in the practical details above** = total 50 marks
Course No.: PSAGLC117 Title: Practical –II
(Related to courses PSAGTC- 113,114 &115)
Credits: 04
Maximum Marks: 100 Duration of Examination: 4 hours
(Internal 50 and External 50)
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in Dec. 2022, Dec. 2023 & Dec. 2024)
Course No PSAGTC113 (Structural Geology & Tectonics) – 15 marks
Geometric methods used to interpret geological structures, completion and interpretation of geological maps, strain analysis. Study of geological maps and drawing of cross sections and profile of geological map.
Course No. PSAGTC114 (Mineralogy)** - 15 marks
Identification of important rock forming minerals in hand specimen. Determination of various optical properties and identification of rock forming minerals under microscope. Determination of pleochroic scheme for biotite and tourmaline and determination of extinction angle and optic sign of uniaxial and biaxial minerals. Staining techniques for identification of silicate and carbonate minerals.
Course No PSAGTC115 (Igneous Petrology) – 15 marks
Megascopic and microscopic studies of major igneous rock types. CIPW norm calculation. Introduction to software: Sinclass, Petrograph, and GCD kit.
Viva – Voce (5 marks) **
Note: Internal Assessment shall consist of daily practical assessment (26 marks),
terminal practical test (14 marks) and practical attendance (10 marks) = total 50 marks
For External Examination:
**As per distribution of marks shown in the practical details above = total 50 marks
SEMESTER - II
DETAILED SYLLABUS
Course No.: PSAGTC211 Title: Basin Analysis and Sequence Stratigraphy
Credits: 04 No. of teaching hours: 60
Maximum Marks: 100 Duration of Examination: 3 hours
(Minor I-20, Minor II 20, Major 60)
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in May 2023, May 2024 & May 2025)
Objectives: To understand the depositional mechanism of different sedimentary basins in relation to tectonics. Sequence stratigraphy and its application
UNIT- I
1.1 Continental and Marine sedimentary basins
1.2 Mechanisms of basin formation: tectonic v/s nontectonic processes
1.3 Tectonic classification of sedimentary basins – intra-plate basins (pre-rift); divergent-margin basins (syn-rift); intra-plate basins (post-rift); convergent-margin basins; collision and post-collision basins; strike-slip basins.
1.4 Case histories of tectonic basins of India (Siwalik and Kutch)
UNIT-II
2.1 Methods of basin analysis (Tectonic, stratigraphic and sedimentological)
2.2 Tools of basin analysis– Facies analysis, sediment dispersal and palaeo-flow analysis
2.3 Geophysical tools (seismic, gravity, aeromag)
2.4 Geochemical tools (organic and mineral geochemistry)
UNIT-III
3.1 Classification of sedimentary environments
3.2 Continental sedimentary environments (Fluvial, Lacustrine)
3.3 Shallow marine sedimentary environments (Estuary, Delta, Tidal flat, Lagoon)
3.4 Deep marine sedimentary environment (Submarine fan, Abyssal plain)
UNIT-IV
4.1 Principles of sedimentation
4.2 Concept of sequence stratigraphy
4.3 Sea level changes, systems tracts, para-sequences and hemicycles
4.4 Application of geochronology and thermo-chronology in sequence stratigraphy
UNIT-V
5.1 Introduction to Quaternary sedimentology
5.2 Allogenic controls on basin evolution
5.3 Applications of basin analysis for energy resources and palaeoclimate
5.4 Symbiosis among field and laboratory sedimentological technique
Books Recommended
Miall, Andrew D. Principles of Sedimentary Basin Analysis
Lindholm, R. C. A Practical Approach to Sedimentology
MDP in GEOLOGY SEMESTER-II
Course No.: PSAGTC211 Title: Basin Analysis and Sequence Stratigraphy
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in May 2023, May 2024 & May 2025)
Reading, H.G. Sedimentary Environments
Reineck, H. E. & Singh, I. B. Depositional Sedimentary Environments
Allen, J.R.L. Physical processes of Sedimentation
Collinson, J. D. & Thompson, D. B. Sedimentary Structures
Petijohn, F.J. & Potter Sand and Sandstone
Petijohn, F.J Sedimentary rocks
Friedman, M.Gorale& Sanders Principles of Sedimentology
Selley, R.C. Applied Sedimentology
Bjorlykke, K. Sedimentology and Petroleum Geology
Blatt, Middleton and Murray Origin of Sedimentary rocks
Swift, Oertal, Tillman and Thorne Shelf Sand and Sandstone Bodies:
Zutshi and Panwar Geology of Petroliferous Basins of India
Bhandari et al. Petroliferous Basins of India
Miall, A D The Geology of Sequence Stratigraphy
Catuneanu O Principles of Sequence Stratigraphy
Guidelines for setting of question papers:
Minor test -1
(Upto 25% of Syllabus i.e. first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1), Time: 1½ hour
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to set from first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1)
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (10 marks) from first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1)
Minor test II (Up to 50% syllabus)
(80% weightage for second 5 sub-units (2.2 - 3.2) and
20% weightage for first 5 sub-units i.e. 1.1 -2.1)) Time: 1½ hour
Question1:10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to be set from second 5 sub-units (2.2 - 3.2)
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (10 marks) from second 5 sub-units (2.2-3.2)
Major Examination
(80% weightage for last 10 sub-units (3.3 - 5.4), and
20% weightage for the first 10 sub-units (1.1 to 3.2). Time allowed 03 hours
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (15 marks) to be set from the first 10 sub-units (3 marks) and from the last 10 subunits (12 marks)
Question 2: 5 short answer type questions (15 marks) to be set from first 10 sub-units (09 marks) and from the last 10 sub-units (06 marks)
Questions 3 & 4: two long answer type questions (Essay type) with internal choice (15 marks each) to be set from the last 10 sub-units only
(Paper setter has to provide the key for objective type questions)
Course No.: PSAGTC212 Title: Palaeontology
Credits: 04 No. of teaching hours: 60
Maximum Marks: 100 Duration of Examination: 3 hours
(Minor I-20, Minor II 20, Major 60)
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in May 2023, May 2024 & May 2025)
Objectives:
UNIT-I
1.1 Origin and Diversity of life with major adaptive events. Evolutionary process and the fossil record: concept of species, Micro- and Macro-evolution, heterochrony, punctuated equilibrium, Hennigian systematics, molecular clocks and estimation of divergence time
1.2 Modes of preservation of fossils and concept of taphonomy, collection and preparation of fossils
1.3 Classification and Nomenclature, distribution and dispersal of organisms. Type specimens, fixing and nature of type specimens, methods of fossil identification and description, law of priority, homonymy and synonymy
1.4 Mass extinctions – patterns, selectivity, timing, periodicity and causes.
.
UNIT-II
2.1 Trace Fossils: classification –Morphology, Taphonomic, Ethological and Phylogeny; Preservation of Trace fossils.
2.2 Borings as trace fossils and marine bio- erosion traces of predation, fossil tracks and impressions of vertebrates. Environmental significance of trace fossils
2.3 Definition, origin and key steps in evolution of plants, dispersal and migration. Modern techniques used in palaeobotanical studies
2.4 Gondwana floras of India and their significance, Application of palaeobotany in palaeoclimatic studies
UNIT-III
3.1 Trilobites and Brachiopoda –Morphology, classification, evolution and geological distribution
3.2 Bryozoa and Graptolites – Morphology, classification, evolution and geological distribution
3.3 Lamellibranchs, Gastropods, Cephalopods – Morphology, classification, evolution and geological distribution
3.4 Echinoderms and Cnidarians – Morphology, classification, evolution and geological distribution.
UNIT-IV
4.1 General characters of vertebrates, origin of vertebrates. Classificatory characters of vertebrates and division at the level of class
MDP in GEOLOGY SEMESTER-II
Course No.: PSAGTC212 Title: Palaeontology
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in May 2023, May 2024 & May 2025)
4.2 Important landmarks in the evolution of vertebrates: evolution of bone and cartilage, jaw and teeth, transition from water to land, development of amniote egg,
4.3 Classification of reptiles; origin of dinosaurs and their classification in brief. Origin of birds, anatomy of Archaeopteryx, birds as dinosaurs
4.4 Endothermy versus ectothermy in dinosaurs. Extinction of dinosaurs
UNIT –V
5.1 Gondwana and Deccan vertebrates of India and their palaeobiogeographic significance.
5.2 Brief classification of mammals; habitat shift in whales - fossil record from the Indian subcontinent. Interrelationships of major groups of primates; evolution of man and lithic cultures associated with various stages of human evolution
5.3 Classic trends in the evolution of horse and proboscideans, their distribution, evolutionary implications of climatic change, systematic and phylogeny
5.4 Siwalik vertebrate faunal changes and their relation to tectonic and eustatic events. Pleistocene extinction of mammoths and other fauna.
