Ph.D. in Applied Geology, Introduction, Admission Registration, Eligibility, Duration, Fees, Syllabus 2024

Posted by Admin on 25-10-2022 in Shiksha hub

Introduction about PH.D. APPLIED GEOLOGY Course

 

Doctor of Philosophy or Ph.D. (Geology) is a 3-5 years doctorate program which prepares students for various Geoscience careers. Geology comprises the study of Mineralogy, Palaeontology, Structural Geology, and Geomorphology.

The basic eligibility criteria for pursuing the course is a Master’s degree in the areas such as Geology/ Applied Geology/ Earth Science/ Marine Geology from any recognized university with 55% aggregate marks.

Syllabus

 

The following table shows the detailed syllabus of the program:

Name of the Course Topics Covered
Review of Literature Need and process of systematic review of Literature to understand Regional and Local-Geology, Geomorphology, Stratigraphy, Structural and Tectonic Setting, Mineral Deposit and Hydrogeology etc.
Geological Surveying Nature and scope, Important Field Equipment, Toposheets, Geological Mapping Methods, Base Map, Collection of Geological and Structural Data
Remote Sensing Application of Remote Sensing Techniques in Geological Studies
tSampling Purposes and Types of Samples, Techniques of Sampling, Sampling Patterns, Preparation of Samples for further studies
Microscopy Preparation and Studies of Thin sections and Polished sections, Types of Microscopes and their Applications in Geology.
Geochemical Analysis Geochemical Techniques and Instruments for Analyses of Rocks, Soils and Water Samples.
Geo-Scientific Writing Pre-Writing Stage: Scientific Paper, Technical Report, Illustrations (Maps, Line Diagrams, Graphs, Photographs) Writing Stage: Qualities of Scientific Paper, Aids to Writing, Writing Practices. Post Writing Stage: Oral and Poster Presentation, Modes of Preparation and use of various kinds of Oral Aids, Poster Presentation

Admission Process

Admission to the course is strictly done on the basis of marks obtained by candidates in master’s degree. However, different universities or colleges have different admission rules.

Some of the universities conduct an entrance examination followed by a round of personal interview for admission to the particular course on the basis of which students are shortlisted.

 

Eligibility for Ph.D. (Geology)

All the interested students are required to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in order to apply for the course which is as below:

  • Postgraduate degree in a relevant area such as Geology/ Applied Geology/ Earth Science/ Marine Geology from any recognized university.
  • Minimum 55% marks for general category in master’s degree
  • Minimum 50% marks for SC/ ST/ OBC category candidates

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