Syllabus
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Course Code: OE-205 Course Name: Geoscience and Society |
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| MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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| 1 | Introduction to Geo-science and its various branches, Earth and its place in the solar system. Origin and structure of Earth. Geological time scale. Origin and evolution of life through Earth history. Elementary idea of rocks, their types, rock cycle, minerals and gemstones. Elementary idea of various Earth processes, continental drift and plate tectonics. Orogenic and epeirogenic movements. | |
| 2 | Elementary idea of geological considerations in site evaluation of engineering, construction, mining and other geological works. Environmental changes through the Earth history. Significance of earth resources to mankind and society. Hydrological cycle and water budget of an Earth. | |
