BSc Geology Syllabus and Subjects 2024

Roumik Roy

BSc Geology syllabus covers the scientific study of examining the formation of the earth along with the different sorts of composition, structure, and processes that are dependent on it. B.Sc Geology subjects cover the study of Structural Geology, Minerals, Crystallography, Stratigraphy, Petrology, and more.

The BSc Geology syllabus is designed to introduce students to all the essential aspects of Earth Science and the BSc Geology subjects are decided by focusing on the demands of the job markets. Hence, the job scope of BSc Geology is highly adequate across various sectors.

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Semester Wise B.Sc Geology Syllabus
B.Sc Geology Subjects

Semester Wise B.Sc Geology Syllabus

B.Sc in Geology syllabus is intended to introduce students to all the important aspects of geoscience through core and elective subjects as well as lab workshops. The semester-wise BSc Geology syllabus is given below:

First Year B.Sc Geology Syllabus

The first-year BSc Geology subjects are given below:

Semester I	Semester II
Structural Geology	Minerals
Crystallography & mineral optics	Petroleum Geology
Practical Workshops	Practical Workshops

Practical Topics in the First Year BSc Geology Subjects

BSc Geology subjects include several labwork that give students an option to use the knowledge they gain in a practical context. Some of the practical topics in the 1st-year BSc Geology syllabus are given below:

Preparation of Thin and Polished sections of rock samples
Study of optical properties of minerals under a petrological microscope
Identification of various sedimentary rocks and their features
Identification of sedimentary structures by diagrams and samples

Second Year B.Sc Geology Syllabus

The second-year BSc Geology subjects are given below:

Semester III	Semester IV
Paleontology	Stratigraphy
Petrology I	Petrology II
Practical Workshops	Practical Workshops

Practical Topics in the Second-Year BSc Geology Subjects

Some of the practical topics in the 2nd-year BSc Geology syllabus are given below:

Study of fossils showing various modes of fossilization
Plotting of modal analysis data of igneous rock
Evaluation of mechanical properties of concrete aggregates
Determination of morphometric parameters of watersheds

Third Year B.Sc Geology Syllabus

The Third-year BSc Geology subjects are given below:

Semester V	Semester VI
Economic Geology	Exploration of Geology & Remote Sensing
Engineering Geology & Mining Geology	Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology
Economic Geology	Practical Lab

Practical Topics in the Third-Year BSc Geology Subjects

Some of the practical topics in the 3rd-year BSc Geology syllabus are given below:

Demonstration of Geochemical analytical methods
Megascopic identification of different varieties of coal
Study of physical properties of ore-forming minerals
Solving problems related to stress and strain measurement

B.Sc Geology Subjects

The syllabus of BSc Geology is centered around the important theoretical and practical aspects of geological science which includes composition, structure, dynamics, evolution, natural minerals, and energy reserves of the Earth. Some of the B.Sc Geology subjects are given below:

Core Subjects:

Students study both core and elective subjects during the course to make the course more flexible and increase their knowledge. Below is a list of some core subjects that students are taught during their B.Sc Geology course:

Economic Geology
Geochemistry
Geomorphology
Geophysics
Hydrogeology
Mineralogy
Oceanography
Paleontology
Petroleum Geology
Petrology
Structural Geology

Elective Subjects:

Some of the elective subjects in the BSc Geology syllabus are given below:

Earth resources
Earth surface processes
Introduction to Sustainability
Martian Geology
Studies on Cryosphere
Nuclear Waste management

BSc Geology Subjects in Detail

BSc Geology subjects are a combination of concepts based on physical and historical geology. A detailed view of the few BSc Geology subjects is given below:

BSc Geology Subjects	Topics Covered
Earth System Science,	Formation of various spheres of Earth, Wilson Cycle, Orogeny, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Tsunami, Oceanography
Petrology and Mineralogy	Classification of Rock and minerals, Rock Cycle, Physical Properties of the minerals, Silicates, Nonsilicates
Physical Geology and Sedimentology	Nature and scope of geomorphology, Sediment Size Classification, Biogenic structures, Paleocurrent analysis
Palaeontology and Stratigraphy	Introduction to fossils, Fossilization processes, Invertebrate Palaeontology, Vertebrate Palaeontology, Stratigraphic principles
Structural and Engineering Geology	Stress and Strain in rocks, Mechanics of folding, Stereographic projections, Geomechanical classification of rock mass
Coal and Petroleum Geology	Coal Classification, Coalification process, Lithotypes, Origin of petroleum, Reservoir rocks, Maturation of kerogen

B.Sc Geology Course Structure

The B.Sc Geology course is science-oriented and consists of theoretical and practical forms of education during six semesters. Case study analysis, project, and practical lab workshops are included for students to ensure that they can use their knowledge in a practical setting. The general course structure is as follows:

VI Semesters
Core Subjects
Elective Subjects
Lab Workshops
Skill development programs
Field Visit
Lab Work

B.Sc Geology Teaching Methodology and Techniques

The B.Sc Geology subjects in India are taught in the traditional classroom manner of teaching and practical lab workshops. Seminars, Study tours, and field visits allow students to learn about the course in a real-world setting. Listed below are the few teaching methods used in the BSc Geology course:

Research Project
Core and Elective Subjects
Practical Lab Workshops
Study Tour
Guest Lecture

B.Sc Geology Projects

Projects under B.Sc Geology enhances the effectiveness of understanding the subject matter pragmatically by including research work and dissertations. These projects need to be submitted at the end of the sixth semester. Some popular projects under B.Sc Geology is given below:

Effects Of Solid Waste Management
Comparative Assessment Of The Socio-economic Effect Of Crude Oil Exploitation
Effects Of Soil Erosion On Settlement
Heavy Metal Distribution In Sediment
Groundwater Quality In Dump Site Areas
Arsenic Pollution Of The Subsurface Water

B.Sc Geology Reference Books

The reference books help students learn about geology subjects in depth and help them to clarify any doubts they might have about the course outcomes. Below is a list of some important books for the B.Sc Geology course :

Books	Authors
Principles of Physical Geology	Porter and Skinner
Principles of Physical Geology	Arthur Holmes
A textbook of Engineering and General Geology	Parbin Singh