Enrichment factors and processes (endo- and exogenous) for formation of mineral deposits, Morphology of ore bodies, Genetic classification of mineral deposits, Nature and origin of mineral (Metallic/non metallic/ fuel) deposits and their Indian examples, Metallogenetic epochs and provinces, Metallogeny and its relation to crustal evolution, Petroleum - Origin, migration and entrapment of petroleum; properties of source and reservoir rocks; structural, stratigraphic and combination traps. Geological setting, characteristics, and genesis of Metallic mineral deposits a) PGE, b) Ferrous and allied, c) Non-ferrous and allied d) Radioactive, e) Rare metals; Non Metallic Deposits a) Industrial minerals b) Gemstone c) Refractory minerals;Coal; Petroleum and natural gas;
Methods of petroleum exploration, Petroliferous basins of India, Concept of mineral economics and its importance in national development, International mineral trade; peculiarities inherent in mineral industry, Preservation of environment, Mineral conservation, Future mineral consumption and world economy; marine mineral resources. |