Physical Geology
Geology and its role in Mining, Earth as a planet- internal structure and composition of the earth, Geological work of wind, rivers, lakes, glaciers, seas, oceans and ground water, influences of these process on Mining Engineering sectors, earthquakes and seismic hazards and their relation with volcanoes, Engineering protection against earthquakes.
Mineralogy : Definitions, Physical properties of minerals, chemical composition, occurrence and uses of Quartz and its varieties, Felspar, Carbonates Mica, Garnet, Olivine, Pyroxenes and Amphiboles.
Petrology: Broad classification of rocks into Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic rocks with examples. Structures, classification of igneous rocks, classification of sedimentary rocks depending upon the grain size, metamorphic agents and kinds.
Igneous Rocks: Granite, Diorite, Gabbro, Dunite, Pegmatite, Porphyries, Dolerite, Basalt, Rhyolite & Obsidian
Sedimentary Rocks: Conglomerate, Breccia, Sandstone, Limestone & Shale.
Metamorphic Rocks: Gneiss, Schist, Quartzite Marble & Slate.
Geological Time Scale: Correlation, Catastropism, Geological Clock, Law of order of superposition, Uniformitarianism, fossil and their uses.
Indian Stratigraphy: Physio-geographic divisions of India with special reference to Dharwar, Cuddapah, Vindhyans, Gondwanas and Tertiary system with their economic importances.
Structural Geology: Primary & Secondary Structure, Dip& strike, True Dip & Apparent Dip, Compass clinometers, Structural features of rocks, interpretation of topographic maps, Classification of folds, faults, joints and unconformities, their recognition in the field and importance in mining operations.