Details of ES4201 (Spring 2013)
| Level: 4 | Type: Theory | Credits: 3.0 |
| Course Code | Course Name | Instructor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ES4201 | Precambrian and Phanerozoic Geology | Ravikant Vadlamani |
| Syllabus |
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| Introduction of Precambrian crustal evolution and stratigraphy with emphasis on Indian sequences spanning Mesoarchaean to Phanerozoic time; application of different radiogenic isotope systematics for geochronology and tracers for rock evolution will be emphasized.
Course Content Review of isotope geology relevant to Precamb geology. Processes responsible for formation of the early crust.Archean cratons-origin of granite-greenstone belts. Arch-Proterozoic boundary.Early atmosphere-hydrosphere and BIF.Overview of Arch cratons and orogens of India. Platformal Proterozoic sedimenatry sequences of India. Precambrian igneous associations.Supercontinents-assembly and breakup and influence on geologic events. Stratigraphic classification: Lithostartigraphy, biostartigraphy, chronostartigraphy, magnetostartigraphy. Evolution of major phanerozoic System/Group/Supergroup ( Paleozoic of Kashmir, Triassic of Spiti, Jurassic of Kutch, Cretaceous of Trichinapalli, Gondwana of Satpura, Godavari Pranhita, Neogene of Siwalik, Quaternary of Ganga)with special reference to their lithology and depositional environment/conditions. Stratigraphic boundary problem with special reference to Pc/C, P/T and K/T boundaries of India. Phanerozoic Petroliferous basins of India. |
| References |
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| 1. Earth as an Evolving Planet, KC Condie
2. Principles of Precambrian Geology by AM Goodwin (second edition) 3. Cratons and Foldbelts of India by RS Sharma, Springer Publication. 4. Evolution of the Indian Continentfrom Hadean to Recent by SM Naqvi, Capital Publishers. 5. Phanerozoic Stratigraphy of India by Amal Dasgupta, World Press. 6. Early Earth Systems-A Geochemical Approach, by Hugh Rollinson. Blackwell Publishing |
Course Credit Options
| Sl. No. | Programme | Semester No | Course Choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IP | 2 | Elective |
| 2 | IP | 4 | Elective |
| 3 | MS | 8 | Core |
| 4 | RS | 1 | Elective |