The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Science, ACADEMIC YEAR Department of Geology 2020-2021
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OBJECTIVES: The course deals with the detailed study of the igneous and metamorphic rocks, their formation, classification and occurrences.
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS Magma - physical properties, chemical composition and sources. Structures and textures of igneous rocks and its petrogenetic importance. Classification of igneous rocks – bases of UNIT-I 15 hrs. classification, chemical and mineralogical classifications, tabular and IUGS classification.
Understanding crystallization of silicate melts- unicomponent, binary and tertiary systems. Magmatic processes - differentiation, assimilation and diffusion. Basic ideas about occurrence of UNIT-II 15 hrs. igneous rocks with reference to plate tectonics.
Introduction to metamorphic processes. Genesis of micro-scale and meso-scale structures. Regional and contact metamorphism of argillaceous, calcareous, quartzo-felspathic and basic UNIT-III 15 hrs. igneous rocks.
Metasomatism, Pneumatolysis, Palingenesis. Concept of depth zones and metamorphic facies. Classification of metamorphic rocks. Nomenclature and description of metamorphic rocks (Slate, UNIT-IV phyllite, schist, gneiss, marble, quartzite, hornfels, calc-silicate rock, amphibolite, migmatites, 15 hrs. granulites and eclogite).
REFERENCES 1. Gupta, Alok K. 1998. Igneous Rocks. Allied Publishers Ltd., New Delhi. 2. Bose Mihir K. (1997) Igneous Petrology. World Press, Kolkata. 3. Tyrell, G. W. Principles of Petrology, B. I. Publications, 1980, 349p. 4. Allen Spry, Metamorphic textures. Pergamon Press Ltd. 5. Bhaskar Rao B. Metamorphic Petrology. Oxford and IBH Pub., New Delhi, London. 6. Miyashiro Akiho. Metamorphism and Metamorphic belts. George Allen & Unwin. 7. Turner, F.J. & Verhoogen, J. Igneous and Metamorphic petrology. CBS Publ., Delhi. 8. Jackson, K C (1970) Textbook of Lithology, McGraw Hill Publ., P. 552. 9. Winter J D (2012) Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, PHIL Pvt Ltd.,P.702.
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Science, ACADEMIC YEAR Department of Geology 2020-2021
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OBJECTIVES: The course will help in understanding of the sedimentary rocks and its linkages with stratigraphy to understand earth history. COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Clastic and Non-Clastic sedimentary rocks. Concept of grain size and texture of UNIT-I sediments. Sedimentary structures (primary and secondary). Basic idea about diagenesis 15 hrs. in sedimentary rocks
Classification and description of conglomerates, sandstones, shales, limestones and dolomites. Concept of sedimentary facies and Walther’s law. Basic concept of UNIT-II 15 hrs. sedimentary environments.
Code of stratigraphic nomenclature. Graphic representation of stratigraphic data. UNIT-III 15 hrs. Stratigraphic relations.
Concept of strato types and standard strato types of Cryptozoic and Phanarezoic eras. UNIT-IV 15 hrs.
REFERENCES 1. Folk R.L. (1968). Petrology of Sedimentary rocks. Hemphill’s Book Store, Austin. 2. Carver, R.W.(1971). Procedures in Sedimentary petrology. John Wiley & Sons, New York 3. Sengupta SM. (1994). Introduction to Sedimentology. Oxford & IBH Publ. Co. New Delhi. 4. Weller J.M. (1960). Stratigraphic Principles and Practice. UBS Publications. 5. Kummel (1961). History of the earth 6. Fritz,W.J. & Moore, J.N. (1988). Basics of Physical Stratigraphy & Sedimentology. John Wiley & Sons, New York. 7. Krumbein, W.C. and Sloss, L.L. Stratigraphy & Sedimentation W.H.Freeman and Co. San francisco, California.
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Science, ACADEMIC YEAR Department of Geology 2020-2021
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OBJECTIVES: The course deals with a detailed petrographic study of a variety of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Microscopic study of important igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks 120 hrs.
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Science, ACADEMIC YEAR Department of Geology 2020-2021
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OBJECTIVES: The course deals with one of the important aspects of understanding the early life and its occurrences in fossil forms, their systematic study and importance in understanding the earth history.
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS Origin of life, Evolution: Mechanism of evolution, Theories of evolution, Patterns of evolution, Rate of Evolution, Trend of evolution, Variability in evolution, Paleontological evidences of evolution. Causes of Extinction. Animal Distribution: Kind of distribution, UNIT-I 15 hrs. Factors affecting distribution and Dispersal, Zoo-Geographic and Bathymetric distributions.
Occurrence and Preservation of Fossils, Uses of fossils. Classification of organisms. Morphology, classification and geological distribution of important invertebrate groups - UNIT-II Trilobita, Graptolitoidea, Brachiopoda, Pelecypods, Gastropoda, Cephalopoda, Echinoidea 15 hrs. and, Cnidaria.
Morphology, classification and geological distribution of fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Extinction of dinosaurs. Morphology and geological history of foraminifera, ostracoda, and radiolaria. Morphology and geological distribution of spores UNIT-III 15 hrs. and pollens. Brief morphology and geological distribution of vascular and non vascular plants.
REFERENCES 1. Black, R. M. (1999) Elements of Palaeontology, Cambridge University Press. 2. Carrol R. L. (1988) Vertebrate paleontology and evolution. Cambrdge UniversityPress. 3. Clarkson E. N. K (1986) Invertebrate paleontology and evolution. Allen & Unwin, London
4. Jain P. C. and M.S. Anantharaman (2017) An Introduction to Palaeontology. Evolution and Animal Distribution. Vishal Publishing Company, Jalandhar-Delhi 5. Wood, H. (1961) Invertebrate Palaeontology. International Book Bureau Hyderabad.
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Science, ACADEMIC YEAR Department of Geology 2020-2021
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OBJECTIVES: Details regarding the mineral resources, their Indian occurrences and utility are the contents of this course.
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Metallic Minerals, mode of occurrence, genesis, distribution and uses of Iron, Manganese, UNIT-I Aluminium, Copper, Lead, Zinc, Tin, Gold and Chromite in India. 15 hrs.
Mode of occurrence, genesis, distribution and uses of Coal, Petroleum and Nuclear Minerals in India. Occurrence, distribution and uses of beach and placer deposits and limestones and UNIT-II 15 hrs. dolomites.
Mode of occurrence, genesis and uses of Mica, Gypsum, Asbestos, Graphite, Magnesite, UNIT-III Gemstone, Raw materials for ceramic, cement, refractory, abrasive and fertilizer industry. 15 hrs.
REFERENCES 1. Krishnaswamy, S. : Mineral Resources of India.
2. Gokhle, K. V. G. K. and Rao: Ore Deposits of India.
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Science, ACADEMIC YEAR Department of Geology 2020-2021
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OBJECTIVES: Students will be exposed to various specimens of invertebrate and plant fossils.
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Study of modes of fossilization and important group of invertebrate and plant fossils. 60 hrs.