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UG GEOLOGY Honours

This document outlines the modified CBCS curriculum for the Geology Honours programme implemented from the 2017-2020 academic sessions under Ranchi University. It provides the course structure distributing 140 credits across 14 core courses, 4 discipline specific electives, 4 generic electives, and ability enhancement compulsory courses over six semesters. The document also includes details on semester-wise examination structure, subject combinations, and sample calculations for semester and cumulative grade points.

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MODIFIED CBCS CURRICULUM OF

GEOLOGY HONOURS PROGRAMME

SUBJECT CODE = 53

FOR UNDER GRADUATE COURSES UNDER RANCHI UNIVERSITY

Implemented from
Academic Session 2017-2020
Members of Board of Studies of CBCS Under- Graduate Syllabus in Geology
as per Guidelines of the Ranchi University, Ranchi.

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Contents
S.No. Page No.

Members of Core Committee i

Contents ii -iv

COURSE STUCTURE FOR UNDERGRADUATE ‘HONOURS’

PROGRAMME
1 Distribution of 140 Credits 1

2 Course structure for B.Sc./ B.A./ B.Com.(Hons. Programme) 1

3 Subject Combinations allowed for B. Sc. Hons. Programme 2

4 Semester wise Examination Structure for Mid Sem & End Sem Examinations 2

5 Generic Subject Papers for B. Sc. Hons. Programme 3

6 Semester wise Structure for End Sem Examination of Generic Elective 3

SEMESTER I

7 I. Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (AECC) 4

8 II. Generic Elective (GE 1) 4

9 III. Core Course –C 1 4

10 IV. Core Course- C 2 6

11 C1 & C 2 LAB 7

SEMESTER II

12 I. Environmental Studies (EVS) 8

13 II. Generic Elective (GE 2) 10

14 III. Core Course –C 3 11

15 IV. Core Course- C 4 12

16 C 3, C 4 & C 4 LAB 13

SEMESTER III

17 I. Skill Enhancement Course (SEC I) 14

18 II. Generic Elective (GE 3) 20

19 III. Core Course –C 5 21

20 IV. Core Course- C 6 22

21 V. Core Course- C 7 23

22 C 5, C 6 & C 7 LAB 24

SEMESTER IV

23 I. Skill Enhancement Course (SEC II) 25

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24 SEC 2 LAB 25

25 II. Generic Elective (GE 4) 26

26 III. Core Course –C 8 26

27 IV. Core Course- C 9 28

28 V. Core Course- C 10 29

29 C 9 & C 10 LAB 30

SEMESTER V

30 I. Discipline Specific Elective (DSE 1) 31

31 II. Discipline Specific Elective (DSE 2) 32

32 DSE 1 & DSE 2 LAB 33

33 III. Core Course –C 11 34

34 IV. Core Course- C 12 35

35 C 11 & C 12 LAB 36

SEMESTER VI

36 I. Discipline Specific Elective (DSE 3) 37

37 II. Discipline Specific Elective (DSE 4) 38

38 DSE 3 & DSE 4 LAB 39

39 III. Core Course –C 13 40

40 IV. Core Course- C 14 41

41 C 13 & C 14 LAB 42

GENERIC ELECTIVE FOR STUDENTS OF OTHER DISCIPLINE

42 Semester I - Generic Elective (GE 1) 43

43 GE 1 LAB 44

44 Semester II - Generic Elective (GE 2) 45

45 GE 2 LAB 46

46 Semester III - Generic Elective (GE 3) 47

47 GE 3 LAB 48

48 Semester IV - Generic Elective (GE 4) 49

49 GE 4 LAB 50

ANNEXURE

50 Distribution of Credits Semester wise for Hons/ General Programme 51

51 Sample calculation for SGPA for B.Sc./B.A./B.Com Honors Programme 52

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52 Sample calculation for CGPA for B.Sc./B.A./B.Com Honors Programme 52

53 Sample calculation for SGPA for B.A./B.Com Programme 53

54 Sample calculation for CGPA for B.A./B.Com Programme 53

MARKS DISTRIBUTION FOR EXAMINATIONS

AND
FORMAT OF QUESTION PAPERS
55 Marks Distribution of Mid Semester Theory Examinations 54

56 Marks Distribution of End Semester Theory Examinations 54

57 Marks Distribution of Mid/End Semester Practical Examinations 54

58 Format of Question Paper for Mid Sem Examination of Subjects with 55

Practical
59 Format of Question Paper for Mid Sem Examination of Subjects without 56
Practical
60 Format of Question Paper for End Sem Examination of AECC NH + MB 57
Communication
61 Format of Question Paper for End Sem Examination of Subjects with 58
Practical
62 Format of Question Paper for End Sem Examination of Subjects without 59
Practical
63 Format of Question Paper for End Sem Examination of GE, SEC, General 60
& AECC Hindi/ English Communication

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COURSE STUCTURE FOR UNDERGRADUATE ‘HONOURS’ PROGRAMME

Table AI-1: Distribution of 140 Credits [*wherever there is a practical there will be no tutorial and vice –versa.]
Course Papers Credits Credits
Theory + Practical Theory + Tutorial

I. Core Course (CC 1 to 14)

Theory 14 Papers 14X4=56 14X5=70
Practical/Tutorial* 14 Papers 14X2=28 14X1=14

II. Elective Course (EC)

A. Discipline Specific Elective (DSE 1 to 4)
Theory 4 Papers 4X4=16 4X5=20
Practical/ Tutorial* 4 Papers 4X2=8 4X1=4

B. Generic Elective/ Interdisciplinary (GE 1 to 4)

Theory 4 Papers 4X4=16 4X5=20
Practical/ Tutorial* 4 papers 4X2=8 4X1=4

III. Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC)

1. English/ Hindi Communication/ NH+MB/ 1 Paper 1X2=2 1X2=2
Business Communication for Commerce

2. Environmental Science 1 Paper 1x2=2 1x2=2

3. Skill Enhancement Course (SEC 1 & 2)

of the Core Course opted 2 Papers 2X2=4 2X2=4

Total Credit = 140 = 140

Table AI-1.1: Course structure for B.Sc./ B.A./ B.Com.(Hons. Programme)

Semester Honours Allied Ability Enhancement Total Credits
(Core Courses) (Elective Courses) (Compulsory Courses)
14 Papers 8 Papers 4 Papers
Sem-I C-1, C-2 GE-1 Eng Comm./ Hindi/ NH + MB
(6+6=12 Credits) (06 Credits) (02 Credits) 20 Credits

Sem-II C-3, C-4 GE-2 EVS

(6+6=12 Credits) (06 Credits) (02 Credits) 20 Credits

Sem-III C-5, C-6, C-7 GE-3 SEC-1

(6+6+6=18 Credits) (06 Credits) (02 Credits) 26 Credits

Sem-IV C-8, C-9, C-10 GE-4 SEC-2

(6+6+6=18 Credits) (06 Credits) (02 Credits) 26 Credits

Sem-V C-11, C-12 DSE-1, DSE-2

(6+6=12 Credits) (6+6=12 Credits) 24 Credits

Sem-VI C-13, C-14 DSE-3, DSE-4

(6+6=12 Credits) (6+6=12 Credits) 24Credits

Total = 140 Credits

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COURSES OF STUDY FOR UNDERGRADUATE ‘B. Sc. Hons’ PROGRAMME

Table AI-2 Subject Combinations allowed for B. Sc. Hons. Programme (140 Credits)

Discipline Specific Elective Compulsory Course

Honours/Core Subject Skill Enhancement Course
Subject AECC
CC SEC
DSES 1+1=2 Papers
14 Papers 2 Papers
4 Papers
Language Communication +
Geology Geology Specific SEC in Geology EVS

Table AI-2.1 Semester wise Examination Structure for Mid Sem & End Sem Examinations:
Core Honours, Allied DSE, Compulsory AECC
Examination Structure
Courses
Sem End Semester
Mid Semester End Semester
Code Papers Practical/ Viva
Theory (F.M.) Theory (F.M.)
(F.M.)

C1 Earth System science +Lab 15 60

50
C2 Crystallography & Minerology +Lab 15 60
I
GE1 Refer Table AI-2.3 of the Syllabus of Subject opted

AECC Language Communication 100

C3 Elements of Geochemistry +Lab 15 60
50
C4 Structural Geology +Lab 15 60
II
GE2 Refer Table AI-2.3 of the Syllabus of Subject opted

AECC EVS 100

C5 Igneous Petrology +Lab 15 60
C6 Sedimentary Petrology +Lab 15 60 75
III C7 Metamorphic Petrology +Lab 15 60

GE3 Refer Table AI-2.3 of the Syllabus of Subject opted

SEC 1 Elementary Computer Application Software +Lab 100

Stratigraphic Principles & Indian Stratigraphy
C8 15 60
+Lab
75
C9 Paleontology +Lab 15 60
IV
C10 Geomorphology +Lab 15 60
GE4 Refer Table AI-2.3 of the Syllabus of Subject opted

SEC 2 Geological Mapping +Lab 75 25

C11 Economic Geology +Lab 15 60

50
C12 Hydrogeology +Lab 15 60
V
DSE 1 Fuel Geology +Lab 25 60
50
DSE 2 Exploration Geology +Lab 25 60
C13 Engineering Geology +Lab 15 60
50
C14 Remote Sensing & GIS +Lab 15 60
VI
DSE 3 Earth & Climate +Lab 15 60
50
DSE 4 Introduction of Geophysics +Lab 15 60

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Table AI-2.2 Generic Subject Papers for B. Sc. Hons. Programme (140 Credits);
All Four Papers of Any One Subject to be opted leaving aside the papers of Hons. Subject:

Generic Generic Elective Courses for Arts Stream

Elective (GE will be other than Core Subject opted
Subject
Semester I Semester II Semester III Semester IV
GE
GE1 GE2 GE3 GE4
4 Papers
Electricity and Magnetism Thermal & Statistical
Physics Mechanics +Lab
+Lab Physics +Lab
Waves and Optics +Lab
Atomic Structure,
Chemical Energetics, Chem. of s- and p-block Chem. of d-block
Bonding, General Org
Chemistry Chem & Aliphatic
Equilibria & Functional elements, States of matter elements, Molecules of
Gp Org Chemistry-I +Lab and Chem. Kinetics +Lab Life +Lab
Hydrocarbons +Lab
Object oriented
Mathematics Programming in C++ +T
Econometrics +T Information Security +T Application of Algebra +T
Food, Nutrition & Health Environment & Public
Zoology Animal Diversity +Lab Human Physiology +Lab
+Lab Health +Lab
Plant Ecology & Plant Anatomy & Plant Physiology &
Botany Biodiversity +Lab
Taxonomy +Lab Embryology +Lab Metabolism +Lab

Table AI-2.3 Semester wise Structure for End Sem Examinations of Generic Elective in
Geology:
Core Honours, Allied DSE, Compulsory AECC
Examination Structure
Courses
Sem End Semester
Mid Semester End Semester
Code Papers Practical/ Viva
Theory (F.M.) Theory (F.M.)
(F.M.)
I GE1 Essentials of Geology +Lab 75 25

II GE2 Rocks & Minerals +Lab 75 25

III GE3 Fossils & their Applications +Lab 75 25

IV GE4 Earth Resources +Lab 75 25

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SEMESTER I 4 Papers
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Total 100 x 4 = 400 Marks

I. ABILITY ENHANCEMENT COMPULSORY COURSE (AECC)

(Credits: Theory-02)
Any One Compulsory Language Communication Prescribed by Ranchi University:
English Communication/ Hindi Communication / NH + MB Communication
(Refer AECC Curriculum of Ranchi University)

II. GENERIC ELECTIVE (GE 1) (Credits: 06)

All Four Papers (One paper to be studied in each semester) of any One Subject to be opted other than
the Honours Subject. Refer Content from the Syllabus of Opted Generic Elective Subject.

III. CORE COURSE –C 1: (Credits: Theory-04, Practicals-02)

Marks : 15 (MSE: 1Hr) + 60 (ESE: 3Hrs) =75 Pass Marks: Th (MSE +ESE) = 30

Instruction to Question Setter for

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

There will be two group of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain five questions of very short answer type
consisting of 1 mark each. Group B will contain descriptive type three questions of five marks each, out of which any two
are to answer.

