Mining Geology-I Syllabus for VTU BE/B.Tech Mechanical Engineering third sem complete syllabus covered here. This will help you understand complete curriculum along with details such as exam marks and duration. The details are as follows.
| Subject Code | 15MN33 | IA Marks | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Lecture Hours/Week | 04 | Exam Marks | 80 |
| Total Number of Lecture Hours | 50 | Exam Hours | 3 |
CREDITS – 04
MODULE-I: 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. [10 Hours]
MODULE-2: Mineralogy & Petrology
MODULE-3: Texture, Structure and Mineralogy of Rocks
Igneous Rocks: Granite, Diorite, Gabbro, Dunite, Pegmatite, Porphyries, Dolerite, Basalt, Rhyolite & Obsidian
Sedimentary Rocks: Conglomerate, Breccia, Sandstone, Limestone & Shale.
Metamorphic Rocks: Gneiss, Schist, Quartzite Marble & Slate. 10 Hours
MODULE-4: Geological Time Scale & Indian Stratigraphy
Geological Time Scale: Correlation, Catastropism, Geological Clock, Law of order of superposition, Uniformitarianism, fossil and their uses.
Indian Stratigraphy: Physio-geographic divisions of India with special reference to Dharwar, Cuddapah, vindhyans, gondwanas and tertiary system with their economic importances. [10 Hours]
MODULE-5: Structural Geology
Structural Geology: Primary & Secondary Structure, Dip& strike, True Dip& Apparent Dip, Compass clinometers.
Structural features of rocks, interpretation of topographic maps. Classification of folds, faults, joints and unconformities, their recognition in the field and importance in mining operations. [10 Hours]
TEXT BOOKS:
- “Engineering and General Geology,” Parbin Singh. Katson publisher, Ludhiana, 1st Ed. 2002.
- “A Text Book of Geology,” P.K.Mukerjee. The World Press Pvt. Ltd., Calcutta.2000 (MODULE-I-V)
REFERENCE BOOKS:
- “Principles of Petrology” G.W.Tyrill, B.I. Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.1999.
- “Geology of India,” Wadia, D.N., Tata Mc. Graw Hill Publilshing co. Ltd., 2000
- “Structural Geology,” Marland & Billings, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.2000.
- “Geology of the Himalayas”, E.T Attikinson, Cosmo Publications, New Delhi, India, 1980.
- “Principles of Engineering Geology” by K.M Bangar, Standard Publishers, Delhi, 1995.
- “Physical & Engineering Geology” by S.K.Garg.
For all other BE/B.Tech 3rd Sem Subject syllabus do follow VTU 3rd Sem BE / B.Tech Syllabus CBCS (2015-16) Scheme for Mining Engineering Group.
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