Course Contents

Fundamentals of geology. Origin and the structure of the Earth. An overview of planet formation and early earth, Rocks and minerals. Internal processes: Plate tectonics/seismology, Volcanoes. Surface processes: stream and flooding, Mass movements: landslides, Anatomy of a mountain belt, Global climate trends: Winds, Glaciers, Contaminants in geological environment, Geo chemical cycles (CNSP). Geo medicine, Desertification. PRACTICALS 1. Study of Different Types of Maps 2. Study of different kinds of Rocks 3. Identification of Active Volcanoes on The World Map 4. Study of international Geological symbols for rocks and minerals. 5. Study of different types of minerals. 6. Study of earthquake prone areas and fault zones of Pakistan. 7. A report on deserts and their formation.