Details of ES1101 (Autumn 2019)
| Level: 1 | Type: Theory | Credits: 3.0 |
| Course Code | Course Name | Instructor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ES1101 | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Somnath Dasgupta |
| Syllabus |
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| The Earth System and its components and interactions- introductory remarks
The Solar System, Origin and differentiation of the Earth Origin cosmic abundance and classification of elements, evidence from meteorites Exploring the interior of the earth, seismology Physics and Chemistry of minerals Continental drift, sea floor spreading to Plate Tectonics Geomagnetism Plate boundaries and manifestations of plate motions (deformation) in rocks Igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary processes of rock formation Weathering and erosion Natural resources Concept of Geologic time (relative and absolute scale) Nature of the fossil record and its contribution in deciphering history of deep time Major events in Earths history showcasing interactive nature of various surficial processes (Early development of life and oxygen revolution, Cambrian explosion, K-Pg extinction). Earth sciences and society, the human impact on Earths environment. Sustenance of Life and resources |
| References |
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| Text Books:
1. Press, F and Siever, R. Understanding Earth (5th ed.), W.H. Freeman and company. 2. Fowler C.M.R. The Solid Earth, second edition, CUP. 3. Edward J. Tarbuck & Frederick K. Lutgens Earth: An introduction to Physical Geology (9th ed.), Pearson Prentice Hall. 4. J. I. Lunine. Earth: Evolution of a Habitable World, second edition, CUP. 5. Stanley, S. M. Earth System History (3rd ed), W.H. Freeman and company. |
Course Credit Options
| Sl. No. | Programme | Semester No | Course Choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IP | 1 | Not Allowed |
| 2 | IP | 3 | Not Allowed |
| 3 | IP | 5 | Not Allowed |
| 4 | MR | 1 | Not Allowed |
| 5 | MR | 3 | Not Allowed |
| 6 | MS | 1 | Core |
| 7 | RS | 1 | Not Allowed |
| 8 | RS | 2 | Not Allowed |