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two group of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of ten questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type five questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any three are to answer.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE Theory: 60 Lectures

Unit 1: Earth as a planet

Holistic understanding of dynamic planet 'Earth' through Geology. Introduction to various branches of
Earth Sciences.
General characteristics and origin of the Universe, Solar System and its planets. The terrestrial and
jovian planets. Meteorites and Asteroids
Earth in the solar system - origin, size, shape, mass, density, rotational and revolution parameters and
its age.

Unit 2: Interior of Earth

Internal Structure of the earth.
Earth's magnetic field: Convection in Earth's core and production of its magnetic field.

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Unit 3: Plate Tectonics

Concept of plate tectonics, sea-floor spreading and continental drift
Geodynamic elements of Earth- Mid Oceanic Ridges, trenches, transform faults and island arcs
Origin of oceans, continents, mountains and rift valleys
Earthquake and earthquake belts
Volcanoes- types, products and their distribution.

Unit 4: Hydrosphere and Atmosphere

Introduction to hydrosphere and atmosphere; Oceanic current system and effect of Coriolis
force;Wave erosion and beach processes; Atmospheric circulation; Earth's heat budget.

Unit 5: Soil
Soils- processes of formation, soil profile and soil types.

Unit 6: Understanding the past from stratigraphic records

Stratigraphy: introduction and scope; Standard stratigraphic time scale Introduction to
geochronological methods and their application in geological studies; Laws of superposition and
faunal succession; Concepts of uniformitarianism.

Suggested Readings:
Duff, P. M. D., & Duff, D. (Eds.). (1993). Holmes' principles of physical geology. Taylor & Francis.
Emiliani, C. (1992). Planet earth: cosmology, geology, and the evolution of life and environment.
Cambridge University Press.
Gross, M. G. (1977). Oceanography: A view of the earth.
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IV. CORE COURSE- C 2: (Credits: Theory-04, Practicals-02)

Marks : 15 (MSE: 1Hr) + 60 (ESE: 3Hrs) + 25 (Pr 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks: Th (MSE +ESE) = 30 + Pr ESE =10

Instruction to Question Setter for

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

End Semester Examination (ESE):

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

CRYSTALLOGRAPHY & MINEROLOGY Theory: 60 Lectures

Unit 1: Crystallography
Elementary ideas about crystal morphology in relation to internal structures
Crystal parameters and indices
Crystal symmetry and classification of crystals into six systems and 32 point groups

Unit 2: Crystal symmetry and projections

Elements of crystal chemistry and aspects of crystal structures
Stereographic projections of symmetry elements and forms

Unit 3: Rock forming minerals

Minerals - definition and classification, physical and chemical properties
Composition of common rock-forming minerals
Silicate and non-silicate structures; CCP and HCP structures

Unit 4: Properties of light and optical microscopy

Nature of light and principles of optical mineralogy
Introduction to the petrological microscope and identification of common rock-forming minerals

Suggested Readings:
Klein, C., Dutrow, B., Dwight, J., & Klein, C. (2007). The 23rd Edition of the Manual of Mineral Science
(after James D. Dana). J. Wiley & Sons.
Kerr, P. F. (1959). Optical Mineralogy. McGraw-Hill.
Verma, P. K. (2010). Optical Mineralogy (Four Colour). Ane Books Pvt Ltd.
Deer, W. A., Howie, R. A., & Zussman, J. (1992). An introduction to the rock-forming minerals (Vol. 696).
London: Longman.
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GEOLOGY PRACTICALS - Based on C 1 and C 2 60 Lectures

Marks : (ESE: 3Hrs) =50 Pass Marks: Pr (ESE) = 20

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Practical Examination (ESE):

Distribution of Marks in Practical Examination:

Total = 50 Marks [Experiment = 30; Record = 10; Viva = 10]

Practicals:

1. Study of major geomorphic features and their relationships with outcrops through
physiographic models.
2. Detailed study of topographic sheets and preparation of physiographic description of an area
3. Study of soil profile of any specific area
4. Study of distribution of major lithostratigraphic units on the map of India
5. Study of distribution of major dams on map of India and their impact on river systems
6. Study of major ocean currents of the World
7. Study of seismic profile of a specific area and its interpretation
8. Observation and documentation on symmetry of crystals
9. Study of physical properties of minerals in hand specimen: Silicates: Olivine, Garnet,
Andalusite, SilIimanite, Kyanite, Staurolite, Beryl, Tourmaline, Augite, Actinolite, Tremolite,
Hornblende, Serpentine, Talc, Muscovite, Biotite, Phlogopite, Quartz, Orthoclase, Plagioclase,
Microcline, Nepheline, Sodalite, Zeolite ,Quartz varieties: Chert, Flint, Chalcedony, Agate,
Jasper, Amethyst, Rose quartz, Smoky quartz, Rock crystal.
10. Native Metals/non-metals, Sulfides, Oxides- Copper, Sulfur, Graphite, Pyrite, Corundum,
Magnetite Hydroxides, Halides, Carbonates, Sulfates, Phosphates: Psilomelane, Fluorite,
Calcite, Malachite, Gypsum, Apatite.
11. Study of some key silicate minerals under optical microscope and their characteristic
properties

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SEMESTER II 4 Papers
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Total 100 x 4 = 400 Marks

I. ABILITY ENHANCEMENT COMPULSORY COURSE (AECC)

(Credits: Theory-02)

Marks : 100 (ESE: 3Hrs) =100 Pass Marks Th ESE = 40

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be objective type test consisting of hundred questions of 1 mark each. Examinees are required to mark their
answer on OMR Sheet provided by the University.

AECC – ENVIRONMENT STUDIES Theory: 30 Lectures

Unit 1 : Introduction to environmental studies

 Multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies;
 Scope and importance; Concept of sustainability and sustainable development.
(2 lectures)
Unit 2 : Ecosystems
 What is an ecosystem? Structure and function of ecosystem; Energy flow in an ecosystem:
food chains, food webs and ecological succession. Case studies of the following ecosystems :

a. Forest ecosystem
b. Grassland ecosystem
c. Desert ecosystem
d. Aquatic ecosystems (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries)
(2 lectures)
Unit 3 : Natural Resources : Renewable and Non-‐renewable Resources
 Land resources and landuse change; Land degradation, soil erosion and desertification.
 Deforestation: Causes and impacts due to mining, dam building on environment, forests,
biodiversity and tribal populations.
 Water : Use and over-‐exploitation of surface and ground water, floods, droughts, conflicts
over water (international & inter-‐state).
 Energy resources : Renewable and non renewable energy sources, use of alternate energy
sources, growing energy needs, case studies.

(5 lectures)
Unit 4 : Biodiversity and Conservation
 Levels of biological diversity : genetic, species and ecosystem diversity; Biogeographic
zones of India; Biodiversity patterns and global biodiversity hot spots
 India as a mega-‐biodiversity nation; Endangered and endemic species of India
 Threats to biodiversity : Habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-‐wildlife conflicts, biological
invasions; Conservation of biodiversity : In-‐situ and Ex-‐situ conservation of biodiversity.

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 Ecosystem and biodiversity services: Ecological, economic, social, ethical, aesthetic

and Informational value.
(5 lectures)
Unit 5 : Environmental Pollution
 Environmental pollution : types, causes, effects and controls; Air, water, soil and noise
pollution
 Nuclear hazards and human health risks
 Solid waste management : Control measures of urban and industrial waste.
 Pollution case studies.
(5 lectures)
Unit 6 : Environmental Policies & Practices
 Climate change, global warming, ozone layer depletion, acid rain and impacts on human
communities and agriculture
 Environment Laws: Environment Protection Act; Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution)
Act; Water (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act; Wildlife Protection Act; Forest
Conservation Act. International agreements: Montreal and Kyoto protocols and Convention
on Biological Diversity (CBD).
 Nature reserves, tribal populations and rights, and human wildlife conflicts in Indian context.

(4 lectures)
Unit 7 : Human Communities and the Environment
 Human population growth: Impacts on environment, human health and welfare.
 Resettlement and rehabilitation of project affected persons; case studies.
 Disaster management : floods, earthquake, cyclones and landslides.
 Environmental movements : Chipko, Silent valley, Bishnois of Rajasthan.
 Environmental ethics: Role of Indian and other religions and cultures in environmental
conservation.
 Environmental communication and public awareness, case studies (e.g., CNG vehicles
in Delhi).
(3 lectures)
Unit 8 : Field work
 Visit to an area to document environmental assets: river/ forest/ flora/fauna, etc.
 Visit to a local polluted site-‐Urban/Rural/Industrial/Agricultural.
 Study of common plants, insects, birds and basic principles of identification.
 Study of simple ecosystems-‐pond, river, Delhi Ridge, etc.
(Equal to 4 lectures)

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II. GENERIC ELECTIVE (GE 2): (Credits: 06)

All Four Papers (One paper to be studied in each semester) of any One Subject to be opted other than
the Honours Subject. Refer Content from the Syllabus of Opted Generic Elective Subject.

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III. CORE COURSE -C 3: (Credits: Theory-04, Practicals-02)

Marks : 15 (MSE: 1Hr) + 60 (ESE: 3Hrs) + 25 (Pr 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks: Th (MSE +ESE) = 30 + Pr ESE =10

Instruction to Question Setter for

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

End Semester Examination (ESE):

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

ELEMENTS OF GEOCHEMISTRY Theory: 60 Lectures

Unit 1: Concepts of geochemistry

Introduction to properties of elements: The periodic table. Chemical bonding, states of matter and
atomic environment of elements. Geochemical classification of elements

Unit 2: Layered structure of Earth and geochemistry

Composition of different Earth reservoirs and the nuclides and radioactivity
Conservation of mass, isotopic and elemental fractionation
Concept of radiogenic isotopes in geochronology and isotopic tracers

Unit 3: Element transport

Advection and diffusion. Chromatography.
Aqueous geochemistry- basic concepts and speciation in solutions, Eh, pH relations

Unit 4: Geochemistry of solid Earth

The solid Earth – geochemical variability of magma and its products.
The Earth in the solar system, the formation of solar system
Composition of the bulk silicate Earth. Meteorites

Unit 5: Cosmic abundance of elements

Distribution of elements in solar system and in Earth
Chemical differentiation and composition of the Earth
General concepts about geochemical cycles and mass balance
Properties of elements. Geochemical behavior of major elements
Mass conservation of elements and isotopic fractionation.

Suggested Readings:
Mason, B. (1986) Principles of Geochemistry. 3rd Edition, Wiley New York.
Rollinson, H. (2007) Using geochemical data – evaluation, presentation and interpretation. 2nd Edition.
Publisher Longman Scientific & Technical.
Walther, J. V. (2009). Essentials of geochemistry. Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
Albarède, F. (2003). Geochemistry: an introduction. Cambridge University Press.
Faure, Gunter and Teresa M. Mensing (2004). Isotopes: Principles and Applications, Wiley India Pvt. Ltd
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IV. CORE COURSE -C 4: (Credits: Theory-04, Practicals-02)

Marks : 15 (MSE: 1Hr) + 60 (ESE: 3Hrs) + 25 (Pr 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks: Th (MSE +ESE) = 30 + Pr ESE =10

Instruction to Question Setter for

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

End Semester Examination (ESE):

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY Theory: 60 Lectures

Unit 1: Structure and Topography

Effects of topography on structural features, Topographic and structural maps; Importance
representative factors of the map

Unit 2: Stress and strain in rocks

Concept of rock deformation: Stress and Strain in rocks, Strain ellipses of different types and their
geological significance.
Planar and linear structures; Concept of dip and strike; Outcrop patterns of different structures.

Unit 3: Folds
Fold morphology; Geometric and genetic classification of folds; Introduction to the mechanics of
folding:
Buckling, Bending, Flexural slip and flow folding

Unit 4: Foliation and lineation

Description and origin of foliations: axial plane cleavage and its tectonic significance
Description and origin of lineation and relationship with the major structures

Unit 5: Fractures and faults

Geometric and genetic classification of fractures and faults
Effects of faulting on the outcrops
Geologic/geomorphic criteria for recognition of faults and fault plane solutions
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GEOLOGY PRACTICALS - Based on C 3 and C 4 60 Lectures

Marks : (ESE: 3Hrs) =50 Pass Marks: Pr (ESE) = 20

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Practical Examination (ESE):

Distribution of Marks in Practical Examination:

Total = 50 Marks [Experiment = 30; Record = 10; Viva = 10]

Practicals:

1. Types of geochemical data analysis and interpretation; of common geochemical plots.

2. Geochemical analysis of geological materials.
3. Geochemical variation diagrams and its interpretations.
4. Basic idea of topographic contours, Topographic sheets of various scales.
5. Introduction to Geological maps: Lithological and Structural maps
6. Structural contouring and 3-point problems of dip and strike
7. Drawing profile sections and interpretation of geological maps of different complexities
Exercises of stereographic projections of mesoscopic structural data (planar, linear, folded etc.)