Books Recommended
Morley Davis & Stubblefield, S.J. In Introduction to Palaeontology
Shrock, R.R &Twenhofel, W.H. Principles of Invertebrate Palaeontology
Black, R.M. The Elements of Palaentology
Fairbridge& Jablonski The Encyclopedia of Palaeontology
Babin, C. Elements of Palaeontology
Clarkson, E.N.T. Invertebrate Palaeontology and Evolution
Raup, D.M. & Stanley, S.M. Principles of Palaeontology
Lull, R.S. Organic Evolution
Benton, M.J. & Harper Basic Palaeontology
Dodd, J.R. &Stenton, R.J. Palaeoecology-Concept and Applications
Frey, R.W. The study of trace fossils
Bromley, R.G Trace Fossils
Seilachers Trace Fossils
Amal Dasgupta Introduction to Palaeontology
Romer& T.S. Parsons. 1977 The Vertebrate Body. 5th edition. Saunders, Philadelphia, PA.
Colbert. 1980. Evolution of the Vertebrates – A history of
the backboned animals through time. John Wiley & Sons. Pp510.
R.L. Carroll. 1997. Pattern and Processes of Vertebrate Evolution. Cambridge University Press. Pp 448.
M.J. Benton. 2000. Vertebrate Palaeontology. 2nd edition. Blackwell Science Ltd. Pp452.
Milton Hildebrand and G.E. Goslow. 2001 Analysis of Vertebrate Structure. 5th edition.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Pp635.
MDP in GEOLOGY SEMESTER-II
Course No.: PSAGTC212 Title: Palaeontology
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in May 2023, May 2024 & May 2025)
M.J. Benton. 2005. Vertebrate Palaeontology. 3rd edition.
Blackwell Science Ltd. Pp455.
David E. Fastovsky& David B. Weishampel. 1996. The Evolution and Extinction of the Dinosaurs. Cambridge University Press. Pp460. (Chapter 13 Pp 293-322).
R.L. Carroll. 1988. Vertebrate PalaeontologyandEvolution.
SpektrumAkademischerVerlag Pp698.
R.S. Lull. 1976. Organic Evolution. Macmillan Publishing
Co. Inc.
P. Doyle. 1996. Understanding of Fossils. John Wiley and
Sons Ltd.
D.E.G. Briggs & P.R. Crowther. 2001. Palaeobiology II. Blackwell Science Ltd.
Minor test -1
(Upto 25% of Syllabus i.e. first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1), Time: 1½ hour
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to set from first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1)
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (10 marks) from first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1)
Minor test II (Up to 50% syllabus)
(80% weightage for second 5 sub-units (2.2 - 3.2) and
20% weightage for first 5 sub-units i.e. 1.1 -2.1)) Time: 1½ hour
Question1:10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to be set from second 5 sub-units (2.2 - 3.2)
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (10 marks) from second 5 sub-units (2.2-3.2)
Major Examination
(80% weightage for last 10 sub-units (3.3 - 5.4), and
20% weightage for the first 10 sub-units (1.1 to 3.2). Time allowed 03 hours
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (15 marks) to be set from the first 10 sub-units (3 marks) and from the last 10 subunits (12 marks)
Question 2: 5 short answer type questions (15 marks) to be set from first 10 sub-units (09 marks) and from the last 10 sub-units (06 marks)
Questions 3 & 4: two long answer type questions (Essay type) with internal choice (15 marks each) to be set from the last 10 sub-units only
(Paper setter has to provide the key for objective type questions)
Course No.: PSAGTC213 Title: Geomorphology
Credits: 02 No. of teaching hours: 30
Maximum Marks: 50 Duration of Examination: 2½ hours
(Minor I-10, Minor II 10, Major 30)
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in May 2023, May 2024 & May 2025)
Objectives: To introduce the fundamental concepts governing the landforms; understand the concept of various geomorphological processes and landform evolution. Introduce the latest concept of chronology based on geomorphological studies in tectonic zones.
UNIT-I
1.4 Landform evolution by fluvial process
UNIT-II
2.1 Landform evolution by aeolian activity in hot arid regions
2.2 Landform evolution by marine processes
2.3 Glacier, types, and landform generation by glacial and fluvio-glacial processes
2.4 Morphometric parameters of mass movement deposits.
UNIT-III
3.1 Factors of weathering-mechanical disintegration, chemical decomposition.
3.2. Determination of weathering indices and ratios
3.3 Soils - soil formation and climate
3.4 Process of pedogenesis
UNIT-IV
4.1 Introduction to planetary geomorphology.
4.2 Morphotectonic evolution of Himalaya and Tibetan Plateau.
4.3. Evolutionary history of Thar Desert of India.
4.4. Morphotectonic evolution of Western Ghats of India.
Books Recommended
F.A. Pitty Introduction to Geomorphology
Donj-Easterbrook Principles of Geomorphology
C. Ollier Tectonics and Landforms
C. Ollier Weathering
Thornbury Geomorphology
A. Bloom Fluvial Geomorphology
C.A.M. King Introduction to Marine Geology and Geomorphology
K.S. Valdiya Aspects of Tectonics
Ronald Greeley Introduction to Planetary Geomorphology
R Greeley Planetary Landscapes
MDP in GEOLOGY SEMESTER-II
Course No.: PSAGTC213 Title: Geomorphology
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in May 2023, May 2024 & May 2025)
Guidelines for setting of question papers:
Minor test -1
(25% weightage), Time - 01 hour
Question 1: 5 multiple choice type question (5 marks) to be set from Unit 1
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (5 marks) to be set from Unit 1
Minor test 2 (Upto 50% Syllabus)
(80% weightage for unit 2 and 20% for Unit 1), Time: 01 hour
Question 1: 5 multiple choice type question (5 marks)
Question 2: 2 short answer type questions (5 marks)
Major Examination
(80% weightage for units 3 & 4 and 20% weightage for units 1 & 2), Time allowed: 2 ½ hours
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to set equally from Units 3 & 4
Question 2: 4 short answer type questions (a-d, 10 marks) to be set from Units 1 & 2 (6 marks) and from Units 3 & 4 (4 marks)
Question 3: One long answer type question (Essay type) with internal choice (10 marks) to be set from Units 3 & 4 only.
(Paper setter has to provide the key for objective type questions)
Course No.: PSAGTC214 Title: Geospatial Techniques
Credits: 02 No. of teaching hours: 30
Maximum Marks: 50 Duration of Examination: 2½ hours
(Minor I-10, Minor II 10, Major 30)
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in May 2023, May 2024 & May 2025)
Objectives: Remote Sensing Technology has emerged as an important tool for scientifically managing resources and environment. The technology enhanced our capability of resources exploration, mapping and monitoring on local and global scale. This course has been designed with the objectives to acquaint the students with basic principles of remote sensing, GIS and GPS.
1.3 Remote sensing: data resources, platforms and sensors acquisition of remote sensing data.
1.4 Satellite remote sensing, global and Indian space mission. Different satellite exploration
programs and their characteristics: LANDSAT, METEOSAT, SPOT, JERS-I, IRS.
MDP in GEOLOGY SEMESTER-II
Course No.: PSAGTC214 Title: Geospatial Techniques
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in May 2023, May 2024 & May 2025)
P.J. Curran Principles of remote sensing
S.A. Drury A guide to remote sensing interpretation images of earth
R.P. Gupta Remote sensing in geology
T.Lillesand&RW.Kiefer Remote sensing and image interpretation
V.C. Miller Photogeology
S.N. Pandey Principles & application of photo-geology
A.N. Patel & S. Sundera Principles of remote sensing
D.P. Rao Remote sensing for earth resources
A. Reddy Remote sensing and Geographical Information System
F.F. Sabins Remote sensing-principles and interpretation
E.S.Seigel &A.Gillespie Remote sensing in geology
W.L. Smith Remote sensing in geology
Guidelines for setting of question papers:
Minor test -1
(25% weightage), Time - 01 hour
Question 1: 5 multiple choice type question (5 marks) to be set from Unit 1
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (5 marks) to be set from Unit 1
Minor test 2 (Upto 50% Syllabus)
(80% weightage for unit 2 and 20% for Unit 1), Time: 01 hour
Question 1: 5 multiple choice type question (5 marks)
Question 2: 2 short answer types questions (5 marks)
Major Examination
(80% weightage for units 3 & 4 and 20% weightage for units 1 & 2), Time allowed: 2 ½ hours
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to set equally from Units 3 & 4
Question 2: 4 short answer type questions (a-d, 10 marks) to be set from Units 1 & 2 (6 marks) and from Units 3 & 4 (4 marks)
Question 3: One long answer type question (Essay type) with internal choice (10 marks) to be set from Units 3 & 4 only.
(Paper setter has to provide the key for objective type questions)
Course No.: PSAGTC215 Title: Metamorphic Petrology
Credits: 02 No. of teaching hours: 30
Maximum Marks: 50 Duration of Examination: 2½ hours
(Minor I-10, Minor II 10, Major 30)
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in May 2023, May 2024 & May 2025)
Unit-I
Unit-II
Unit-III
Unit-IV
Books Recommended
Turner, F.J. (1980) Metamorphic Petrology, McGraw Hill, New York.
Yardlley, B.W.D. (1989) An introduction to Metamorphic Petrology, Longman Scientific and Technical, New York.
Philopotts, A.R. (1994) Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Prentice Hall.
Kretz, R. (1994) Metamorphic Crystallization, John Wiley.
Bucher, K. and Frey, M. (2002) Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks (7th Rev. Ed.), Springer–Verlag.
Powell, R. (1978) Equilibrium thermodynamics in Petrology: An Introduction, Harper and Row Publ., London.
