Elements of Mining Geology detailed Syllabus for Mining Engineering (MZ), K scheme PDF has been taken from the MSBTE official website and presented for the diploma students. For Subject Code, Subject Name, Lectures, Tutorial, Practical/Drawing, Credits, Theory (Max & Min) Marks, Practical (Max & Min) Marks, Total Marks, and other information, do visit full semester subjects post given below.
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Course Outcomes:
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Unit I
GENERAL GEOLOGY 1.1 Branches, sub branches, allied branches of geology and scope of geology. 1.2 Origin of earth, Age of earth 1.3 Interior of earth 1.4 Continental Drift 1.5 Plate margin, types of plate margin
Suggested Learning Pedagogy Demonstration , Seminar , Case Study
Unit II
MINERALOGY 2.1 Introduction to minerals 2.2 Definition and classification of mineral. 2.3 Physical and chemical properties of minerals
Suggested Learning Pedagogy Demonstration, Identification
Unit III
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Unit IV
PETROLOGY 4.1 Rock cycle and characteristics of various rock types . 4.2 Igneous rock – origin and classification, structures, occurrence and uses. 4.3 Sedimentary rock- origin and classification, structures and occurrence and uses. 4.4 Metamorphic rock- origin and classification, structures, occurrence and uses.
Suggested Learning Pedagogy Demonstration Identification Seminar Case Study
Unit V
STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY 5.1 Strike and dip, apparent dip, True dip. 5.2 Classification of folds and its recognition in field, Classification of faults and its recognition in field, Classification and recognition of unconformity in the fields. 5.3 Joints and cleavages. 5.4 Characteristics of contour lines.
Suggested Learning Pedagogy Demonstration, Seminar, Case Study ,Project
Unit VI
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Practical / Tutorial Experiences
- Draw the internal structure of Earth.
- Identify color of given set of minerals.
- Identify streak of minerals.
- Identify crystalline and non-crystalline forms of given set of minerals.
- Calculate Mohs scale of hardness of given specimen.
- Identify lustre of metallic and nonmetallic minerals.
- Identify various types of cleavages.
- Identify various types of fractures.
- Identify physical properties of Quartz group minerals-Rock crystal, Amethyst, smoky, milky, rosy quartz, agate.
- Identify physical properties of Feldspar group and Amphibole group minerals. Amphibole group: Hornblede , Actinolite,Tremolite. Feldspar Group: Orthoclase, Microcline, Albite, and Plagioclase.
- Identify physical properties of Pyroxene group: Hypersthene, Enstatite, Augite, and Diopside. Mica group: Muscovite, Biotite, and Phlogopite.
- Identify physical properties of Miscellaneous Silicates Group minerals- Olivine, Garnet, chlorite, Clay, Talc, Kyanite.
- Identify physical properties of Non Silicate Group minerals- Calcite, Dolomite, Gypsum, Fluorite, Apatite, Graphite, Corundum and Baryte.
- Draw earthquake intensity scales and types of volcanic eruptions.
- Identify physical properties of Igneous rocks-Granite, Basalt, Rhyolite, Pegmatite, Gabbro.
- Identify physical properties of sedimentary rocks- Sand Stone, Breccia, Conglomerate, Shale, Limestone, Coal, Chalk, Marl, Dolomite Laterite, and Quartzite.
- Identify physical properties of metamorphic rocks- Schist, Gneiss, Slate, Marble, Amphibolite.
- Calculate dip and strike of rock beds.
- Draw topography on the basis of contour map.
- Draw a geological section of horizontal beds.
- Draw a geological section of symmetrical anticlinal and synclinal folds.
- Draw geological section of beds having normal fault by calculating stike and dip from contour line.
- Draw geological section of beds having reverse fault calculating stike and dip from contour line.
- Draw geological section of beds having vertical fault calculating stike and dip from contour line.
- Draw geological section of beds having inclined fault by calculating strike and dip from contour line.
- Draw geological section of beds having unconformity.
- Draw geological section of beds having double vertical fault.
- Identify types of coal on the basis of various properties.
Note : Out of above suggestive LLOs – ‘*’ Marked Practicals (LLOs) Are mandatory. Minimum 80% of above list of lab experiment are to be performed. Judicial mix of LLOs are to be performed to achieve desired outcomes.
Micro Project Work / Self Learning
Assignment
- Prepare a chart on Moh’s scale of hardness.
- Prepare chart showing our solar system.
- Prepare a report on field visit.
Micro project
- Collect photographs and samples of minerals by visiting camp and prepare report.
- Collect different types of rocks in your vicinity.
- Prepare wooden models of fold, fault and unconformity.
Term Work
- Prepare journal of practicals.
- Group discussion on geological topics such as plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, etc.
- Prepare presentation on relevant topics.
Laboratory Equipment / Software Required
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Learning Materials / Books
- BANGAR K.M. PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING GEOLOGY Standard Publishers Distributors Delhi 2013 ISBN 13 978-8180141157
- Parbin Singh Engineering and General Geology S.K. Kataria and Sons.
- Dr.R.K. BOPACHE & Dr.D.K.AGRAWAL GENERAL AND ENGINEERING GEOLOGY GLOBAL EDUCATION
- A. parthasarathy, V. Panchapakesan, R. Nagarjun Engineering Geology Wiley Publishing, New Delhi, 2003 ISBN : 978-8126509461
- R.N.P Arogyaswamy Courses in Mining Geology CBS Publisher, ISBN 13-9788120409378
- G. B. Mahapatra A Textbook of Physical Geology CBS Publishers & Distributors, ISBN 10-8123901100
Learning Websites & Portals
- https://www.gsi.gov.in/webcenter/portal/OCBIS It has reports, maps, manuals and Guidelines. Training programmes for learning.
- https://pubs.geoscienceworld.org/ a free, public map-based toolset that allows users to search for cross sections, charts, tables, fig
- www.geologyshop.com printed products including maps, sheet explanations and regional guides.
- www.geology.com This web site has information and News about Geology and Earth Science.
- https://www.surveyofindia.gov.in/ It is a official website of Survey of India having information about maps, mines and geological info
- www.discovery.com This is good for enhancing knowledge by watching few relevant programmes on Mines and Mine Survey an
- https://youtube.com/@ExploringGeologybyGeolovers This video is good on Exploring Geology in Hindi and information about Jobs in India.
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