The Department of Geology was established in the year 1965 at Undergraduate level, and Post-graduate course was started in the year 2005 .The Department offers UG courses & special papers like Sedimentology and Petroleum Geology at Post-graduate level. The department is a recognized research centre for various universities offering Ph.D. course.The Department has a strong research base and the faculty members have been actively engaged in research and field work in the diverse aspects of Himalayan Geology as well as other parts of India. Major thrust areas for the research in the Department are Palaeontology (vertebrate, invertebrate & micropalaeontology), & Landslides in Uttarakhand Himalaya and Natural Hazards & their Mitigation. The Department has established laboratories with latest equipments. The Department has a Computer lab with GIS and Rolta Geomatica software set up. Besides some other sophisticated equipments like GPS, Stereo Zoom Paleontological and High Magnification Petrological Polorising microscope have also been added in the department. During the year 2015 the faculty members have published 02 research papers in journals of repute and have participated in Several Seminars/Workshops/Conferences. The faculty of the Department is also actively associated with organization of NCC and Students Union Elections.

The department has established linkages with Wadia institute of Himalayan Geology, ONGC & GSI for the benefit of its students, to get hands on training.

Department is approved by ONGC, Dehradun, for their paleontological sample sorting work. Alumni of the department are also well placed in various organizations.

Departmental Staff:Faculty:

1. Capt. Pradip Singh M.Sc., M.B.A. Associate Professor & HoD2. Dr. U. C. Mainali M.Sc. Ph.D Associate Professor3. Ms. Shalini Kumari M.Sc. Assistant Professor4. Ms. Shweta Singh M.Sc. Assistant Professor

Laboratory Staff:

1. Sh. Deepak Sharma Laboratory Assistant2. Sh. Shyam Singh Pundeer Laboratory Bearer

Post Graduate SyllabusM.Sc. Geology Course (4 – Semester) 2012-14

Candidates who have passed the three years B.Sc. examination with Geology as one of the major subject, or earned prescribed number of credits for a undergraduate degree through the examinations conducted by a University / autonomous institution or possesses such qualifications recognized by the University of HNB Garhwal as equivalent to an undergraduate degree, will be considered eligible for admission to the 4 – semesters M.Sc. course in Geology.

The M.Sc. course in geology shall be imparted to the students for two academic sessions consisting of four semesters. The odd semesters (1 & 3) will run from July to November and even semesters (2 & 4) December to April. Candidates will be examined and evaluated at the end of each semester in the different courses of theory and practical as per the credits given against each course. A semester shall normally extend over a period of 15 weeks i.e. 90 days and each week shall have 30 hours of instruction including lab / field work as applicable.

The core courses will be compulsory for all the students admitted to M.Sc. geology. There will be 18 core, 06 elective and 01 self study courses covering major branches of geology including practical, and two sessions of field training of 2 – 3 weeks duration, which are compulsory for all the students. The field training and the viva voce examinations will be conducted by at least two internal examiners during 2 & 4 semesters, 60% marks are allotted for lab work / report / thesis evaluation and 40% marks for viva voce / sessional / seminar presentation. The semester break can also be utilized for the geological field training.

The area of dissertation will be assigned to the students at the end of second semester. The final report must be submitted by the end of fourth semester with a seminar presentation before the faculty members and the board of examiners for the purpose of evaluation. During the course of completion of the dissertation work, the students will be required to complete various assignments given to them by their respective supervisors for the purpose of their evaluation. The dissertation shall be of 100 marks and shall be evaluated jointly by an internal and the external examiner for seminar presentation / viva voce. The sessional work is related to dissertation and to be awarded by the supervisor and external examiner.

In order to qualify for a two master degree, a student must acquire a minimum of 72 credits including a minimum of 18 credits in electives and one qualifying self study course of minimum 03 credits.

The details of courses, semester schedule, credits and maximum marks for each course are given below.

M.Sc. Geology Course (4-Semester)-2012-2014Semister-1

Course No. Core Courses Credit MarksSOES/GEOL/C-001 General Geology and Geomorphology 3 60+40SOES/GEOL/C-002 Structural Geology 3 60+40SOES/GEOL/C-003 Mineralogy 3 60+40SOES/GEOL/C-004 General and Invertebrate Palaeontology 3 60+40SOES/GEOL/C-005 Precambrian Stratigraphy 3 60+40SOES/GEOL/C-006 Practical- (For Course No. 001 to 005) 3 60+40

Total 18 600Semister-2

Course No. Core Courses Credit MarksSOES/GEOL/C-007 Crystallography 3 60+40SOES/GEOL/C-008 Geotectonics 3 60+40SOES/GEOL/C-009 Micropalaeontology, Vertebrate Palaeontology and

Palaeobotany 3 60+40

SOES/GEOL/C-010 Phanerozoic Stratigraphy 3 60+40SOES/GEOL/C-011 Geological field training tour 3 60+40SOES/GEOL/C-012 Practical- (For Course No. 007 to 010) 3 60+40

Total 18 600Semister-3

Course No. Core Courses/ Elective Credit MarksSOES/GEOL/C-013 Igneous Petrology & Geochemistry 3 60+40SOES/GEOL/C-014 Engineering Geology 3 60+40SOES/GEOL/C-015 Practical- (For Course No C-013, 014 ) 3 60+40SOES/GEOL/E-001 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Petrology 3 60+40SOES/GEOL/E-002 Mineral exploration and Mining 3 60+40SOES/GEOL/E-003 Practical- (For Course No E-001, 002 ) 3 60+40SOES/GEOL/S-001 a.Petroleum Geology, b. Remote Sensing,

c. Environmental Geology, d. Geoinformatics3 100

Total (excluding self study course) 18 600Semister-4

Course No. Core Courses/ Elective Credit MarksSOES/GEOL/C-016 Geohydrology 3 60+40SOES/GEOL/C-017 Ore genesis and Indian mineral deposits 3 60+40SOES/GEOL/C-018 Practical- (for Course C- 016 to C-017 & E-004) 3 60+40SOES/GEOL/E-004 Elective Course: Any one of the following

a. Glaciology, b. Sedimentology c. Advance Micro-palaeontology, d. Quaternary Geology, e. Palaeoseismology

3 60+40

SOES/GEOL/E-005 Geological Field Training tour 3 60+40SOES/GEOL/E-006 Project/ Dissertation 3 60+40

Total 18 600Grand Total (excluding self study course) 72 2400 MM

Semester-1

SOES/GEOL/C-001: General Geology and Geomorphology

I. Elementary idea of cosmogeny, Interior of earth, geochronology, theories of isostasy, ocean

bottom topography.

II. Geosynclines, their classification and evolution, orogeny and epeiorogeny, volcanoes,

earthquakes, island arcs, rift valleys and grabens.

III. Concepts of geomorphology, processes, cycle of erosion, landscape evolution, rock weathering,

soil formation and classification of soils.

IV. Glacial, aeolian, fluvial and costal landscapes of India, karst topography, landforms of

Himalayas.

V. Drainage development and slope morphometry, denudation chronology, morphogenetic

regions, geomorphic hazards.

Books recommended

1. Thornbury, W.D. (1980): Principle of Geomorphology, Wiley Eastern Ltd. New York.

2. Holmes, A. (1992): Holmes Principles of Physical Geology, Chapman & Hall publ.

3. Halis, J.R. (1983): Applied Geomorphology.

4. Sharma, H.S. (1990): Indian Geomorphology, Concept Publishing Co. New Delhi.

5. Agrawal, L. C. Introduction to Geomorphology.

6. Gass, I.G. et al. (1982): Understanding the Earth, Artemis Press (Pvt.) Ltd. U.K.

7. Windley, B. (1973): The Evolving continents, John Wiley & Sons publ.

8. Condie, Kent. C. (1982): Plate Tectonics & Crustal Evolution, Pergamon Press .

SOES/GEOL/C-002: Structural Geology

I. Definition and scope of structural geology, stress and strain relationship of elastic, plastic and

viscous material, factors affecting the behaviour of rocks

II. Theory of stress and strain, kinematic analysis, Mohr's Circles, strain and stress ellipsoids.

Measurement of strain in deformed rocks.

III. Classifications and mechanics of folds, boudins, cleavage, lineation.

IV. Geometry and mechanics of fault/thrust, joints, foliations, unconformities.

V. Structural behaviour of igneous rocks, diapers and salt domes; introduction to petrofebrics

Books recommended

1. Davies, A.Z.: Structural Geology.

2. Ghosh, S. K.: Structural Geology, Fundamental and Modern Concepts, Pergamon Press.

3. Ramsay J. G. (1967): Folding and fracturing of Rocks, McGraw Hill Pub.

4. Ramsay J.G. & Huber M. I. (1983): The Techniques of Modern Structural Geology-I, Strain

Analysis, Academic Press.

5. Ramsay J.G. & Huber M. I., (1987): The Techniques of Modern Structural Geology-II, Strain

Analysis, Academic Press.

6. Hobbs, B.E., Means, W.D. & Williams, P.F. (1976): An outlines of Structural Geology, John Wiley

and Sons publ.

