Mineralogy, Petrology and Stratigraphy detailed Syllabus for Mining Engineering (Mining), 2018 scheme has been taken from the VTUs official website and presented for the VTU students. For Course Code, Subject Names, Teaching Department, Paper Setting Board, Theory Lectures, Tutorial, Practical/Drawing, Duration in Hours, CIE Marks, Total Marks, Credits and other information do visit full semester subjects post given below. The Syllabus PDF files can also be downloaded from the official website of the university.
For all other VTU Mining 3rd Sem Syllabus for BE 2018 Scheme, do visit VTU Mining 3rd Sem Syllabus for BE 2018 Scheme Subjects. The detailed Syllabus for mineralogy, petrology and stratigraphy is as follows.
Course Learning Objectives:
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Module-1
Physical Geology: Geology and its role in Mining, Earth as a planet- internal structure and composition of the earth, Geological work of wind, rivers, lakes, glaciers, seas, oceans and ground water, influences of these process on Mining Engineering sectors, earthquakes and seismic hazards and their relation with volcanoes, Engineering protection against earthquakes.
Module-2
Mineralogy: Physical and chemical properties; Crystal, crystal classes and systems; Classification of minerals and properties of common silicate minerals (Quartz, Feldspar, Pyroxene, Amphibole, Garnet, Olivine, Mica), sulphides (Pyrite, Chalcopyrite, Galena, Sphalerite) and oxides (Haematite, Magnetite, Chromite, Pyrolusite, P – ‘!
Module-3
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Module-4
Petrology- 2: Sedimentary rocks: Sedimentation processes; Classification and description of some common sedimentary rocks (Conglomerate, Sandstone, Shale, Limestone). Metamorphic rocks: Processes of metamorphism, textures and structures of metamorphic rocks; Classification and description of some common metamorphic rocks (Slate, Phyllite, Schist, Gneiss, Quartzite, Marble).
Module-5
Paleontology and Stratigraphy: Concepts of palaeontology; Fossils, their mode of preservation and significance as indices of age and climate; Concept of index fossils. Principles of stratigraphy; Broad stratigraphic subdivisions and associated rock types of important ore provinces, coal belts and oil fields of India.
Course Outcomes:
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Question Paper Pattern:
- The question paper will have ten full questions carrying equal marks.Each full question consisting of 16 marks.
- There will be two full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
- Each full question will have sub question covering all the topics under a module.
- The students will have to answer five full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Text Books:
- Mining Geology Mckinistry, , Asia Publication. 2nd Ed. 2005
- Engineering and General Geology Parbin Singh Katson publisher, Ludhiana, 1st Ed. 2002.
Reference Books:
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