M.Sc. Applied Geology
The M.Sc. course is designed to develop a holistic understanding of various Earth System processes and impart skills to apply this knowledge to solve problems of global and national importance. Theory courses with a perfect blend of basic and applied branches of Geology, laboratory courses with world-class equipment facilities, intensive field training at best locations in the country and project work supported by modern laboratory facilities constitute the four integral pillars of the curriculum. The programme receives periodic revisions with an emphasis on preparing skilled and professional manpower to carry forward national scientific programmes. The Department is all set to start a 2 year M.Sc. in Applied Geophysics with prime objectives of strengthening the academic outreach of the Department on solid earth processes and geo-exploration techniques and paving a way for establishing student-centric academia-industry exchange programmes.
Focus Areas
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of the program
Solid Earth Processes
Understanding igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary processes and their investigation using petrographic, geochemical and geophysical tools
Earth Surface Processes
Geomorphology; Rock weathering and sedimentary processes; Hydrogeology
Evolution of the Earth life through time
Micropaleontology, Paleontology, Stratigraphy: They have tangible connection to life, landscapes, climates of the past, and help understanding how life, landscapes, climate have changed over time and how living things responded to those changes, in addition to their application on exploration of mineral and fossil fuel resources.
Applied Aspects: Economic geology, exploration of earth resources, Remote Sensing & GIS, Hydrogeology
Characteristics and processes of formation of mineral and petroleum deposits. Geological and geophysical methods of mineral and petroleum exploration. Landform study, Lithological mapping and mineral exploration using Remote sensing and GIS. Groundwater study.
Who can prefer this Course
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in Geology as the major subject and any
two out of the following – Mathematics, Physics,
Chemistry, Biology as ancillary subjects with a
minimum of 55% of marks. Selection for M.Sc. Applied Geology will be based on
performance in entrance examination which will include
100 Multiple Choice Questions in Geology at B.Sc. level.
Geology
Multiple Choice Questions in Geology at B.Sc. level for PG entrance
Basic Science
Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics +2 level for Integrated UG+PG