7. Turner, F.J. & Weiss, L.E. (1963): Structural analysis of Metamorphic Tectonites, McGraw Hill

publ.

SOES/GEOL/C-003: Mineralogy

I. Structures and types of atoms, types of chemical bonding, co-ordination number, mineral

assemblage.

II. Structures and classifications of silicates.

III. Systematic mineralogy (atomic structure, mineral chemistry, mode of occurrence) of

carbonates, halides, hydroxides, native elements, oxides, phosphates, silicates and sulphides

groups.

IV. Mineralogy of uniaxial and biaxial crystals.

V. Extinction, pleochroism, dispersion, interference figures, birefringence, optical indicatrix.

Books recommended

1. Dana, E.S. & Ford, W.E.: A Text book of Mineralogy, Wiley Eastern Ltd.

2. Berry, L.G., Mason, B. & Dietrich, R.V.: Mineralogy, CBS Publishers.

3. Kerr, P.F.: Optical mineralogy, McGraw Hill publ.

4. Moorhouse, W.W.: Optical Mineralogy.

SOES/GEOL/C-004: General and Invertebrate Palaeontology

I. Type, mode of preservation, significance, nomenclature and collection of fossils.

II. Origin of life, Organic evolution, migration, dispersal and extinction.

III. Early Precambrian life, Ediacaran fossil assamblage and organo-sedimentary structures.

IV. Morphology, geological history and brief evolutionary trend of brachiopoda, bivalve,

gastropoda, cephalopoda, trilobita, echinoid, graptolite and bryozoa.

V. Type of environment and biotic distribution, zoogeographic provinance.

Books recommended

1. Clarkson, E. N.K. (1998): Invertebrate Paleontology and Evolution.

2. Smith, A.B. (1994): Systematic and fossil record- Documenting Evolutionary patterns.

3. Protheno, D.R. (1998): Bringing fossils to life- An introduction to Paleontology, McGraw Hill

publ.

4. Boardman, R.S., Cheetham, A.M. & Rowell, A.J. (1988): Fossil Invertebrate, Black well.

5. Stearn, C.W. & Carroll, R.L. (1989): Paleontology-the record of life, John Willey publ.

SOES/GEOL/C-005: Precambrian Stratigraphy

I. Principle of Stratigraphy & geological time scale, stratigraphic correlation, nomenclature of

modern stratigraphic code.

II. Tectonic division of India, brief idea of magnatostratigraphy & seismic stratigraphy, facies

concept in stratigraphy-Walter's Law

III. Precambrian stratigraphy of Extra-Peninnsular India.

IV. Precambrian stratigraphy of Peninnsular India.

V. Precambrian-Cambrian boundary with special reference to Indian examples

Books recommended

1. Danbar, C.O. & Rodgers, J. (1957): Principles of Stratigraphy, John Wiley & Sons.

2. Krumbein, W. C. & Sloss, L.L. (1963): Stratigraphy and sedimentation.

3. Freeman, W. H. & Kummel, Co. (1961): History of the earth.

4. Hollis D. Hedbug (Ed.) International stratigraphic guide - International subcommission on

startigraphic classification of IUGS commission on stratigraphy John Wiley and Sons

5. Naqvi, S.M. & Rogers, J.J.W. (1987): Precambrian Geology of India, Oxford Univ. Press.

6. Schoch, Robert, M. (1989): Stratigraphy-Principles and Methods, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New

York.

7. Kumar, R. (1984): Fundamentals of Historical Geology & Stratigraphy of India.

8. Krishnan, M.S. (1982): Geology of India and Burma, C.B.S. Publishers & Distributors, Delhi.

9. Valdiya, K.S. (2009): The Making Of India: Geodynamic Evolution. Macmillan Publishers India

SOES/GEOL/C-006: Practical

(SOES/GEOL/C-001): General Geology and Geomorphology Marks-20

I. Analysis of geomorphological features from various morphogenetic regions of India;

preparation of geomorphological maps on different scales (1:2, 50,000 & 1:50,000).

II. Preparation of longitudinal and cross valley profiles.

III. Altimetric analysis, hypsometric analysis, exercises related to measurements of runoff

dynamics, sediment and solute dynamics.

IV. Morphometry of drainage basins, analysis of orientation structures.

(SOES/GEOL/C-002): Structural Geology Marks-10

V. Preparation and interpretation of geological maps and sections.

VI. Structural problems concerning economic mineral deposits.

(SOES/GEOL/C-003): Mineralogy Marks- 10

I. Study of minerals in hand specimen

II. Microscopic study of rock forming minerals using optical accessories.

(SOES/GEOL/C-004): General & Invertebrate Palaeontology Marks-10

Study of important invertebrate fossil belonging to brachiopoda, bivalve, gastropoda,

cephalopoda, trilobita and echinods

(SOES/GEOL/C-005): Precambrian Stratigraphy Marks-10

I. Exercise on stratigraphic classification and correlation of Precambrian rocks.

II. Preparation of Paleogeographic maps and Stratigraphic columns.

Sessional and Viva-voice Marks-40 (8 Marks

each)

Semester- II

SOES/GEOL/C-007: Crystallography

I. Introduction to space group, space lattices, lattice defects

II. X-ray crystallography - historical development, Bragg equation.

III. Description of 32 classes of crystal system.

IV.Different types of crystal projections – spherical and stereographic, crystal imperfections.

V. Twinning and twinning laws – common types of twins and their examples.

Books recommended

1. Sands, D.E. (1975): An Introduction to Crystallography, W.A. Benjamine Inc., N. Y.

2. Phillips, F.C.: Introduction to Crystallography.

3. Evans, R.C. (1964): Introduction to Crystal Chemistry, Cambridge Uni. Press.

SOES/GEOL/C-008: Geotectonics

I. Concept of Plate Tectonics, tectonic history of India and origin of Himalaya.

II. Major tectonic features of the oceanic and continental crust, continental drift-geological and

geophysical evidence, mechanics, objections and present status.

III. Gravity and magnetic anomalies at mid oceanic ridges, deep sea tranches and continental shield

areas and mountain chains.

IV. Palaeo-magnetism, sea floor spreading, island arcs, oceanic islands and volcanic arcs.

V. Seismic belts of the earth, seismicity and plate movement and geodynamics of Indian plate.

Books recommended

1. Condie Kent, C. (1989): Plate Tectonics and Crustal Evolution.

2. W. J. Kious & Robert I.T.: This dynamic of Earth: the story of Plate Tectonics USGS publ.

3. Moores, E. & Twiss, R.J., 1995: Tectonics. Freeman publ.

4. Keary, P. & Vine, F.J. 1990: Global Tectonics. Blackwell scientific publ.

5. Storetvedt, K.N. 1997: Our Evolving Planet. Earth History in new perspective.

6. Valdiya, K.S. 1998: Dynamics Himalaya. Univ. Press.

SOES/GEOL/C-009: Micropalaeontology, vertebrate palaeontology and

Palaeobotany

I. History of micropalaeontology, Collection and preparation of micro fossils and vertebrates,

significance of micro fossils.

II. Vertebrate life through ages and landmarks in their evolution, evolutionary trends in man,

horse and elephant

III. Palynology: Morphology and significance of pollen and spores,

IV. Palaeobotany: Morphology, distribution and significance of Gondwana flora

V. Micro-palaeontology: morphology, Palaeo-ecology and geological distribution of foraminifera,

conodonts, ostracodes, radiolaria and diatoms

Books recommended

1. Carroll, R.L. (1988): Vertebrate paleontology and evolution, Cambrdge Univ. Press.

2. Stearn, C.W. & Carroll, R.L. (1989): Paleontology-the record of life, John Willey.

3. D.K., Sinha (2005): Micropaleontology application in Stratigraphy & palaeoceanography.

4. Romer, A.S. 1966. Vertebrate Paleontology, Chicago Univ. Press.

5. Armstrong, H. & Brasier M. (2005): Micro fossils. Black Well pub.

6. Haq B.U. & Boersma, A. (1998): Introduction to marine Micro-paleontology. Elsevier Pub.

7. Jenking D.G. (1993): Applied micropaleontology, Kluwer acad. Publ.

SOES/GEOL/C-010: Phanerozoic Stratigraphy

I. Palaeozoic sequences of India with reference to type areas-their correlation with equivalant

formations in other regions

II. Gondwana Group: palaeogeography, palaeoclimate and stratigraphy of Indian sequence.

III. Mesozoic and Cenozoic sequences of India, Deccan Volcanics, Quaternary stratigraphy.

IV. Outline of Phanerozoic stratigraphic type sections of World

V. Permian-Triassic, Cretaceous- Tertiary boundaries (with Indian examples), Reconstruction of

palaeogeography and palaeoclimates.

Books recommended

1. Krumbein, W. C. & Sloss, L.L. (1963): Stratigraphy and sedimentation.

2. Freeman, W. H. & Kummel, Co. (1961): History of the earth.

3. Hollis D. Hedbug (Ed.) International stratigraphic guide. John Wiley and Sons Pub.

4. Schoch, Robert, M. (1989): Stratigraphy-Principles and Methods, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New

York.