Suggested Readings:
Davis, G. R. (1984) Structural Geology of Rocks and Region. John Wiley
Billings, M. P. (1987) Structural Geology, 4th edition, Prentice-Hall.
Park, R. G. (2004) Foundations of Structural Geology. Chapman & Hall.
Pollard, D. D. (2005) Fundamental of Structural Geology. Cambridge University Press.
Ragan, D. M. (2009) Structural Geology: an introduction to geometrical techniques (4th Ed). Cambridge
University Press (For Practical)
Lahee F. H. (1962) Field Geology. McGraw Hill

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SEMESTER III 5 Papers
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Total 100 x 5 = 500 Marks

I. SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE SEC 1: (Credits: Theory-02)

Marks : 100 (ESE: 3Hrs) =100 Pass Marks Th ESE = 40

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be objective type test consisting of hundred questions of 1 mark each. Students are required to mark their
answer on OMR Sheet provided by the University.

ELEMENTARY COMPUTER APPLICATION SOFTWARES:

A Common Syllabus Prescribed by Ranchi University Theory: 30 Lectures

Objective of the Course

The objective of the course is to generate qualified manpower in the area of Information Technology
(IT) and Graphic designing which will enable such person to work seamlessly at any Offices, whether
Govt. or Private or for future entrepreneurs in the field of IT.

A. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SYSTEM

Basic Computer Concept
Computer Appreciation - Characteristics of Computers, Input, Output, Storage units, CPU, Computer
System. (1 Lecture)

Input and Output Devices

Input Devices - Keyboard, Mouse, joystick, Scanner, web cam,
Output Devices- Soft copy devices, monitors, projectors, speakers, Hard copy devices, Printers – Dot
matrix, inkjet, laser, Plotters. (4 lectures)

Computer Memory and Processors

Memory hierarchy, Processor registers, Cache memory, Primary memory- RAM, ROM, Secondary
storage devices, Magnetic tapes, Floppy disks, hard disks, Optical Drives- CD-ROM, DVD-ROM,
CD-R, CD-RW, USB Flash drive, Mass storage devices: USB thumb drive. Managing disk Partitions,
File System. Basic Processor Architecture, Processor speed, Types of processor.
(5 lectures)
Numbers Systems and Logic Gates
Decimal number system, Binary number system, Octal number system, Hexadecimal number system,
Inter-conversion between the number systems. Basic Logic gates-AND, OR, NOT, Universal logic
gates- NAND, NOR
(3 lectures)
Computer Software
Computer Software- Relationship between Hardware and Software, System Software, Application
Software, Compiler, Names of some high level languages, Free domain software.
(2 Lectures)

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Internet & its uses

History of Internet, WWW and Web Browsers: Web Browsing software, Surfing the Internet, Chatting
on Internet, Basic of electronic mail, Using Emails, Document handling, Network definition, Common
terminologies: LAN, WAN, MAN, Node, Host, Workstation, Bandwidth, Network Components:
Severs, Clients, Communication Media. Wireless network
(3 Lectures)
Operating system-Windows
Operating system and basics of Windows, The User Interface, Using Mouse and Moving Icons on the
screen, The My Computer Icon, The Recycle Bin, Status Bar, Start and Menu & Menu-selection,
Running an Application, Windows Explorer Viewing of File, Folders and Directories, Creating and
Renaming of files and folders, Opening and closing of different Windows, Windows Setting, Control
Panels, Wall paper and Screen Savers, Setting the date and Sound, Concept of menu Using Help,
Advanced Windows, Using right Button of the Mouse, Creating Short cuts, Basics of Window Setup,
Notepad, Window Accessories
(2 Lectures)
B. MICROSOFT OFFICE 2007 AND LATEST VERSIONS
Word Processing
Word processing concepts: saving, closing, Opening an existing document, Selecting text, Editing
text, Finding and replacing text, printing documents, Creating and Printing Merged Documents,
Character and Paragraph Formatting, Page Design and Layout. Editing and Checking. Correcting
spellings. Handling Graphics, Creating Tables and Charts, Document Templates and Wizards, Mail
merge and Macros.
(3 Lectures)
Microsoft Excel (Spreadsheet)
Spreadsheet Concepts, Creating, Saving and Editing a Workbook, Inserting, Deleting Work Sheets,
entering data in a cell / formula Copying and Moving from selected cells, handling operators in
Formulae, Functions: Mathematical, Logical, statistical, text, financial, Date and Time functions,
Using Function Wizard. Formatting a Worksheet: Formatting Cells changing data alignment, changing
date, number, character or currency format, changing font, adding borders and colors, Printing
worksheets, Charts and Graphs – Creating, Previewing, Modifying Charts. Integrating word processor,
spread sheets, web pages. Pivot table, goal seek, Data filter and scenario manager
(4 Lectures)
Microsoft Power Point (Presentation Package)
Creating, Opening and Saving Presentations, Creating the Look of Your Presentation, Working in
Different Views, Working with Slides, Adding and Formatting Text, Formatting Paragraphs, Drawing
and Working with Objects, Adding Clip Art and other pictures, Designing Slide Shows, Running and
Controlling a Slide Show, Printing Presentations. Creating photo album, Rehearse timing and record
narration. Master slides. (3 Lectures)

Reference Books
Nishit Mathur, Fundamentals of Computer , Aph publishing corporation(2010)
Misty E. Vermaat,.Microsoft word 2013 1st Edition (2013).
Satish Jain, M.Geeta, MS- Office 2010 Training Guide, BPB publication (2010)
Joan Preppernau, Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 step by step, Microsoft press(2015)
Douglas E Corner, The Internet Book 4th Edition, prentice –Hall(2009)
Faithe wempen, word 2016 in depth 1st edition, que publishing(2015)
Steven welkler, Office 2016 for beginners, Create Space Independent publishing Plateform (2016)
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SKILL ENHANCEMENT LAB- SEC 1 LAB

A. MS-WORD LAB ASSIGNMENT

1. Write down the following Paragraph OR any one provided by your teacher;

Without a doubt, the Internet is one of the most important inventions of modern times. The
Internet is a global interconnected computer networks which allow each connected computer to share
and exchange information with each other. The origins of the Internet can be traced to the creation of
Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET) as a network of computers under the
auspices of the U.S. Department of Defense in 1969.

Apply following effects on The paragraph:

i. Paragraph font-size and font-type must be 12 Verdana.
ii. Paragraph alignment must be justified and double line spacing.
iii. Highlight the “(ARPANET)” with green color.
iv. Make the “Internet” keywords Bold and Italic.
v. Insert any “WordArt” and a symbol to your document.
vi. Insert a clipart to your document.
vii. Add following lines to your document:
Internet, Intranet, Extranet, URL, WWW, Networking, Protocols, HTTP, TCP/IP

2. Create a Table of following fields:

Name, Surname, Age, Gender, Job and apply the following effects
i. Insert 10 records
ii. Font size should be 12
iii. Title size should be 14
iv. Font type should be Times new Roman
v. Title color should be blue
vi. Text color should be black
vii. Table border should be 2

3. Write a letter on ‘Road Safety’ and send to ‘Multiple Recipients’ using mail merge.

4. Type the paragraph given below:

Today, the Internet is a public, cooperative and self-sustaining facility accessible to hundreds
of millions of people worldwide. Physically, the Internet uses a portion of the total resources of the
currently existing public telecommunication networks. Technically, what distinguishes the Internet is
its use of a set of protocols called TCP/IP (for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol). Two
recent adaptations of Internet technology, the intranet and the extranet, also make use of the TCP/IP
protocol. Today, the Internet is a public, cooperative and self-sustaining facility accessible to hundreds
of millions of people worldwide. Physically, the Internet uses a portion of the total resources of the
currently existing public telecommunication networks. Technically, what distinguishes the Internet is
its use of a set of protocols called TCP/IP (for Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol). Two
recent adaptations of Internet technology, the intranet and the extranet, also make use of the TCP/IP
protocol.

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Apply the following:

i. Change Internet into Internets at a time
ii. Heilight TCP/IP in red color
iii. Replace protocol into protocols
iv. Find the word “Public”

B. MICROSOFT EXCEL LAB ASSİGNMENT

Basic Formatting and Spreadsheet Manipulation

1. Add rows and columns to an existing spreadsheet
2. Reformat data (center, comma and currency styles, bold, text color)
3. Work with a simple formula (product) and function (sum)

Assignment
1. Create a workbook as shown below.
2. To enter new rows or columns, simply click on the row or column header to select the whole row
or column. Then right click with the mouse and choose insert.
3. Add the new row for S Spade with the data that’s shown below (between the original rows 7 and
8).
4. Add a column for gender and the data as shown below (between the original columns A and B).
Enter the appropriate gender for yourself in the last row.

A B C D
1 Name Male/Female Genre Number of Songs
2 J Smith F Blues 50
3 B Doe M Country 110
4 S Spade F Country 200
5 F Zappa M Blues 1400
6 F Zappa M Alternative 2300
7 J Smith F Alternative 150
8 S Spade F Blues 1000
9 B Doe M Blues 75
9 yourname M Blues 800

5. Center the data in columns B and C. Do this by selecting the whole column and click the center
icon on the ribbon.
6. Bold the data in row 1, the column headings (ensure that the data all remains visible within the
column boundaries).
7. Change the font color for row 1 to Blue.
8. Change the format of the data in column D to comma style (no decimal places showing).There is
an icon on the home tab that sets it to comma style easily.
9. Add two new column labels to the right of the current columns; Unit Price and Total Cost. (They
will be in columns E and F.) These two columns of data should be currency type so that the dollar
sign is shown. There is an icon to quickly format the selected column as currency type.
10. All tunes are $.99, so enter that value for all rows in Column E. You can copy quickly by using the
Auto Fill handle and drag that amount down. When you over your mouse over the tiny square in

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the bottom right hand corner of the active cell, your mouse shape will become a skinny plus sign,
and you can click and drag that cell to make a copy.

11. Calculate Total Cost (column F) as column D times Column E. You will type in a formula like this
into cell F2: =D2*E2 (Be sure to begin the formula with an equal sign)
12. Use the AutoFill (skinny plus sign) again to copy the formula down column F; down to F10.
Double check the picture below to make sure yours has the correct values
13. Add a border to all of the cells (A1-f10) using the Borders tool in the Fonts group on the Home
Tab.
14. Change the page layout to landscape. Do this by clicking the Page Layout tab on the ribbon and
then to Orientation to Landscape.
15. Save the file.
16. Click in cell F11 and Use the sum function or the shortcut icon that looks like ∑ to get the total of
the Total Cost column.
17. Ensure that the data is all visible within the column boundaries. Make the columns wider if
needed.
18. Save the workbook. Your final spreadsheet should look like the following when printed.