MDP in GEOLOGY SEMESTER-II
Course No.: PSAGTC215 Title: Metamorphic Petrology
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in May 2023, May 2024 & May 2025)
Wood, B.J. and Fraser, D.G. (1976) Elementary Thermodynamics for Geologists, Oxford University Press,
Spry, A. (1976) Metamorphic Textures, Pergamon Press.
Winter, J.D. (2001) An introduction to Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Prentice Hall.
Sharma, Ram S. (2017): Metamorphic Petrology, Geological Society of India, Bangalore
Guidelines for setting of question papers
Minor test -1 (25% weightage for unit 1), Time - 01 hour
Question 1: 5 multiple choice type question (5 marks) to be set from Unit 1
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (5 marks) to be set from Unit 1
Minor test 2 (Up to 50% syllabus) Time: 01 hour
(80% weightage for unit 2 and 20% for Unit 1),
Question 1: 5 multiple choice type question (5 marks)
Question 2: 2 short answer types questions (5 marks)
Major Test (80%weightage for units 3 & 4 and 20%weightage for units1 & 2), Time allowed: 2 ½ hrs
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to set equally from Units 3 & 4
Question 2: 4 short answer type questions (a-d, 10 marks) to be set from Units 1 & 2 (6 marks) and from Units 3 & 4 (4 marks)
Question 3: One long answer type question (Essay type) with internal choice (10 marks) to be set from Units 3 & 4 only
(Paper setter has to provide the key for objective type questions)
Course No.: PSAGTC216 Title: Geochemistry
Credits: 02 No. of teaching hours: 30
Maximum Marks: 50 Duration of Examination: 2½ hours
(Minor I-10, Minor II 10, Major 30)
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in May 2023, May 2024 & May 2025)
Objectives To impart the knowledge about the concept of geochemistry and classification of elements.
Unit-I:
Unit-II:
Unit-III:
Unit-IV:
Suggested Readings
Allegre, C.J. and Michard, G. (1974) Introduction to Geochemistry, Reidel, Holland.
Evans, R.C. (1964) Introduction to Crystal Chemistry, Cambridge Univ. Press.
Faure, G. (1998) Principles and applications of geochemistry, 2nd Edn., Prentice Hall, New Jersy, 593p.
Faure, G. (1986) Principles of Isotope Geology, 2nd Ed. John Wiley.
Krauskopf, K.B. (1967) Introduction to Geochemistry, McGraw Hill.
Mason, B. and Moore, C.B. (1991) Introduction to Geochemistry, Wiley Eastern.
MDP in GEOLOGY SEMESTER-II
Course No.: PSAGTC216 Title: Geochemistry
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in May 2023, May 2024 & May 2025)
Rollinson, H.R. (1993) Using geochemical data: Evaluation, Presentation, Interpretation, Longman, U.K.
White,W H (2013) Geochemistry. Willey - Blackwell
R. Gill (1995) Chemical Fundamental of Geology, SpringerIInd Ed.
Albarde, F. (2003) Geochemistry: An introduction, Cambridge Univ. Press
Guidelines for setting of question papers
Minor test -1 (25% weightage for unit 1), Time - 01 hour
Question 1: 5 multiple choice type question (5 marks) to be set from Unit 1
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (5 marks) to be set from Unit 1
Minor test 2 (Up to 50% syllabus) Time: 01 hour
(80% weightage for unit 2 and 20% for Unit 1),
Question 1: 5 multiple choice type question (5 marks)
Question 2: 2 short answer types questions (5 marks)
Major Test (80% weightage for units 3 & 4 and 20% weightage for units 1 & 2), Time allowed: 2 ½ hrs
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to set equally from Units 3 & 4
Question 2: 4 short answer type questions (a-d, 10 marks) to be set from Units 1 & 2 (6 marks) and from Units 3 & 4 (4 marks)
Question 3: One long answer type question (Essay type) with internal choice (10 marks) to be set from Units 3 & 4 only
(Paper setter has to provide the key for objective type questions)
Course No.: PSAGLC217 Title: Practical -I
(Related to courses PSAGTC-211, 212)
Credits: 04
Maximum Marks: 100 Duration of Examination: 4 hours
(Internal 50 and External 50)
Course No. PSAGTC211 (Basin Analysis & Sequence Stratigraphy) -23 marks
Preparation and interpretation of lithologs and isopach maps, Palaeocurrent analysis, Analysis of seismic profiles, Delineation of sequence boundaries, systems tracts and parasequences in sedimentary sequences
Course No. PSAGTC112 (Paleontology) – 22 marks
Application of zoological code of nomenclature for taxonomic studies. Study of mega and microfossils of various plants, invertebrate and vertebrate groups. Univariate and bivariate analysis of fossils using regression analysis and major axis equations. Study of methods of preservation of fossils.
Viva – Voce (5 marks)
Note: Internal Assessment shall consist of daily practical assessment (26 marks),
terminal practical test (14 marks) and practical attendance (10 marks) = total 50 marks
For External Examination:
As per distribution of marks shown in the practical details above** = total 50 marks
Course No.: PSAGLC218 Title: Practical –II
(Related to courses PSAGTC- 214, 215 & 216)
Credits: 04
Maximum Marks: 100 Duration of Examination: 4 hours
(Internal 50 and External 50)
Course No. PSAGTC214 (Geospatial Techniques)** - 15 marks
Stereo test. Study of Aerial Photographs, resolution, mosaics, symbols, gully pattern and drainage analysis, image parallax. Determination of scale, height, dip, slope vertical exaggeration and image distortion. Visual interpretation of satellite imagery for geological structural geomorphic and hydro-morphological mapping. Exercises on digital image processing.
Course No PSAGTC215 (Metamorphic Petrology) – 15marks
Megascopic and microscopic studies of important metamorphic rocks with reference to texture/structure, time relation between phases of deformation and metamorphic crystallization, mineral association, parent rock, metamorphic facies to which rock can be assigned; Representation of assemblage in ACF, AKF and AFM.
Course No PSAGTC216 (Geochemistry) – 15 marks
Preparation of Solution A and Solution B; determination of various major oxides by titration methods; determination of alkali elements by Flame photometer; determination of elements by UV/VIS spectrophotometer.
Viva – Voce (5 marks)**
Note: Internal Assessment shall consist of daily practical assessment (26 marks),
terminal practical test (14 marks) and practical attendance (10 marks) = total 50 marks
For External Examination:
**As per distribution of marks shown in the practical details above = total 50 marks
SEMESTER - III
DETAILED SYLLABUS
Course No.: PSAGTC311 Title: Micropaleontology and Oceanography
Credits: 04 No. of teaching hours: 60
Maximum Marks: 100 Duration of Examination: 3 hours
(Minor I-20, Minor II 20, Major 60)
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in Dec. 2023, Dec. 2024 & Dec. 2025)
Objectives:
UNIT-I
UNIT-II
UNIT-III
MDP in GEOLOGY SEMESTER-III
Course No.: PSAGTC311 Title: Micropaleontology and Oceanography
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in Dec. 2023, Dec. 2024 & Dec. 2025)
UNIT-IV
4.1 Oceanography- origin and evolution of oceans; paleoceanography – Palaeozoic, Mesozoic and Tertiary. Sea level fluctuations and their causes
4.2 Topographic features of the ocean floor. Hpsography of the continents and ocean floor. Classification of marine sediments, sediment budget, transport, accumulation. Coral reefs. Geochronology of oceanic sediments
4.3 Wave dynamics: deep water, shallow water, wind waves; wave reflection, refraction and diffraction. Tides: equilibrium and dynamic theory, tidal currents in coastal areas, observation and prediction. Seiches and Tsunamis.
4.4 Heat budget and Atmospheric Circulation. Storms, jet streams, El Nino and land effects on winds. Ocean circulation: forces driving currents. Surface currents and their effects on climate. Thermohaline circulation and global heat connection. Wind induced vertical circulation.
UNIT-V
5.1 Origin and evolution, structure and physiography, bathymetry and sediments of the Indian Ocean. Petroleum occurrences and exploration activity in Indian Ocean. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and its marine minerals resources.
5.2 Seawater chemistry and dissolved gases. Density structure of ocean and stratification. Phytoplankton dynamics in the marine food web and factors limiting productivity.
5.3 Marine resources: Physical (Petroleum and Natural Gas, sand and gravel, magnesium and magnesium compounds, salts, manganese and phosphate nodules, metallic sulfides and muds); Biological (fish, crustaceans, molluscs, whaling, fur-bearing mammals, botanical, aquaculture).
5.4 Marine pollution – pollutants, habitat destruction and global changes (ozone layer depletion, global warming, acid rain)
Books Recommended
Gerard Bignot 1985 Elements of Micro Palaeontology.Graham Trotman Limited
David G. Jenkins (Ed) 1993 Applied Micropalaeontology. KluwerAcademic Publishers
Danial J. Jones 1956 Introduction to Microfossils. Harper andBrothers, Harper Geoscience Series.
Ronald L. Austin (Ed) 1987 Conodonts: Investigative Techniques and Applications. Ellis Horwood Limited
M.D. Brasier 1980 Microfossils. George Allen & Unwin
P.K. Kathal1998 Microfossils and their applications. CBSPublishers
A.C. Shukla& S.P. Mishra 1975 Essentials of Palaeobotany. Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.
