B.Sc. (Hons/Hons with Research) Geology is a 4-year undergraduate level bachelor’s degree program focused on earth science. The course involves the study of rocks, minerals, other solid substances, their compositions, their history, and other processes involving them.
Theory Courses give the foundation for development of logical thinking and the Practical’s gives hands on experience towards the Industrial Requirements.
This course is spread over 8 semesters and covers subjects like environmental science, earth science, mineral science, the study of other natural resources (like water, petroleum, natural gas, etc), their positioning and presence, climate change and related problems, etc. The course also includes fieldwork and exploration.
Eligibility
(a) Maharashtra State Candidate:
The Candidate should be an Indian National and having domicile of Maharashtra state and / or born in Maharashtra state.
Passed HSC or its equivalent examination and the candidate should have appeared in MGMU - CET 2024 should obtain non zero score in MGMU - CET 2024.
OR (b) All India Candidates:
The Candidate should be an Indian National.
Passed HSC or its equivalent examination and the candidate should have appeared in MGMU - CET 2024 should obtain non zero score in MGMU - CET 2024.
Key Features:
B.Sc. Geology course is pursued by a lot of students these days. Given below are some reasons why you can think of pursuing this course:
B.Sc. Geology course is pursued by a lot of students these days. Given below are some reasons why you can think of pursuing this course:
Credit-based 4-year bachelor’s program with Hons./ Hons. With research degree
Expert lectures arranged under Academic-Industry Connect Program
The various job openings are as follows.
Palaeontologist-A palaeontologist is scientists who study fossils of extinct flora and fauna species. They may work in labs, teach in institutions, conduct fieldwork for research.
Geologist-Geologists are those scientists who study the different components that make up the structure of the earth and other terrestrial planets. They travel on sites, gather samples, develop research proposals, conduct research, analyse data etc.
Petroleum Geologists-These are those scientists who work in the field of petroleum geology. They work on all aspects of extraction, estimation and processing of oil, petroleum, gas and other combustible resources buried in the earth.
Mine Supervisors-Mine Supervisors are responsible for conducting and managing mining activities. They are responsible to ensure the safety of mine workers, to supervise that targets are achieved and are of high quality, assigning shifts, training, and development of workers, maintaining data etc.
Hydrogeologist-Mine Supervisors are responsible for conducting and managing mining activities. They are responsible to ensure the safety of mine workers, to supervise that targets are achieved and are of high quality, assigning shifts, training, and development of workers, maintaining data etc.
Marine Geologist-Marine Geologists are those people who study about areas affected by marines, coastal areas, under ocean ground, estuaries etc.
Dr. K. M. Jadhav
Name: Dr. K. M. Jadhav
Designation: Emeritus Professor (Physics) & Head (UDBAS)
Qualification: Ph.D., FMASC
Specialization: Solid State Physics, Nuclear Physics, Material Science
This Laboratory is used by second year as well as third year students for carrying out Practicals related to Web development, Python, Android, JAVA, Database management systems etc.
This Laboratory is used by second year as well as third year students for carrying out practical related to Big data Computing, Mobile computing, Microprocessor programming, Image processing etc.
This Laboratory is used by third year students for carrying out practicals related to Software Engineering, Computer networks, Enterprise Resource Planning etc.