5. Kumar, R. (1984): Fundamentals of Historical Geology & Stratigraphy of India.

6. Krishnan, M.S. (1982): Geology of India and Burma, C.B.S. Publishers & Distributors, Delhi.

7. Valdiya, K.S. (2009): The Making Of India: Geodynamic Evolution. Macmillan Publishers India

SOES/GEOL/C-011: Geological field training tour

SOES/GEOL/C-012: Practical

(SOES/GEOL/C-007): Crystallography Marks -15

Crystal model and projection

(SOES/GEOL/C-008): Geotectonics Marks-15

Stereographic presentation of structural data

(SOES/GEOL/C-009): Micropalaeontology, vertebrate palaeontology and Palaeobotany

Marks-15

Study of important Microfossils,

Study of Vertebrate fossils and Gondwana Flora

(SOES/GEOL/C-010): Phanerozoic Stratigraphy Marks-15

I. Study of palaeo-geographic maps of Phanerozoic

II. Chronological study of important rocks

Sessional and Viva-voice Marks 40 (10 marks each)

Semester-III

SOES/GEOL/C-013: Igneous Petrology & Geo Chemistry

I. Magmatic differentiation – mechanisms and effects, magmatic crystallisation – Bowens reaction

principle, crystallisation of bi-component magma, ternary magma

(An-Al-Di system and An- Di – Fo, system).

II. Gibbs phase rule – definition of phase, component and degree of freedom, application of Phase

rule in bi-component and tri component magma.

III. Texture and structures, classification of igneous rocks (only IUGS) , granite and other granitoid

rocks and ophiolite

IV. Petrogenesis and petrography of the following rocks:- Aplite, Anorthosite, Andesite, Basalt,

Basanite, Carbonatite, Charnockite, Diorite, Dunite, Dacite, Dolerite, Essexite, Foidolite,

Gabbro, Granite, Granodiorite, Hornblendite, Ijolite, Kimberlite, Komatiite, Lamprophyre,

Monzonite, Pegmatite, Phonolite, Peridotite, Syenite, Trachyte, Tepherite, Tonalite, Wehrlite.

V. Geochemistry – definition and scope, cosmic abundance of the elements, geochemical

classification of the elements, geochemical structure of the Earth, meterorite and their

classification.

Books recommended

1. Gupta, A.K. (1998): Igneous Rocks Allied Publishers Ltd., New Delhi.

2. Jackson: Textbook of lithology.

3. Winter, J.D. (2001): An Introduction to Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

4. McBirney, A.R. (1984): Igneous Petrology, Freeman Cooper & Co. California.

5. Phillpots A.: Introduction to igneous and metamorphic petrology, Prentice Hall Pub.

6. Turner, F.J. & Verhoogen, J.: Igneous & Metamorphic petrology CBS Publications.

7. Bose, M.K. (1997): Igneous Petrology, World Press, Kolkatta.

8. Best, Myron G. (2002): Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Blackwell Science.

SOES/GEOL/C-014: Engineering Geology

I. Engineering properties of rocks and physical characteristics of building stones and aggregates.

II. Geological investigations for construction for river valley projects – dam and reservoir;

III. Geotechnical evaluation of tunnels – type, methods and problems.

IV. Landslides – classification, causes and preventive methods, landslide hazard zonation.

V. Bridges – types and foundation problems, influence of geological conditions on foundation and

design of buildings.

Books recommended

1. Attewell, P. B. & Farmer, J. W. (1976): Principles of engineering Geology, Chapman & Hall. Publ.

2. Bell, F. G. (1983): Fundamentals of engineering geology, Butterworths, London.

3. Barish, N. N. (1962): Economic analysis for engineering and managerial decisions.

4. Clarke: Reservoir engineering.

5. Coates, R. E. (1970): Rock Mechanics, Canadian deptt. Of Energy, Mines & Resources Ottawa.

6. Farmer, I. W. (1968): Engineering properties of rocks, E & F. N. Spon-Ltd.

7. Gupta, H. K. & Rastogi, B. K. (1976): Dams and Earthquakes, Elsevier and Scientific Pub. Co.

8. Hock, E. & Bray, J. (1978): Rock slope engineering, Instt. of mining and metallurgy, London.

9. Krynine D. P. & Judd W. R. (1998): Principles of engineering geology & geo-techniques.

10. Legget, R. F. & Karrow P. F. (1983): Hand Book of Geology in civil engineering.

11. Neil Duneon, (1969): Engineering geology and rock mechanics, London hill.

12. Zaruba, Q. and Mencl, V. (1976): Engineering geology, Scientific publishing Amsterdam.

SOES/GEOL/C-015: Practical

(SOES/GEOL/C-013): Igneous Petrology & Geo Chemistry Marks -30

I. Megascopic study of different types of igneous rocks.

II. Microscopic study of important igneous rocks.

(SOES/GEOL/C-014): Engineering Geology Marks -30

I. Study of properties of common rocks with reference to their utility in engineering projects.

Study of maps and models of important engineering structures, dam sites and tunnels.

Interpretation of geological maps for landslides problems.

II. Survey of a plot using Chain, Prismatic compass, Plane table, Dumpy level, Theodolite, Total

station and Ground Penetrating Radar (Depending upon the availability of the instruments);

their uses and precautions in handling.

SOES/GEOL/E-001: Sedimentary & Metamorphic Petrology

I. Process of sedimentation, structure, texture and general classification of sedimentary rocks

II. Sedimentary facies, depositional environments, provenance and palaeocurrent

III. Petrogenesis and petrography of the following rock type- Argillite, Arkose, Breccia, Chalk,

Chert, Claystone, Conglomerate, Diamictite, Coquina, Diatomite, Dolomite , Evaporite,

Greywacke, Gritstone, Laterite , lime stone, Marl, Mudstone, Sandstone,Shale, Silt stone,

Travertine, Turbidite, Wackestone

IV. Metamorphic process, agent, grade and type of metamorphism, metamorphic zones, texture

and fabrics; and law of thermodynamics and Gibbs Equantion

V. Metamorphic Facies : Zeolite, Prehnite-Pumpellyite, Blueschist, Greenschist - Amphibolite,

Granulite, Eclogite

VI. Petrogenesis and petrography of the following rocks- Amphibolite - Blueschist ,

Eclogite ,basalt , gabbro, Gneiss - Gossan - Granulite, Greenschist, Hornfels, Marble, Migmatite,

Mylonite, Pellite, Phyllite, Psammite, Quartzite, Schist, serpentinite, Skarn, Slate.

Books recommended

1. Pettijohn, F. J. Sedimentary rocks ( McGraw-Hill, New Delhi

2. Verma, V. K. And Prasad, C., Sedimentology (Harman Publishing House, New Delhi)

3. Folk, R. L. Petrology of sedimentary rocks, Hemphills, Austin, Texas.

4. Blatt, H., Midleton, G and Murray, R., Origin of Sedimentary Rocks, Prentice Hall

5. Reineck, H.E., and Singh, I. B. , Depositional Sedimentary Environments, Springer, verlag, N.Y.

6. Best, Myron G., Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (C B S Publishers, New Delhi).

7. Blatt, Harvey; Tracy, Robert J.; Owens, Brent (2005), Petrology: igneous, sedimentary, and

metamorphic (New York: W. H. Freeman).

SOES/GEOL/E-002: Mineral Exploration and Mining Geology

I. Prospecting for economic minerals, sampling assaying and evaluation of mineral deposits, geo-

botanical techniques of prospecting.

II. Geophysical methods of exploration – gravity, magnetic, electrical, seismic and radioactive

methods.

III. Brief outline of well-logging techniques, application of remote sensing in mineral exploration.

IV. Planning, exploration and exploratory mining of surface and underground mineral deposits

involve diamond drilling, shaft sinking, drifting, cross cutting, winzing, stoping, room and

pillaring, top-slicing, sub level caves and block caving.

V. Cycles of surface and underground mining operations, coal mining and mining hazards.

Books recommended

1. P.K. Banerjee and S. Ghosh (1997): Elements of prospecting for non-fuel mineral deposits.

2. Bagchi, T.C., Sengupta, D.K. & Rao, S.L.V.N. (1979): Elements of Prospecting and Exploration.

3. Sinha, R.K. & Sharma, N.L. (1976): Mineral Economics.

4. Arogyaswami, R.N.P. (1996): Courses in Mining Geology

SOES/GEOL/E-003: Practical

(SOES/GEOL/E-001): Sedimentary & Metamorphic Petrology Marks -40

I. Study of sedimentary and metamorphic rocks in thin sections with emphasis on texture,

structure and mineral composition.

II. Study of sedimentary and metamorphic rocks in hand specimen.

III. Graphic construction of ACF, AKF and AFM diagrams.

(SOES/GEOL/E-002): Mineral Exploration and Mining Geology Marks -20

I. Preparation of mineral maps of India.

II. Graphical representation of production, export and import of important minerals.

III. Calculation of grade and ore reserves.

IV. Interpretation of remote sensing data for mineral exploration.

SOES/GEOL/S-001: Self Study Course

(a) Petroleum Geology

I. Physical and chemical properties of natural gas, oil and bitumen, their mode of occurrence,

kerogen, shales, origin of petroleum.

