Course Overview: The B.Sc. in Geology explores Earth's physical structure, processes, and history. Students study rock formations, mineralogy, paleontology, and environmental geology. The program includes fieldwork, lab work, and theoretical studies, preparing graduates for careers in environmental consulting, research, and resource management.
Duration:
3 years (6 semesters)
Average Fees:
INR 20,000 - INR 1,50,000 per year
Exams to Attend:
Admission may require entrance exams such as CUET (Common University Entrance Test) or institution-specific exams.
Merit-based admission is also common based on 12th-grade scores.
Semester-wise Syllabus:
Semester 1:
Introduction to Geology
History and Scope of Geology
Basic Geology and Earth Materials
Mineralogy
Crystallography and Optical Properties of Minerals
Identification and Classification of Minerals
Semester 2:
Structural Geology
Deformation in Earth's Crust
Folds, Faults, and Joints
Paleontology
Fossilization Processes and Paleobiology
Evolutionary History and Fossil Records
Semester 3:
Geomorphology
Landform Processes and Development
Fluvial, Aeolian, and Coastal Geomorphology
Petrology
Igneous, Metamorphic, and Sedimentary Rocks
Classification and Formation of Rocks
Semester 4:
Stratigraphy
Principles of Stratigraphy and Geological Time Scale
Stratigraphic Classification and Correlation
Geochemistry
Chemical Composition of Earth and Geochemical Cycles
Isotopes and Geochemical Techniques
Semester 5:
Hydrogeology
Groundwater Flow and Distribution
Water Resource Management and Aquifer Systems
Remote Sensing and GIS
Introduction to Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
Applications in Geology and Mapping
Semester 6:
Economic Geology
Exploration of Natural Resources (Metals, Minerals, Petroleum)
Mining and Resource Management
Project Work/Internship
Fieldwork, Lab Research, or Industry Internship
Geological Research Project
Top 10 Ranking Institutions for B.Sc. in Geology in India:
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
University of Delhi (DU), New Delhi
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore
Jadavpur University, Kolkata
Anna University, Chennai
University of Mumbai, Mumbai
University of Calcutta, Kolkata
Osmania University, Hyderabad
Top 10 Institutions for B.Sc. in Geology in Kerala:
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi
University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Calicut University, Calicut
Kannur University, Kannur
St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam
Sacred Heart College, Kochi
Farook College, Kozhikode
Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram
CMS College, Kottayam