R.H. Tschudy& R.A. Scott 1969 Aspects of Palynology. John Wiley & Sons
Garrison, T.1996 Oceanography- An invitation to Marine Science. Wadsworth Publishing Company.
MDP in GEOLOGY SEMESTER-III
Course No.: PSAGTC311 Title: Micropaleontology and Oceanography
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in Dec. 2023, Dec. 2024 & Dec. 2025)
Qasim, S.Z. &Roonwal, G.S.(eds).1996 India's Exclusive Economic Zone. Omega ScientificPublishers.
Gross, M.G.1972 Oceanography - A view of the Earth. Prentice-Hall.
S. Davis, R.A. Jr. 1972 Principles of Oeanography. Addison -Wesley PublishingCompany.
Roonwal, G.S.1986 The Indian Ocean: Exploitable mineral & petroleum Resources. Narosa Publishing house
Haq, B.U. &Milliman, J.D. 1984 Marine Geology and oceanography of Arabian Sea and coastal Pakistan. Elite Publishers Limited.
Francis P. Shepard Geological Oceanography.
Bhatt, J.J. 1978 Oceanography - Exploring "the planet Ocean. D. van Nostrand Company.
Duxbury, A.B. & Duxbury, A.C. 1993 Fundamentals of Oceanography. Wm. C. Brown Publishers.
Turekian, K.K. Oceans.
A.P. Trujillo &H.V. Thurman 2012 Essentials of Oceanography. PHI Learning Private Limited
Guidelines for setting of question papers:
Minor test -1
(Upto 25% of Syllabus i.e. first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1), Time: 1½ hour
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to set from first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1)
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (10 marks) from first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1)
Minor test II (Up to 50% syllabus)
(80% weightage for second 5 sub-units (2.2 - 3.2) and
20% weightage for first 5 sub-units i.e. 1.1 -2.1)) Time: 1½ hour
Question1:10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to be set from second 5 sub-units (2.2 - 3.2)
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (10 marks) from second 5 sub-units (2.2-3.2)
Major Examination
(80% weightage for last 10 sub-units (3.3 - 5.4), and
20% weightage for the first 10 sub-units (1.1 to 3.2). Time allowed 03 hours
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (15 marks) to be set from the first 10 sub-units (3 marks) and from the last 10 subunits (12 marks)
Question 2: 5 short answer type questions (15 marks) to be set from first 10 sub-units (09 marks) and from the last 10 sub-units (06 marks)
Questions 3 & 4: two long answer type questions (Essay type) with internal choice (15 marks each) to be set from the last 10 sub-units only
(Paper setter has to provide the key for objective type questions)
Course No.: PSAGTC312 Title: Fuel Geology
Credits: 04 No. of teaching hours: 60
Maximum Marks: - 100 Duration of Examination: 3 hours
(Minor I-20, Minor II 20, Major 60)
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in Dec. 2023, Dec. 2024 & Dec. 2025)
Objectives: This course contrives to introduce the history of the fuel geology with a futuristic vision, also bearing in mind the importance of present energy challenges of which coal, oil and gas form an important and inseparable part. Stress will be on inculcating the classical ideas and imparting the latest knowledge – their origin, distribution, exploration, exploitation and production. Students should see this an opportunity to explore energy options in India that are intricately based on the conditions created by geology.
UNIT-I Fundamental of coal geology
UNIT-II Coal classifications and processes
2.1 Combustion and carbonization of coal
2.2 Stages and methods of coal exploration, coal preparation for different industrial use.
2.3 Seyler’s Classification of coal, grading of coking and non-coking coals of India.
2.4 Geological and geographical distribution of coal in India; Lignite resources of India
UNIT-III Coal deposits and commercial aspects
3.1 Detailed geology of Jharia and Raniganj coalfield
3.2 Coal exploration and estimation of coal reserves; Indian coal reserves and production of coal in India
3.3 Coal as an alternative energy resource: coal bed methane (CBM); underground coal gasification
3.4 Coal and the Environment: water pollution; dust suppression; subsidence; health hazards. Coal marketing
UNIT- IV Petroleum Geology –Basics
UNIT- V Petroleum Exploration and Exploitation
5.1 Petroleum traps: structural, stratigraphic, diapiric (salt domes etc.), combination, mechanism and timing of trap and reservoir development.
MDP in GEOLOGY SEMESTER-III
Course No.: PSAGTC312 Title: Fuel Geology
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in Dec. 2023, Dec. 2024 & Dec. 2025)
5.2 Primary migration (physicochemical, geological and geochemical aspects), secondary migration and accumulation of oil and gas, well logging and drilling
5.3 Classification of petroliferous basins of India.
5.4 Radioactive minerals as fuels
Books Recommended for Coal Geology
Chandra, D., Singh, R.M & Singh, M.P. A Text Book of coal.
Singh, M.P. (Ed.) Coal and Organic Petrology.
Sharma, N. L. Introduction to the Geology of Coal and Indian Coalfields.
Acharyya,S.K. Coal and Lignite Resources of India
Thomas, Larry Coal Geology
Books Recommended for Petroleum Geology
Mc.Cray, A.W & Frank, W.C. Oil Well Drilling Technology
Chapman, R.E. Petroleum Geology
Landes, K.K. Petroleum Geology
Russel, W.L. Principles of Petroleum Geology
Chandra, D. & Singh, R. M. Petroleum (Indian Context)
Hager, D. Practical Oil Geology
Levorson, A.I. Geology of Petroleum
Amyx, J.W., Ban, D.M. & Whiting, R.L. Petroleum Reservoir Engineering
Deshpande, B.G. The World of Petroleum
Holson, G.D. &Tiratsoo, E.N. Introduction to Petroleum Geology
Selley, R.C. Elements of Petroleum Geology
Guidelines for setting of question papers:
Minor test -1
(Upto 25% of Syllabus i.e. first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1), Time: 1½ hour
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to set from first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1)
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (10 marks) from first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1)
Minor test II (Up to 50% syllabus)
(80% weightage for second 5 sub-units (2.2 - 3.2) and
20% weightage for first 5 sub-units i.e. 1.1 -2.1)) Time: 1½ hour
Question1:10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to be set from second 5 sub-units (2.2 - 3.2)
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (10 marks) from second 5 sub-units (2.2-3.2)
Major Examination
(80% weightage for last 10 sub-units (3.3 - 5.4), and
20% weightage for the first 10 sub-units (1.1 to 3.2). Time allowed 03 hours
MDP in GEOLOGY SEMESTER-III
Course No.: PSAGTC312 Title: Fuel Geology
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in Dec. 2023, Dec. 2024 & Dec. 2025)
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (15 marks) to be set from the first 10 sub-units (3 marks) and from the last 10 subunits (12 marks)
Question 2: 5 short answer type questions (15 marks) to be set from first 10 sub-units (09 marks) and from the last 10 sub-units (06 marks)
Questions 3 & 4: two long answer type questions (Essay type) with internal choice (15 marks each) to be set from the last 10 sub-units only
(Paper setter has to provide the key for objective type questions)
Course No.: PSAGTC313 Title: Ore Geology
Credits: 02 No. of teaching hours: 30
Maximum Marks: 50 Duration of Examination: 2½ hours
(Minor I-10, Minor II 10, Major 30)
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in Dec. 2023, Dec. 2024 & Dec. 2025)
Objectives - To impart the knowledge and understanding about ores, the various processes of the ore formations. To introduce the modern concepts of the ore genesis. To understand the formation, mode of occurrences and types of various petrological ore associations.
UNIT-I
UNIT-II
2.1 Chromite deposit associated with mafic and ultramafic rocks: their types and genetic models.
2.2 Genesis of Cu-Ni + Co sulfides deposits associated with magmatic processes.
2.3 Diamond deposits associated with Kimberlites their characteristics and genetic models.
2.4 Mineralization associated with Carbonatites- their characteristics and genesis.
UNIT-III
3.1 Disseminated and stockwork deposits associated with acid and intermediate rocks. Pegmatites and associated mineralization.
3.2 Porphyry copper deposits- types, characteristics, associated alterations and origin.
3.3 Hydrothermal processes and related ore deposits- Hydrothermal fluids; Classification, general characteristics of the hydrothermal deposits and associated wall rock alterations; Mineralisation associated with greisens.
3.4 Volcanic hosted massive sulfide deposits – types, characteristics and mode of occurrences.
UNIT-IV
4.1 Placers and paleoplacers – process and mechanism of development, tectonic and temporal aspects of placer deposition and origin of ores.
4.2 Sedimentary and synsedimentary iron ore deposits – types, general characteristics and origin.
4.3 Stratabound carbonate hosted base metal deposits – types, general characteristics and genetic models.
4.4 Ores related to weathering processes – bauxite, laterite and Ni/Au-laterite deposits, general characteristics and process of formation. Supergene enrichment.
