Geology

Introduction: This is a two year Geology programme which covers all the major aspects of the discipline. This course is affiliated to and recognized by the University of Mumbai. Students can also add a certain specialization to their M.Sc. studies as they have to undertake a dissertation (research project). In contemporary times, Geologists are increasingly in demand to study and evaluate geologic hazards and natural resources such as oil and gas. The Placement Cell of the College helps in connecting our students with such employment avenues.

Eligibility Criteria

Graduates with a degree from a recognized University / College with major subject as Geology (at least 50% of the total credits earned or equivalent in marks, should be in Geology) can apply.

For Eligibility / Transfer / Migration Certificates: (Refer: PG Admission overview)

List of Courses

The courses offered at the post graduate program (four semesters) in Geology have been designed by keeping the present day industry requirements in mind. A dissertation in the final semester is aimed at exposing the learner to present day trends of research in the subject.

Scheme of Evaluation (Theory and Practical Courses)

Continuous Internal Assessment - 40 %

End Semester Examination – 60 %

Integrated Fieldwork

There are mandatory two weeks of field work at the end of the first semester. The field areas are specifically chosen so as to offer a rich learning experience through exercises in detailed geological mapping, sample collection, analysis of satellite imageries of the study area and actual large-scale mapping. The aim of this field training is to initiate the student into learning techniques which will be useful for his / her dissertation during the fourth semester. It will also help the student during his / her professional career as a Geologist.

Facilities in the Department

Along with the standard laboratory equipment for Earth Sciences, the Department has research grade petrological microscopes and student petrological microscopes. The rock and mineral section cutting unit is well equipped with machines and trained manpower for preparing rock and mineral thin sections. Five microscopes are procured for ore-microscopy studies. For sedimentalogy work, a sieve shaker with standard set of sieves and good binocular zoom microscopes are available. Ground water exploration work is done using the Electrical Resistivity and Sounding system. The department has licensed software for the GIS and Remote Sensing work. Modern surveying equipment such as GPS, Theodolite, Auto Level along with all accessories is available for detailed field mapping.

Over the span of about 90 years, the Department has accumulated a formidable collection of rocks and mineral specimens from around the world. A well-stocked rock thin section library is also present. Topographical maps covering almost the entire country are available in digital form and also in print along with digital satellite imageries of large parts of the country. The Department has a UV lamp for mineral exploration. In addition, the department has acquired new equipment like Total station, GPS, Ground water restistivity (low frequency), Petrothin sectioning system for petrographic thin sections and a drone for aerial photography. Facilities for wet and dry chemical analysis of rocks and standard equipment for measuring load bearing capacity of rocks (unconfined compressive strength) is available. The centralized library has some of the latest publications in Earth Sciences and allied fields and is also supported by the online N-List (INFLIBNET) and a considerable collection of reference books in the departmental and faculty library. Learners are also encouraged to participate in summer and winter internships, for which, placement assistance is provided.