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Geology 4th Sem

The document outlines the CBCS syllabus for B.Sc. Geology at the 3rd through 6th semesters. It includes the course name, number, type (core, elective, etc.), and credits for each semester. Some example courses listed are Sedimentary and Economic Geology, Geochemistry and Geophysics, Structural Geology, and Paleontology & Societal Remote Sensing. The document also provides details on a Geochemistry and Geophysics course for the 4th semester, including its four units which cover topics like crystal chemistry, geochronology, geophysics, seismology, and hydrogeology. It concludes by noting the practical course involves delineating hydrological boundaries on maps

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Geology 4th Sem

The document outlines the CBCS syllabus for B.Sc. Geology at the 3rd through 6th semesters. It includes the course name, number, type (core, elective, etc.), and credits for each semester. Some example courses listed are Sedimentary and Economic Geology, Geochemistry and Geophysics, Structural Geology, and Paleontology & Societal Remote Sensing. The document also provides details on a Geochemistry and Geophysics course for the 4th semester, including its four units which cover topics like crystal chemistry, geochronology, geophysics, seismology, and hydrogeology. It concludes by noting the practical course involves delineating hydrological boundaries on maps

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CBCS Syllabus for B Sc.

Geology 3rd to 6th Semester effective from academic session 2016


and onwards
Semester Name of the Course Course Nature of Course Credits
Number
3 Sedimentary and Economic Geology GL-CR-16301 CORE 4
Core Practical GLP-CR-16301 CORE 2
Megascopic techniques in identification GL-SEC-16301 Skill Enhancement Course 2
of minerals
Microscopic techniques in identification GL-SEC-16302 Skill Enhancement Course 2
of minerals
4 Geochemistry and Geophysics GL-CR-16401 CORE 4
Core Practical GLP-CR-16401 CORE 2
Water quality analysis GL-SEC-16401 Skill Enhancement Course 2
Geographic information System (GIS) GL-SEC-16402 Skill Enhancement Course 2
5 Structural Geology GL-DSE-16501 Discipline Specific Elective 4
Structural Geology (practical) GLP-DSE-16501 Discipline Specific Elective 2
Geological Mapping Techniques GL-SEC-16501 Skill Enhancement Course 2
Geology for Infrastructure Development GL-SEC-16502 Skill Enhancement Course 2
6 Paleontology & Societal Remote GL-DSE-16601 Discipline Specific Elective 4
Sensing
Paleontology (practical) GLP-DSE-16601 Discipline Specific Elective 2
Fundamentals of Remote Sensing GL-SEC-16601 Skill Enhancement Course 4

(Note) Lectures per week: 4 of one hour. Practical per week: 2 of three hours each

GELOGY 4TH SEMESTER

Course (GL-CR-16401): Geochemistry and Geophysics


Unit-1
Introduction to geochemistry: Crystal chemistry-chemical bonds, coordination number, radius ratio,
ionization potential, electro-negativity, atomic substitution, phase rule. Cosmic abundance of elements.
Major element, trace elements and Rare earth elements, Large ion lithophile elements and High field
strength elements. Partition Coefficient
Gold Schmidt’s geochemical classification of elements. Geochemical characteristics of crust, mantle and
core.
Geochronology and age of Earth. Relative and absolute dating techniques for age determination.
Radioactivity and concept of half-life, decay constant, natural radioactive isotopes.

Unit-2
Introduction and scope of geophysics, Spheroidal shape of earth and Geoid, magnetic field of the earth,
paleomagnetism, Exploring Earth's interior with geophysical techniques.
Applications of geophysics in mineral and energy resources exploration.
Earth's thermal history: Heat conduction and heat flow. Thermal gradient of the earth. Convection
currents-evidence and models.
Gravitational Field: Concept, its variability with latitude, altitude, topography, and subsurface density
variations. Gravity instruments: Pendulum gravimeters, Ship borne measurements
Units of gravity, gravity anomaly - definition, types (Free- air, Bouguer), local and regional concepts.
Detection of cavities at engineering sites.
Isostasy: Observation; Pratt and Airy schemes of the isostatic compensation, elastic crust on viscous
mantle.
Unit-3
Seismology: Earthquake and Seismic waves, effects of seismic waves and damage to structures and
natural objects. Basic features of seismographs; Magnitude and intensity of an earthquake
Types of earthquakes: tectonic and volcanic. Induced seismicity, Neotectonics. Elastic rebound theory -
statement and geodetic evidence.
Earthquake location: Focus, epicenter and hypocenter; Earthquake belts; Focal depth of earthquakes.
Earthquake focal mechanisms - how these are obtained.
Seismic wave reflection and refraction. Structure of the Earth: Crust, mantle; Outer core, inner core; wave
speed and density distribution.
Earthquake Prediction: Need, definition, possibility, results; Seismic gap theory.

Unit-4
Distinction between Hydrology, Geohydrology and hydrogeology;
Occurrence of groundwater, water table, aquifer and its types (unconfined, confined and perched).
Hydrological properties of rocks–porosity, permeability, specific yield, specific retention, hydraulic
conductivity, transmissivity, and storativity. Hydrological classification of geological formations. Darcy’s
law
Hydrological cycle and its components. Water quality parameters and standards for drinking purposes.
Fundamentals of groundwater exploration – geological and geophysical methods. Water resources of
J&K.

Practical: GLP-CR-16401
Hydrogeology: Delineations of hydrological boundaries on water table contour maps and estimation of
aquifer properties as hydraulic conductivity. Storage coefficient and Transmissivity.

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