MDP in GEOLOGY SEMESTER-III
Course No.: PSAGTC313 Title: Ore Geology
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in Dec. 2023, Dec. 2024 & Dec. 2025)
Books Recommended
Barnes, H L Geochemistry of Hydrothermal Ore Deposits
Edwads&Atinkson Ore Deposit Geology
Evans A M Ore Geology and Industrial Minerals
Evans A M An Introduction to Ore Geology
Klemm& Schneider Time and Strata Bound Deposits
Mishra K C Understanding Mineral Deposits
MukerjeeA Ore Genesis: A Hollastic Approach
Robb, L J Introduction to Ore Forming Processes
Park &Macdiarmid Ore Deposits
Pohl, W Economic Geology: Principal and Practice
Smirnov Geology of Ore Deposits
Pirajno Franko Hydrothermal Mineral Deposits
Sharma, R and Srivastava, P K Hydothermal Fluids of Magmatic origin in S Kumar
and R N Singh : Modelling of Magmatic and allied processes, Springer
Srivastava, P K On e-pathshala on website of UGC, New Delhi
Guidelines for setting of question papers
Minor test -1 (25% weightage for unit 1), Time - 01 hour
Question 1: 5 multiple choice type question (5 marks) to be set from Unit 1
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (5 marks) to be set from Unit 1
Minor test 2 (Up to 50% syllabus) Time: 01 hour
(80% weightage for unit 2 and 20% for Unit 1),
Question 1: 5 multiple choice type question (5 marks)
Question 2: 2 short answer types questions (5 marks)
Major Test (80% weightage for units 3 & 4 and 20% weightage for units 1 & 2), Time allowed: 2 ½ hrs
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to set equally from Units 3 & 4
Question 2: 4 short answer type questions (a-d, 10 marks) to be set from Units 1 & 2 (6 marks) and from Units 3 & 4 (4 marks)
Question 3: One long answer type question (Essay type) with internal choice (10 marks) to be set from Units 3 & 4 only
(Paper setter has to provide the key for objective type questions)
Course No.: PSAGTC314 Title: Application of Remote Sensing in Geology
Credits: 02 No. of teaching hours: 30
Maximum Marks: 50 Duration of Examination: 2½ hours
(Minor I-10, Minor II–10, Major 30)
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in Dec. 2023, Dec. 2024 & Dec. 2025)
Unit-1
Unit -2
Rocks; lithological mapping
2.3 Interpretation of fluvial landforms
Unit – 3
3.2 Interpretation of structural and denudational landforms – cuesta, hogback, butte, mesa, etc
3.3 Interpretation of landforms related to igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks
3.4 Morphometric analysis and its applications in morphotectonics
Unit – 4
4.1 Remote Sensing in water exploration; Role of Remote Sensing in watershed conservation, planning and management
4.2 Remote Sensing in Mineral exploration
4.3 Remote Sensing in Oil Exploration
4.4 Remote sensing in Environmental studies.
Books Recommended
Drury, S.A., 1987 Image Interpretation in Geology. Allen and Unwin
Gupta, R.P.., 1990 Remote Sensing Geology. Springer Verlag.
Jensen, J.R. 2000 Remote Sensing of the Environment: An Earth resource Perspective. Prentice Hall
Lillesand, T.M., and Kieffer, R.M., 1987 Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation, John Wiley.
Paine, D.P., 1981: Aerial Photography and Image Interpretation for Resource Management. John Wiley.
Pandey, S.N., 1987: Principles and Applications of Photogeology. Wiley Eastern.
Miller, V.C., 1961: Photogeology. McGraw Hill.
Ray, R.G., 1969: Aerial Photographs in geologic Interpretations. USGS Prof, Paper 373.
MDP in GEOLOGY SEMESTER-III
Course No.: PSAGTC314 Title: Application of Remote Sensing in Geology
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in Dec. 2023, Dec. 2024 & Dec. 2025)
Sabbins, F.F., 1985: Remote sensing Principles and interpretation. W.H.Freeman and company
Skidmore A.2002: Environmental modeling with GIS and Remote Sensing. Taylor and Francis
Guidelines for setting of question papers
Minor test -1 (25% weightage for unit 1), Time - 01 hour
Question 1: 5 multiple choice type question (5 marks) to be set from Unit 1
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (5 marks) to be set from Unit 1
Minor test 2 (Up to 50% syllabus) Time: 01 hour
(80% weightage for unit 2 and 20% for Unit 1),
Question 1: 5 multiple choice type question (5 marks)
Question 2: 2 short answer types questions (5 marks)
Major Test (80% weightage for units 3 & 4 and 20% weightage for units 1 & 2), Time allowed: 2 ½ hrs
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to set equally from Units 3 & 4
Question 2: 4 short answer type questions (a-d, 10 marks) to be set from Units 1 & 2 (6 marks) and from Units 3 & 4 (4 marks)
Question 3: One long answer type question (Essay type) with internal choice (10 marks) to be set from Units 3 & 4 only
(Paper setter has to provide the key for objective type questions)
Course No. PSAGTC315 Title: Engineering & Environmental Geology
Credits: 04 No. of teaching hours: 60
Maximum Marks: 100 Duration of Examination:3 hours
(Minor I-20, Minor II 20, Major 60)
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in Dec. 2023, Dec. 2024 & Dec. 2025)
Course objective: This introductory course in engineering geology provides the understanding of how earth materials and geologic processes influence various civil engineering works. It also describes various important classifications, methods of investigation in various civil engineering projects with an emphasis on making construction decisions. On the other hand, the study of environment geology helps to impart knowledge about pollution and their remedial measures in order to mitigate the environmental problems.
UNIT-I Material and Investigations
UNIT-II Classifications
UNIT-III Infrastructural Engineering
UNIT-IV Earth system and biosphere
MDP in GEOLOGY SEMESTER-III
Course No. PSAGTC315 Title: Engineering & Environmental Geology
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in Dec. 2023, Dec. 2024 & Dec. 2025)
UNIT-V Energy resources and pollution
Books Recommended for Engineering Geology
Trefethen, J. M. Geology for Engineers
Richey, J. E. Elements of Engineering Geology
Legget,R. F Geology and Engineering
Arora D. S A Text Book of Engineering and General Geology
Jaeger, C. Rock Mechanics and Engineering
Srinivasan, R Harbour, Dock and Tunnel Engineering
Parbin Singh A Text Book of Engineering and General Geology
Brown, E.T Rock characterization, Testing and Monitoring
Gupta, H .K Dams and Earthquakes
Krynine, P D &Judd,W. R. Principles of Engineering Geology and Geotechnics
B. Singh & R. K. Goel Rock Mass Classification: A practical Approach in Eng. Geology
T Ramamurthy Engineering in Rocks for Slopes, Foundations and Tunnels
Books Recommended for Environmental Geology
Montgomery, C.W. Environmental Geology
Casale, R. &Margottini, C. Natural Disaster and Sustainable Developments
Turk, J. Introduction to Environmental Studies
Cutter, S.L. & Renwick Exploitation-Conservation-Preservation
Hsai – Yang Fang Environmental Geotechnology
Keller, E.A. Environmental Geology
Valdiya, K.S. Environmental Geology
Merritts, D., Wet, A.D. &Menking, K. Environmental Geology
Lutgen, F.K. &Tarbuck, E.J. The Atmosphere: An introduction to meteorology
Gaudie&Cuff (Editors) Encyclopedia of Global Change (Vol 1 and Vol 2)
Holechek, C, F. & Valdez Natural Resources
Santra, S.C Environmental Science
MDP in GEOLOGY SEMESTER-III
Course No. PSAGTC315 Title: Engineering & Environmental Geology
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in Dec. 2023, Dec. 2024 & Dec. 2025)
Guidelines for setting of question papers:
Minor test -1
(Upto 25% of Syllabus i.e. first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1), Time: 1½ hour
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to set from first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1)
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (10 marks) from first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1)
Minor test II (Up to 50% syllabus)
(80% weightage for second 5 sub-units (2.2 - 3.2) and
20% weightage for first 5 sub-units i.e. 1.1 -2.1)) Time: 1½ hour
Question1:10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to be set from second 5 sub-units (2.2 - 3.2)
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (10 marks) from second 5 sub-units (2.2-3.2)
Major Examination
(80% weightage for last 10 sub-units (3.3 - 5.4), and
20% weightage for the first 10 sub-units (1.1 to 3.2). Time allowed 03 hours
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (15 marks) to be set from the first 10 sub-units (3 marks) and from the last 10 subunits (12 marks)
Question 2: 5 short answer type questions (15 marks) to be set from first 10 sub-units (09 marks) and from the last 10 sub-units (06 marks)
Questions 3 & 4: two long answer type questions (Essay type) with internal choice (15 marks each) to be set from the last 10 sub-units only
(Paper setter has to provide the key for objective type questions)
Course No.: PSAGLC317 Title: Practical -I
(Related to courses PSAGTC-311, 312)
Credits: 04
Maximum Marks: 100 Duration of Examination: 4 hours
(Internal 50 and External 50)
Course No. PSAGTC311 (Micropalaeontology and Oceanography) - 15 marks
Processing of samples, picking and mounting of fauna, study of diagnostic morphological characters of selected microfossils and construction of biostratigraphic correlation and relative charts, ocean floor profiles, bathymetry of oceanic sub-environments, circulation patterns etc.
Course No. PSAGTC312 (Fuel Geology) – 15 marks
Physical characteristics of coal, Macroscopic characterization of banded coals, Calculation of coal reserves, Microscopic examination of coal
Geological Field Report for Geological field work / geological mapping in Himalayan Terrain of 2-3 weeks – 15 marks**.