II. Reservoir rocks, their classification, important characters, structures and mechanics, migration

of oil and gas, Gussove`s theory of oil and gas pools.

III. Oil traps, their classification and characters. Surface indication of oil, geological, geophysical

and geochemical prospecting for hydrocarbons.

IV. Drilling and well logging for oil, well completion, secondary recovery.

V. Geographical distribution of petroleum resources in world, Status of hydrocarbon exploration in

India, important petroliferous basins of India,

(b) Remote Sensing Geology

I. Scope and development of remote sensing techniques, advantage and limitations, physical

principles-electromagnetic energy, electromagnetic spectrum, sources of remote sensing

information; mechanism of ground reflection, transmission, absorption.

II. Aerial photography, Photo interpretation, aerial mosaic, aerial photographs, types, geometry,

stereoscopy and vertical exaggeration, calculation of heights; numerical problems on scale and

flying heights.

III. Geological applications- geomorphology, tectonic, structural and lithologic interpretation.

IV. Interpretation of data in thermal infra-red systems, extra radiant energy, emissivity, radiant

temperature, thermal infra-red imagery and digital image processing.

V. Imaging system, various sensors, Landsat programmes- SKYLAB, HCMM, SPOT, IIRS, MOS etc.

(c) Environmental Geology

I. Concepts and principles, Time scales of global changes in the ecosystems and climate,

Environmental protection - legislative measures in India.

II. Global warming, records of paleo-temperatures in the ice cores of glaciers, Increase of CO2 in

atmosphere due to exploitation of fossil fuel, volcanic eruption, afforestation etc.

III. Natural and manmade hazards and soil degradation- their preventative measures, Water

logging problems due to construction of dams, reservoirs, canals etc.

IV. Impact of use of energy and land on the environment, Energy resources - uses, degradation,

alternatives and management, Exploitation and conservations of minerals and other natural

resources.

V. Impact assessment of anthropogenic activities such as urbanization, open cast mining, river

valley projects, disposal of radioactive waste, excess withdrawal of ground water, uses of

fertilisers, dumping of ores, mine waste and fly-ash.

(d) Geoinformatics

I. Principles of Remote Sensing

II. Principles of Geographical Information Systems

III. Principles of basic Geoinformatics: Principles of databases, Programming, Design and

optimization of geodata processing, Image processing techniques and spatial data quality, geo-

information sharing and distribution, web technology for GIS and mapping, and visualization

and distribution of geospatial data.

IV. Application of Geoinformatics to environmental assessment

V. Application of Geoinformatics to disaster management

Books recommended

1. Bignot, G. et al. (1985): Elements of Micropapeontology, London.

2. Barett, E.C. & Curtis, L. F.: Introduction to Environmental Remote Sensing.

3. Curran, P.J. (1988): Principles of Remote Sensing.

4. Drury, S.A. (1987): image Interpretation in Geology, Allen and Unwin

5. Lillesand, T.M. & Kiefer, R.W. (1987): Remote sensing and Image interpretation, John Wiley.

6. Siegal, B.S. & Gillespie, A.R. (1980): Remote Sensing in Geology, John Wiley.

7. Valdiya, K.S. (1987): Environmental Geology- Indian Context, Tata McGraw Hill.

8. Keller, E.A. (1978): Environmental Geology Bell and Howell, USA.

9. Bryant, E. (1985): Natural Hazards, Cambridge University Press.

10. Patwardhan, A.M. (1999): The Dynamic Earth System, Prentice Hall.

11. Subramaniam, V. (2001): Textbook in Environmental Science, Narosa International.

12. Bell, F.G. (1999): Geological Hazards, Routledge London.

13. Smith, K. (1992): Environmental Hazards, Routledge London.

14. Simon, K. hasllett Ed. (2002): Quaternary Environmental Micropaleontology, Arnold Oxford

University Press New York.

15. Braiser, et al. (1980): Micrifossils.

16. Jones, R.W. (1996): Micropaleontology in Petroleum exploration, Clarendon Press Oxford.

17. McCalpin, J. P., 1983. Palaeoseismology. Academic press.

18. Bull, Willium B., 2007. Tectonic Geomorphology of mountains. Blackwell publication.

19. Bull, Willium B., 2009. Tectonically active landscapes. Willey-Blackwell publication.

20. Burbank, D. W. and Anderson, Robert, S. 2001. Tectonic Geomorphology. Blackwell science

Publication.

21. Armstrong, H. & Brasier M. (2005): Micro fossils. Black Well pub.

22. Haq B.U. & Boersma, A. (1998): Introduction to marine Micro-paleontology. Elsevier Pub.

IV Semester

SOES/GEOL/C-016: Geohydrology

I. Origin, occurrence and distribution of groundwater, hydrological cycle, hydrological properties

of rocks, water table fluctuations.

II. Theory of groundwater flow, Darcy’s law and its application, determination of permeability,

types of well; unconfined, confined, steady, unsteady and radial flow conditions.

III. Groundwater quality-physical and chemical properties of water, problems of arsenic and

fluorides, groundwater contaminations.

IV. Surface geophysical methods – electrical (resistivity), seismic, gravity and magnetic methods.

Subsurface geophysical methods – well logging.

V. Groundwater problems and management, artificial recharge, groundwater legislation,

groundwater regimes of India.

Books recommended

1. Bouver, H. (1978): Groundwater Hydrology, McGraw Hill.

2. Fetter, C.W. (1990): Applied Hydrogeology, CBS Pub. New Delhi.

3. Todd, D.K. (19880: Ground Water Hydrology, John Wiley & Sons, New York.

4. Davies, S.N. and Dc-West, R.J.N. (1966): Hydrology, John Wiley & Sons, New York.

5. Raghunath, H.M. (1983): Ground Water, Wiley Eastern Ltd. Calcutta.

SOES/GEOL/C-017: Ore genesis and Indian mineral deposits

I. Processes of ore formation, structural and stratigraphic controls of mineralization, wall rock

alteration, paragenesis, zoning, nature of mineralizing fluids, mineralization and tectonism.

II. Indian distribution and characters of metallic ore deposits of copper, gold, lead and zinc,

aluminium, magnesium, iron, manganese, chromium, tungsten, molybdenum.

III. Indian distribution and characters of non metallic minerals: coal and petroleum, mica, asbestos,

barite, graphite, gypsum, refractories, abrasives, ceramics, fertilizers, cement, paints-pigments

and gem stones.

IV. Metallogenic epochs and provinces of Indian subcontinent, mineral deposits of Indian oceans;

strategic, critical and essential minerals.

V. National mineral policy and mineral conservation; India’s status in mineral production,

international aspects, future prospects.

Books recommended

1. Chatterjee, K.K. (1993): An Introduction to Mineral Economics, Wiley Eastern Ltd.

2. Karanth, R.V. (2000): Gems and gem Industry in India, Geol. Soc. India, Bangalore.

3. Krishnaswamy, S. (1979): India’s Mineral Resources, Oxford and IBH Co.

4. Tiwari, S. K.: Ore Geology, economic mineral and mineral economics Vol.-2.

5. Evans, A.M. (1993): Ore Geology and Industrial Minerals, Blackwell.

6. Stanton, R.L. (1972): Ore Petrology, McGraw Hill.

7. Barnes, H.L. (1979): Geochemistry of Hydrothermal Ore Deposits, John Wiley.

8. Guilbert, J.M. and Park, Jr.C.F. (1986): The Geology of Ore Deposits, Freeman.

9. Mookherjee, A. (2000): Ore Genesis-A Holistic Approach, Allied Publisher.

10. Jensen and Bateman Economic minerals

11. U.Prasad -Economic Mineral Deposits

SOES/GEOL/C-018: Practical

SOES/GEOL/C-016: Geohydrology Marks -30

I. Delineation of hydrological boundaries on water table, contour maps and estimation of

permeability.

II. Analysis of hydrographs and estimation of infiltration capacity.

III. Chemical analysis of water in evaluation of aquifer parameters.

IV. Step drawdown tests, electric resistivity sounding for delineation of fresh and saline aquifers.

V. Study of geophysical well logs. Estimation of TDS using resistivity and SP logs.

VI. Exercise on ground water exploration using remote sensing techniques.

SOES/GEOL/C-017: Ore genesis and Indian mineral deposits Marks -30

I. Study of economic minerals in had specimen.

II. Megascopic and microscopic characterization of coals bands. Completion of outcrops in the

given maps and calculation of coal reserves, study of polished particulate mounds of coal.

Microscopic examination of polished coal pellets.

III. Study of geological maps and sections of important oilfields of India and world. Calculation of

oil reserves. Study of geological section of U-Th bearing rocks of the country. Megascopic study

of important uranium and thorium bearing mineral and rocks.

IV. Preparation of mineral maps of India. Graphical representation of production, export and

import of important minerals. Calculation of grade and ore reserves. Interpretation of remote

sensing data for mineral exploration.

SOES/GEOL/E-004: Elective Course: Any one of the following

(a) Glaciology

I. Introduction, importance and implication of glaciological studies, Inventory of Himalayan

glaciers, Identification system of glaciers.