Name Male/Female Genre Number of Songs Unit Price Total Cost

J Smith F Blues 50 $ 0.99 $ 49.50

B Doe M Country 110 $ 0.99 $ 108.90

S Spade F Country 200 $ 0.99 $ 198.00

F Zappa M Blues 1,400 $ 0.99 $ 1,386.00

F Zappa M Alternative 2,300 $ 0.99 $ 2,277.00

S Spade F Blues 1,000 $ 0.99 $ 990.00

J Smith F Alternative 150 $ 0.99 $ 148.50

B Doe M Blues 75 $ 0.99 $ 74.25

yourname M Blues 800 $ 0.99 $ 792.00

$ 6,024.15

Create a sample table given below in Excel

 Using formula find Total

 Find the maximum value using MAX function from the Units column
 Find minimum value from Total column

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Order Date Region Rep Item Units Unit Cost Total
1/6/2016 East Jones Pencil 95 1.99 189.05
1/23/2016 Central Kivell Binder 50 19.99 999.50
2/9/2016 Central Jardine Pencil 36 4.99 179.64
2/26/2016 Central Gill Pen 27 19.99 539.73
3/15/2016 West Sorvino Pencil 56 2.99 167.44
4/1/2016 East Jones Binder 60 4.99 299.40
4/18/2016 Central Andrews Pencil 75 1.99 149.25
5/5/2016 Central Jardine Pencil 90 4.99 449.10
5/22/2016 West Thompson Pencil 32 1.99 63.68
6/8/2016 East Jones Binder 60 8.99 539.40
6/25/2016 Central Morgan Pencil 90 4.99 449.10
7/12/2016 East Howard Binder 29 1.99 57.71
7/29/2016 East Parent Binder 81 19.99 1,619.19
8/15/2016 East Jones Pencil 35 4.99 174.65
9/1/2016 Central Smith Desk 2 125.00 250.00
9/18/2016 East Jones Pen Set 16 15.99 255.84
10/5/2016 Central Morgan Binder 28 8.99 251.72
10/22/2016 East Jones Pen 64 8.99 575.36
11/8/2016 East Parent Pen 15 19.99 299.85
11/25/2016 Central Kivell Pen Set 96 4.99 479.04
12/12/2016 Central Smith Pencil 67 1.29 86.43
12/29/2016 East Parent Pen Set 74 15.99 1,183.26

C. MS-POWERPOINT LAB ASSIGNMENT

Activity 1 : Using Text & Background/Themes

i. Create one new slide and insert any text.
ii. To make your slide more attractive, use the themes or background.
iii. Make sure it apply for every slide not only one slide.

Activity 2 : Apply Custom Animation On Text

i. Use the custom animation to add effects on your text. Set the text move after
you click the mouse.
ii. If you have more than one text, add effects for each of text.

Activity 3 : Insert Image & WordArt

i. Insert one new blank slide.
ii. Choose one pictures or clip art from any source and insert in your new slide.
iii. Using the WordArt, make a note or title on your picture.
iv. Use the custom animation again to add effects on your picture and WordArt.

Activity 4 : Insert Text Box

i. Insert one new blank slide.
ii. Use the text box to insert one paragraph of text and adjust your text.

Activity 5 : Insert Smart Art

i. Insert one new blank slide.
ii. Insert the Smart Art and put your text on the Smart Art.

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Activity 6 : Insert Audio

i. Back to your first slide and insert one audio on that slide. The audio must play
automatically when you show your slide.
ii. Make sure the speaker also not appear when you show your slide. (the icon).
iii. The audio must play when you show alls your slide, not only one slide.

Activity 7 : inserting Video

i. Insert one new slide and insert one short video

Activity 8 : Save File

i. Save your file

Activity 9 : Create Photo Album & Hyperlink

i. Insert one new slide and put a text ex: “My Photo Album”
ii. Create one photo album and adjust your text and your photos
iii. Save your photo album with a new file
iv. Make a hyperlink to your photo using the text “My Photo Album”

Suggested Readings:
Faithe wempen, word 2016 in depth 1st edition, que publishing(2015)
steven welkler, Office 2016 for bignners, Create Space Independent publishing plateform(2016)
Elaine Marmel, office 2016 simplified, 1st Edition, John wiley and sons Inc(2016)
Patrice-Anne Rutledge, Easy office 2016 1st edition, Que publishing(2016)
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II. GENERIC ELECTIVE (GE 3) (Credits: 06)

All Four Papers (One paper to be studied in each semester) of any One Subject to be opted other than
the Honours Subject. Refer Content from the Syllabus of Opted Generic Elective Subject.

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III. CORE COURSE -C 5: (Credits: Theory-04, Practicals-02)

Marks : 15 (MSE: 1Hr) + 60 (ESE: 3Hrs) + 25 (Pr 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks: Th (MSE +ESE) = 30 + Pr ESE =10

Instruction to Question Setter for

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

End Semester Examination (ESE):

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

IGNEOUS PETROLOGY Theory: 60 Lectures

Unit 1: Concepts of Igneous petrology

Introduction to petrology: Heat flow, geothermal gradients through time, origin and nature of magma

Unit 2: Forms
Classification of igneous rocks. Textures and structures of igneous rocks
Mode of occurrence of Igneous rocks

Unit 3: Phase diagrams and petrogenesis

Binary Phase diagrams in understanding crystal-melt equilibrium –An-Ab,Or-Ab,Di-An
Magma generation in crust and mantle, their emplacement and evolution

Unit 4: Magmatism in different tectonic settings

Magmatism in the oceanic domains (MORB, OIB)
Magmatism along the plate margins (Island arcs/continental arcs)

Unit 5: Petrogenesis of Igneous rocks

Petrogenesis of Felsic and Mafic igneous rocks
Komatiites, Granitoides, Basalt, Gabbros,Alkaline rocks, Kimberlites and Lamproites.

Suggested Readings:
Philpotts, A., & Ague, J. (2009). Principles of igneous and metamorphic petrology. Cambridge
University Press.
Winter, J. D. (2014). Principles of igneous and metamorphic petrology. Pearson.
Rollinson, H. R. (2014). Using geochemical data: evaluation, presentation, interpretation. Routledge.
Raymond, L. A. (2002). Petrology: the study of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. McGraw-
Hill Science Engineering.
McBirney, A. R. (1984). Igneous Petrology. San Francisco (Freeman, Cooper & Company) and Oxford
(Oxford Univ. Press),
Myron G. Best (2001). Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, K. G. Cox, J. D. Bell. (1979). The
Interpretation of Igneous Rocks. Springer/Chapman & Hall.
Bose M.K. (1997). Igneous Petrology. G W Tyrrell. (1926). Principles of Petrology. Springer
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IV. CORE COURSE -C 6: (Credits: Theory-04, Practicals-02)

Marks : 15 (MSE: 1Hr) + 60 (ESE: 3Hrs) + 25 (Pr 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks: Th (MSE +ESE) = 30 + Pr ESE =10

Instruction to Question Setter for

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

End Semester Examination (ESE):

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

SEDIMENTARY PETROLOGY Theory: 60 Lectures

Unit 1: Origin of sediments

Weathering and sedimentary flux: Physical and chemical weathering, soils and paleosols.

Unit 2: Sediment granulometry

Grain size scale, particle size distribution, Environmental connotation; particle shape and fabric

Unit 3: Sedimentary textures, structures and environment

Fluid flow, sediment transport and sedimentary structures: Types of fluids, Laminar vs. turbulent flow,
Particle entrainment, transport and deposition.
Paleocurrent analysis- Paleocurrents for different sedimentary environments
Sedimentary structure- Primary and syn-sedimentary structures

Unit 4: Varieties of sedimentary rocks

Siliciclastic rocks: Conglomerates, sandstones, mudrocks.
Carbonate rocks, controls of carbonate deposition, components and classification of limestone,
dolomite and dolomitisation

Unit 5: Diagenesis
Concepts of diagenesis, Stages of diagenesis ,Compaction and cementation.

Suggested Readings:
Prothero, D. R., & Schwab, F. (2004). Sedimentary geology. Macmillan.
Tucker, M. E. (2006) Sedimenary Petrology, Blackwell Publishing.
Collinson, J. D. & Thompson, D. B. (1988) Sedimentary structures, Unwin- Hyman, London.
Nichols, G. (2009) Sedimentology and Stratigraphy Second Edition. Wiley Blackwell
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V. CORE COURSE -C 7: (Credits: Theory-04, Practicals-02)

Marks : 15 (MSE: 1Hr) + 60 (ESE: 3Hrs) + 25 (Pr 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks: Th (MSE +ESE) = 30 + Pr ESE =10

Instruction to Question Setter for

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

End Semester Examination (ESE):

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY Theory: 60 Lectures

Unit 1: Metamorphism: controls and types.

Definition of metamorphism. Factors controlling metamorphism Types of metamorphism - contact,
regional, fault zone metamorphism, impact metamorphism.

Unit 2: Metamorphic facies and grades

Index minerals, Chemographic projections
Metamorphic zones and isogrades.
Concept of metamorphic facies and grade
Mineralogical phase rule of closed and open system
Structure and textures of metamorphic rocks

Unit 3: Metamorphism and Tectonism

Relationship between metamorphism and deformation
Metamorphic mineral reactions (prograde and retrograde)

Unit 4: Migmatites and their origin

Metasomatism and role of fluids in metamorphism

Unit 5: Metamorphic rock associations- Schists, Gneisses, Khondalites, Charnockites, Blue schists
and Eclogites

Suggested Readings:
Philpotts, A., & Ague, J. (2009). Principles of igneous and metamorphic petrology. Cambridge University
Press.
Winter, J. D. (2014). Principles of igneous and metamorphic petrology. Pearson.
Rollinson, H. R. (2014). Using geochemical data: evaluation, presentation, interpretation. Routledge.
Raymond, L. A. (2002). Petrology: the study of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. McGraw-
Hill Science Engineering.
Yardley, B. W., & Yardley, B. W. D. (1989). An introduction to metamorphic petrology. Longman Earth
Science Series.
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GEOLOGY PRACTICALS - Based on C 5, C 6 and C 7 60 Lectures

Marks : (ESE: 3Hrs) =75 Pass Marks: Pr (ESE) = 30

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Practical Examination (ESE):

Distribution of Marks in Practical Examination:

Total = 75 Marks [Experiment = 45; Record = 15; Viva = 15]

Practicals:

1. Study of important igneous rocks in hand specimens and thin sections

2. Megascopic study of sedimentary structures, Particle size distribution and statistical treatment,
3. Paleocurrent analysis, Petrography of clastic and non-clastic rocks through hand specimens
and thin sections
4. Megascopic and microscopic study (textural and mineralogical) of the following metamorphic
rocks, Graphic plots for petrochemistry and interpretation of assemblages: ACF and AKF
diagrams.

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SEMESTER IV 5 Papers
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Total 100 x 5 = 500 Marks

I. SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE SEC 2: (Credits: Theory-02)

Marks : 75 (ESE 3Hrs) =75 Pass Marks Th ESE = 30

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two group of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of ten questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to answer.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

GEOLOGICAL MAPPING Theory: 15 Lectures

1. Toposheets:–definition, scale, reading various components of a toposheet. Geological map -

definition, various components of a geological map including scale, legend, structures etc.
Geological Field work instruments, Use of clinometer compass, Brunton compass, strike and
dip measurements; Basic field measurement techniques: Bedding dip and strike, Reading
contours and topography, Trend, plunge, Rake/Pitch; Stereoplots of linear and planar
structures.
2. Identification of rock types in field; structures and texture of rocks,
3. Sampling and oriented sample and its significance; Geological mapping of igneous,
sedimentary and metamorphic terrains.
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GEOLOGY PRACTICAL - Based on SEC 2 30 Lectures

Marks : (ESE: 3Hrs) =75 Pass Marks: Pr (ESE) = 30

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Practical Examination (ESE):

Distribution of Marks in Practical Examination:

Total = 75 Marks [Experiment = 45; Record = 15; Viva = 15]

Practical:

1. Students will be required to carry out Field Work for a week in a suitable geological terrain to
study the basic aspect of geological mapping and submit a report thereon.
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II. GENERIC ELECTIVE (GE 4) (Credits: 06)

All Four Papers (One paper to be studied in each semester) of any One Subject to be opted other than
the Honours Subject. Refer Content from the Syllabus of Opted Generic Elective Subject.
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III. CORE COURSE -C 8: (Credits: Theory-04, Practicals-02)

Marks : 15 (MSE: 1Hr) + 60 (ESE: 3Hrs) + 25 (Pr 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks: Th (MSE +ESE) = 30 + Pr ESE =10

Instruction to Question Setter for

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

End Semester Examination (ESE):

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

STRATIGRAPHIC PRINCIPLES & INDIAN STRATIGRAPHY

Theory: 60 Lectures

Unit 1: Principles of stratigraphy, Introduction to the concepts of lithostratigraphy, biostratigraphy,

chronostratigraphy, seismic stratigraphy, chemostratigraphy, Magnetostratigraphy; International
Stratigraphic Code – development of a standardized stratigraphic nomenclature.,Concepts of
Stratotypes. Global Stratotype Section and Point (GSSP).

