15MN32T: Mining Geology-II Mining 3rd Sem Syllabus for Diploma DTE Karnataka C15 Scheme

Mining Geology-II 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 (15MN32T), 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 3rd sem syllabus for diploma c15 scheme dte karnataka you can visit Mining 3rd Sem Syllabus for Diploma C15 Scheme DTE Karnataka Subjects. The detail syllabus for mining geology-ii is as follows.

Pre-requisites:

Geography and basic knowledge of Mining Geology.

Course Objectives:

The mining diploma pass outs have to plan, carryout mining of rocks, ores, minerals, etc. economically, which involves knowledge and skills of nature and quantum of such deposits based on proper studies and assessment. This course empowers students with such necessary knowledge and skills of geological deposits and its estimation for economical mining.

Course Outcomes:

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CO-1 CONCEPTS OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY

Introduction to Economic Geology, Ore Minerals, Gangue Minerals and Tenor of Ore. Classification of Mineral Deposits and Ores. Processes of formation of Mineral Deposits: Magmatic Process, Hydrothermal Process, Cavity Filling Process, Replacement Process. Mechanical Concentration -Placer Deposits – Explain the different types like Elluvial, Alluvial, Eolian and Beach Placers, Oxidation and Supergene Enrichment Deposits.

CO-2 INDIAN MINERAL RESOURCES

Origin, Occurrence, Ores distribution and uses of following Economic Minerals in India with special reference to Karnataka. Iron Ore deposits, Copper Ore Deposits. Gold Deposits, Chromite Ore Deposits, Manganese Ore Deposits.

CO-3 FUEL GEOLOGY

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CO-4 STRUCTURAL ASPECTS OF ROCKS IN MINING FIELDS

Various precautions to be followed while mining in case of following structures: Faults, Folds Joints, Water bearing formations and other stressed areas.

CO-5 HYDROGEOLOGY

Introduction, Occurrence of ground Water, and source of ground water. Zones of Ground water movement: Zone of Saturation and Zone of Aeration. Water bearing properties of rocks: Aquifer, Aquifuge and Aquiclude. Porosity and Permeability of Rocks.

CO-6 PROSPECTING TECHNIQUES

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ESSENTIAL READINGS

1. P. K. Mukherjee, A Text Book of Geology, The World Press Pvt. Ltd., 9th Edition, 1982.
2. H. H. Read, Rutley’s Elements of Mineralogy, CBS Publishers and Distributors, 26th Edition, 1984
3. Bateman, A.M., Economic Mineral Deposits, John Wiley and Sons, 1956
4. Krishnaswamy, S. Indian Mineral Resources, Oxford and IBH Publication Company, New Delhi, 1984.
5. Arogyaswamy, R.N.P., courses in Mining Geology, Oxford and IBH Co., New Delhi, 1988.
6. Engineering Geology- Parbin Singh

SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS

1. P. B. Marland, Structural Geology, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., 3rd Edition, 1990.
2. D. E. Salisbury & W. E. Ford, A Text Book of Mineralogy, Wiley Eastern Limited, 4th Edition, 1992.
3. G. W. Tyrrel, The Principles of Petrology, B. I. Publications Pvt. Ltd., 1989.
4. G. B. Mahapatra, Text Book of Physical Geology, CBS Publishers and Distributors, 1st Edition, 1990.
5. R. Kumar, Fundamentals of Historical Geology and Stratigraphy of India, Wiley Eastern Limited, 1992.
6. Umapathy, R.M., Text book of Mining Geology, Daltsons, 2002.

LIST OF SOFTWARE/LEARNING WEBSITES

1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fold_(geology)
2. http://geology.com/
3. http://cgm.ncode.in/SitePages/Home.aspx
4. http://mining.crusherplants.com/project/geology-equipment.html
5. http://emg.geoscienceworld.org/content/currentwww.garmin.com
6. http://www.scribd.com/doc/33735339/Sedimenatary-Structures-SynDepositional

SUGGESTED LIST OF STUDENTS ACTIVITIES:

Note: The following activities or similar activities for assessing CIE (IA) for 05 marks (Any one) Students are grouped into batches and each batch should not have more than five students.

• Each student should do any one of the following type activity or any other similar activity related to the course and before conduction, get it approved from concerned Teacher and HOD.
• Each student should conduct different activity and no repeatation should occur.
• Make a Visit to any nearest mine or use the informations obtained during vocational training and Submit hand written report of 500 words from the following activities or similar activities.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES (If required)

• Show videos/animation films.
• Arrange site visits.
• Give Internet based activities.
• Give a topic of geology for Group Discussion.
• Give some special condition of geology for drawing a sheet to show all details including special features of the ground.

Note to IA verifier:

The following documents to be verified by CIE verifier at the end of semester

• Blue books ( 20 marks)
• Student suggested activities report for 05 marks
• Student feedback on course regarding Effectiveness of Delivery of instructions & Assessment Methods.

Model Question Paper:

(CIE)

1. Define Ore Minerals & Gangue Minerals
2. Compare between fissure veins and ladder veins. OR Explain Epithermal, Mesothermal and Hypothermal Deposits.
3. List any five ore minerals known to you.
4. Describe the occurrence and uses of Iron ores. OR Describe the occurrence and uses of Chromite ores.

Model Question Paper:

Part-A

1. Explain the Classification of Mineral Deposits and Ores.
2. Explain the Magmatic processes of formation of Mineral Deposits.
3. Explain the occurrence and distribution f Iron Ore Deposits in Karnataka.
4. Explain the different periods of formation of Coal Deposits.
5. Explain the structural features of Coal seams.
6. Briefly explain the Zones of Ground water movement.
7. Explain the different sources of ground water.
8. What is the need for prospecting? Explain.
9. Write short note on Remote sensing method of prospecting

Part-B

1. Explain the mechanical concentration method of Mineral Deposits.
2. Explain the formation of Oxidation and Supergene Enrichment Deposits.
3. Explain the Occurrence and Distribution of Gold and Chromites deposit in Karnataka.
4. Explain the precautions to be followed while mining in case of faults and folds.
5. Explain the Zone of Saturation and Zone of Aeration.
6. Explain the water bearing properties of Aquifer, Aquifuge and Aquiclude.
7. Explain the precaution taken while working under joints and water bearing strata condition.
8. Explain the different theories of Coal formation.
9. Describe the principles and applicability’s Drill cutting and Boring method of prospecting
10. Describe the principles and applicability’s Geophysical methods-Electrical and Gravity, method of prospecting

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