Course Overview:
A 3-year course focusing on practical geological applications. It covers mineralogy, geophysics, and environmental geology. Students engage in fieldwork and lab analysis to address real-world issues like resource management, natural hazards, and environmental impact.
Duration:
The course duration is 3 years, divided into 6 semesters.
Syllabus:
B.Sc. in Applied Geology focuses on the application of geological principles in various sectors such as mining, oil exploration, natural resource management, and environmental protection. The course integrates practical training with geological theory.
Semester 1:
Earth Systems and Processes
Fundamentals of Mineralogy
Structural Geology I
Geochemistry I
Practical I: Mineral Identification and Structural Geology
Semester 2:
Petrology (Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks)
Sedimentary Geology
Structural Geology II
Geomorphology
Practical II: Petrology and Geomorphology
Semester 3:
Economic Geology I
Stratigraphy
Paleontology I
Hydrogeology
Practical III: Stratigraphy and Hydrogeology
Semester 4:
Economic Geology II
Paleontology II
Remote Sensing and GIS
Environmental Geology
Practical IV: Economic Geology and Environmental Studies
Semester 5:
Mining Geology
Geophysical Exploration Methods
Petroleum Geology
Engineering Geology
Practical V: Geophysical Techniques and Petroleum Geology
Semester 6:
Applied Geophysics
Groundwater Exploration and Management
Geotectonics
Dissertation/Project Work
Practical VI: Groundwater and Applied Geophysics
Average Fees:
The average fee structure for B.Sc in Applied Geology ranges between ₹25,000 to ₹1,50,000 per year depending on the institution.
Exams to Attend:
Admission to B.Sc in Applied Geology is merit-based, but some institutions conduct entrance exams. Popular entrance exams include:
DUET (Delhi University Entrance Test)
BHU UET (Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate Entrance Test)
CUET (Common University Entrance Test)
IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test)
JMI Entrance Exam (Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam)
Top Ten Ranking Institutions in India (Combined):
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
University of Delhi, New Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee
University of Calcutta, Kolkata
Jadavpur University, Kolkata
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh
Presidency College, Chennai
University of Madras, Chennai
Pondicherry University, Puducherry
Top Ten Institutions in Kerala:
University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
University of Calicut, Malappuram
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Sacred Heart College, Ernakulam
St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam
Farook College, Kozhikode
St. Thomas College, Thrissur
Government Victoria College, Palakkad
Nirmalagiri College, Kannur