Unit 2: Principles of stratigraphic analysis and Physiographic and tectonic subdivisions of India
Walther’s Law of Facies. Concept of paleogeographic reconstruction; Sequence stratigraphy and their
subdivisions with Indian examples. Introduction to the physiographic and tectonic subdivisions of
India.,Introduction to Indian Shield

Unit 3: Pre Cambrian Stratigraphy of India

PreCambrian geology of Singhbhum and Karnataka; Introduction to Proterozoic basins of
India;Geology of Vindhyan and Cudappah basins of India

Unit 4: Phanerozoic Stratigraphy of India

Geology, Structure and hydrocarbon potential of Gondwana basins.

Mesozoic stratigraphy of India:

a. Triassic successions of Spiti,
b. Jurassic of Kutch,
c. Cretaceous successions of Cauvery basins

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Cenozoic stratigraphy of India:

a. Siwalik successions,
b. Assam basins.
Stratigraphy and structure of Krishna-Godavari basin, Cauvery basin, Bombay offshore basin, Kutch
and Saurashtra basins and their potential for hydrocarbon exploration

Unit 5: Volcanic provinces of India and Stratigraphic boundaries

a. Deccan,
b. Rajmahal,
Important Stratigraphic boundaries in India - a. Precambrian-Cambrian boundary, b. Permian-Triassic
boundary, and c. Cretaceous-Tertiary boundary

Suggested Readings:
Krishnan, M. S. (1982) Geology of India and Burma, CBS Publishers, Delhi
Doyle, P. & Bennett, M. R. (1996) Unlocking the Stratigraphic Record. John Wiley
Ramakrishnan, M. & Vaidyanadhan, R. (2008) Geology of India Volumes 1 & 2, Geological
society of India, Bangalore.
Valdiya, K. S. (2010) The making of India, Macmillan India Pvt. Ltd.

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IV. CORE COURSE -C 9: (Credits: Theory-04, Practicals-02)

Marks : 15 (MSE: 1Hr) + 60 (ESE: 3Hrs) + 25 (Pr 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks: Th (MSE +ESE) = 30 + Pr ESE =10

Instruction to Question Setter for

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

End Semester Examination (ESE):

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

PALEONTOLOGY Theory: 60 Lectures

Unit 1: Fossilization and fossil record

Nature and importance of fossil record; Fossilization processes and modes of preservation

Unit 2: Taxonomy and Species concept

Species concept with special reference to paleontology, Theory of organic evolution.

Unit 3: Invertebrates
Brief introduction of important fossils groups: morphology and geological history of Trilobita,
Brachiopoda, Gastropoda, Cephalopoda and Lamellibranchia

Unit 4: Vertebrates and other fossils

Evolution of horse and intercontinental migrations. Human evolution. Gondwana Flora
Introduction to Ichnology.

Unit 5. Application of fossils in Stratigraphy

Biozones, index fossils, correlation
Fossils and paleoenvironmental analysis
Fossils and paleobiogeography, biogeographic provinces
Paleoecology – fossils as a window to the evolution of ecosystems

SUGGESTED READINGS
Raup, D. M., Stanley, S. M., Freeman, W. H. (1971) Principles of Paleontology
Clarkson, E. N. K. (2012) Invertebrate paleontology and evolution 4th Edition by Blackwell Publishing.
Benton, M. (2009). Vertebrate paleontology. John Wiley & Sons.
Shukla, A. C., & Misra, S. P. (1975). Essentials of paleobotany. Vikas Publisher
Armstrong, H. A., & Brasier, M.D. (2005) Microfossils. Blackwell Publishing.

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V. CORE COURSE -C 10: (Credits: Theory-04, Practicals-02)

Marks : 15 (MSE: 1Hr) + 60 (ESE: 3Hrs) + 25 (Pr 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks: Th (MSE +ESE) = 30 + Pr ESE =10

Instruction to Question Setter for

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

End Semester Examination (ESE):

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

GEOMORPHOLOGY Theory: 60 Lectures

Unit 1: Introduction to Geomorphology, Endogenic and Exogenic processes

Unit 2: Geoid, Topography, Hypsometry, Global Hypsometry; Major Morphological features Large
Scale Topography - Ocean basins, Large scale mountain ranges (with emphasis on Himalaya).

Unit 3: Surficial Processes and geomorphology: Weathering and associated landforms, Glacial,
Periglacial processes and landforms, Fluvial processes and landforms, Aeolian Processes and
landforms, Coastal Processes and landforms, Landforms associated with igneous activities

Unit 4: Endogenic- Exogenic interactions, Rates of uplift and denudation, Tectonics and drainage
development, Sea-level change, Long-term landscape development
Unit 5: Overview of Indian Geomorphology.

Suggested Readings:
Robert S. Anderson and Suzzane P. Anderson (2010): Geomorphology - The Mechanics and
Chemistry of Landscapes. Cambridge University Press.
M.A. Summerfield (1991) Global Geomorphology. Wiley & Sons.
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GEOLOGY PRACTICALS - Based on C 8, C 9 and C 10 60 Lectures

Marks : (ESE: 3Hrs) =75 Pass Marks: Pr (ESE) = 30

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Practical Examination (ESE):

Distribution of Marks in Practical Examination:

Total = 75 Marks [Experiment = 45; Record = 15; Viva = 15]

Practicals:

1. Study of geological map of India and identification of major stratigraphic units; Study of rocks
in hand specimens from known Indian stratigraphic horizons; Drawing various
paleogeographic maps of Precambrian time; Study of different Proterozoic supercontinent
reconstructions.
2. Study of fossils showing various modes of preservation; Study of diagnostic morphological
characters, systematic position, stratigraphic position and age of various invertebrate,
vertebrate and plant fossils
3. Reading topographic maps ,Concept of scale Preparation of a topographic profile , Preparation
of longitudinal profile of a river; Preparing Hack Profile; Calculating Stream length gradient
index, Morphometry of a drainage basin,Calculating different morphometric parameters ,
Preparation of geomorphic map , Interpretation of geomorphic processes from the
geomorphology of the area

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SEMESTER V 4 Papers
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Total 100 x 4 = 400 Marks

I. GEOLOGY SPECIFIC (DSE 1): (Credits: Theory-05, Tutorials-01)

Marks : 25 (MSE: 1Hr) + 75 (ESE: 3Hrs) =100 Pass Marks: Th (MSE +ESE) = 40

Instruction to Question Setter for

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

There will be two group of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain five questions of very short answer type
consisting of 1 mark each. Group B will contain descriptive type six questions of five marks each, out of which any four
are to answer.

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two group of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of ten questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to answer.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

FUEL GEOLOGY Theory: 75 Lectures

Unit 1: Coal: Definition and origin of Coal; Basic classification of coal;

Fundamentals of Coal Petrology - Introduction to lithotypes, microlithotypes and macerals in coal.
Proximate and Ultimate analysis

Unit 2: Coal as a fuel

Coal Bed Methane (CBM): global and Indian scenario.
Underground coal gasification, Coal liquefaction

Unit 3: Petroleum
Chemical composition and physical properties of crudes in nature. Origin of petroleum.

Unit 4: Petroleum Reservoirs and Traps

Reservoir rocks: general attributes ,Classification of reservoir rocks
Cap rocks - definition and general properties.
Hydrocarbon traps: definition, Classification of hydrocarbon traps - structural, stratigraphic and
combination. Plate tectonics and global distribution of hydrocarbon reserves

Unit 5: Indian Occurrences:

Coalfields of India with special reference to Jharkhand

Suggested Readings:
Chandra D. (2007). Chandra’s Textbook on applied coal petrology. Jijnasa Publishing House.
Shelly R. C. (2014). Elements of Petroleum geology: Third Edition, Academic Press
Bjorlykke, K. (1989). Sedimentology and petroleum geology. Springer-Verlag.
Bastia, R., & Radhakrishna, M. (2012). Basin evolution and petroleum prospectivity of the continental
margins of India (Vol. 59). Newnes
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II. GEOLOGY SPECIFIC (DSE 2): (Credits: Theory-05, Tutorials-01)

Marks : 25 (MSE: 1Hr) + 75 (ESE: 3Hrs) =100 Pass Marks: Th (MSE +ESE) = 40

Instruction to Question Setter for

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

There will be two group of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain five questions of very short answer type
consisting of 1 mark each. Group B will contain descriptive type six questions of five marks each, out of which any four
are to answer.

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two group of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of ten questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to answer.
Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

EXPLORATION GEOLOGY Theory: 75 Lectures

Unit 1: Mineral Resources

Resource reserve definitions, Mineral resources in industries – historical perspective and present.

Unit 2: Prospecting and Exploration,

Principles of mineral exploration, Prospecting and exploration- conceptualization, methodology and
stages; Sampling and sampling techniques; Geochemical exploration.

Unit 3: Evaluation of data

Evaluation of sampling data
Mean, mode, median, standard deviation and variance

Unit 4: Drilling and Logging

Core and non-core drilling
Planning of bore holes and location of boreholes on ground
Core-logging

Unit 5: Reserve estimations and Errors

Principles of reserve estimation, density and bulk density
Factors affecting reliability of reserve estimation
Reserve estimation based on geometrical models (square, rectangular, triangular and polygon blocks)

Suggested Readings:
Clark, G.B. 1967. Elements of Mining. 3rd Ed. John Wiley & Sons.
Arogyaswami, R.P.N. 1996 Courses in Mining Geology. 4th Ed. Oxford-IBH.
Moon, C.J., Whateley, M.K.G., Evans, A.M., 2006, Introduction to Mineral Exploration, Blackwell
Publishing.
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GEOLOGY PRACTICALS - Based on DSE 1 and DSE 2 60 Lectures

Marks : (ESE: 3Hrs) =50 Pass Marks: Pr (ESE) = 20

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Practical Examination (ESE):

Distribution of Marks in Practical Examination:

Total = 50 Marks [Experiment = 30; Record = 10; Viva = 10]

Practicals:

1. Study of hand specimens of coal

2. Reserve estimation of coal and economic mineral deposits
3. Study of Geological Section Coal and Petroleum fields and identification of hydrocarbon
prospect
4. Identification of anomaly
5. Concept of weighted average in anomaly detection
6. Study of Geological cross-section of important mineral deposits

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III. CORE COURSE -C 11: (Credits: Theory-04, Practicals-02)

Marks : 15 (MSE: 1Hr) + 60 (ESE: 3Hrs) + 25 (Pr 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks: Th (MSE +ESE) = 30 + Pr ESE =10

Instruction to Question Setter for

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

End Semester Examination (ESE):

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

ECONOMIC GEOLOGY Theory: 60 Lectures

Unit 1 Ores and gangues: Ores, gangue minerals, tenor, grade and lodes
Resources and reserves- definitions; classification of economic deposits. Structure and texture of ore
deposits

Unit 2: Mineral deposits and concepts of Ore formation:

Endogenous processes: Magmatic concentration, skarns, greisens, and hydrothermal deposits
Exogenous processes: weathering products and residual deposits, oxidation and supergene enrichment,
placer deposits,

Unit 3: Mineral exploration

Exploration techniques: Geological, Geophysical and Geochemical Explorations techniques

Unit 4: Metallic and Nonmetallic ores

Mode of Occurrence, chemical composition, uses and distribution in India of following: Metallic
deposits: Ores of Iron, Aluminium, Copper, Manganese, Lead and Zinc.
Non-metallic deposits: Mica, Asbestos and Limestone.

Unit 5: Metallogenic provinces and epochs;

An introduction to atomic minerals and gemstones.
Introduction to gemstones.

Suggested Readings:
Guilbert, J.M. and Park Jr., C.F. (1986) The Geology of Ore deposits. Freeman & Co.
Bateman, A.M. and Jensen, M.L. (1990) Economic Mineral Deposits. John Wiley.
Evans, A.M. (1993) Ore Geology and Industrial minerals. Wiley
Laurence Robb. (2005) Introduction to ore forming processes. Wiley.
Gokhale, K.V.G.K. and Rao, T.C. (1978) Ore deposits of India their distribution and processing, Tata-
McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
Deb, S. (1980) Industrial minerals and rocks of India. Allied Publishers.
Sarkar, S.C. and Gupta, A. (2014) Crustal Evolution and Metallogeny in India. Cambridge Publications.
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IV. CORE COURSE -C 12: (Credits: Theory-04, Practicals-02)

Marks : 15 (MSE: 1Hr) + 60 (ESE: 3Hrs) + 25 (Pr 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks: Th (MSE +ESE) = 30 + Pr ESE =10

Instruction to Question Setter for

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

End Semester Examination (ESE):

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

HYDROGEOLOGY Theory: 60 Lectures

Unit 1: Introduction and basic concepts

Scope of hydrogeology and its societal relevance
Hydrologic cycle: precipitation, evapo-transpiration, run-off, infiltration and subsurface movement of
water.
Rock properties affecting groundwater, Vertical distribution of subsurface water
Types of aquifer, aquifer parameters.

