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Geology Syllabus

The document outlines a comprehensive syllabus covering various aspects of geology, including general geology, geomorphology, remote sensing, structural geology, paleontology, stratigraphy, hydrogeology, engineering geology, crystallography, petrology, economic geology, mining geology, geochemistry, and environmental geology. Each section details specific topics such as the origin of the Earth, volcanic activity, fossil preservation, groundwater management, and the classification of minerals and rocks. The syllabus is designed for advanced studies and examinations in geology, emphasizing both theoretical knowledge and practical applications.

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Geology Syllabus

The document outlines a comprehensive syllabus covering various aspects of geology, including general geology, geomorphology, remote sensing, structural geology, paleontology, stratigraphy, hydrogeology, engineering geology, crystallography, petrology, economic geology, mining geology, geochemistry, and environmental geology. Each section details specific topics such as the origin of the Earth, volcanic activity, fossil preservation, groundwater management, and the classification of minerals and rocks. The syllabus is designed for advanced studies and examinations in geology, emphasizing both theoretical knowledge and practical applications.

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1.

General Geology
• 1 The Solar System, meteorites
• 2 origin and interior of the earth and age of earth
• 3 Volcanoes—causes and products, Volcanic belts.
• 4 Earthquakes—causes, effects, seismic zone of India, #earthquake belts,
seismicity of India, intensity and magnitude, seismographs.
• 5 Island arcs, trenches and mid-ocean ridges
• 6 Continental drift; Seafloor spreading, plate tectonics
• 7 Isostasy.
• 8 Radioactivity and age of earth IFoS syllabus also
• 9 Orogeny and epeirogeny Only CSE exam
• 10 Continents and oceans.
1.2A Geomorphology
• 1 Basic concepts of geomorphology.
• 2 Weathering and soil formations
• 3 Landforms, slopes and drainage
• 4 Geomorphic cycles and their interpretation. 5 Morphology and its relation to
structures and lithology
• 6 Coastal geomorphology
• 7 Applications of geomorphology in
• - mineral prospecting
• -Civil engineering
• - hydrology
• - environmental studies
• 8 Geomorphology of Indian sub-continent.
1.2B Remote Sensing
• 10 Aerial photographs and their interpretation—merits and limitations
• 11 The Electromagnetic spectrum.
• 12 Orbiting Satellites and Sensor Systems, Indian Remote Sensing
Satellites, Satellite data products
• 13 Applications of remote sensing in geology
• 14 The Geographic Information System (GIS) and Global Positioning System
(GPS)—its applications.
3. Structural Geology Syllabus
• 1 Principles of geologic mapping and map reading
• 2 Projection diagrams
• 3 Stress and strain ellipsoid and stress-strain relationships of elastic, plastic and
viscous materials
• 4 Strain markers in deformed rocks
• 5 Behaviour of minerals and rocks under deformation conditions.
• 6 Folds and faults classification and mechanics
• 7 Structural analysis of folds, foliations, lineations, joints and faults,
unconformities;
• 8 Time-relationship between crystallization and deformation.
• 9#Superposed deformation.
• 10 #Introduction to petro-fabrics.
4. Paleontology
• 1 Species—definition and nomenclature
• 2 Megafossils and Microfossil, Modes of preservation of fossils, Different kinds of
microfossils,
• 5 Application of microfossils in
• -correlation
• - petroleum exploration
• -paleoclimatic
• -paleoceanographic studies
• 6 Evolutionary trend in Hominidae, Equidae and Proboscidae.
• 7 Siwalik fauna.
• 8 Gondwana flora and fauna and its importance
• 9 Index fossils and their significance.

• 10#Morphology, geological history and evolutionary trend in -Cephalopoda,


Trilobita, Brachiopoda, Echinoidea and Anthozoa.
• 11#Stratigraphic utility of Ammonoidea, Trilobita and Graptoloidea.
5. Indian Stratigraphy

• 1 Classification of stratigraphic sequences: lithostrati-graphic,


biostratigraphic, chrono-stratigraphic and magnetostratigraphic and
their interrelationships
• 2 Distribution and classification of Precambrian rocks of India
• 3 Study of stratigraphic distribution and lithology of Phanerozoic rocks
of India with reference to fauna, flora and economic importance.
• 4 Major boundary problems—Cambrian/ Precambrian,
Permian/Triassic, Cretaceous/Tertiary and Pliocene/Pleistocene
• 5 Study of climatic conditions, paleogeography and igneous activity in
the Indian sub-continent in the geological past.
• 6 Tectonic framework of India.
• 7 Evolution of the Himalayas.
6.1A Hydrogeology
• 1 Hydrologic cycle and genetic classification of water
• 2 Movement of subsurface water
• 3 Springs
• 4 Porosity, permeability, hydraulic conductivity, transmissivity and storage coefficient
• 5 classification of aquifers
• 6 Water-bearing characteristics of rocks
• 7 Groundwater chemistry.
• 8 Salt water intrusion.
• 9 Types of wells.
• 10 Drainage basin morphometry
• 11 Exploration for groundwater; Groundwater recharge; Problems and management
of groundwater;
• 12 Rainwater harvesting
6.1B Engineering Geology
• 1 Engineering properties of rocks
• 2 Geological investigations for
• - Dams
• -Tunnels
• -Highways, Railway and Bridges
• 3 Rock as construction material
• 4 Landslides: causes, prevention and rehabilitation
• 5 Earthquake-resistant structures
• 6#Alkali-aggregate reaction
7.1 Crystallography

• 1 Classification of crystals into systems and classes of symmetry, #Crystal defects.