II. Glacial morphology, glacial deposits and paleoglacitaion, Hydrometery of glaciated basins,

suspended sediment transport.

III. Mass balance studies; Net balance, Ablation, accumulation and snow density measurements,

Relationship of mass balance to climate, Snow melt processes.

IV. Physiscs of ice and snow, Mechanics of snow/ice creep, Ice crystals, engineering properties of

glacial material, glacial hydrochemistry.

V. Application of remote sensing techniques in glaciology, Application of advanced surveying

techniques, Global positioning system, geodetic techniques.

Practical

I. Calculation of heat balance equation.

II. Exercise on flow movement/discharge.

III. Meteorological and microclimatic parameters.

IV. Suspended sediment transport.

V. Interpretation of glacial morphological maps.

(b) Sedimentology

I. Sedimentary processes, classification of sedimentary rocks, sedimentary structures & texture.

II. Methods of mechanical analysis, graphical and statistical representation of data, Mineralogical

and chemical analysis of sedimentary rocks; methods of sampling, analysis of heavy minerals

and clay minerals.

III. Provenances, palaeocurrent and basin analysis, sedimentary facies, sedimentation models.

IV. Depositional sedimentary environments, chemical environments, sedimentary cycle, analysis of

micro flora and fauna.

V. Sedimentary basins of India, economic application of sedimentology, deep sea polymetallic

nodules.

Practical

I. Size analysis.

II. Shape analysis.

III. Heavy mineral identification.

IV. Palaeocurrent analysis.

(c) Advance Micro-palaeontology

I. History, significance of micropalaeontology, sampling, treatment and separation of microfossils.

II. Planktonic and benthonic foraminifera, morphology, significance, classification (family level),

ultra-structure and biogeography.

III. Calcareous Nannofossils and siliceous microfossils their morphology and significance.

IV. Morphology, Palaeo-ecology, significance, clasification and geological distribution of,

conodonts, ostracodes, radiolaria and diatoms

V. Morphology and significance of pollen and spores,

Practical

I. Techniques of separation of microfossils from matrix.

II. Study of important calcareous, siliceous and phosphatic microfossils.

III. Study of larger foraminifera in thin section.

IV. Preparation of range charts of foraminifera, ostracodes and nannofossils.

V. SEM application in micro palaeontology.

(d) Quaternary Geology

I. Definition of Quaternary, Quaternary stratigraphy – oxygen isotope stratigraphy, bio-

stratigraphy and magento-stratigraphy.

II. Quaternary climates – glacial interglacial cycles, eustatic changes, proxy indicators of

paleoenvironmental/paleoclimatic changes – land, ocean and cryosphere (ice core studies).

Response of geomorphic system to climate, sea level and tectonics on variable time scales in

the Quaternary.

III. Quaternary dating methods – radiocarbon, uranium series, luminescence, amino acids, relative

dating methods.

IV. Quaternary stratigraphy of India –continental records (fluvial, glacial, aeolian, palaesols and

duricrust), marine records, continental-marine correlation of Quaternary record.

V. Evolution of man and Stone age cultures, Plant and animal life in relation to glacial and

interglacial cycles during Quaternary, Neotectonics and active tectonics.

Practical

I. Exercises related to topographic maps(2D representation, contouring, land use gradients.

II. Study of possible tectonic planes (lineaments) from topographic maps.

III. Hazard Zonation Mapping.

IV. Identification of various landscapes and drainage using satellite images and topographic maps

(e) Palaeo-seismology

I. Introduction and scope, Identifying prehistoric earthquakes from primary and secondary

evidence, prehistoric earthquake recurrence and dating, estimating the magnitude of

prehistoric earthquakes, Field techniques in palaeoseismology, mapping of palaeoseismic

landforms.

II. Palaeosesmology in extentional and compressional environments, geomorphic evidence of

palaeoearthquakes, dating of palaeoearthquakes,

III. Palaeoseismology in strike-slip movements, use of liquifaction induced features for

palaeoseismic analysis,

IV. Use of landslides for palaeoseismic studies, Application of palaeoseismic data to seismic hazard

assessment and neotectonic research

V. Tectonic geomorphology of mountains: Concept for studies of the Himalaya; a rising mountain

chain, fault scarps

Practical

I. Excercise on identification of soft sedimentary deformation

II. Identifying deformation features in the topographic maps of the given area

III. Mapping different deformational features in given satellite images

IV. Stablishing the relative chronology of different tectonic land forms from given images and

topographical maps

Books recommended

1. Bignot, G. et al. (1985): Elements of Micropapeontology, London.

2. Barett, E.C. & Curtis, L. F.: Introduction to Environmental Remote Sensing.

3. Curran, P.J. (1988): Principles of Remote Sensing.

4. Drury, S.A. (1987): image Interpretation in Geology, Allen and Unwin

5. Lillesand, T.M. & Kiefer, R.W. (1987): Remote sensing and Image interpretation, John Wiley.

6. Siegal, B.S. & Gillespie, A.R. (1980): Remote Sensing in Geology, John Wiley.

7. Valdiya, K.S. (1987): Environmental Geology- Indian Context, Tata McGraw Hill.

8. Keller, E.A. (1978): Environmental Geology Bell and Howell, USA.

9. Bryant, E. (1985): Natural Hazards, Cambridge University Press.

10. Patwardhan, A.M. (1999): The Dynamic Earth System, Prentice Hall.

11. Subramaniam, V. (2001): Textbook in Environmental Science, Narosa International.

12. Bell, F.G. (1999): Geological Hazards, Routledge London.

13. Smith, K. (1992): Environmental Hazards, Routledge London.

14. Simon, K. hasllett Ed. (2002): Quaternary Environmental Micropaleontology, Arnold Oxford

University Press New York.

15. Braiser, et al. (1980): Micrifossils.

16. Jones, R.W. (1996): Micropaleontology in Petroleum exploration, Clarendon Press Oxford.

17. McCalpin, J. P., 1983. Palaeoseismology. Academic press.

18. Bull, Willium B., 2007. Tectonic Geomorphology of mountains. Blackwell publication.

19. Bull, Willium B., 2009. Tectonically active landscapes. Willey-Blackwell publication.

20. Burbank, D. W. and Anderson, Robert, S. 2001. Tectonic Geomorphology. Blackwell science

Publication.

21. Armstrong, H. & Brasier M. (2005): Micro fossils. Black Well pub.

22. Haq B.U. & Boersma, A. (1998): Introduction to marine Micro-paleontology. Elsevier Pub.

SOES/GEOL/E-005: Geological Field Training

Students will be required to visit geologically important areas including mines, dams, oil fields,

fossiliferous sequences and laboratories/institutes of repute and submit a report thereon,

under the supervision of a faculty member. The field work should be at least 15 days either in

peninsular India or extra-peninsular India.

SOES/GEOL/E-006: Project oriented Dissertation

The area of dissertation shall be assigned to the students at the end of second semester based

on the expertise available in the Department. The project oriented dissertation must be

submitted by the end of fourth semester. During the course of completion of dissertation work

the students will be required to complete various assignments given to them by their respective

supervisors or the Head of Department for the purpose of their evaluation.

Beside classroom seminars, the students will have to present their dissertation work in the form

of seminar before the board of examiners including the supervisors which will be followed by

viva voce examination.

Uneder Graduate SYLLABUS

Tentative

Draft of B Sc Geology syllabus for CBCS (Choice Based Credit System)Semester I

Course code

Title of the Course Marks Credits Total marksTheory Sessional

Semester IGLB 101 Physical Geology 70 30 02GLB 102 Structural Geology 70 30 02GLB 103 Practical for course 101+102 70 30 02

210 90 06 300Semester II

GLB 201 Crystallography 70 30 02GLB 202 Mineralogy 70 30 02GLB 203 Practical for course 201+202 and field

training70 30 02

210 90 06 300Semester III

GLB 301 Igneous Petrology 70 30 02GLB 302 Paleontology 70 30 02GLB 303 Practical for course 301+302 70 30 02

210 90 06 300Semester IV

GLB 401 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Petrology 70 30 02GLB 402 Stratigraphy 70 30 02GLB 403 Practical for course 401+402 and field

training70 30 02

210 90 06 300Semester V

GLB 501 Economic Geology 70 30 02GLB 502 Elements of Applied Geology 70 30 02GLB 503 Practical for course 501+502 70 30 02

210 90 06 300Semester VI

GLB 601 Geomorphology and Photogeology 70 30 02GLB 602 Geohydrology 70 30 02GLB 603 Practical for course 601+602 and field

training70 30 02

210 90 06 300Grand Total 1260 540 24 1800

The Elective paper (Self Study) will be placed in 2nd year and possibly it will be Environmental Science. It will be mentioned in B. Sc. Ordinances of the University.

HNB GARHWAL UNIVERSITY (A CENTRAL UNIVERSITY)B.Sc. GEOLOGY SYLLABUS

UNDER CBCS (with effect from session 2015-2016)

Semester Course code Title of course Paper NoFirst GLB 101 Physical Geology First Unit-I: Introduction to geology, scope, sub-disciplines and relationship with other branches of science; Earth in the solar system, origin, size, shape, mass, density, rotational and evolutional parameters.

