FYUGP in Geology
BACHELOR OF GEOLOGY
FYUGP in Geology
The Geology program provides a comprehensive and varied curriculum that equips students for academic and professional endeavors in Earth sciences. From understanding the processes shaping our planet to exploring its vast mineral resources and uncovering its ancient history through paleontology, the courses provide a comprehensive foundation in geological principles. The department boasts outstanding laboratory facilities, Geology museum and a distinguished faculty, offering students practical experience and individualized mentorship. The following are the core and elective courses offered by the Department of Geology:
Semester: 1
DSC -Understanding the Earth
DSC -Earth Processes
DSC -Essentials of Geology
Semester: 2
DSC -Physical Geology and Geomorphology
DSC -A brief History of Earth
DSC -Minerals and Rocks
Semester: 3
DSC -Mineral Science
DSC -Earth Structures
DSC -Environmental Geology
DSE -Fundamentals of Hydrogeology
Semester: 4
DSC – Historical Geology and Paleontology
DSC -Descriptive and Optical Mineralogy
DSE -Field Geology
Semester: 5
DSC -Igneous petrology
DSC -Metamorphic Petrology
DSC -Sedimentary Petrology
DSE -Advance Palaeontology
DSE -Climatology & Marine Science
Semester: 6
DSC -Economic Geology
DSC -Foundation of Structural Geology
DSC -Indian Stratigraphy
DSE -Exploration and Mining Geology
DSE -Engineering Geology
HONOURS
Semester: 7
DSC -Geochemistry and Isotope Geology
DSC -Applied Geophysics and Exploration Geology
DSC -Remote sensing and Geoinformatics
DSC -Indian Fuel Resources and Mining Policies
DSE -Mineral wealth of India and Mining Strategies
Semester: 8
DSC -Advanced Petrology
DSC -Advanced stratigraphy and Structural Geology
Course Pathways
- Earth Materials and Processes Cluster Course Combination: “Mineral Science”, “Igneous Petrology”, “Metamorphic Petrology”, “Sedimentary Petrology”
Potential Career Pathways: Petrologist, Geological Surveyor, Research Assistant, Exploration Geologist - Environmental and Applied Geology Cluster Course Combination: “Environmental Geology”, “Fundamentals of Hydrogeology”, “Climatology and Marine Science”
Potential Career Pathways: Environmental Consultant, Hydrogeologist, Marine Geologist, Climate Analyst - Exploration and Mining Cluster Course Combination: “Exploration and Mining Geology”, “Engineering Geology”, “Mineral Wealth of India and Mining Strategies”
Potential Career Pathways: Mining Geologist, Engineering Geologist, Mineral Resource Analyst, Mine Planner