NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DURGAPUR DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

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1 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DURGAPUR DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Curriculum & Syllabi for B. Tech. Course SECOND/ FOURTH SEMESTER Sub. Code Subject L-T-P Credits ES 01 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES ES 431 GEOLOGY FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS ES 481 GEOLOGY LABORATORY FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS ES 432 ECONOMIC GEOLOGY ES 482 ECONOMIC GEOLOGY LABORATORY SUMMARY OF COURSES ES 01 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Dr. A., Dr. K. Adhikari, Dr. S. Mondal Introduction: Multidisciplinary nature of Environmental Studies; Basic issues in Environmental Studies. [2] Human population and the Environment. [1] Social issues and the Environment. [1] Constituents of our Environment and the Natural Resources: Atmosphere its layers, their characters; Global warming, Ozone depletion, Acid rain, etc. [5] Hydrosphere - Its constituents, Oceans, Groundwater, Surface waters; Hydrological cycle. [4] Lithosphere - constituents of lithosphere; Rock and Mineral resources; Plate Tectonic Concept and its importance. [5] [1]

2 Biosphere its components; Ecosystems and Ecology; Biodiversity; Biomes. [5] Natural disaster and their management Earthquakes, Floods, Landslides, Cyclones.[3] Pollution: Pollutants and their role in air and water pollution. [2] 1. Environmental Studies Benny Joseph Tata McgrawHill Environmental Studies Dr. D.L. Manjunath, Pearson Education Principles of Environmental Science and Engineering P. Venugoplan Rao, Prentice Hall of India. 2.Environmental Science and Engineering Meenakshi, Prentice Hall India. ES 431 GEOLOGY FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS Dr. K. Adhikari Dr. A. Mineralogy: [2] Definition, simple classifications, examples Physical properties of minerals, chemical characteristics, occurrence Petrology: [10] Three types of rocks Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic Igneous rocks definition, classifications and examples, structures of intrusive and extrusive rocks, textures Sedimentary rocks Origin, classifications and examples, primary structures, textures Metamorphic rocks roles of agents of metamorphism, types of metamorphism, grades and degrees of metamorphism, metamorphic textures Structural Geology: [5] Strike and Dip of planes, True dip, Apparent dip Folds Hinge, limbs, axis, axial plane, types of folds Faults Common terms for describing faults, types and classification of faults Joints Definition, types and classification of joints Cleavage and Schistosity Definitions and types of cleavages. [5] [2]

3 Hydrogeology: [8] Groundwater occurrence, vertical distribution, water bearing properties of rocks- porosity, retention, yield, permeability, Zone of aeration and saturation, perched water table, Coefficient of storage, Natural springs & seepages, Recharge and Discharge area criteria, Geological Control on groundwater movement Darcy s law, Fluctuation of water table in unconfined aquifer, Cone of depression, Groundwater exploration, Effects of excessive trapping, Water logging, Water well. Engineering Geology: [8] Engineering properties of rocks drifted rocks, in situ rocks, Building materials, Strength characteristics, Geological characteristics, general characteristics, Dams & Reservoirs, Tunnel, Landslide, Bridge. [8] Physical Geology: [3] Gradation of a country; Geological works of wind and Running water. 1. A Textbook of Geology : P. K. Mukherjee, World Press 2. Engineering Geology: Subinoy, Oxford University Press 1. The Principles of Petrology : G. W. Tyrrel; B. I. Publications 2. Groundwater Hydology : D. K. Todd, Wiley Student Edition ES 481 GEOLOGY LABORATORY FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS Dr. K. Adhikari Dr. A. List of Experiments: 1. To study the physical properties of minerals in hand specimens 2. Identification of minerals in hand specimens on the basis of physical properties 3. Study of rocks in hand specimens 4. Determination of apparent dips in given directions from true dip 5. Determination of true dip from given apparent dips 6. Determination of orientation of inclined plane from drill hole data 7. Study of a geological map 8. Resistivity survey for subsurface water (1) 9. Resistivity survey for subsurface water (2) [3]

4 ES 432 ECONOMIC GEOLOGY Dr. A. Dr. K. Adhikari Mineralogy: [10] Definition, simple classifications, examples Studies of crystals - symmetry elements, crystal classes and systems, twinning of crystals Physical properties of minerals, Optical properties of minerals, Chemical characteristics, Atomic bonding in minerals, Structural classification of silicate minerals, occurrence Petrology: [12] Igneous rocks - Magma composition, physical properties Rock cycle; Formation of Igneous rocks; Form and Structure; Classification; Texture; Phase diagram and crystallisation behaviour, Bowen s Reaction Series Sedimentary rocks Origin, classifications and examples, primary structures, textures Metamorphic rocks roles of agents of metamorphism, types of metamorphism, grades and degrees of metamorphism, metamorphic textures Structural Geology: [4] Dip, Strike; Folds, Faults, Joints, Cleavage & Schistosity Economic Geology: [10] Processes of formation of mineral deposits Economic mineral deposits with special reference to Indian occurrences Metallic minerals Iron, Copper, Manganese, Aluminium, etc. Non-metallic minerals Refractory minerals, phosphate minerals 1. A Textbook of Geology : P. K. Mukherjee, World Press 2. The Principles of Petrology : G. W. Tyrrel; B. I. Publications 1. Dana s Manual of Mineralogy: Dana & ford 2. Economic Mineral Deposits: Jensen M. L & Bateman A. M [4]

5 ES 482 Economic Geology Laboratory Dr. A. Dr. K. Adhikari List of Experiments: 1. To study the symmetry elements of crystals (1) 2. To study the symmetry elements of crystals (2) 3. To study the physical properties of minerals in hand specimens 4. Identification of minerals in hand specimens on the basis of physical properties 5. To study optical properties of minerals under Polarising Microscopes (1) 6. To study optical properties of minerals under Polarising Microscopes (2) 7. Determination of apparent dips in given directions from true dip 8. Determination of true dip from given apparent dips 9. Study of a geological map [5]

GEOLOGY CURRICULUM. Unit 1: Introduction to Geology

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