Unit-II: A brief review of the various theories regarding the origin and age of the earth. Geological time scale. A brief idea about interior of earth.

Unit-III: Weathering and effect on geological formations. Mechanism of erosion, transportation and deposition.

Unit-IV: Earthquakes: Nature-Origin and effects of Earthquakes; Volcanoes: Types and causes of volcanism. Distribution of volcanoes.

Books Recommended:1. Arthur Holmes, (1992) Principles of Physical Geology, Edited by Duff.P.Mcl.D.4th Ed.

Chapman and Hall, London. 2. Gorshkov, G & A.Yakushova, A (1967).Physical Geology, Mir publishers, Moscow. 3. Jacobs, J.A R.D.Russel, and J.T.Wilson, J.T., Physics and Geology. 4. Leet, L.D. and Judson, S. (1969): Physical Geology, Prentice Hall.5. Miller, (1949) An Introduction to Physical Geology, East West Press Ltd.6. Spencer,E.V (1962), Basic concepts of physical Geology, Oxford & IBH.7. Wyllie,P.J (1971), The Dynamic Earth, John Wiley and Sons.

Semester Course code Title of course Paper NoFirst GLB 102 Structural Geology Second

Unit-I: Introduction to Structural Geology - Methods of representing physiographic features – contours - topographic and geological maps; Dip and strike; Outcrop, effects of topography on outcrop; Clinometer/Brunton compass and its use;

Unit-II: Folds: nomenclature, Classification and types of folds; Recognition of folds on map and in the field.

Unit-III: Faults: - Classification - types - Normal, thrust and slip faults; Recognition of faults on map and in the field; Joints: their classification and significance.

Unit-IV: Unconformity, its kinds and significance; Overlap; Outlier and Inlier.

Books Recommended:

1. Bayly.B. 1992, Mechanics in Structural Geology, Springer and Verlag 2. Badgley, P.C., 1965, Structure and Tectonics, Harper and Row 3. Billings, M.P. (1972): Structural Geology, Prentice Hall. 4. Davis, G.R. 1984, Structural Geology of Rocks and Region, John Wiley Dennis, J.G.

(1972): Structural Geology, Ronald Press Company, NewYork.5. Fairbairn,HW 1949, Structural petrology of deformed rocks, , Wiley press, 6. Hobbs, B.E., Means, W.D. Williams, P.F. 1976. An Outline of Structural geology, John

Wiley. 7. Holmes, Arthur (1992): Principles of Physical Geology, Vol. 1, Chapman and Hall,

London.8. Ghosh,S.K.1995, Structural Geology Fundamentals Modern Developments, 9. Leet, L.D. and Judson, S. (1969): Physical Geology, Prentice Hall.Pergamon press10. Hills, E.S. (1963): Elements of Structural Geology, Farrold and Sons, London.11. Price N.J., and Cosgrove,J.W. 1990. Analysis of Geological structures, Cambridge Univ.

Press 12. Ramsay,J.G. 1967, Folding and Fracturing of Rocks, Mc Graw Hill, 13. Ramsay, J.G. and Huber, M.I. (2000): Techniques of Modern Structural Geology, Vol.

III, Academic Press.14. Robert R.Compton, 1962, Manual of field geology, John Wiley and sons Ruhe, R.V.

(1975): Geomorphology, Houghton Miffin Co., Boston.15. Singh, R. P. (1995): Structural Geology, A Practical Approach, Ganga Kaveri Publ.,

Varanasi.

Semester Course code Title of courseFirst GLB 103 Practical for GLB101+102

Physical Geology: Study of important geomorphological models; Reading topographical maps of the Survey of India; Identification of geomorphic features: mountains, valleys, slope, rivers, lakes, floodplains, estuaries, beaches, vegetation,

Structural Geology: Study of clinometers/Brunton compass; Identification of different types of folds/faults from block models; Exercises on structural problems; Calculation of apparent dip and true dip, Preparation of cross section profile from a geological map, Estimation of thickness, distance and depth of ore body/Width of outcrops etc.

Semester Course code Title of course Paper NoSecond GLB 201 Crystallography Third

Unit-I: Crystal and their characters: form, face, edge, solid angle; Interfacial angle and their measurements, Crystallographic axes and angles

Unit-II: Crystal parameters, Weiss and Miller system of notations; Elementary ideas about space lattice.

Unit-III: Symmetries and description of normal class of Isometric, Tetragonal, Hexagonal, Trigonal, Orthorhombic, Monoclinic and Triclinic systems.

Unit-IV: Twinning: Laws and Types

Books Recommended:1. Ernest, E.Walhstrom, 1960: Optical Crystallography, John Wiley & Sons.2. Dana, E.S. and Ford, W.E.(2002): A textbook of Mineralogy (Reprints). 3. M.J.Buerger, 1956 Elements of Crystallography, Jophn Wiley and sons. 4. S.K.Babu and D.K.Sinha, Practical Manual of Crystal Optics, CBS Publihsers & Distributors. 5. Flint: X-Ray Crystallography6. Phillips, F.C (1971): Introduction to Crystallography,Longman Group Publ.

Semester Course code Title of course Paper NoSecond GLB 202 Mineralogy Fourth

Unit-I: Minerals, Classification of silicate structures.

Unit-II: Common physical properties of minerals; Chemical composition and diagnostic physical properties of minerals mentioned as: Garnet, Chlorite, Olivine, Epidote, Calcite, Apatite, Fluorite, Gypsum, Barite, Beryl, Tourmaline, Kyanite, Corundum, Kaolinite

Unit-III: Polarizing microscope, its parts and functioning; Optically isotropic and anisotropic substances; Ordinary and polarized lights; Common optical properties observed under ordinary and polarized lights and crossed nicols.

Unit-IV: Optical properties of some common rock forming minerals (Orthoclase, Microcline, Olivine, Augite, Hornblende, Muscovite, Biotite, Garnet, Calcite, Tourmaline, Sillimanite).

Books Recommended 1. Berry, L.G., Mason, B. and Dietrich, R.V. (1982): Mineralogy, CBS Publ.2. Dana, E.S. and Ford, W.E.(2002): A textbook of Mineralogy (Reprints).3. Nesse, D.W. (1986): Optical Mineralogy, McGraw Hill.4. Read, H.H. (1968): Rutley’s Element of Mineralogy (Rev. Ed.), Thomas Murby and Co.5. W.A.Deer, R.A.Howie and J.Zussman, 1966, An Introduction to the Rock Forming

minerals, Longmans. 6. Alexander N.Winchell, 1968, Elements of Optical Mineralogy, Parts I and II, Wiley

Eastern (P) Ltd.7. L.G.Berry Mason, 1961, .Mineralogy, W.H.Freeman & Co.8. Kerr,B.F.,1995, Optical Mineralogy5th Ed. Mc Graw Hill, New York.

Semester Course code Title of courseSecond GLB 203 Practical for GLB201+202 and Field

Training

Crystallography: Study of elements of symmetry of representative crystals from each system like Isometric, Tetragonal, Hexagonal, Trigonal, Orthorhombic, Monoclinic and Triclinic.Mineralogy: Study of physical properties of minerals mentioned in theory course. Use of polarizing microscope; Study of optical properties of common rock forming minerals mentioned in theory course.Geological Field Training: Students will be required to carry out 03 days field work in a suitable geological area to study the elementary aspects of field geology and submit a report thereon.

Semester Course code Title of course Paper NoThird GLB 301 Igneous Petrology Fifth

Unit-I: Forms of Igneous rocks; Physical properties, composition and constitution of magmas; Structures and textures of igneous rocks. Reaction principle, Differentiation and Assimilation.

Unit-II: Crystallization of a unicomponent magma - phase equilibria studies of binary and ternary silicate system: Albite - Anorthite systems, Diopside - Forsterite - Silica system, with reference to petrogenesis.

Unit-III: Mineralogical and chemical classification of Igneous rocks: C.I.P.W, Niggli and Streikeisen - IUGS - Classification. Chemical (total alkali-silica diagram) classification schemes. Petrography of acid, intermediate, basic and ultrabasic rocks.

Unit-IV: Detailed petrographic description of Granite, Granodiorite, Rhyolite, Syenite, Phonolite, Diorite, Gabbro, Norite, Dolerite, Charnockite, Peridotite, Pyxonite, Dunite, Basalt, Andesite, Pitchstoen, Obsedian.

Books recommended:

1. Best, Myron G.(2002): Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Blackwell Science.2. Blatt, H. and Tracy, R.J. (1996): Petrology (Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic), W.H.