Viva – Voce (5 marks)
Note: Internal Assessment shall consist of daily practical assessment (26 marks),
terminal practical test (14 marks) and practical attendance (10 marks) = total 50 marks
For External Examination:
As per distribution of marks shown in the practical details above** = total 50 marks
Course No.: PSAGLC318 Title: Practical –II
(Related to courses PSAGTC- 313, 314 & 315)
Credits: 04
Maximum Marks: 100 Duration of Examination: 4 hours
(Internal 50 and External 50)
Course No PSAGTC313 (Ore Geology) – 15 marks
Identification of ore specimens using their physical properties; Study and identification of optical properties of ores under the microscope
Course No. PSAGTC214 (Application of RS & GIS)** - 15 marks
Visual interpretation of satellite images to study the Geomorphology, lithology, geology and structure; Digital image processing for the study of geomorphology, structure, and lineaments; Geomorphic mapping; Lineament mapping; Structural mapping; Preparation of Hydro-geomorphology map.
Course No PSAGTC215 (Engineering & Environmental Geology) – 15marks
Plotting/Kinematic analysis of Joint data, Determination of RQD, RMR and Basic RMR
Viva – Voce (5 marks) **
Note: Internal Assessment shall consist of daily practical assessment (26 marks),
terminal practical test (14 marks) and practical attendance (10 marks) = total 50 marks
For External Examination:
**As per distribution of marks shown in the practical details above = total 50 marks
SEMESTER - IV
DETAILED SYLLABUS
Course No. PSAGTC411 Title: HYDROGEOLOGY
Credits: 04 No. of teaching hours: 60
Maximum Marks: 100 Duration of Examination: 3 hours
(Minor I-20, Minor II 20, Major 60)
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in May 2024, May. 2025 & May. 2026)
Unit-I: Origin, occurrence and distribution of water
1.1 Introduction to Hydrogeology: Hydrology, Hydrogeology and sources of information. Fundamental concepts – Water, its origin and nature – theory and classification. Subsurface movement and vertical distribution of groundwater and thegoverning physical laws; surface ground water relationships. Renewable and non-renewable groundwater resources.
1.2 Hydrological properties of rock-formations (aquifers): porosity, permeability, and their determination in the laboratory, Physical properties of the reservoir rocks-intrinsic permeability.
1.3 Hydraulic conductivity, transmissivity, storativity, specific yield, specific retention. Formation constants, Genetic and hydrologic classification of reservoirs rocks and boundary conditions.
1.4 Hydrostratigraphic units, water table contour maps and flow net analysis. Concepts of drainage basin and groundwater basin. Springs - , classification, distribution and economic importance, spring sanctuary development and its importance.
UNIT-II: Water well and well hydraulics
2.1 Different drilling methods used in the construction of water wells; Shallow, deep penetrating and non-penetrating types, various groundwater structures.
2.2 Different well development methods, well construction,completion, sustenance, and abandonment.
2.3 Effluent and influent seepage, laminar and turbulent flow, force and laws of groundwater movement, Darcy’s law - assumptions, derivation, applications and limitations, Reynolds’s number, Rugosity and Manning factor.Unconfined, confined, steady, unsteady and radial flow to the well.Thiem’s and Thies equations.
2.4 Pump test methods, data analysis and interpretation of hydrogeologic boundaries, Evaluation of Aquifer parameter using Thiem’s, Thies, Cooper-Jacob, Walton and Jacobb-Lohmen’s methods. Slug tests. Step-draw down test (SDT), determination of aquifer parameter, formation and well characteristics and their material relationship.
UNIT-III Groundwater Exploration
3.1 Global tectonics in distribution of groundwater repositories, surface indicators of groundwater.
3.2 Fracture trace analysis, Hydrogeological- lithological classification with respect to hydrologic properties. Hydraulic continuity in relation to groundwater structures.
3.3 Subsurface geophysical method, well logging techniques for delineating aquifer thickness and estimation of groundwater quality; electric radiational both natural and induced caliper and temperature logs.
MDP in GEOLOGY SEMESTER-IV
Course No. PSAGTC411 Title: HYDROGEOLOGY
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in May 2024, May. 2025 & May. 2026)
3.4 Mode of occurrence of groundwater in unconsolidated and semi- consolidated formations, Hydrogeology of arid and wet land zones of Indian Sub-continent
UNIT-IV: Conservation, augmentation and management of Water Resources
4.1 Groundwater recharging methods.
4.2 Runoff estimates and future surface discharge simulation for watershed management.
4.3 Watershed conservation, planning and management.
4.4 Groundwater balance and methods of optimization.
UNIT-V: Water Quality
5.1 Physical and chemical properties of water quality criteria for domestic, irrigation and industrial use, and graphical presentation of water quality data.
5.2 Groundwater quality in different provinces of India. Water containments and pollutants; arsenic, fluorides and nitrates, Relationship of water quality to use change in water Quality.
5.3 Seawater Intrusion in coastal aquifers and remedial measures. Upcoming Ghyben- Herzberg relation.
5.4 Influence of aquifer material on groundwater quality. Water quality estimation and methods of treatment for various uses.
Books Recommended
Todd, D.K : Groundwater Hydrology
Hariwarayan : Exploration techniques for groundwater.
Lynch, R.J : Formation of Evaluation
Davis &Wiest : Hydrology
Chow : Handbook of Applied Hydrology
Johwon : Groundwater and Wells
Watton : Groundwater Resource Evaluation
Linsleyehal : Applied Geology
Linsley and Frangini : Water Resource Engineering
H. Bouwar : Groundwater Hydrology
Patrick. A Dommenica : Concepts and Models in Groundwater Hydrology
Freeze, R.A and Cherry, J.A. 1979 : Groundwater
Fetter, C.W. 1990 : Applied Hydrogeology
Alley, W.M. 1993 : Regional Groundwater Quality
Subramaniam, V. 2000 : Water
Singhal, B.B.S. 1986 : Engineering Geosciences.
Black W. and others (Ed.) 1989 : Hydrogeology Geol.Soc. of America Pub.
Davis : Geohydrology
MDP in GEOLOGY SEMESTER-IV
Course No. PSAGTC411 Title: HYDROGEOLOGY
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in May 2024, May. 2025 & May. 2026)
Guidelines for setting of question papers:
Minor test -1
(Upto 25% of Syllabus i.e. first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1), Time: 1½ hour
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to set from first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1)
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (10 marks) from first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1)
Minor test II (Up to 50% syllabus)
(80% weightage for second 5 sub-units (2.2 - 3.2) and
20% weightage for first 5 sub-units i.e. 1.1 -2.1)) Time: 1½ hour
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to be set from second 5 sub-units (2.2 - 3.2)
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (10 marks) from second 5 sub-units (2.2-3.2)
Major Examination
(80% weightage for last 10 sub-units (3.3 - 5.4), and
20% weightage for the first 10 sub-units (1.1 to 3.2). Time allowed 03 hours
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (15 marks) to be set from the first 10 sub-units (3 marks) and from the last 10 subunits (12 marks)
Question 2: 5 short answer type questions (15 marks) to be set from first 10 sub-units (09 marks) and from the last 10 sub-units (06 marks)
Questions 3 & 4: two long answer type questions (Essay type) with internal choice (15 marks each) to be set from the last 10 sub-units only
(Paper setter has to provide the key for objective type questions
Course No.: PSAGTC412 Title: Exploration and Mining Geology
Credits: 04 No. of teaching hours: 60
Maximum Marks: 100 Duration of Examination: 3 hours
(Minor I-20, Minor II 20, Major 60)
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in May 2024, May. 2025 & May. 2026)
Objectives: It is intended to familiarize the students with the principles, methodology and application of important geophysical and Geochemical methods adopted to investigate the surface and subsurface. To introduce the concept of exploratory mining methods.
UNIT-I
UNIT-II
2.1 Selection of area for prospecting. Stages of geological prospecting, Geological guides for the prospecting of mineral deposits; mineralogical, lithological and structural guides, gossans and capping.
2.2 Geochemical exploration Principle: mobility and geochemical association of elements, primary and secondary geochemical dispersion patterns.
2.3 Methods and applications of geochemical exploration. Treatments of geochemical data.
2.4 Geobotanical survey: Uptake of mineral matters by plants, geobotanical indicators, geobotanical survey techniques. Biogeochemical anomalies and biogeochemical method of exploration.
UNIT-III
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MDP in GEOLOGY SEMESTER-IV
Course No.: PSAGTC412 Title: Exploration and Mining Geology
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in May 2024, May. 2025 & May. 2026)
UNIT-IV
UNIT-V
5.1 Introduction to mining, elements of mining, definitions and explanation of different mining terms.
5.2 Introduction to surface mining; deposits amenable to surface mining; Placer mining methods; Classification of surface mining systems.
5.3 Introduction to underground metal mining; deposits amenable to underground metal mining. Modes of entry to underground mineral deposits. Mine development: drifting, raising and winzing; Classification of underground metal mining methods. General description, applicability and operations involvedin different methods.
5.4 Introduction to underground coal mining:Broad classificationof underground coal mining methods. Board and Pillar method, Logwall mining methods –general description and its advantages and disadvantages.
Books Recommended
Govett, G.J.S. (1983) Rock Geochemistry in mineral exploration, Vol.3. Elsevier Scientific Publishing Company.
Govett, W.K., Hoffman, S.J., Merthens, M.B., Sinclair, A.J. and Thomson, I. (1987).
