ISM Dhanbad Geology Syllabus

Hello sir I am here as I want to get the syllabus of the Geology -I (Mineralogy, Petrology & Stratigraphy) of M. Sc. Tech.(Applied Geophysics) of ISM Dhanbad so will you please provide me the syllabus???

[shikha]

Hey!!! As per your demand here I am providing you syllabus of the Geology -I (Mineralogy, Petrology & Stratigraphy) of M. Sc. Tech.(Applied Geophysics) of ISM Dhanbad

Mineralogy

Minerals :
Physical and chemical, Crystal, crystal classes and systems, Classification of minerals and properties of common silicate minerals (Quartz, Feldspar, Pyroxene, Amphibole, Garnet, Olivine, Mica), sulphides (Pyrite, Chalcopyrite, Galena, Sphalerite) andoxides (Haematite, Magnetic, Chromite, Pyrolusite, Psilomelane).

Petrology

Igneous rocks:
Magma and lava, extrusive and intrusive forms, textures; Classification and description of some common igneous rocks (Granite, Dolerite, Basalt, Rhyolite, Pegmatite)

Sedimentary rocks :
Sedimentation processes; Classification and description of some common sedimentary rocks (Conglomerate, Sandstone, Shale, Limestone)

Metamorphic rocks :
Processes of metamorphism, textures and structures of metamorphic rocks; Classification and description of some common metamorphic rocks (Slate, Schist, Gneiss, Quartzite, Marble).


Stratigraphy

Principles of stratigraphy; Concepts of palaeontology; Fossils, their mode of preservation and significance as indices of age and climate; Concept of index fossils, Broad stratigraphic subdivisions and associated rock types of important ore provinces, coal belts and oil fields of India.


Suggested Reading

Krishnan, M.S, Geology of India

Mukherjee, P.K. Introduction to Geology

Read, H.H. Rutley‘s Elements of Mineralogy

Truner, F.J. and Verhoogen, J, Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology


Contact Details:
Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad
Dhanbad, Jharkhand 826004
Phone: 0326 223 5001