Freeman and Co., NewYork. 3. F.J.Turner & J.Verhoogen, ., 1960, Igneous and Metamorphic petrolgoy, Mc Graw Hill

Book Co.4. Philipotts,A.(1992) Igneous and Metamorphic petrology, Prentice Hall. 5. Bose,M.K.1997, Igneous petrology, World press 6. T.F.W.Barth, 1962, Theoretical petrology, John & Wiley and sons. Principles of

petrology, G.W.Tyrell, ., 1989, Methuren and Co (Students ed.).7. H.Williams, F.J.Turner and C.M.Ghilbert, ., 1954, Petrography W.H.Freeman and Co. 8. S.R.Nockolds, R.W.O B. Knox, G.A. Chinner, 1979, Petrology for students, , Cambrige

University press.9. Daniel, S.Barkar , 1983, Igneous rocks, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

07632. 10. Paul C.Hess, 1989, Origin of Igneous rocks, Harvard University press, Cambridge,

London, England.11. Wernest G.Ehlers, and Harvey Blatt, 1987 Petrology, Igneous, Sedimentary and

Metamorphic rocks, CBS Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi. 12. E.E. Wahlstrom , , 1961, Theoretical Igneous petrology, John Wiley & Sons.13. Anthony Hall, 1987, Igneous petrology, ELBS Publihsers. 14. W.W. Moorhouse, 1969, The study of rocks in thin sections, Harper and sons.15. Donald W.Hyndman, 1968, Petrology of Igneus and Metamorphic rocks, McGraw Hill

Book Co., K.R. Mehnert 1968, Migmatites and the origin of granitic rocks, , Elsevier Pub. Co..

16. E.Ranguin, , 1966, Geology of Granites, Interscience Publishers. 17. H.H. Hess and A. Poldervaart, 1967, Basalts, VolsI and II, Ed., Interscience pub. 18. Edwin Roedder, 1986, Fluid inclusions. 19. Tyrell, GW. Principles of Petrology

Semester Course code Title of course Paper NoThird GLB 302 Paleontology Sixth

Unit-I: Definition of Paleontology - Classification of animals-Habitats and Habits of animals. Definition of fossil-Nature and modes of preservation of fossils, Conditions of fossilization; Elementary ideas about origin of life Unit-II: General morphology, classification, evolution and geological history of Phylum Mollusca and Brachiopoda. Unit-III: General morphology, classification, evolution and geological history of Phylum Echinodermata, ArthropodaUnit-IV: A brief account of the following plant fossils: Glossopteris, Gangamopteris, Ptilophyllum, Calamites, Lepidodendron and Sigillaria. Elementary idea about vertebrate paleontology and micropaleontology.

Books Recommended 1. Robert R.Shrock and William H., Twenhofel, (1953) Principles of Invertebrate

Palaeontology Mc Graw-Hill Book CoInvertebrate Palaeontology.2. H.Woods, Cambridge University press, 1961.3. Moore, R.C., Lalicker, C.G. and Fischer, A.G.(1997): Invertebrate Fossils, CBS Publ.4. Black, R.M. (1988): The Elements of Palaeontology, Cambridge Univ.5. Nield, E.W. and Tucker, V.C.T. (1985): Palaeontology: An Introduction, Pergmon Press.6. Prothero, D.R. (2004): Bringing Fossil to Life – An Introduction to Paleontology (2nd

Ed.), McGraw Hill.7. Shrock, R.R. and Twenhoffel,W.H. (1952): Principles of Invertebrate Paleontology, CBS

Publ.8. Alfred S.Romer (1963) Vertebrate Palaeontology, , University of Chicago press 9. B.U.Haq and A.Boerma, 1978, Introduction to Marine Micropalaeontology, Elsvier

Publishing Company. 10. M.D., Brasier, 1980, Microfossils, George allen & Unwin, London. 11. G.Bigot, 1985, Elements of micropalaeontology, Grahm & Trotman, London.12. H.H.Swinerton, (1961) Outlines of Palaeontology, Edward Arnold PublisherReference

Books 13. Derek V.Ager, 1963, Principles of Palaeoecology, McGraw Hill Book Co.14. Benton, M.J. 1990, Vertebrate Palaeontology, John Wiley, 15. Unwin Hyman, , 1971, Vertebrate Palaeozoology, John Wiley16. F.B.Phleger, Ecology and Distribution of Recent, Foraminifera, Hohn Hopkins Press.17. J.P.Kennet and M.S.Srinivasan; 1951, Forminifera, W.H.Freeman & Co. 18. Jain, P.C. and Anantharaman, M.S. (1983): Palaeontology: Evolution and Animal

Distribution, Vishal Publ.

.Semester Course code Title of courseThird GLB 303 Practical for GLB 301+302

Practical: Igneous Petrology: Identification of rocks with their texture, mineralogy and genesis both in hand specimen and thin sections. Megascopic identification of igneous, rocks designated in

theory paper. Microscopic identification of rock fabrics, mineral assemblages of important igneous rocks designated in theory paper. Paleontology: Identification of important mega, micro fossils of different geological time. Study of morphological characters of important fossil phyla designated in theory paper.

Semester Course code Title of course Paper NoFourth GLB 401 Sedimentary and

Metamorphic PetrologySeventh

Sedimentary PetrologyUnit-I: Processes of formation of sedimentary rocks; Classification of rudaceous, arenaceous, argillaceous and calcareous rocks; Textures and structures of sedimentary rocks and their environmental significance; Lithification and diagenesis.Unit-II: Petrographic details of important siliciclastic and carbonate rocks such as - conglomerate, breccia, quartz-arenite, arkose, lithic arenite, quartzwake, felspathicwacke, lithicwacke, mudrocks / shale, limestones: crystalline, micritic and sparitic.

Metamorphic PetrologyUnit-III: Scope of metamorphism- Factors that controls metamorphism. Kinds of metamorphism and its products, Classification and nomenclature of metamorphism. Metamorphic textures and structures.

Unit-IV: Phase rule and Goldschmidt’s mineralogical phase rule; Zones, grades and facies concepts of metamorphism; Metamorphic facies and metamorphic facies series; Graphical representation of mineral assemblages in ACF, AKF, AFM diagrams.

Books recommended:1. Friedman & Sanders, 1978, Principles of Sedimentalogy,.John Wiley and sons.2. Allen J,R.L., 1985., Principles of physical sedimentation, George4 Allen & Unwin.3. Nichols, H. G.1999, Sedimentary environments, Blackwell 4. Einsele, G.1992, Sedimentary basins, , Springer Verlag. 5. Pettijohn, F.J. Potter,P.E., and Siever, R. 1990, Sand and sandstone. Springer-Verlag. 6. Wilson, J.L. , 1975, Carbonate facies in geological history, Springer verlag, New York. 7. F.J.Pettijohn, 1975, Sedimentary rocks, Harper & Bros. 3rd Ed. 8. Richard C. Shelley, 1992, Applied Sedimentology, Academic press, New York.9. Sengupta.S. 1997, Introduction to sedimentologyh Oxford-IBH. 10. Bhattacharya & Chakraborth. 2000, Analysis of sedimentary successions, Oxford-IBH. 11. F.H.Hatch, R.H.Rastall, 1941, .Petrology of Sedimentary rocksThomas Murby & Co., 12. Twenhofel and Tayler, 1941, Methods of Study of sediments, Mc Graw Hill Book Co.13. Collison,J.D., & Thompson,D.B, 1989,.Sedimentary structures,. 2nd Ed. Unwin London. 14. Turner &.Verhoogen, 1960. Igneous & Metamorphic petrolgoy, Mc Graw Hill Book Co.15. Turner,F.J. 1980, Metamorphic petrology, Mc Graw Hill. 16. Yardley, BN.W. 1989, An introduction to Metamorphic petrology. Longman, New York.17. Bucher, K. and Martin, F. (2002): Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks, Springer–Verlag.18. Ehler, and Blatt (1982): Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic Petrology, CBS Publ.19. Greensmith, J. T. (1984): Petrology of Sedimentary rocks, Thomas Murby Publ.20. Hatch, Rastall and Black, M. : Petrology of Sedimentary Rocks, Thomas Murby Publ.21. Mason, R. (1978): Petrology of Metamorphic Rocks, CBS Publ.22. Pettijohn, F.J. (1957): Sedimentary rocks (3rd Ed.), Oxford Book Co.23. Winkler, H.G.C. (1967): Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks, Narosa Publ.

Semester Course code Title of course Paper NoFourth GLB 402 Stratigraphy Eighth

Unit-I: Principles of Stratigraphy - Stratigraphic classification and correlations; Geological Time Scale; Physiographic divisions of India.

Unit-II: Stratigraphy of Dharwars, Singhbhum, Aravalli, Cuddapah Basin, Vindhyan supergroup, Aravalli Supergroup and Delhi Supergroup.

Unit-III: Lower Paleozoic of Salt Range and Spiti, Gondwana Supergroup, Mesozoic of Spiti, Kutch, Rajasthan and Tamilnadu; Deccan traps.

Unit IV: Tertiary of Assam, Gujrat and Himalayas, Siwaliks, Karewas and Quaternary of Himalayas.