Exploration Geochemistry, Design and Interpretation of Soil Survey. Reviews in Economic Geology, Vol.4.
Hale, M. and Plant, J.A. (1994) Handbook of Exploration Geochemistry – Drainage Geochemistry, vol 6,Elsevier Scientific Publishing Company.
Levinson, A.A. (1974) Introduction to Exploration Geochemistry, Applied Publishing Ltd. USA.
Reedman, J. H. (1979) Techniques in mineral exploration. Applied Science Publishers.
Rose, Arthur W., Herbert, E. Hawkes and Webb, John S. (1979) Geochemistry in Mineral Exploration. Acad Press.
Evans (1998) Introduction to Mineral Exploration. Blackwell Science
McKinstry, H.E. (1967) Mining Geology, Prentice Hall,
Clark, G.B. (1967) Elements of Mining, III ed. John Wiley
MDP in GEOLOGY SEMESTER-IV
Course No.: PSAGTC412 Title: Exploration and Mining Geology
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in May 2024, May. 2025 & May. 2026)
Arogyaswami, R.P.N. (1996) Courses in Mining Geology, IV Ed. Oxford IBH
Garland GD (1979) Introduction to Geophysics. W.B. Saunders Company
Nettelton, L.L. (1976) Gravity and Magnetics in oil prospecting. McGraw-Hill
Dobrin, M.B. (1988) Introduction to Geophysical Prospecting. McGraw-Hill& C.H. Savit
Ramakrishna,T.S. (2006) Geophysical Practice in Mineral Exploration and Mapping.
Guidelines for setting of question papers:
Minor test -1
(Upto 25% of Syllabus i.e. first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1), Time: 1½ hour
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to set from first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1)
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (10 marks) from first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1)
Minor test II (Up to 50% syllabus)
(80% weightage for second 5 sub-units (2.2 - 3.2) and
20% weightage for first 5 sub-units i.e. 1.1 -2.1)) Time: 1½ hour
Question1:10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to be set from second 5 sub-units (2.2 - 3.2)
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (10 marks) from second 5 sub-units (2.2-3.2)
Major Examination
(80% weightage for last 10 sub-units (3.3 - 5.4), and
20% weightage for the first 10 sub-units (1.1 to 3.2). Time allowed 03 hours
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (15 marks) to be set from the first 10 sub-units (3 marks) and from the last 10 subunits (12 marks)
Question 2: 5 short answer type questions (15 marks) to be set from first 10 sub-units (09 marks) and from the last 10 sub-units (06 marks)
Questions 3 & 4: two long answer type questions (Essay type) with internal choice (15 marks each) to be set from the last 10 sub-units only
(Paper setter has to provide the key for objective type questions)
Course No.: PSAGTE413 Title: Gemology
Credits: 02 No. of teaching hours: 30
Maximum Marks: 50 Duration of Examination: 2½ hours
(Minor I-10, Minor II 10, Major 30)
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in May 2024, May. 2025 & May. 2026)
OBJECTIVE: To introduce the students about the concepts and techniques for identification
of gemstones
UNIT - I Basics of Gemology
UNIT - II Physical Characteristics of Gemstones
UNIT - III Optical Characteristics of Gemstones
UNIT - IV Advance Gemology
MDP in GEOLOGY SEMESTER-IV
Course No.: PSAGTC413 Title: Gemology
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in May 2024, May. 2025 & May. 2026)
Recommended Books:
Brocardo, G. (1981) Minerals and Gemstones – An identification Guide
Bruton Eric F.G.A. (1970) Diamonds
Karanth, R. V (, 2000). Gems and Gem Industry, Geological Society of India, Memoir, 45
Max Bauer (1968) Precious stones, Vol. I and II
Orlov Yu L (1973) The Mineralogy of the Diamond
Rajendran S. (2007): Mineral Exploration: Recent Strategies
Wilson, M. (1967) Gems
Guidelines for setting of question papers
Minor test -1 (25% weightage for unit 1), Time - 01 hour
Question 1: 5 multiple choice type question (5 marks) to be set from Unit 1
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (5 marks) to be set from Unit 1
Minor test 2 (Up to 50% syllabus) Time: 01 hour
(80% weightage for unit 2 and 20% for Unit 1),
Question 1: 5 multiple choice type question (5 marks)
Question 2: 2 short answer types questions (5 marks)
Major Test (80% weightage for units 3 & 4 and 20% weightage for units 1 & 2), Time allowed: 2 ½ hrs
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to set equally from Units 3 & 4
Question 2: 4 short answer type questions (a-d, 10 marks) to be set from Units 1 & 2 (6 marks) and from Units 3 & 4 (4 marks)
Question 3: One long answer type question (Essay type) with internal choice (10 marks) to be set from Units 3 & 4 only
(Paper setter has to provide the key for objective type questions)
Course No.: PSAGTE414 Title: Cryosphere & Climate Change Science
Credits: 02 No. of teaching hours: 30
Maximum Marks: 50 Duration of Examination: 2½ hours
(Minor I-10, Minor II 10, Major 30)
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in May 2024, May. 2025 & May. 2026)
Objectives: To introduce the fundamental concepts climate change in the past: understand the concept of various processes and dynamics of glacier formation, movement and chronology. Introduce the concept of climate change and various global oceanic and wind circulation patterns.
Unit I
1.1 Elements of the cryosphere; importance of the cryosphere, role of the cryosphere, in the climate system; ice ages.
1.2 Glacier types, dry and wet based glaciers and factors responsible, sediment transport and deposition by glaciers, physics of glacier ice and snow.
1.3 Techniques employed for the dating of glaciogenic deposits and their limitations, sediment discharge by meltwater and chemistry of meltwater.
1.4 Movement of glacier, surface and subsurface features of glacier.
Unit II
2.1 Meterological parameters vis-a-vis glacier, affect of debris/aerosols on glacier surface.
2.2 Energy balance, mass balance study of glaciers, various methods of mass balance study, Snout monitoring techniques.
2.3 Isotope study of glacier ice and snow vis-a-vis climate change, chemistry of snow/ice.
2.4 Characteristics of permafrost areas, rock and soil characters in cryosphere, mass movement in permafrost areas – causes and mitigation.
Unit III
3.1 Definition of Quaternary, duration of the Quaternary and development of Quaternary studies.
3.2 Quaternary stratigraphy- Oxygen isotope stratigraphy, biostratigraphy and magneto-stratigraphy, application of pollen, spores and phytoliths in Quaternary stratigraphy
3.3 Continental records (fluvial, glacial, aeolian, paleosols) and marine Quaternary climate change records: continental- marine correlation.
3.4 Decadal, centennial and millennial climate change cycles, Milankovitch (Astronomical) cycle of climate change.
Unit IV
4.1 Carbon Cycling: physical carbon pump, biological carbon pump, marine carbon cycle, terrestrial carbon cycle.
4.2 El Niño and the Southern Oscillation, El Niño and its Effects, upwelling and climate.
4.3 Global Ocean Circulation –Introduction and Overview, Strawberries in Norway, Icelandic Whirlpool, Origin of the Gulf Stream, The Deep Atlantic Conveyor.
4.4 Global Wind Systems: Trade Winds, Hadley Cell, Highs and Lows of Westerlies, Vital Importance of Indian Summer Monsoon rains.
MDP in GEOLOGY SEMESTER-IV
Course No.: PSAGTC414 Title: Cryosphere & Climate Change Science
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in May 2024, May. 2025 & May. 2026)
Books Recommended
Maher and Thompson 2000 Quaternary climates, environments and magnetism. Cambridge Univ. Press
Williams, D. et al. 1998 Quaternary Environments. Wiley & Sons.
Bigg, G., 1999 Ocean and Climate. Springer- Verlag
Bradley, F., 2000. Paleoclimatology: Reconstructing Climates of the Quaternary. Springer- Verlag.
Williams, Durnkerley, Decker, Kershaw and Chhappell, 1998,
Quaternary Environments. Wiley and Sons.
Evelyn Brown et al. 2001 Ocean Circulation. Els;ervier.
Davind Randall 2015 Introduction to the Global Circulation of the atmosphere. Princeton Press.
M. Satoh 2014 Atmospheric Circulation dynamics and general circulation models. Sprinder- Verlag.
Guidelines for setting of question papers
Minor test -1 (25% weightage for unit 1), Time - 01 hour
Question 1: 5 multiple choice type question (5 marks) to be set from Unit 1
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (5 marks) to be set from Unit 1
Minor test 2 (Up to 50% syllabus) Time: 01 hour
(80% weightage for unit 2 and 20% for Unit 1),
Question 1: 5 multiple choice type question (5 marks)
Question 2: 2 short answer types questions (5 marks)
Major Test (80% weightage for units 3 & 4 and 20% weightage for units 1 & 2), Time allowed: 2 ½ hrs
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to set equally from Units 3 & 4
Question 2: 4 short answer type questions (a-d, 10 marks) to be set from Units 1 & 2 (6 marks) and from Units 3 & 4 (4 marks)
Question 3: One long answer type question (Essay type) with internal choice (10 marks) to be set from Units 3 & 4 only
(Paper setter has to provide the key for objective type questions)
MDP in GEOLOGY SEMESTER-IV
Course No.: PSAGTC415 Title: Dissertation
Credits: 08
Maximum Marks: 200
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in May 2024, May. 2025 & May. 2026)
The dissertation shall comprise both field and laboratory work by a student. The allotment of specialization / Supervisor shall be based on preference and merit (total marks obtained in Semester I & II).The number of students shall be distributed equally among the permanent faculty on the basis of merit and preference of students. The dissertation shall be evaluated by a board of Examiners comprising Head of the Department, Supervisor and an external examiner.
