The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Faculty of Science ACADEMIC YEAR

Department of Geology 2020-2021

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<<Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Geology >>

YEAR I CORE CREDIT 3
Semester II <Paper Code>> : 1201CT/PT
Paper-I Elements of Petrology HOURS 45

OBJECTIVES:
The course will enable students to learn about the various types of rocks and their origin/distribution.

COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS

Rocks as natural mineral aggregates, types of rocks and concept of rock cycle. Magma- definition,
composition, types and origin. Major forms and structures of igneous rocks. Basic classification of
UNIT-I igneous rocks. Ideas about diversity in igneous rocks – differentiation and assimilation, Bowen’s 15 hrs.
reaction series. Occurrences of Granite, Granodiorite, Rhyolite, Syenite, Nepheline syenite,
Phonolite, Diorite, Gabbro, Basalts, Carbonatites in India.

Processes of formation of sedimentary rocks. Clastic and non-clastic types of sedimentary rocks,
UNIT-II concept of grain size and shape, common primary sedimentary structures. Basic classification of 15 hrs.
sedimentary rocks. Occurrences of important sedimentary rocks in India.

Introduction to metamorphism. Agents and types of metamorphism. Metamorphic structures and

textures. Concept of index minerals. Metamorphic zones and grades. Classification of metamorphic
UNIT-III 15 hrs.
rocks and important Indian occurrences.

UNIT-IV 15 hrs.

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 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Science ACADEMIC YEAR

Department of Geology 2020-2021

<<Address>>, <<Contact details>>, <<e-mail ID>>

<<Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Geology >>

YEAR I CORE CREDIT 2
Semester II Paper Code>> : 1202CT/PT
Paper-II Elements of Structural Geology and Geomorphology HOURS 30

OBJECTIVES: The course will enable students to learn about the geomorphological and structural features and their
importance in landscape development.

COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS

Definition and types of deformation in rocks, planer and linear structures, attitudes of planer and
UNIT-I linear structures and its measurements. Basic Geological tools – hammer, clinometer, Brunton 15 hrs.
compass and SOI topographic sheets. Elementary ideas about folds, faults, joints and
unconformities.

Concepts of geomorphology. Brief ideas about geomorphological processes; Mechanical &

UNIT-II chemical weathering, development of soils, soil profile. Description of landscapes developed by 15 hrs.
Marine, Fluvial, Aeolian and Glacial processes.

UNIT-III 15 hrs.

UNIT-IV 15 hrs.

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 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Science ACADEMIC YEAR

Department of Geology 2020-2021

<<Address>>, <<Contact details>>, <<e-mail ID>>

<<Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Geology >>

YEAR I CORE CREDIT 3
Semester II <Paper Code>> : 1203CT/PT
Paper-I Petrology and Structural Geology Lab HOURS 60

OBJECTIVES:
Develop understanding of landforms and rocks using topographical maps and specimens.

COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS

Petrology: Study of common igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks in hand specimen.
UNIT-I 30 hrs.

Structural Geology and Geomorphology: Study of important structures and geomorphic features
UNIT-II from topographical maps, 2D and 3D diagrams, models. 30 hrs.

UNIT-III 15 hrs.

UNIT-IV 15 hrs.

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