About B.Sc. in Geology


The Faculty of Applied Sciences offers a 3 year degree program in Geology, which seeks to impart the students an understanding of the evolving earth’s crust and the dynamic geographic landscapes. The course is uniquely designed to provide the students with a curriculum exposure in the fundamental elements of geology such as natural resources, social science, geomorphology and hydrogeology. As a way of providing students with the most enriching exposure of this field, various studies in rock structures and their formation over time through evolution and their impact on the earth's surface are conducted. With our elite league of faculties and expert academic resources we go on to provide our students with the most guided learning experience, which delivers real time education with a practical academic significance. The program follows an impact based teaching methodology which seeks to impart within the students the most contemporary natural phenomena such as volcanoes, earthquakes and floods along with the impact of climatic conditions on the rock structures. The program goes on to focus the development of the students’ career competencies, thus goes on to conduct field works as a way of enhancing their skillsets in surveying, assessing and mapping the earth's surface.

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B.Sc. in GeologyProgram Outcomes


Why Study B.Sc. in Geology

Geology studies are related to some of the most vital natural elements such as energy, water, mineral resources, climate change and natural disasters. With increasing amount of disasters and the depletion of natural resources, the need for geologists has spiked in the recent decades. Therefore pursuing this program will equip the students with the relevant skill sets to navigate the scope of the industry in geology. The students can also get to work in the sustainability of the earth for the betterment of human welfare.
Environmental consultant

Environmental consultant

An ability to understand the real time issues of the earth and the environment and working towards finding solutions to mitigate the challenges.

Geologist

An ability to utilise the various forms of technological advancements in the field of geology, and effectively apply for the discovering and the uncovering of new innovations.

Geologist
Geology Consultant

Geology Consultant

An ability to apply the fundamentals of geology to innovate novel cutting edge developments through the use of experimentations.

Geochemist

An ability to develop an understanding of ethical research practices, and the various geographic regulations and guidelines.

Geochemist
Environmental Biotechnologist

Environmental Biotechnologist

An ability to develop an understanding of the inter-workings of the eco systems and biological organisms within the environment

Duration: 3 years (Semester System)


affiliation

Affiliation

Constituent College of Parul University

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Eligibility Criteria

Candidate shall have passed 12th Examination in Science stream from a recognized board.

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Mode of Admission

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Faculties Offering

Faculty of Applied Sciences (Vadodara Campus)

B.Sc. in Geology feesFees


B.Sc. in Geology

₹ 72,000/- Annually*

* Tuition Fees may vary depending on the Country/ State in which the candidate has passed their qualifying examination.

B.Sc. in Geology CurriculumCurriculum

Semester 1

Semester 2

Major (Discipline Specific Course)

Major (Discipline Specific Course)

Earth System Science

Igneous petrology

Geomorphology

Sedimentary Petrology

Mineralogy & Crystallography

Lab 1 Igneous petrology

Lab 1 Mineralogy & Crystallography

Lab 2 Sedimentary Petrology

Lab 2 Geomorphology

University Electives -2 (Multidisciplinary course ) (Select any one)

University Electives -1 (Multidisciplinary course) (Select any one)

Digital Health

Introduction to MATLAB Programming

Maintenance of household apparatus

Office Automation

Human Psychology

First Aid and Life Support

Public Health Nutrition

Basic Photography

Skill Enhancement Course -2

Skill Enhancement Course -1

Mathematical Aptitude

Water Budgeting & Auditing

Value Added Course-2

Value Added Course-1

IPDC including History and Culture of India and IKS-I

Climate Change & Sustainable Environment

Ability Enhancement Course -2 /Modern Indian Language-2 (Select any one)

Ability Enhancement Course -1 /Modern Indian Language-1 (Select any one)

Basic English-II

Basic English-I

Basic Hindi-II

Basic Hindi-I

Basic Gujarati-II

Basic Gujarati-I

 

 

Semester 3

Semester 4

Major (Discipline Specific Course)

Major (Discipline Specific Course)

Structural Geology

Palaeontology

Metamorphic Petrology

Economic Geology

Lab 1 Structural Geology

Stratigraphy & Indian Geology

Lab 2 Metamorphic Petrology

Lab 1 Economic Geology

University Electives -3 (Select any one)

Lab 2 Planetology

Artificial Intelligence Application in People Management

Skill Enhancement Course -4 (Select any one)

Cyber Security, Tools, Techniques and Counter Measures

Cleaner Production Assessment

Retail Management

Value Added Course-4/ Physical Education (Select anyone)

Income Tax Return & E-Filing

Positive Mental Health

Intelectual Property

Physical Education: Yoga

Skill Enhancement Course -3

Physical Education: Sports

Artificial Intelligence -AI

Physical Education: NCC

Value Added Course-3

Ability Enhancement Course -4 / Modern European Language-2 (Select any one)

IPDC including History and Culture of India and IKS-2

Advanced English – II

Ability Enhancement Course -3/ Modern European Language-1 (Select any one)

Basic German

Advanced English - I

Basic French -II

Basic German -I

 

Basic French - I

 

 

Semester 5

Semester 6

Major (Discipline Specific Course)

Major (Discipline Specific Course)

Mineral Economics

Fundamentals of Geophysics

Hydrogeology

Engineering Geology

Marine Geology

Tectonics Crustal Evolution

Field Geology

Oceanography & Climatology

Environmental Geology & Natural hazards

Lab 1 Geophysics

Lab 1 Hydrogeology

Ability Enhancement Course -5

Skill Enhancement Course -5(Select anyone)

Professional Ethics and Communication

Digital Literacy

Internship/Mini Project-1 (in Major Specific Course)

Finance for everyone

 

 

B.Sc. in Geology Curriculum Laboratories


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Computer Labs

Equipped with a total of 15 computer laboratories which are strategically designed to provide students with the most vital practical training exposure.

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Research and Development Lab

As a way of promoting research in robotics and automation, a specific laboratory has been reserved for research and development where students can constantly engage in practical

https://paruluniversity.ac.in./Animal house Animal tissue culture and plant tissue culture labs for high end research

Animal house Animal tissue culture and plant tissue culture labs for high end research

https://paruluniversity.ac.in./Rock lab

Rock lab

https://paruluniversity.ac.in./Central instrumentation lab for use of sophisticated equipment

Central instrumentation lab for use of sophisticated equipment

https://paruluniversity.ac.in./Analysis lab for analysis of bio molecules

Analysis lab for analysis of bio molecules

https://paruluniversity.ac.in./Biochemistry lab for biochemical estimations

Biochemistry lab for biochemical estimations

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