PROGRAMMES OFFERED

PROGRAMMES OFFERED	ELIGIBILITY
M.Sc. (Applied Geology)	A candidate who has passed B.Sc. degree in Applied Geology/ Geology of this university or an examination of any other university accepted by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto shall be permitted to appear and qualify for the M.Sc. Applied Geology Degree examinations of this university after a course of two academic years, in the Department of Geology, Periyar University.
M.Phil (Geology)	[as per University Norms]
Ph.D (Geology)	[as per University Norms]
Value Added Course	Broucher

Syllabus

S.No	PROGRAMMES	DETAILS
2024 - 2025 ONWARDS
1	M.Sc. (Geology)	SYLLABUS
2023 - 2024 ONWARDS
1	M.Sc. (Geology)	SYLLABUS
2022 - 2023 ONWARDS
1	M.Sc. (Applied Geology)	SYLLABUS
2018 - 2019 ONWARDS
1	M.Sc. (Applied Geology)	SYLLABUS
2	M.Phil (Geology)	SYLLABUS
2014 - 2015 ONWARDS
1	M.Sc. (Applied Geology)	SYLLABUS
2009 - 2010 ONWARDS
1	M.Phil (Geology)	SYLLABUS

• Faculty
• Former Faculty

ACTIVITIES

Collaborative Work

• Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
• Institute of Photogrammetry and Remote sensing, Technische Universitat,Dresden Germany
• Institute for Geology, Freiberg University of Mining and Technology
• Institute of Palaeoenvironment, University of Erlangen, Germany
• Institute of Mineralogy and Geochemistry, University of Karlsruhe, Germany
• Department of Geosciences, Princeton University, U.S.A.
• University of Lausanne, Switzerland
• Department of Geology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India.
• Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, Lucknow, India.
• Department of Geology, Punjab University, Chandigarh, India.
• Geological Institute of Russian Academy of Sciences (GINRAS), Moscow, Russia.

Extension Activities:

Organised by	Seminar / Conferences / Workshops organized
1	Prof. S. Anbazhagan	Special Lecture on ‘Near Surface Processes in MARS- A Mineralogical Perspective’ during 2nd December 2013 at Periyar University, Salem Tamil Nadu Science Congress on ‘Natural Resources, Conservation, Protection and Green Technology’, during August 23-25, 2012 at Periyar University, Salem TNSCST Sponsored Orientation Programme on ‘Research Activities in Science for College Teachers’ during March 26-27, 2012 at Periyar University, Salem. UGC Sponsored Workshop on Recent Perspective on Southern Granulitic Terrain, during December 26, 2011 at Department of Geology, Periyar University, Salem. Regional Workshop on “Artificial Recharge and Watershed Management” held at Department of Geology, Periyar University, and Salem, during 6th August 2010. National Seminar on “Recent Developments and Opportunities in Exploration Geology & Geoinformatics” (Explore G2, 2007) March 7-9, 2007 at Department of Geology, Periyar University, Salem. Workshop on “Earth science: Its Present Role in Society – an awareness programme for school teachers” February 28tth 2006 at Department of Geology, Periyar University, Salem.
2	Dr. M. Ramkumar	National Workshop on “Georesources and IPR Regime: Familiarization and Practice” 5th -6th October’2006.
3	Dr. S. Venkateswaran	National Workshop on “Water Resources: Exploration Strategies and management Issues (WATER – 2008)” during march 24-25, 2008.
4	Dr. R. Venkatachalapathy	National Seminar on “Earth Resources, Environment and Earth Sciences for Society” and 12th National Convention of South Asian Association of Economic Geologists. February 5-7, 2009.
5	Dr. R. Venkatachalapathy	DST Sponsored International Workshop on “Monitoring of River Health Using Diatoms” 17-19 February, 2010.
6	Dr. R. Venkatachalapathy	ONGC-APG Workshop on “Petroleum Exploration” (Industry-Academia-2009) 25, 28-29 September, 2009, Chennai & Salem.

FACILITIES

ICT Classrooms

Photo Geology Lab	Remote sensing & GIS Lab	Class room
Photo Geology Lab	Library	Computer Lab
Hydrogeology Lab	Display of Rock specimens

Microscopes and Equipments

Binocular Polarizing Microscopes, Triangular Polarizing Petrological Microscopes, Stereo zoom Microscopes, Resistivity Meters, Light Tables, Mirror Stereoscope, Pocket Stereoscope, Spectrometer UV-VIS, Laboratory Pulverizer, LAMIMAR Flow system, Electro cutting Machine, Double Distillation unit, Hot Air Ovens, Hot Plates, Shive Shakers, Electronic Digital Balance.

Through DST- FIST programme the following facilities are being under procurement; Multiparameter analyzer, Student model Stereozoom microscopes Petrothin thin section machine, GIS multiple license software, computing facilities for students and books.Through UGC XI plan procurement of AAS, Survey equipments. Under UGC Non SAP programme lab modular tables fume cub board are being procured.