Unit 2: Groundwater flow:

Darcy's law and its validity
Intrinsic permeability and hydraulic conductivity, Laminar and turbulent groundwater flow

Unit 3: Well hydraulics and Groundwater exploration

Basic Concepts (drawdown; specific capacity etc)
Surface-based groundwater exploration methods
Introduction to subsurface borehole logging methods.

Unit 4: Groundwater chemistry

Physical and chemical properties of water and water quality
Introduction to methods of interpreting groundwater quality data using standard graphical plots
Sea water intrusion in coastal aquifers

Unit 5: Groundwater management

Surface and subsurface water interaction, Groundwater level fluctuations
Basic concepts of water balance studies, issues related to groundwater resources development and
management, Rainwater harvesting and artificial recharge of groundwater

Suggested Readings:
Todd, D. K. 2006. Groundwater hydrology, 2nd Ed., John Wiley & Sons, N.Y.
Davis, S. N. and De Weist, R.J.M. 1966. Hydrogeology, John Wiley & Sons Inc., N.Y.
Karanth K.R., 1987, Groundwater: Assessment, Development and management, Tata McGraw-Hill Pub.
Co. Ltd.
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GEOLOGY PRACTICALS - Based on C 11 and C 12 60 Lectures

Marks : (ESE: 3Hrs) =50 Pass Marks: Pr (ESE) = 20

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Practical Examination (ESE):

Distribution of Marks in Practical Examination:

Total = 50 Marks [Experiment = 30; Record = 10; Viva = 10]

Practicals:

1. Megascopic identification
2. Study of microscopic properties of ore forming minerals (Oxides and sulphides).
3. Preparation of maps: Distribution of important ores and other economic minerals in India.
4. Preparation and interpretation of water level contour maps and depth to water level maps
5. Study, preparation and analysis of hydrographs for differing groundwater conditions
6. Water potential zones of India (map study).
7. Graphical representation of chemical quality data and water classification (C-S and Trilinear
diagrams)
8. Simple numerical problems related to: determination of permeability in field and laboratory,
Groundwater flow, Well hydraulics etc.

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SEMESTER VI 4 Papers
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Total 100 x 4 = 400 Marks

I. GEOLOGY SPECIFIC (DSE 3): (Credits: Theory-04, Practicals-02)

Marks : 15 (MSE: 1Hr) + 60 (ESE: 3Hrs) + 25 (Pr 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks: Th (MSE +ESE) = 30 + Pr ESE =10

Instruction to Question Setter for

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

End Semester Examination (ESE):

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

EARTH & CLIMATE Theory: 60 Lectures

Unit 1: Climate system: Components of the climate system

Climate controlling factors and interactions with climate system

Unit 2: Heat budget of Earth

Incoming solar radiation and Geen House Effect. Heat transformation. Earth’s heat budget.

Unit 3: Atmosphere - Hydrosphere

Layering of atmosphere and atmospheric Circulation
Atmosphere and ocean interaction and its effect on climate
Global oceanic conveyor belt and its control on earth’s climate

Unit 4: Response of biosphere to Earth’s climate

Climate Change: natural vs. anthropogenic effects. Impacts of climate change; Pleistocene Glaciation.

Unit 5: Monsoon
Mechanism of monsoon, Monsoonal variation through time, Factors associated with monsoonal
intensity, Effects of monsoon

Suggested Readings:
Rudiman, W.F., 2001. Earth's climate: past and future. Edition 2, Freeman Publisher.
Rohli, R.V., and Vega, A.J., 2007. Climatology. Jones and Barlatt
Lutgens, F., Tarbuck, E., and Tasa, D., 2009. The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology. Pearson
Publisher
Aguado, E., and Burt, J., 2009. Understanding weather
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II. GEOLOGY SPECIFIC (DSE 4): (Credits: Theory-04, Practicals-02)

Marks : 15 (MSE: 1Hr) + 60 (ESE: 3Hrs) + 25 (Pr 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks: Th (MSE +ESE) = 30 + Pr ESE =10

Instruction to Question Setter for

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

End Semester Examination (ESE):

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

INTRODUCTION OF GEOPHYSICS Theory: 60 Lectures

Unit 1: Geology and Geophysics

Interrelationship between geology and geophysics, Role of geological and geophysical data in
explaining internal structure of the earth.

Unit 2: General and Exploration geophysics

Different types of geophysical methods - gravity, magnetic, electrical and seismic; their principles and
applications

Unit 3:Basics of subsurface geophysical logging: Basic principles of SP log, Resistivity log, Sonic
log, Gamma log, Neutron log etc. and their applications

Unit 4: Geophysical field operations

Different types of surveys, grid and route surveys, profiling and sounding techniques
Scales of survey, Presentation of geophysical data

Unit 5: Applications:
Application of Geophysical methods in oil and gas, ore and groundwater investigations;

Suggested Readings:
Outlines of Geophysical Prospecting - A manual for geologists by Ramachandra Rao, M.B., Prasaranga,
University of Mysore, Mysore, 1975.
Exploration Geophysics - An Outline by Bhimasarikaram V.L.S., Association of Exploration
Geophysicists, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 1990.
Dobrin, M.B. (1984) An introduction to Geophysical Prospecting. McGraw-Hill, New Delhi.
Telford, W. M., Geldart, L. P., & Sheriff, R. E. (1990). Applied geophysics (Vol. 1). Cambridge University
press.
Lowrie, W. (2007). Fundamentals of geophysics. Cambridge University Press.
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GEOLOGY PRACTICALS - Based on DSE 3 and DSE 4 60 Lectures

Marks : (ESE: 3Hrs) =50 Pass Marks: Pr (ESE) = 20

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Practical Examination (ESE):

Distribution of Marks in Practical Examination:

Total = 50 Marks [Experiment = 30; Record = 10; Viva = 10]

Practicals:

1. Study of distribution of major climatic regimes of India on map

2. Distribution of major wind patterns on World map
3. Study of paleogeographic maps (distribution of land and sea) of India during specific
geological time intervals
4. Study of various surface and subsurface geophysical data.
5. Identification of anomalies by Graphical methods : (a)Data obtained from equipotential
method(b)Data obtained from self-potential method
6. Geophysical calculation based on seismic method: refraction, reflection
7. Problems based on electrical resistivity methods:
(a) Wenner’s array (b) Schlumberger’s array

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III. CORE COURSE -C 13: (Credits: Theory-04, Practicals-02)

Marks : 15 (MSE: 1Hr) + 60 (ESE: 3Hrs) + 25 (Pr 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks: Th (MSE +ESE) = 30 + Pr ESE =10

Instruction to Question Setter for

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

End Semester Examination (ESE):

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

ENGINEERING GEOLOGY Theory: 60 Lectures

Unit 1:
Engineering Geology and its applications, Scope of Engineering Geology;
Elementary concepts of rock mechanics - Strength and Elastic properties. Engineering properties and
characteristics of soils. Properties of building stones.

Unit 2:
Basic concept of-Rock Quality Designation (RQD), Rock Structure Rating (RSR), Rock Mass Rating
(RMR), Tunneling Quality Index (Q)
Unit 3: Dams and reservoirs: Types of Dams-masonary or concrete dams- gravity, arch and butress.
Earth Dams and composite dams. Geological considerations- topography, structure and lithology.
Foundation and seepage problems in dams and their treatment.
Reservoir: Reservoir problems- seepage and silting.

Unit 4: Tunnels: terminology, definition, types- hard rock and soft rock tunnels. Geological
considerations- topography, structure and lithology

Bridge sites: Terminology, Bridge structure, types, bridge problems, and stability of bridges.
Geology of bridge sites.

Unit 5: Stability of rock slopes and cutting in rocks: Classification of slopes- stable and unstable
slopes- Geological parameters. Measures for stabilization of slopes. Foundation treatment; Grouting,
Rock Bolting and other support mechanisms; soil stabilization.

Suggested Readings:
Krynin, D.P. and Judd W.R. 1957. Principles of Engineering Geology and Geotechnique, McGraw Hill
(CBS Publ).
Johnson, R.B. and De Graf, J.V. 1988. Principles of Engineering Geology, John Wiley.
Goodman, R.E., 1993. Engineering Geology: Rock in Engineering constructions. John Wiley & Sons, N.Y.
Waltham, T., 2009. Foundations of Engineering Geology (3rd Edn.) Taylor & Francis.
Bell: F.G-, 2006. Basic Environmental and Engineering Geology Whittles Publishing.
Bell, .F.G, 2007. Engineering Geology, Butterworth-Heineman
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IV. CORE COURSE -C 14: (Credits: Theory-04, Practicals-02)

Marks : 15 (MSE: 1Hr) + 60 (ESE: 3Hrs) + 25 (Pr 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks: Th (MSE +ESE) = 30 + Pr ESE =10

Instruction to Question Setter for

Mid Semester Examination (MSE):

End Semester Examination (ESE):

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

REMOTE SENSING & GIS Theory: 60 Lectures

Unit 1: Photogeology
Types and acquisition of aerial photograph, Scale and resolution, Elements of air photo interpretation.
Identification of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks and various aeolian, glacial, fluvial and
marine landforms.

Unit 2: Remote Sensing

Concepts in remote sensing, Sensors and scanners, Satellites and their characteristics, Data formats-
Raster and Vector.

Unit 3: Digital Image Processing

Fundamentals of Image processing, Image Correction, Image enhancement, Image classification, FCC
and Image Ratioing,

Unit 4: GIS
Datum, Coordinate systems and Projection systems, Introduction to DEM analysis; GIS integration
and Case studies-Indian Examples

Unit 5: GPS
Concepts of GPS and DGPS ,Applications in earth system sciences.
Applications in earth system sciences

Suggested Readings:
Demers, M.N., 1997. Fundamentals of Geographic Information System, John Wiley & sons. Inc.
Hoffmann-Wellenhof, B., Lichtenegger, H. and Collins, J., 2001. GPS: Theory & Practice, Springer Wien
New York.
Jensen, J.R., 1996. Introductory Digital Image Processing: A Remote Sensing Perspective, Springer-
Verlag.
Lillesand, T. M. & Kiefer, R.W., 2007. Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation, Wiley.
Richards, J.A. and Jia, X., 1999. Remote Sensing Digital Image Analysis, Springer-Verlag.
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GEOLOGY PRACTICALS - Based on C 13 and C 14 60 Lectures

Marks : (ESE: 3Hrs) =50 Pass Marks: Pr (ESE) = 20

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Practical Examination (ESE):

Distribution of Marks in Practical Examination:

Total = 50 Marks [Experiment = 30; Record = 10; Viva = 10]

Practicals:

1. Computation of reservoir area, catchment area, reservoir capacity and reservoir life.
2. Merits, demerits & remedial measures based upon geological cross sections of project sites.
3. Computation of index properties of rocks.
4. Computation of RQD, RSR, RMR and ‘Q’
5. Plotting of Major Dams/ Tunnels on the outline map of India.
6. Study of Seismic / landslide zones of India.
7. Aerial Photo/ imagery interpretation, identification of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic
rocks
8. Identification of structural features in Aerial Photo/Satellite imagery
9. Identification of geomorphic features in Aerial Photo/Satellite imagery

Reference Books:
Advanced Practical Physics for students, B. L. Flint and H.T. Worsnop, 1971, Asia Publishing House
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COURSES OF STUDY FOR GENERIC ELECTIVE ‘B. Sc. Hons’ PROGRAMME IN

“GEOLOGY”
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SEMESTER I GENERIC ELECTIVE 1 Paper
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Total 100 x 1 = 100 Marks

I. GENERIC ELECTIVE (GE 1): (Credits: Theory-04, Practicals-02)

 All Four Generic Papers (One paper to be studied in each semester) of Physics to be
studied by the Students of Other than Geology Honours.
 Students of Geology Honours must Refer Content from the Syllabus of Opted Generic
Elective Subject.
Marks : 75 (ESE: 3Hrs) + 25 (Pr 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks: Th ESE = 30 + Pr ESE =10

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two group of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of ten questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to answer.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

ESSENTIALS OF GEOLOGY Theory: 60 Lectures

Unit 1: Introduction to Geology, scope, sub-disciplines and relationship with other branches of
sciences

Unit 2: Earth in the solar system: origin. Solar System- Introduction to Various planets- Terrestrial
and Jovian Planets, Internal constitution of the earth: core, mantle and crust.

