Syllabus
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Course Code: GT-601 Course Name: Stratigraphy |
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| MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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| 1 | Define stratigraphy: scope of stratigraphy, principles of stratigraphy, Geological time scale, purpose, scope and their development. |
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| 2 | Stratigraphic contacts: conformity, contacts in conformable strata. Unconformity: angular unconformity, disconformity, paraconformity, and nonconformity. Correlation: scope of correlation, types of correlation-lithological, biological and chrono-correlation. | |
| 3 | Stratigraphic units: classification and nomenclature of units (lithostratigraphy, biostratigraphy, chronostratigraphy and geochronology). Facies: transgression and regression. Systems tracts: lowstand, transgressive, highstand, falling stage. | |
| 4 | Broad outline of some of the major stratigraphic sequences of India, Dharwar System, Cuddapah System, Vindhyan System, Spiti Group, Salt range, Deccan Traps, Kutch area, Gondwana Group, Siwalik System, assam area stratigraphic units of India. |
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