Books Recommended 1. Wadia,D.1973, Geology of India, Mc Graw Hill Book co. 2. Krishnan,M.S. 1982, Geology of India and Burma, 6th Edition, CBS Publ.. 3. Ravindra Kumar, 1985, Fundamentals of Historical Geology and Stratigraphy of India,

Wiley Eastern Ltd, New Delhi. 4. Weller,J.M. 1960, Stratigraphic principles & practice, Harper & Bros, Publ., New York. 5. Gignox,M.1960, Stratigraphic Geology, Principles of Stratigraphy, Grabau, A.W. 6. Dunbar, C.S. & Rodgers.J. 1957, Principles of Stratigraphy 7. Read,H.H., and Watson, ., 1972, Earth’s History, 1, 2, Vols, London.

Semester Course code Title of courseFourth GLB 403 Practical for GLB 401+402 and Field

Training

Practical Sedimentary and metamorphic Petrology: Identification of rocks with their texture, mineralogy and genesis both in hand specimen and thin sections. Megascopic identification of sedimentary and metamorphic rocks designated in theory paper. Microscopic identification of rock fabrics, mineral assemblages of sedimentary and metamorphic rocks designated in theory paper. Stratigraphy: Preparation of lithostratigraphic maps of India showing distribution of the important stratigrahic units mentioned in the theory syllabus. Study of important rock types of the above mentioned stratigraphic units; Preparation of physiographic map of India showing important features. Geological Field Training: Students will be required to carry out 05 days field work in a suitable fossiliferous area and submit a report thereon.

Semester Course code Title of course Paper NoFifth GLB 501 Economic Geology Ninth

Unit-I: Concept of ore and ore deposits, ore minerals and gangue minerals; Tenor of ores; Metallic and non-metallic ore minerals; Strategic, Critical and essential minerals

Unit-II: Processes of formation of ore deposits; Magmatic, contact metasomatic, hydrothermal, sedimentation, residual concentration, mechanical concentration, oxidation and supergene sulphide enrichment and metamorphism.

Unit-III: Study of important metallic (Cu, Pb, Zn Mn, Fe, Au, Al) and non-metallic (industrial) minerals (gypsum, magnesite, mica).

Unit-IV: Distribution of coal and petroleum in India; Brief idea about mineral resources of Uttarakhand

Books Recommended:

1. Brown, C. and Dey, A.K. (1955): Indian Mineral Wealth, Oxford Univ.2. Gokhale, K.V.G.K. and Rao, T.C. (1983): Ore Deposits of India, East West Press Pvt.

Ltd.3. Jense, M.L., Bateman, and A.M. (1981): Economic Mineral Deposits, John Wiley and

Sons.4. Krishnaswamy, S. (1979): India’s Minerals Resources, Oxford and IBH Publ.5. S.Deb, ., 1980, Industrial minerals and Rocks of India, Allied Publishers Pvt. Ltd. 6. Umeshwar Prasad, 2003. Economic Geology, CBS Publishres and distributers7. J.Coggin Brown & A.K.Dey, 1955, India’s Mineral Wealth, Oxford University Press. 8. W.Lindgren, 1933, Mineral deposits, Mc Graw Hill Book Co.9. N.K.N.Aiyengar, 1964, Minerals of Madras, Dept. of Industries and Commerce, Madras.10. Mookherjee, A. (2000): Ore Genesis-A Holistic Approach, Allied Publisher.11. Sharma, N.L. and Ram, K.V.S. (1972): Introduction to India’s Economic Minerals,

Dhanbad Publ. 12. Alan M. Bateman , 1961, Economic mineral deposits, Asia Publishing House.

Semester Course code Title of course Paper NoFifth GLB 502 Elements of Applied

GeologyTenth

Unit-I: Engineering properties of rocks, Soils, Soil groups of India.

Unit-II: Dam, Types and their geological and environmental considerations; Geological problem of reservoirs.

Unit-III: Tunnels: Geology, structure, seepage problem and role of water table; Landslides: classification, causes and preventative measures.

Unit-IV: Mineral exploration: Elementary idea of geological and geophysical prospecting.

Books Recommended:1. Valdiya, K.S. (1987): Environmental Geology – Indian Context, Tata McGraw Hill.

2. Rajendran S. et al (2007) : Mineral Exploration : Recent Strategies.3. Dobrin, M. B., and Savit, C. H., (1988): Introduction to Geophysical Prospecting, McGraw-Hill

Book Co.4. Arogyaswamy, R.N.P. (1973): Courses in Mining Geology, Oxford and IBH Publ.5. Bryant, E. (1985): Natural Hazards, Cambridge Univ. Press.6. Chaussier, Jean – Bernard and Morer, J. (1987): Mineral Prospecting Manual., North

Oxford Academic.7. Parsins: Geophysical prospecting 8. Telford, W.M., Geldart, L.P, Sheriff, R.E. and Keys, D.A. (1990): Applied Geophysics,

Cambridge Univ. Press.9. Krynine and Judd: Principles of Engg. Geology and Geotectonics10. Kesavulu: Engineering Geology-. 11. Crozier (1986): Landslides: causes and consequences12. Readman: Techniques in Mineral exploration. 13. P.V. Sharma : Environmental and engineering geophysics. 14. FG Bell: Fundamentals of Engineering Geology. 15. W.Wittke: Rock Mechanics 16. C.Jeger: Rock Mechanics and Engineering.

Semester Course code Title of courseFifth GLB 503 Practical for GLB 501+502

PracticalEconomic GeologyStudy of ore and economic minerals in hand specimen as detailed in the theory syllabus; Preparation of maps showing distribution of important metallic and non-metallic deposits and important coal and oil fields of India.Engineering GeologySurveying by Plane Table/Theodoloite; Preparation of engineering geological maps; engineering properties and identification of building stones.

Semester Course code Title of course Paper NoSixth GLB 601 Geomorphology and

PhotogeologyEleventh

Unit-I: Nature and scope of geomorphology, evolution of geomorphological thoughts. Basic concepts of geomorphology, Overview of landscape evolution models, cycle of erosion.

Unit-II: River basin and drainage network, river erosion and sediment transport. Fluvial, glacial, Aeolian, coastal and karstic landforms.

Unit-III: Types and acquisition of aerial photograph. Scale and resolution. Black and white, colour and infrared film. Photomosaics. Orthophotographs. Principles of stereoscopy, lens and mirror stereoscopes, image parallax, relief displacement, vertical exaggeration, distortion. Identification of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks.

Unit-IV: Physical principles of remote sensing. Early history of space imaging. Earth Resources Satellites characteristics: LANDSAT1 to 7, SPOT missions; Indian Remote Sensing Satellite mission.

Books Recommended:1. Bloom, A.L. 1998. Geomorphology: A systematic Analysis of Late Cenozoic Landforms

(3rd Edition), Pearson Education, Inc.2. Kale, VS. and Gupta, A. 2001. Introduction to Geomorphology. Orient Longman Ltd.3. Miller, Victor, C. 1961. Photogeology. McGraw Hill Book Co., New York.4. Gupta R.P. 2003. Remote Sensing Geology. 2nd Ed., Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg,

Germany.5. Bhatta, B., 2008. Remote Sensing and GIS. Oxford, New Delhi.

Semester Course code Title of course Paper NoSixth GLB 602 Hydrogeology Twelvth

Unit-I: Definition of hydrogeology, Hydrological cycle and groundwater in the hydrological cycle; Hydrological parameters - Precipitation, evaporation, transpiration and infiltration.

Unit-II: Origin and age of groundwater; Vertical distribution of groundwater; Types of aquifers;

Water bearing properties of rocks - Porosity and Permeability; specific yield, specific retention, hydraulic conductivity, transmissivity, storage coefficient

Unit-III: Elementary idea about Darcy’s law and its validity; Different types of springs and their formations.

Unit-IV: Surface and subsurface geophysical and geological methods of ground water exploration; Groundwater provinces of India.

Books Recommended:1. Davies, S. N. and De Wiest, R. J. N. (1966): Hydrogeology, John Wiley and Sons.2. Freeze, R.A. & Cherry, J.A., 1979: Ground Water-Prentice Hall 3. Fetter, C.W., 1990: Applied Hydrogeology-Merill Publishing 4. Karanth, K. R. (1989): Hydrogeology, Tata McGraw Hill Publ.

5. Nagabhushaniah, H. S. (2001): Groundwater in Hydrosphere, CBS Publ.6. Raghunath, H. M. (1990): Groundwater, Wiley Eastern Ltd.7. Subramaniam, V., 2000: Water-Kingston Publ. London. 8. Todd, D. K. (1995): Groundwater hydrology, John Wiley and Sons.9. Tolman, C. F. (1937): Groundwater, McGraw Hill Book Co.

Semester Course code Title of courseSixth GLB 603 Practical for GLB 601+602 and Field

Training

PracticalGeomorphology: Analysis of geomorphological features from various morphogenetic regions of India; preparing elementary geomorphological maps/longitudinal and cross-valley profiles. Morphometry of drainage basins. Study of aerial photo-pairs using lens and mirror stereoscopes delineating geomorphic features, rock types, and structural features.Hydrogeology: Drawing of hydrogeological cycle, measurement and presentation of rainfall data-arithmetic mean, isohytal map; Preparation and interpretation of water table maps. Geological Field Training: Students will be required to carry out 07 days field work in a suitable geological area preferably near an engineering project and submit a report thereon.

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