Geology: Petrology
Develop your knowledge of petrology by learning about the origin and evolution of rocks with this course.
Online
16 WeeksQuick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The ‘GEOLOGY: PETROLOGY’ online certification course is developed for the students to discuss and improve their knowledge of petrology by learning about the natural formation and evolutionary transformation of rocks. This massive open online course is provided by the Swayam education portal along with the Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC). The classes in this core course are conducted in the virtual mode through video lectures, textual content, interactive discussions, and other online resources.
This geology program by Swayam is conducted for sixteen weeks and is categorized under the domain of metallurgy and material science, and mining engineering. The students of this course will gain both theoretical and practical insights on the concepts of rock formation and their applications.
The ‘GEOLOGY: PETROLOGY’ online training program enables students to receive a course certificate and academic credit points after completing the course according to the qualifying criteria. The course instructor for this program is Dr. Harel Thomas who is a professor at the Department of Applied Geology in Doctor Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh.
The Highlights
- Online mode
- Core course
- Sixteen weeks
- Free training
- Academic instructor
- Undergraduate level program
- Course certificate
- Credit points
Programme Offerings
- videos
- Lectures
- Texts
- Interactive Sessions
- discussions
- quizzes
- Weekly Assignments
- Final Exam
- Books
- references
- E-certificate
- Credit Points
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | DHSGSU Sagar |
Eligibility Criteria
Certificate qualifying details:
The students of the ‘GEOLOGY: PETROLOGY’ online course will become eligible for the course certificate after finishing the course of study with the assessments scoring a minimum of 30% in the internals and 70% in the external final exam.
What you will learn
The ‘GEOLOGY: PETROLOGY’ certification syllabus is structured for the students to study the various aspects involved in the natural formation of rocks and the scientific concepts behind them. The students will develop expertise in the concepts and principles of petrology, a branch of geology in this program. The candidates will become familiar with the modern implications of the theories that explain the origin of rocks through the well-organized course modules.
Who it is for
The ‘GEOLOGY: PETROLOGY’ online certification course is directed at the students pursuing their bachelor’s in the field of geology, civil engineering, or mining. This course will also enhance the knowledge of civil engineers and other professionals in this field.
Admission Details
The students who wish to join the ‘GEOLOGY: PETROLOGY’ certification course should register online through the website as per the following steps,
Step 1: Find the course page using the link
https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec21_mm01/preview
Step 2: Click on the ‘Register/Sign-In’ link.
Step 3: Enter the required information.
Step 4: Follow the instructions and complete the registration.
Application Details
- The applicants registering for the ‘GEOLOGY: PETROLOGY’ online training should enter the Swayam account details on the registration form or can create a new course account by filling in the basic information.
- The participants of the program can also register using their Google, Facebook, or Microsoft IDs.
The Syllabus
- Geology & its Perspective, Assignment & Quiz
- Carrier in Geology, Assignment & Quiz
- Rock Cycle, Assignment & Quiz
- Structure and classification of the silicate minerals, Assignment & Quiz
- Assignment & Interaction
- Weekly text.
- Internal structure & chemical composition of various layers of the Earth, Assignment & Quiz
- Interior of earth, Assignment & Quiz
- Formation of crust and mantle, Assignment & Quiz
- Formation of core - 01, Assignment & Quiz
- Assignment & Interaction
- Weekly text.
- Formation of core - 02, Assignment & Quiz
- Magma: definition, composition, types and origin; Assignment & Quiz
- The texture of igneous rocks - 01, Assignment & Quiz
- Texture of Igneous rocks - 02, Assignment & Quiz
- Assignment & Interaction
- Weekly Text.
- Texture of Igneous rocks - 03, Assignment & Quiz
- Present Classification/IUGS, Assignment & Quiz
- Assignment & Interaction; W4D4 - Bowen Reaction Series and Reaction Principle, Assignment & Quiz
- Assignment & Interaction
- Weekly Test.
- Crystallization of Unicomponent and Bicomponent, Assignment & Quiz
- Igneous Rock, Assignment & Quiz
- Intrusive igneous rocks, Assignment & Quiz
- Assignment & Interaction
- Assignment & Interaction
- Weekly Test.
- Classification Mineralogical and Chemical of Igneous Rocks; Assignment & Quiz;
- Assignment & Interaction
- Mineralogical characteristics of acid igneous rocks and alkaline rocks, Assignment & Quiz
- Mineralogical Characteristics of basic igneous rocks and ultramafic rocks, Assignment & Quiz
- Assignment & Interaction
- Weekly Test.
- Origin of Sediments
- Processes of formation of sedimentary rocks
- Lithification and Diagenesis, Sedimentary rocks
- Classification of sedimentary rocks
- Classification of sedimentary rocks based on grain size
- The texture of sedimentary rocks, Structure of sedimentary rocks
- Petrographic details of important siliciclastic and carbonate rocks such as - conglomerate, breccia, sandstone, greywacke, shale, limestones
- Definition of metamorphism
- Factors controlling metamorphism, Variables/agents and types/kinds of metamorphism – contact, regional, fault zone metamorphism, impact metamorphism
- Types of metamorphism and classification based on metamorphic agent
- Metamorphic facies and metamorphic grade, Index minerals, chemographic projection, graphical representation of metamorphic minerals assemblages; ACF, AKF and AFM, etc
- Metamorphic zones, isogrades and reaction isograde
- Concept of classification of metamorphic facies, facies-series, and grade
- Structure, and texture of metamorphic rocks.
- Description of facies; facies of low pressure: Albite epidote facies
- Hornblende hornfels facies
- Pyroxene hornfels facies
- Sanidinite Facies
- Description of facies; facies of medium to high-pressure Zeolite facies
- Green Schist Facies
- Amphibolite facies
- Ganulite Facies
- Description of facies; facies of very high pressure. Blue schist
- Eclogite facies
- Regional metamorphism of pelitic rocks - 1
- Regional metamorphism of pelitic rocks - 2.
- Basic and Ultrabasic rocks
- Thermal metamorphism of pelitic rocks
- Thermal metamorphism of calcareous rocks,
- Different types of Metamorphic reactions.
- Petrographic details of some important metamorphic rocks such as - slate, phyllite, schists, gneiss, quartzite, marble, charnockite, Leptynite, etc
- Migmatites
- Metasomatism & Differentiation.
Instructors
DHSGSU Sagar Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
This course is provided by Swayam.
The course is conducted for sixteen weeks.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
No, you will not be given any placement support.
You will get four academic credits.