15MN22T: Mining Geology-I Mining 2nd Sem Syllabus for Diploma DTE Karnataka C15 Scheme

Mining Geology-I detail DTE Kar Diploma syllabus for Mining Engineering (MN), C15 scheme is extracted from DTE Karnataka official website and presented for diploma students. The course code (15MN22T), and for exam duration, Teaching Hr/week, Practical Hr/week, Total Marks, internal marks, theory marks, duration and credits do visit complete sem subjects post given below. The syllabus PDFs can be downloaded from official website.

For all other mining 2nd sem syllabus for diploma c15 scheme dte karnataka you can visit Mining 2nd Sem Syllabus for Diploma C15 Scheme DTE Karnataka Subjects. The detail syllabus for mining geology-i is as follows.

Pre-requisites:

Basic knowledge of Geography and Social science.

Course Objectives:

1. The Diploma holder in mining engineer will be responsible for locating economically viable mineral rich area by exploration, and managing mining operations in different geological conditions.
2. The content of this course includes basic concepts, the occurrence, formation, structure, types and uses of Minerals, Rocks. Thus this course introduces students to the mining industry.
3. Students should therefore learn this course sincerely as a foundation course for mining industry.

Course Outcomes:

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UNIT-I: Know the scope of Geology

1. Define geology and its scope.
2. Mention branches of geology – Physical geology, Mineralogy, Structural geology, Petrology, Economic geology, Stratigraphy, Engineering geology & Hydrogeology
3. List and define the different zones of the earth Barysphere, Lithosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, Pyrospere, Asthenosphere and Techno sphere.
4. Define Weathering and Erosion.
5. Explain types of Weathering-Mechanical and Chemical.

UNIT-2: Understand Applied Mineralogy

1. Define Mineralogy and Mineral.
2. Explain the different properties of Minerals

Habit, colour, streak, lustre, diaphinity, cleavage, fracture, hardness, specific gravity,

3. Describe the physical properties of the following minerals -different types of Quartz, Calcite, Gypsum, Fluorite ,Barite, Beryl ,Magnesite ,Kyanite, Feldspar,

Mica-Muscovite, Biotite Magnetite, Hematite, Chalcopyrite Malachite , Azurite, Galena, Corundum and Graphite

UNIT-3: Understand the concepts of Petrology-Igneous Formations

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UNIT-4: Understand the concepts of petrology-Sedimentary and Metamorphic Formations

1. Define Sedimentary Rocks and its formation.
2. Explain the different Structures of Sedimentary Rocks.
3. Classify Sedimentary rocks- Rudacious, Araneceous, calcarious and Argillaceous
4. Describe the following Sedimentary Rocks-Conglomerate, Breccia, Sand stone, Grit, Lime stone and Shale
5. Define Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks.
6. Explain the different agents of Metamorphism
7. Explain the different types of Metamorphism
8. Classify the Metamorphic Rocks into-Foliated and Massive Rocks.
9. Describe the following metamorphic rocks-Gneiss, Schist, Marble, Slate, Quartzite,

UNIT-5: Understand the fundamental concepts of structural geology

1. Define structural geology,
2. Differentiate between primary and secondary structures.
3. Define dip and strike,
4. Explain true dip and apparent dip.
5. Explain with a sketch, compass clinometer.
6. Define a fold and its parts.
7. Sketch and explain the different types of folds – anticline, syncline, symmetrical fold, asymmetrical fold, fan fold, chevron fold, recumbent fold, inlier and outlier.
8. Define a Joint.
9. Sketch and explain the types of joints – dip joint, strike joint, bedding joint, master joint, and columnar joint.
10. Define a fault and its parts.
11. Sketch and explain different types of faults – Normal fault, Reverse fault, radial fault, parallel fault, step fault, Horst and Graben.

UNIT-6: Know about the principles of Mapping and Prospecting

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Reference Books:

1. A Text book of Geology: P.K Mukerjee
2. Rutley’s elements of Mineralogy: H.H.Read
3. Principles of petrology -G.W. Tyrell.
4. Engineering Geology-R.S.Khurmi

List of Software/Learning Websites

1. http://geology.com/
2. http://cgm.ncode.in/SitePages/Home.aspx
3. http ://mining.crusherplants.com/proj ect/geolo gy -equipment.html
4. http://emg.geoscienceworld.org/content/current
5. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mineral exploration
6. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geology
7. http://geology.about.com/
8. http://geology.com/
9. www.youtube.com
10. www.nptel.com

Model Question Paper:

(CIE)

1. Define Geology and weathering
2. Explain physical and chemical weathering Or Explain erosion and the agents of erosion?
3. List the physical properties of minerals?
4. Explain the physical properties of any five minerals- quartz, calcite, gypsum, fluorite, galena, corundum,Graphite.

Model Question Paper:

Part-A

Answer any 6 of the following

1. Define Geology and list its scope
2. Define weathering and Explain physical and chemical weathering
3. Define erosion give an account of types of Erosion
4. Define Hardness, cleavage & Diaphinity of minerals.
5. Define concordant and discordant igneous rocks and give examples.
6. Define Sedimentary rocks? How are they formed?
7. Define Metamorphism and List are the agents of Metamorphism
8. Define Dip & Strike & types of Dip
9. Define Contour, Contour interval, Horizontal Equivalent, and Profile.
10. Explain Parts of fold

Part-B

Answer any 7 of the following

1. Explain the Barysphere lithosphere, Hydrosphere, Asthenosphere, Tectnosphere.
2. Describe the physical properties of Quartz , Calcite, Haematite
3. Define a rock and how are they classified?
4. Mentions any two important characters of each group of Rocks.
5. Classify the igneous rocks based on depth of formation
6. Classify the Igneous rocks based on its percentages of silica
7. Explain in brief the Classifications of Sedimentary rocks.
8. Explain in brief the different types of Metamorphism
9. Explain with neat sketch
1. Anticline
2. Recumbent fold
10. Explain Inlier and outlier.
11. What is meant by the term “Physical Properties” of Mineral. Name any SIX chief properties of Minerals.

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