Unit 3: Convections in the earth’s core and production of magnetic field; Earthquake: causes, effects
and distribution; Volcanoes: types, products and distribution.

Unit 4: Introduction to hydrosphere, biosphere and atmosphere; Origin of mountains; Elementary idea
about Plate Tectonics.

Unit 5: Age of the earth: Radioactivity and its application in determining the age of the Earth.
Basic concept of
 Rocks: types with examples
 Minerals: Definition and classification.
 Fossils: mode of preservation and uses

Suggested Readings:
Holme's Principles of Physical Geology. 1992. Chapman & Hall.
Emiliani, C, 1992. Planet Earth, Cosmology, Geology and the Evolution of Life and Environment.
Cambridge University Press.
Gross,M.G., 1977. Oceanography: A view of the Earth, Prentice Hall.
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GE 1 LAB: ESSENTIALS OF GEOLOGY 60 Lectures

Marks : 25 (Pr 3Hrs)=25 Pass Marks: Pr ESE =10

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Practical Examination (ESE):

Distribution of Marks in Practical Examination:

Total = 25 Marks [Experiment = 15; Record = 5; Viva = 5]

Practicals:

1. Contour maps : profile drawing, identification and description of important topographical

features.
2. Physical properties of minerals: Study and Documentation.
3. Study of physical properties of important rock forming minerals in hand specimen:
4. Plotting of major Dams on the outline map of India, mention name of the river and utility of
the dam.
5. Study of Seismic Zones of India.
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SEMESTER II GENERIC ELECTIVE 1 Paper
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Total 100 x 1 = 100 Marks

II. GENERIC ELECTIVE (GE 2) (Credits: Theory-04, Practicals-02)

Marks : 75 (ESE: 3Hrs) + 25 (Pr 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks: Th ESE = 30 + Pr ESE =10

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two group of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of ten questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to answer.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

ROCKS & MINERALS Theory: 60 Lectures

Unit 1: Minerals
Definitions, Classification and Physical properties of minerals.

Unit 2: Mineral structures. Silicate Structure.

Unit 3: Nature of light and principles of optical mineralogy.

Classification of minerals based on optical properties;
Petrological Microscope.; Optical properties of minerals.

Unit 4: Rocks- Definitions and types, Basics of rock formation.

Igneous rock- texture and Structure, magma: origin and composition, Bowen’s reaction series and
magmatic differentiation.
Sedimentary rocks- process of formation, texture and Structure.
Metamorphic rocks- Agents and types of metamorphism, texture and Structure.

Suggested Readings:
Earth Materials- Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology, Cornelis Klein and Anthony Philpotts,
Cambridge University Press, 2013.
Understanding Earth (Sixth Edition), John Grotzinger and Thomas H. Jordan, 2010, W.H. Freeman and
company, New York.

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GE 2 LAB: ROCKS & MINERALS 60 Lectures

Marks : 25 (Pr 3Hrs)=25 Pass Marks: Pr ESE =10

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Practical Examination (ESE):

Distribution of Marks in Practical Examination:

Total = 25 Marks [Experiment = 15; Record = 5; Viva = 5]

Practicals:

1. Observation and documentation of important structures of sedimentary and metamorphic

rocks.
2. Observation and documentation of forms of igneous rocks.
3. Study of optical properties of minerals.
4. Study of rocks in hand specimen.
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SEMESTER III GENERIC ELECTIVE 1 Paper
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Total 100 x 1 = 100 Marks

III. GENERIC ELECTIVE (GE 3) (Credits: Theory-04, Practicals-02)

Marks : 75 (ESE: 3Hrs) + 25 (Pr 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks: Th ESE = 30 + Pr ESE =10

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two group of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of ten questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to answer.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

FOSSILS & THEIR APPLICATIONS Theory: 60 Lectures

Unit 1: Introduction to fossils

Definition of fossil, fossilization processes, modes of fossil preservation and uses.

Unit 2: Species concept

Definition of species, methods of description and naming of fossils.

Unit 3: Introduction to various fossils groups

Brief introduction of important fossils groups: morphology and geological history of Brachiopoda,
Gastropoda and lamellibranchia
Important age diagnostic fossiliferous horizons of India.

Unit 4: Application of fossils

Application of fossils in the study of paleoecology, paleobiogeography and paleoclimate.

Unit 5: Societal importance of fossils

Implication of larger benthic and micropaleontology in hydrocarbon exploration: identification of
reservoirs and their correlation.
Application of spore and pollens in correlation of coal seams.
Fossils as an indicator of pollution

Suggested Readings:
Schoch, R.M. 1989. Stratigraphy, Principles and Methods. VanNostrand Reinhold.
Clarkson, E.N.K.1998. Invertebrate Palaeontology and Evolution George AlIen & Unwin
Prothero, D.R. 1998. Bringing fossils to life - An introduction to Palaeobiology, McGraw Hill.
Benton, M.J. 2005. Vertebrate palaeontology (3rd edition). Blackwell Scientific, Oxford.
Colbert's Evolution of the Vertebrates: A History of the Backboned Animals Through Time, Edwin H.
Colbert, Michael Morales, Eli C. Minkoff, John Wiley & Sons, 1991.

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GE 3 LAB: FOSSILS & THEIR APPLICATIONS 60 Lectures

Marks : 25 (Pr 3Hrs)=25 Pass Marks: Pr ESE =10

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Practical Examination (ESE):

Distribution of Marks in Practical Examination:

Total = 25 Marks [Experiment = 15; Record = 5; Viva = 5]

Practicals:

1. Study of fossils showing various modes of fossilization.

2. Distribution of diagnostic fossils in India.
3. Study of morphological characters of important Invertebrate fossils.
4. Drawing and labelling of important invertebrate fossils.
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SEMESTER IV GENERIC ELECTIVE 1 Paper
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Total 100 x 1 = 100 Marks
IV. GENERIC ELECTIVE (GE 4) ) (Credits: Theory-04, Practicals-02)

Marks : 75 (ESE: 3Hrs) + 25 (Pr 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks: Th ESE = 30 + Pr ESE =10

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two group of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of ten questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to answer.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

EARTH RESOURCES Theory: 60 Lectures

Unit 1: Earth Resources

Definition: Mineral, Ore and Gangue, Tenor, Grade.
Introduction to Essential, Critical and Strategic minerals.
A brief overview of Classification of Mineral deposits with respect to processes of formation and
mode of occurrences.

Unit 2: Definition of Energy

Primary and Secondary Energy.
Renewable and Non-Renewable Sources of Energy.
Environmental Dimension of Energy.

Unit 3: Major Types and Sources of Energy

Resources of Natural Oil and Gas.
Coal and Nuclear Minerals: Types and distribution.
Introduction to Hydroelectric Power, Solar Energy, Wind, Wave and Biomass based power and
Energy

Unit 4: Groundwater resources and its management

Groundwater resources and its role in economic development of a country.
Rainwater harvesting and artificial recharge to groundwater.
Watershed management.

Suggested Readings:
Energy and the Environment by Fowler, J.M 1984. McGraw-Hill
Global Energy Perspectives by Nebojsa Nakicenovic 1998, Cambridge University Press.
Energy Resources and Systems: Fundamentals and Non-Renewable Resources by Tushar K. Ghosh and M.
A. Prelas. 2009, Springer
Introduction to Wind Energy Systems: Hermann-Josef Wagner and Jyotirmay Mathur. 2009, Springer.
Renewable Energy Conversion, Transmission and Storage. Bent Sorensen, 2007, Springer.
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GE 4 LAB: ESSENTIALS OF GEOLOGY 60 Lectures

Marks : 25 (Pr 3Hrs)=25 Pass Marks: Pr ESE =10

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Practical Examination (ESE):

Distribution of Marks in Practical Examination:

Total = 25 Marks [Experiment = 15; Record = 5; Viva = 5]

Practicals:
1. Plotting of major Indian oil fields on map of India.
2. Plotting of major Indian coalfields on the map of India / Jharkhand.
3. Plotting of natural hazards on the map of India.
4. Megascopic study of important ore forming minerals.
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SAMPLE CALCULATION FOR SGPA & CGPA FOR UNDERGRADUATE ‘B.Sc./B.A./B.Com

Honours & General’ PROGRAMME

Distribution of Credits Semester wise for Undergraduate Honours Courses

Table B-1: UG (B.A./ B.Sc./B.Com. Hons. Programme)

Semester wise distribution of 140 Credits

CC AECC GE SEC DSE Total

credits
Semester I 12 02 06 20

Semester II 12 02 06 20

Semester III 18 06 02 26

Semester IV 18 06 02 26

Semester V 12 12 24

Semester VI 12 12 24

84 04 24 04 24 140

CC=Core Course; AECC=Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course; GE=Generic Elective; SEC=Skill Enhancement Course;
DSE=Discipline Specific Elective

Table B-2: UG (B.A./ B.Sc./B.Com. Programme)

Semester wise distribution of 120 Credits

CC AECC GE SEC DSE Total

credits
Semester I 18 02 20

Semester II 18 02 20

Semester III 18 02 20

Semester IV 18 02 20

Semester V 02 18 20

Semester VI 02 18 20

72 04 08 36 120

CC=Core Course; AECC=Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course; GE=Generic Elective; SEC=Skill Enhancement Course;
DSE=Discipline Specific Elective

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Table B-3: Sample calculation for SGPA for B.Sc./B.A./B.Com Honours Programme

Course Credit Grade Letter Grade Point Credit Point SGPA

(Credit X Grade) (Credit
Point/Credit)
Semester I
C-1 06 A 8 48
C-2 06 B+ 7 42
AECC-1 02 B 6 12
GE-1 06 B 6 36
Total 20 138 6.9 (138/20)
Semester II
C-3 06 B 6 36
C-4 06 C 5 30
AECC-2 02 B+ 7 14
GE-2 06 A+ 9 54
Total 20 134 6.7 (134/20)
Semester III
C-5 06 A+ 9 54
C-6 06 0 10 60
C-7 06 A 8 48
SEC-1 02 A 8 16
GE-3 06 0 10 60
Total 26 238 9.15 (238/26)
Semester IV
C-8 06 B 6 36
C-9 06 A+ 9 54
C-10 06 B 6 36
SEC-2 02 A+ 9 18
GE-4 06 A 8 48
Total 26 192 7.38 (192/26)
Semester V
C-11 06 B 6 36
C-12 06 B+ 7 42
DSE-1 06 0 10 60
DSE-2 06 A 8 48
Total 24 186 7.75 (186/24)
Semester VI
C-13 06 A+ 9 54
C-14 06 A 8 48
DSE-3 06 B+ 7 42
DSE-4 06 A 8 48
Total 24 192 8.0 (192/24)
CGPA
Grand Total 140 1080 7.71 (1080/140)

Table B-4: Sample calculation for CGPA for B.Sc./B.A./B.Com Honours Programme

Semester I Semester II Semester III Semester IV Semester V Semester VI

Credit:20; Credit:20; Credit:26; Credit:26; Credit:24; Credit:24;
SGPA:6.9 SGPA: 6.7 SGPA: 9.15 SGPA: 7.38 SGPA: 7.75 SGPA: 8.0

Thus CGPA= (20x6.9+20x6.7+26x9.15+26x7.38+24x7.75+24x8.0)/140=7.71

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Table B-5: Sample calculation for SGPA for B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. Program

