Applied Geology Alagappa University

Overview

Key Features

Geology is the core discipline of the Earth Science and encompasses many different phenomena, including Plate Tectonics, Mountain building, Volcanoes, Earthquakes, and the long-term evolution of Earth’s surface features, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere and interior of the Earth. Because of the ever-increasing demand for resources, the growing exposure to Natural Hazards, and the climate change.

Outcomes

On successful completion of the Applied Geology programme at Alagappa University:

• Gain a greater insight into the enormous knowledge of Geologic time and the evidences that support this claim and familiarize the scope and importance of Geology.
• Learn to implement the knowledge in the basic evidences and ideas those support the theory of Plate Tectonics. Understand how the plate tectonic system works, including the role of the different types of plate boundaries and the forces that help to drive the system and also realize how the plate tectonic system has helped to shape the Earth's surface.
• Understand the minerals, rocks and Sediment nature can able to identify the common Rocks and Minerals.
• Recognize the Mineral and Hydrocarbon provinces of India. Student’s exploration strategies, the natural resources in the major areas of study within the discipline of Water, Soil, Forest, Biomass and Marine resources. Analyze, explain, locate, and manage the Disaster Events.