Course No.: PSAGTO416 Title: Geohazards and Disaster Management
Credits: 04 No. of teaching hours: 60
Maximum Marks:100 Duration of Examination: 3 hours
(Minor I-20, Minor II 20, Major 60)
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in May 2024, May. 2025 & May. 2026)
Objective: The main objective of the course is to explain students about the physical and geological processes causing geohazards; methods for quantifying geohazards; factors controlling their uncertainty. It also helps them to understand the possible consequences as well as risk and disaster management.
UNIT-I
1.1 Geohazards:meaning and types of geohazards; causes and consequences of geohazards.
1.2 Earthquake: Causes of earthquakes; Indian and world scenario of earthquakes.
1.3 Earthquake’s measurement; effect of earthquakes, mitigation and forecasting of earthquakes; preparedness of earthquakes.
1.4 Tsunami:physical characteristics of tsunami;generation mechanism and its mitigation measures.
UNIT-II
2.1 Landslides: Definition of landslides; types of landslides; features of landslides.
2.2 Causes of landslides; hazards associated with landslides; preventive measures of landslides.
2.3 Volcanic hazards: Causes and distribution of volcanoes; environmental impacts of volcanic eruptions.
2.4 Floods: Nature of floods; causes and its impact; mitigation measures and forecasting.
UNIT-III
3.1 Cyclones: characteristics of cyclone; causes of cyclone; preventive measures of cyclones.
3.2 Avalanches; formation and classification; mitigation and management plans
3.3 Disaster: Importance and scope of studying Disaster Management; basic concepts of disaster management; distinction between hazard, disaster and risk.
3.4 Vulnerability; Types of vulnerability – physical vulnerability, socioeconomic vulnerability, Vulnerability and Disaster Risk.
MDP in GEOLOGY SEMESTER-IV
Course No.: PSAGTO416 Title: Geohazards and Disaster Management
(Syllabus for the examination to be held in May 2024, May. 2025 & May. 2026)
UNIT-IV
4.1 Disaster Management – Definition; Components of DM; Crisis Management; Risk Management.
4.2 Disaster Management Cycle; Impact of disaster on development; ‘Paradigm shift’ in disaster management policy (policy for reduction of disaster consequences).
4.3 Disaster management: stages of disaster management (pre-disaster stage, emergency stage and post disaster rehabilitation).
4.4 Understanding of disaster management: national policy on disaster management; India’s response to changes in disaster management Policy.
UNIT-V
5.1 Approaches to disaster risk reduction, prevention, mitigation and preparedness.
5.2 Major disasters in India; regional and seasonal profile of disasters in India.
5.3 National disaster management framework: NDMA, NEC, SDMA, DDMA, local authorities, NIDM, NDRF.
5.4 Role and responsibilities: Urban and local bodies; social networking and media; NGOs; armed and paramilitary forces.
Books Recommended
A Rittmann and E A Vincent Volcanoes and their activity
Vishwas S Kale Flood studies in India
Gordon A Macdonald Volcanoes
Ayaz Ahmad Disaster Management through the New Millennium
S R Singh Disaster Management
Arvind Kumar Disaster Management RecentApproaches
G K Ghosh Disaster Management
Jay Levinson and HayimGranot Transportation Disaster Response
Bruce W Clements Disaster and Public Health Planningand Response
ArunKTalwar and Satish Juneja Flood Disaster Management
A K Jain A Practical Guide to Disaster Management
DrRNagarajan Landslide Disaster, Assessment and Monitoring
GuidelinesNational Disaster Management Authority 2009
Guidelines for setting of question papers
Minor test -1
(Upto 25% of Syllabus i.e. first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1), Time: 1½ hour
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to set from first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1)
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (10 marks) from first 5 sub-units (1.1 - 2.1)
Minor test II (Up to 50% syllabus)
(80% weightage for second 5 sub-units (2.2 - 3.2) and
20% weightage for first 5 sub-units i.e. 1.1 -2.1)) Time: 1½ hour
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (10 marks) to be set from second 5 sub-units (2.2 - 3.2)
Question 2: Two short answer type questions (10 marks) from second 5 sub-units (2.2-3.2)
Major Examination
(80% weightage for last 10 sub-units (3.3 - 5.4), and
20% weightage for the first 10 sub-units (1.1 to 3.2). Time allowed 03 hours
Question 1: 10 multiple choice type question (15 marks) to be set from the first 10 sub-units (3 marks) and from the last 10 subunits (12 marks)
Question 2: 5 short answer type questions (15 marks) to be set from first 10 sub-units (09 marks) and from the last 10 sub-units (06 marks)
Questions 3 & 4: two long answer type questions (Essay type) with internal choice (15 marks each) to be set from the last 10 sub-units only
(Paper setter has to provide the key for objective type questions)
Course No.: PSAGLC417 Title: Practical -I
(Related to courses PSAGTC-411, 412)
Credits: 04
Maximum Marks: 100 Duration of Examination: 4 hours
(Internal 50 and External 50)
Course No. PSAGTC411 (Hydrogeology) - 23 marks
Estimation of potential evapotranspiration and water balance through empirical equation; Drainagemapping andmorphometric analysis; Determination water equivalent in snow hydrology; Presentation of Hydro-geochemical data. Flow net analysis. Fracture Trace Analysis. Identification of groundwater and spring recharge zones in Himalaya. Ground water-table contouring and estimation of the flow directions – geological considerations. Borehole logs – interpretation and analysis.
Selection of gravel, sieve and slot size for sieve analysis data and interpretation. Designing of tube-well assembly from electric logs; Interpretation of three layer resistivity curve by Tagg’s method. Computation of aquifer parameters from SDT and APT data. Identification of aquifer boundaries. Groundwater Budgeting. Computation of intergranular and pore fluid pressure changes with declining water table. Problems based on the principles of groundwater flow in porous media; Steady and unsteady flow to a well.
Course No. PSAGTC412 (Exploration & Mining Geology) – 22 marks
Geophysical exploration data interpretation; Geochemical anomaly maps and its interpretation, Simple reserve estimation problems.
Viva – Voce (5 marks)
Note: Internal Assessment shall consist of daily practical assessment (26 marks),
Terminal practical test (14 marks) and practical attendance (10 marks) = total 50 marks
For External Examination:
As per distribution of marks shown in the practical details above** = total 50 marks
Name | Designation | Qualification | Specialization | Contact Info. |
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Prof. Anju Bhasin | Professor and Head | M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D., Post-Ph.D | Experimental High Energy Physics (Working in ALICE & CBM collaborations) | E-mail: anjubhasin@jammuuniversity.ac.inEPABX: Mobile No.: 9419181423 |
Prof. P.K. Srivastava | Professor | M.Sc, Ph. D | Mineral Exploration, Economic Geology | E-mail: pankajsrivastava.ju@gmail.comEPABX: Mobile No.: 9419125574 |
Prof. A.S. Jasrotia | Professor | M.Sc., M.Phil, Ph. D., PGD (R. Sensing) | Remote Sensing & GIS | E-mail: asjasrotia@yahoo.co.ukEPABX: Mobile No.: 9419133793 |
Prof. S.K. Pandita | Professor | M.Sc., M. Phil, Ph. D | Sedimentalogy, Disaster Management, Quaternary Geology | E-mail: sundeep.pandita@gmail.comEPABX: Mobile No.: 9419137162 |
Prof. Varun Parmar | Professor | M.Sc., Ph.D | Palaeontology & Stratigraphy | E-mail: varunparmarvp@gmail.comEPABX: Mobile No.: 9419149781 |
Dr. Som Nath | Associate Professor | M.Sc., M.Phil,Ph.D | Palaeontology, Cainozoic stratigraphy & Sedimentology | E-mail: snkundal123@yahoo.comEPABX: Mobile No.: 9419100818 |
Dr. Yudhbir Singh | Assistant Professor | M.Sc., Ph.D | Engineering Geology | E-mail: yudhbirjammu@gmail.com EPABX: Mobile No.: 9419124021 |
Dr. Neha Arora | Contractual Lecturer | M.Sc., M.Phil, NET, Ph.D. | Economic Geology & Geochemistry | E-mail: neha22gju@gmail.com EPABX: Mobile No.: 9906171703 |
Dr. Waquar Ahmed | Contractual Lecturer | M.Sc., NET–JRF and Ph.D | Petroleum Geology | E-mail: waqar.a.ganai@gmail.comEPABX: Mobile No.: 9622658566 |
Dr. Kshetrimayum Deepak Singh | Contractual Lecturer | M.Sc., CSIR-NET Ph.D | Palaeontology | E-mail: deepakshetriya@gmail.comEPABX: Mobile No.: 9899035707 / 9149413670 |
Dr. Sumeet Khullar | Contractual Lecturer | M.Sc., Ph.D. | Sedimentology & Geochemistry | E-mail: khullargeology@gmail.comEPABX: Mobile No.: 9622070809 / 9419182529 |