Mining Geology (CV203)
Course Name:
Mining Geology (CV203)
Programme:
B.Tech(Civil)
Category:
Programme Specific Electives (PSE)
Credits (L-T-P):
(3-0-0) 3
Content:
Physical Geology; Interior of the earth, Geological processes, Geological hazards. Mineralogy; physical
properties, Quartz, Silicates, carbonate minerals, petrology; study of Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic rocks.
Stratigraphy; principles, geological time scale, Dharwars, Gondwana, tertiary systems. Paleontology;
fossils and their uses, fossil fuels; coal and petroleum geology
References:
1) Parbin Singh, Engineering and General Geology, Katson Pub. Delhi, 6th Edition 2001
2) MukerjeeP.K. A text book of Geology, World Press Pvt. Ltd. 11th Edition, 1990
Department:
Civil Engineering