Department of Geology
M.Sc. Geology Syllabus (2017)

The Post-Graduate program in Geology leading to M.Sc. degree of the University will be of two years duration covered in four semesters. This comprises nineteen compulsory courses including one choice-based dissertation through lectures, tutorials and supervision. All courses are compulsory, each comprising one theory paper of 4 credits (80 marks). Two theory papers are combined to one practical paper each of 4 credits (80 marks). Students are to undertake one project work (dissertation) for 5 credits (100 marks). There shall be two compulsory geological fieldwork/training programs of up to 3 weeks duration each, during the 1st and 3rd semester. Results of those students who do not attend geological fieldwork/training will remain withheld. The course will culminate with all students facing a Grand Viva.

The project work will be allotted during the 1st semester. A dissertation based on the project work should be submitted at the end of the 4th semester. Students are to clear all courses for award of M.Sc. degree in Geology.

Students will be evaluated by continuous assessment, i.e., sessional work (internal assessment tests) comprising 25 percent of credit value. For the purpose three tests per paper (theory and practical) for each course will be conducted. A student must appear and qualify all tests and attend at least 75% classes in individual papers, failing which he/she will not be eligible to be admitted to the Semester End Examinations.

Admission to the course and performance in sessional work and semester examinations will be governed by the Rules and Regulations of the Ordinances of the Nagaland University, in force from time to time.

Semester-wise Course Distribution