Course Credit Grade Letter Grade Point Credit Point SGPA (Credit
(Credit X Grade) Point/Credit)
Semester I
DSC - 1A 06 B 6 36
DSC - 2A 06 B+ 7 42
DSC - 3A 06 C 5 30
AECC – 1 02 B 6 12
Total 20 120 6.0 (120/20)
Semester II
DSC - 1B 06 B 6 36
DSC - 2B 06 B 6 36
DSC - 3B 06 C 5 30
AECC – 2 02 A+ 9 18
Total 20 120 6.0 (120/20)
Semester III
DSC - 1C 06 A 8 48
DSC - 2C 06 A+ 9 54
DSC - 3C 06 A 8 48
SEC – 1 02 A 8 16
Total 20 166 8.3 (166/20)
Semester IV
DSC - 1D 06 C 5 30
DSC - 2D 06 B 6 36
DSC - 3D 06 B+ 7 42
SEC - 2 02 A+ 9 18
Total 20 126 6.3 (126/20)
Semester V
DSE - 1A 06 B 6 36
DSE - 2A 06 A+ 9 54
DSE - 3A 06 A 8 48
SEC – 3 02 B 6 12
Total 20 150 7.5 (150/20)
Semester VI
DSE - 1B 06 B+ 7 42
DSE - 1B 06 B 6 36
DSE - 1B 06 C 5 30
SEC - 4 02 C 5 10
Total 20 118 5.9 (118/20)
CGPA
Grand Total 120 800 6.67 (800/120)

Table B- 6: Sample calculation for CGPA for B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. Program

Semester I Semester II Semester III Semester IV Semester V Semester VI

Credit:20; Credit:20; Credit:20; Credit:20; Credit:20; Credit:20;
SGPA: 6.0 SGPA: 6.0 SGPA: 8.3 SGPA: 6.3 SGPA: 7.5 SGPA: 5.9

Thus CGPA= (20x6.0+20x6.0+20x8.3+20x6.3+20x7.5+20x5.9)/120=6.67

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MARKS DISTRIBUTION FOR EXAMINATIONS AND FORMAT OF QUESTION PAPERS

Marks Distribution of Mid Semester Theory Examinations:

Table No. 15: Marks distribution of Theory Examinations of Mid Semester

Group-A Total No. of Questions
(Very short Group-B to Set
answer type (Descriptive Questions
Full Pass
Topic Code Time Compulsory with Choices)
Marks Marks
Questions) No. of Questions x Marks Group A Group B
No. of Questions = F.M.
x Marks = F.M.
T15 15 6 1 Hr 5 x1 =5 2 (out of 3) x5 =10 5 3
Mid
Sem*
T25 25 10 1 Hr 5 x1 =5 4 (out of 6) x5 =20 5 6

Marks Distribution of End Semester Theory Examinations:

Table No. 16: Marks distribution of Theory Examinations of End Semester

Group-B Total No. of

Group-A#
(Descriptive Questions to Set
(Very short answer type
Full Pass Questions with
Topic Code Time Compulsory Questions)
Marks Marks Choices ) Group Group
No. of Questions x Marks
No. of Questions x A# B
= F.M.
Marks = F.M.
T60 60 24 3 Hrs Q.No.1 (10x1) + 1x5 =15 3 (out of 5) x15 =45 2 5

T75 75 30 3 Hrs Q.No.1 (10x1) + 1x5 =15 4 (out of 6) x15 =60 2 6

End
Sem
T100 100 40 3 Hrs Q.No.1 (10x1) + 2x5 =20 4 (out of 6) x20 =80 3 6

T50 +T50 50X2=100 20 3 Hrs 2 x5 =10 2 (out of 3) x20 =40 2 3

# Question No.1 in Group-A carries 10 very short answer type 1 Mark Questions.

Marks Distribution of Mid/End Semester Practical Examinations:

Table No. 17: Marks distribution of Practical Examinations of End Semester

Full Pass Distribution of Marks

Topic Code Time Total No. of Questions to Set
Marks Marks Experiment Record Viva

P25 25 10 3 Hrs 15 5 5

P50 50 20 3 Hrs 30 10 10 Pr. with components of both papers

End
Sem
P75 75 30 3 Hrs 45 15 15 Pr. with components of all three papers

P100 100 40 3 Hrs 60 20 20 Pr. with components of all four papers

Abbreviations : T= Theory Examination, P= Practical Examination.

Mid Sem* : There will be 15 Marks Theory Examination in Practical Subjects and 25 Marks Theory
Examination in Non-Practical Subjects/ Papers. 25 Marks Theory Examination may include 10
Marks questions from Assignment/ Project/ Tutorial where ever applicable.

Note : There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

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FORMAT OF QUESTION PAPER FOR MID SEM EXAMINATION

OF
SUBJECTS WITH PRACTICAL

Ranchi University, Ranchi

Mid Sem No. Exam Year
Subject/ Code
F.M. =15 Time=1Hr.

General Instructions:
lekU; funsZ”k %

i. Group A carries very short answer type compulsory questions.

([kaM *A* esa vR;ar y?kq mÙkjh; vfuok;Z iz”u gaSA)
ii. Answer 2 out of 3 subjective/ descriptive questions given in Group B.
([kaM *B* ds rhu esa ls fdUgha nks fo‘k;fu‘B@ o.kZukRed iz”uksa ds mÙkj nsAa )
iii. Answer in your own words as far as practicable.
(;FkklaHko vius “kCnksa esas mÙkj nsAa )
iv. Answer all sub parts of a question at one place.
(,d iz”u ds lHkh Hkkxksa ds mÙkj ,d lkFk fy[ksaA)
v. Numbers in right indicate full marks of the question.
(iw.kkZad nk;ha vksj fy[ks x;s gSaA)

Group A
1. ............... [5x1=5]
2. ...............
3. ...............
4. ...............
5. ...............
Group B
6. ............... [5]
7. ............... [5]
8. ............... [5]

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examination.

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GEOLOGY HONS. CBCS CURRICULUM RANCHI UNIVERSITY

FORMAT OF QUESTION PAPER FOR MID SEM EXAMINATION

OF
SUBJECTS WITHOUT PRACTICAL

Ranchi University, Ranchi

Mid Sem No. Exam Year
Subject/ Code
F.M. =25 Time=1Hr.

General Instructions:
lekU; funsZ”k %

i. Group A carries very short answer type compulsory questions.

([kaM *A* esa vR;ar y?kq mÙkjh; vfuok;Z iz”u gSaA)
ii. Answer 4 out of 6 subjective/ descriptive questions given in Group B.
([kaM *B* ds N% esa ls fdUgha pkj fo‘k;fu‘B@ o.kZukRed iz”uksa ds mÙkj nsAa )
iii. Answer in your own words as far as practicable.
(;FkklaHko vius “kCnksa esas mÙkj nsAa )
iv. Answer all sub parts of a question at one place.
(,d iz”u ds lHkh Hkkxksa ds mÙkj ,d lkFk fy[ksaA)
v. Numbers in right indicate full marks of the question.
(iw.kkZad nk;ha vksj fy[ks x;s gSaA)
Group A
1. ............... [5x1=5]
2. ...............
3. ...............
4. ...............
5. ...............
Group B
6. ............... [5]
7. ............... [5]
8. ............... [5]
9. ............... [5]
10. ............... [5]
11. ............... [5]

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examination.

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FORMAT OF QUESTION PAPER FOR END SEM EXAMINATION

OF
AECC NH + MB COMMUNICATION

Ranchi University, Ranchi

End Sem No. Exam Year
Subject/ Code
F.M. =50 P.M.=20 Time=1.5Hrs.

General Instructions:
i. Group A carries short answer type compulsory questions.
([kaM *A* esa y?kq mÙkjh; vfuok;Z iz”u gSaA)
ii. Answer 2 out of 3 subjective/ descriptive questions given in Group B.
([kaM *B* ds rhu esa ls fdUgha nks fo‘k;fu‘B@ o.kZukRed iz”uksa ds mÙkj nsAa )
iii. Answer in your own words as far as practicable.
(;FkklaHko vius “kCnksa esas mÙkj nsAa )
iv. Answer all sub parts of a question at one place.
(,d iz”u ds lHkh Hkkxksa ds mÙkj ,d lkFk fy[ksaA)
v. Numbers in right indicate full marks of the question.
(iw.kkZad nk;ha vksj fy[ks x;s gSaA)

Group A
1. ............... [5]
2. ............... [5]

Group B
3. ............... [20]
4. ............... [20]
5. ............... [20]

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examination.

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FORMAT OF QUESTION PAPER FOR END SEM EXAMINATION

OF
SUBJECTS WITH PRACTICAL

Ranchi University, Ranchi

End Sem No. Exam Year
Subject/ Code
F.M. =60 P.M.=30 (Including Mid Sem) Time=3Hrs.

General Instructions:
i. Group A carries very short answer type compulsory questions.
ii. Answer 3 out of 5 subjective/ descriptive questions given in Group B.
([kaM *B* ds ik¡p esa ls fdUgha rhu fo‘k;fu‘B@ o.kZukRed iz”uksa ds mÙkj nsaA)
iii. Answer in your own words as far as practicable.
(;FkklaHko vius “kCnksa esas mÙkj nsAa )
iv. Answer all sub parts of a question at one place.
(,d iz”u ds lHkh Hkkxksa ds mÙkj ,d lkFk fy[ksaA)
v. Numbers in right indicate full marks of the question.
(iw.kkZad nk;ha vksj fy[ks x;s gSaA)
Group A
1. [10x1=10]
i. ............... [10x1=10]
ii. ...............
iii. ...............
iv. ...............
v. ...............
vi. ...............
vii. ...............
viii. ...............
ix. ...............
x. ...............
2. ............... [5]
Group B
3. ............... [15]
4. ............... [15]
5. ............... [15]
6. ............... [15]
7. ............... [15]

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examination.

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FORMAT OF QUESTION PAPER FOR END SEM EXAMINATION

OF
SUBJECTS WITHOUT PRACTICAL

Ranchi University, Ranchi

End Sem No. Exam Year
Subject/ Code
F.M. =75 P.M.=40 (Including Mid Sem) Time=3Hrs.

General Instructions:
i. Group A carries very short answer type compulsory questions.
ii. Answer 4 out of 6 subjective/ descriptive questions given in Group B.
([kaM *B* ds N% esa ls fdUgha pkj fo‘k;fu‘B@ o.kZukRed iz”uksa ds mÙkj nsAa )
iii. Answer in your own words as far as practicable.
(;FkklaHko vius “kCnksa esas mÙkj nsAa )
iv. Answer all sub parts of a question at one place.
(,d iz”u ds lHkh Hkkxksa ds mÙkj ,d lkFk fy[ksaA)
v. Numbers in right indicate full marks of the question.
(iw.kkZad nk;ha vksj fy[ks x;s gSaA)
Group A
1. [10x1=10]
i. ...............
ii. ...............
iii. ...............
iv. ...............
v. ...............
vi. ...............
vii. ...............
viii. ...............
ix. ...............
x. ...............
2. ............... [5]
Group B
3. ............... [15]
4. ............... [15]
5. ............... [15]
6. ............... [15]
7. ............... [15]
8. ............... [15]
Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examination.

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FORMAT OF QUESTION PAPER FOR END SEM EXAMINATION

OF
GE, SEC, GENERAL & AECC HINDI/ ENGLISH COMMUNICATION

Ranchi University, Ranchi

End Sem No. Exam Year
Subject/ Code
F.M. =100 P.M.=40 Time=3Hrs.

General Instructions:
i. Group A carries very short answer type compulsory questions.
ii. Answer 4 out of 6 subjective/ descriptive questions given in Group B.
([kaM *B* ds N% esa ls fdUgha pkj fo‘k;fu‘B@ o.kZukRed iz”uksa ds mÙkj nsAa )
iii. Answer in your own words as far as practicable.
(;FkklaHko vius “kCnksa esas mÙkj nsAa )
iv. Answer all sub parts of a question at one place.
(,d iz”u ds lHkh Hkkxksa ds mÙkj ,d lkFk fy[ksaA)
v. Numbers in right indicate full marks of the question.
(iw.kkZd
a nk;ha vksj fy[ks x;s gSaA)
Group A
1. [10x1=10]
i. ...............
ii. ...............
iii. ...............
iv. ...............
v. ...............
vi. ...............
vii. ...............
viii. ...............
ix. ...............
x. ...............
2. ............... [5]
3. ............... [5]
Group B
4. ............... [20]
5. ............... [20]
6. ............... [20]
7. ............... [20]
8. ............... [20]
9. ............... [20]

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examination.

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