Computers, Software, Peripherals and Teaching aids

Lenovo, HP, HCL, Acer Computers, Laptop Computers, Nova UPS, Xerox Machine Ricoh MP1600, HP Inkjet & Laserjet B/W & Colour Printers, HP Scanners, ERDAS – Image processing Software, Arc GIS 9.2 Software, Printer Plotter, LCD projectors, OHP and Interactive Board

Models, Specimens and Field Equipments

Structural Geology Models (Wooden), Goniometer, Horse Shoe Magnet, Thin Section of rocks, Map Filling Cabinet, Aerial Photographs, Topo Sheets, GPS, Crystal models, set of 360 wooden models Brunton Compass, Geologist Hammer, Rocks, Minerals & Fossils specimens and Chemicals & Glassware’s.

UGC-MRP PROJECT

Integrated Artificial Rain Water Harvesting Structure and Groundwater Development in Hard Rock Terrain Using Geophysical Data Remote Sensing and GPS In GIS: A Case of Sarabanga Sub-Basin of Cauvery River, South India
Final Report
FINAL UGC MRP REPORT 8.9.2023	View Document
Papers
1.Delineation of Groundwater	View Document
2.MORPHO - Sarabanga	View Document
3.Assement Rainfall, India	View Document
4.Delineation of Artificial Recharge Zones	View Document
5.Identification of Groundwater Potential	View Document

FUNDED PROJECT

MUSEUM

Introduction

As an integral part of Geological curriculum, an exclusive Geological museum has been established in Department of Geology, Periyar University in the year 2004. The geological museum and collections of rare geological samples are great assets of the nation and contribute to research, science education and public.

• Collections form an intrinsic part of research carried out in regional and national levels. They play a key role as a source of evidence in tackling major challenges such as understanding our past for precise characterization of future climate change and for exploring natural resources.
• The Tamil Nadu State is the site of many scientific breakthroughs in the history of geology. Collections narrate an engaging story about the geological heritage of the state.
• Museums and collections are crucial gateways to engaging students and the public in Geology, Earth history in particular and science in general.
• Local collection embodies, an important sense of place, different from centrally held collections, and tell a compelling story of local landscape and geology.

Tamil Nadu is a home to a wide-ranging and scientifically important set of geological collections. The diverse and unique natures of the collections contribute to the scientific advancement and cultural understanding of our planet for researchers, students and the public. Specimens housed in collections around the Tamil Nadu include rocks and minerals, casts, reconstructions, plants and animal fossils. Together, they represent an unparalleled scientific and resource that attracts visitors

Geological Museum

Geological Museum of the Department of Geology, Periyar University, is unique, which displays more than 1000 exhibits of typical and rare specimens of minerals, rocks and fossils and models of earth processes and evolution of life. Besides, the museum has an excellent collection of gemstones; in natural and polished forms. There are collections of fossils (age-wise, phylum-wise) of both plants and animals, rocks of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic groups, and minerals element-wise, statewise, and genesis. In addition, models of crystals that occur in nature and represent various ore and rock forming minerals are also housed in the Museum of the Department of Geology. Further, various physical features of rocks, namely folds, faults, joints and foliations together with different geomorphic models of the Earth and Earth surface and interior are also included in the exhibits. Collections in the Museum are used by staff and students for research and postgraduate courses.

The curation and exhibition of geoscience samples are invaluable to science education. Visiting collections and using associated teaching resources provide engaging and exciting ways to learn. Local and national museums are visited by children and students of all ages, and are also a considerable draw for many people visiting the Department. Public access to collections often provides the opportunity for hands-on interaction with some samples, helping to develop a more concrete understanding of the processes they represent.

Geological collections can:

• Help people to better understand their local area through its geology.
• Provide students with practical insight into grand theoretical ideas such as palaeoclimatic change, plate tectonics, mountain building and seafloor spreading.
• Enable an understanding of rare and remote rocks and rock forming processes through visiting collections of local, regional, national and international samples.
• Illustrate the complexity of 'real world' features and processes which are often simplified when taught in the classroom.
• Create an appreciation of the flora and fauna of the planet, its evolution through geological time and humanity's place in the timescale of life.

The importance of Geological Museum

Publicly accessible collections are well distributed across the nation. Smaller local collections are often best equipped to tell the story of an area’s geology and landscapes through specimens and samples that may include outcrops and rock types unique to that area.

Larger national institutions generally contain more nationally and internationally significant material which is less closely linked to its location. National and local collections therefore perform different and complementary functions in terms of public engagement and understanding. The Museum in the Department of Geology does precisely to fill this gap by housing and providing access to the rocks, minerals, fossils, and models of local-regional-national occurrence and importance.List of Geological Specimens The Museum in the Department of Geology has arguably the largest and best rock and mineral collection in the region. Selected specimens are on display in the museum, and many more are stored for teaching and research purposes. The mineral collection has been the nucleus of a long history of research.

Fossils

Minerals

Ores

ALUMNI

CONTACT US:

Professor and Head
Department of Geology
Periyar University
Periyar Palkalai Nagar
Salem – 636011
Tamil Nadu
India
Ph: 0427-2345766 (Ext.No:261 & 262)
E-Mail : geology@periyaruniversity.ac.in