• 2 International system of crystallographic notation
• 3 Use of projection diagrams to represent crystal symmetry
• 4 Elements of X-ray crystallography.
7.2 Physical Mineralogy

• 5 Physical and chemical characters of rock forming silicate mineral groups


• 6 Structural classification of silicates
• 7 Common minerals of igneous and metamorphic rocks
• 8 Minerals of the carbonate, phosphate, sulphide and halide groups
• 9 Clay minerals.
7.3 Optical mineralogy

• 10 Optical properties of common rock forming minerals


• 11 Pleochroism
• 12 Extinction angle
• 13 Double refraction
• 14 Birefringence
• 15 Twinning
• 16 Dispersion in minerals.
• 17 #Petrological microscope and accessories.
8.1 Igneous Petrology
• 1 Generation and crystallisation of magmas.
• 2 Crystallisation of
• albite—anorthite system
• diopside—anorthite system
• diopside—wollastonite—silica systems.
• 3 Bowen's Reaction Principle
• 4 Magmatic differentiation and assimilation.
• 5 Petrogenetic significance of the textures and structures of igneous rocks.
• 6 Petrography and petrogenesis of
• granite, syenite, diorite, basic and ultrabasic groups
• 7 Charnockite
• 8 Anorthosite
• 9 Alkaline rocks.
• 10 Carbonatites.
• 11 Deccan volcanic province.
8.2 Metamorphic Petrology
• 1 Types and agents of metamporphism.
• 2 Metamporphic grades and zones.
• 3 Phase rule.
• 4 Facies of regional and contact metamorphism.
• 5 ACF and AKF diagrams.
• 6 Textures and structures of metamporphic rocks.
• 7 Metamorphism of arenaceous, argillaceous and basic rocks.
• 8 Minerals assemblages Retrograde metamorphism.
• 9 Metasomatism and Granitisation
• 10 Migmatites, Granulite terrains of India.
9. Sedimentary Petrology

• 1 Sediments and Sedimentary rocks- Processes of formation; digenesis and


lithification;
• 2 Clastic and non-clastic rocks-their classification
• 3 Petrography and depositional environment
• 4 Sedimentary facies and provenance.
• 5 Sedimentary structures and their significance.
• 6 Heavy minerals and their significance.
• 7 Sedimentary basins of India.
• 8#Properties of sediments.
10 Economic Geology
• 1. Ore, ore mineral and gangue, tenor of ore.
• 2. Classification of ore deposits
• 3. Processes of formation of mineral deposits (CLUBBED WITH 7)
• 4. Controls of ore localisation
• 5. Ore texures and structures
• 6. Metallogenic epochs and provinces
• 7. Geology of the important Indian deposits of
• Aluminium, chromium, copper, gold, iron, lead, zinc, manganese, titanium, uranium and
thorium and industrial minerals
• 8. Deposits of coal and petroleum in India
• 9. National Mineral Policy
• 10. Conservation and utilization of mineral resources.
• 11. Marine mineral resources and Law of Sea.
11.Mining Geology

• 1. Methods of prospecting—geological, geophysical, geochemical and


geobotanical
• 2. Techniques of sampling.
• 3. Estimation of reserves of ore
• 4. Methods of exploration and mining-metallic ores, industrial
minerals, marine mineral resources and building stones.
• 5. Mineral beneficiation and ore dressing.
12.1 Geochemistry
• 1 Cosmic abundance of elements.
• 2 Composition of the planets and meteorites.
• 3 Structure and composition of earth and distribution of elements.
• 4 Trace elements.
• 5 Elements of crystal chemistry-types of chemical bonds, coordination
number.
• 6 Isomorphism and polymorphism.
• 7 Elementary thermodynamics.
12.2 Environment Geology
• 1 Natural hazards—floods, mass wasting, costal hazards, earthquakes and volcanic activity
and mitigation
• 2 Environmental impact of
• Urbanization
• Mining, open cast mining
• Industrial and radioactive waste disposal
• Use of fertilizers
• Dumping of mine waste and fly-ash.
• 3 Pollution of ground and surface water, marine pollution.
• 4 Environment protection—legislative measures in India
• 5 Sea level changes: causes and impact.
• 6 open cast mining

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