*With Specializations: Marine Geology; Marine Geophysics; GIS & Remote Sensing

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM

Geosciences is an applied science where specialized geoscientists apply scientific methods and formulate hypothesis after gathering data about the natural resources and then test their hypothesis by application of exploration techniques. Currently, in the age of increasing energy demand with decrease in energy resources; need of minerals and water resources, and growing environmental concerns, the human society is facing multi-dimensional challenges.  It is imperative that knowledge of diversified fields of geosciences is well utilized in several exploration and surveying projects with sustainable development. Geosciences is an art as well as science with intellectual thinking and adventurism in both terrestrial and marine environments. Hence, the objectives of studying Geoscience are:

1. To introduce modern techniques of applied science used in the exploration of natural resources in terrestrial as well as in offshore environments.
2. To equip the students with critical analysis in quantifying the economic resources such as minerals, oil/gas, coal, and groundwater, etc.
3. To enable the students to integrate allied disciplines: Geology, Geophysics, Environmental Sciences, Earthquake Seismology, GIS & Remote Sensing.
4. To adopt holistic approach towards exploitation of natural resources for their contribution to national economy.
5. To foster effective oral written and interpersonal skills with ethical values.

LEARNING OUTCOME OF THE PROGRAM

Geosciences has created enhanced career opportunities for geologists, environmentalists, geophysicists, seismologists, etc. to work for society’s demands for natural resources while maintaining sustainable Earth’s natural environments. After completion of the degree program in Geosciences, the students will be able:

1. to apply knowledge of Geosciences with integrated research approach in natural resource exploration activities.
2. to utilize emerging techniques, skills, and tools necessary to study geosciences.
3. to communicate effectively regarding geoscience with excellent written and oral skills with maximum ethical values.
4. to work effectively in groups/team environment to accomplish a common goal for national development
5. to pursue continuous professional development and higher studies and enhance capabilities as an individual and for the mankind.

BS Geosciences with Specialization in

1. Marine Geophysics
2. Marine Geology
3. GIS and Remote Sensing

ROAD MAP OF BS – GEOSCIENCES PROGRAM

YEAR-1

Semester I

Semester II

YEAR-2

Semester III

Semester IV

Field Work – I

YEAR-3

Semester V

Semester VI

Field Work – II

YEAR-4 (Specialization Year)* **

Semester VII

Field Work-III

Semester VIII

*  All Courses in the Specialization will be offered during Year-IV (semester VII-VIII) and will be of 400s Level

** The courses under Specialization mentioned as GEO XXX (above) will be picked up from listed courses given below, accordingly.

SPECIALIZATION COURSES

1. The following 3-Specializations/choices , i.e., Marine Geology; Marine Geophysics; & GIS & Remote Sensing, will be offered to students at Semester-VII, to choose from. The list of courses for each specialization is listed below: