Introduction
Geology is designed to equip the students with the ability to apply knowledge and skills to solving theoretical and practical problems in the exploration and exploitation of natural earth resources and also be able to carry out research in Geo-Sciences. Geologists study and work with the earth and this can include determining what makes up the ground in a specific area, understanding the history of how the earth was formed, and making predictions for the future. With an education in geology, you can work in a number of roles within the geology industry. Since many times the most important structural instabilities come from the ground under us, it’s important to have a sufficient picture of the variables that can come into place.
Goals
- Students will acquire a solid base of knowledge in the science of geology as a whole as well as earth materials, earth history, sedimentation and stratigraphy, deformational processes and structural features, and geomorphic processes and landforms.
- Students will develop proficiency in conveying complex geologic concepts in clear, technically correct writing.
- Students will develop proficiency in oral communication of complex geologic concepts.
- Students will develop the aptitudes and dispositions necessary to help democratize society by obtaining and maintaining employment as a professional geologist.
- Understand the scientific basis for both relative and absolute ages in geologic time.
- Understand plate tectonics and its central role as the unifying theory of geology.
- Understand how humans act as geologic agents and the impacts we make on the environment.
- Understand the scientific process and scientific basis for geologic interpretations.
Objectives
- Instill in students a sense of enthusiasm for Geology, an appreciation of its application and relevance in the solution of different societal developmental problems, and to involve them in an intellectually stimulating and satisfying experience of learning and studying.
- Provide students with a broad and balanced foundation of geological knowledge and practical skills.
- Develop in students the ability to apply their geological knowledge and skills to the solution of theoretical and practical problems in geology.
- Provide students with knowledge and skills base from which they can proceed to further in specialized areas of geology or multidisciplinary areas involving geology.
- Generate in students an appreciation of the importance of geology in an industrial, economic, environmental, technological and social development.
Course Curriculum
| B. Sc. Geology – 4 YEAR Curriculam Plan | ||||||
| Sl. No | Course Code | Course Title | Units | Category | Lecture (hours) | Practical (hours) |
| SEMESTER 1 Level 100 | ||||||
| 1 | GST1211 | English Communication I | 2 | GST | 30 | – |
| 2 | GST1213 | Use of Library, Study Skills and ICT | 2 | GST | 30 | – |
| 3 | GST1215 | Nigerian People and Culture | 2 | GST | 30 | – |
| 4 | MTH1311 | Mathematics I | 3 | Core | 45 | – |
| 5 | BIO1311 | Biology I | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 |
| 6 | PHY1311 | Physics I | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 |
| 7 | CHM1311 | Chemistry I | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 |
| 18 | 225 | 135 | ||||
| SEMESTER 2 Level 100 | ||||||
| 1 | GST1222 | Communication in French | 2 | GST | 30 | – |
| 2 | GST1224 | Logical Critical Thinking & Problem Solving | 2 | GST | 30 | – |
| 3 | GST1226 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 2 | GST | 30 | – |
| 4 | ACC1322 | Research Methodology | 3 | Core | 45 | – |
| 5 | CHM1322 | Organic Chemistry | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 |
| 6 | CHM1324 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 |
| 7 | CHM1326 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 |
| 18 | 225 | 135 | ||||
| SEMESTER 3 Level 200 | ||||||
| 1 | GST2211 | English Communication II | 2 | GST | 30 | – |
| 2 | GST2213 | Leadership Skills | 2 | GST | 30 | – |
| 3 | GST2215 | Core Life Skills & Happiness | 2 | GST | 30 | – |
| 4 | MTH2315 | Mathematics II | 3 | Core | 45 | – |
| 5 | BIO2311 | Biology II | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 |
| 6 | PHY2313 | Physics II | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 |
| 7 | CHM2313 | Chemistry II | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 |
| 18 | 225 | 135 | ||||
| SEMESTER 4 Level 200 | ||||||
| 1 | STA2324 | Statisctics for Physical Sciences & Engineering | 3 | Core | 45 | – |
| 2 | GEY2322 | Introduction to Geology | 3 | Required | 30 | 45 |
| 3 | GEY2324 | Physical Geology | 3 | Required | 30 | 45 |
| 4 | GEY2326 | Introduction to Petrology | 3 | Required | 30 | 45 |
| 5 | GEY2428 | Invertebrate Palaeontology | 3 | Required | 30 | 45 |
| 6 | GEY2340 | Principles of Stratigraphy | 3 | Required | 45 | – |
| 18 | 210 | 180 | ||||
| SEMESTER 5 Level 300 | ||||||
| 1 | GEY3699 | SIWES(Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme) / Industrial Attachment / Project | 6 | |||
| 6 | – | – | ||||
| SEMESTER 6 Level 300 | ||||||
| 1 | GEY3322 | Introduction to Surveying | 3 | Required | 30 | 45 |
| 2 | GEY3324 | Geological Map Interpretation and Field Mapping | 3 | Required | 30 | 45 |
| 3 | GEY3326 | Crystallography and Systematic Mineralogy | 3 | Required | 30 | 45 |
| 4 | GEY3328 | Introduction to Igneous & Metamorphic Petrology | 3 | Required | 30 | 45 |
| 5 | GEY3340 | Mineral Resources and Environmental Geology | 3 | Required | 45 | – |
| 6 | PHY3322 | Physics for Solid Earth | 3 | Required | 45 | – |
| 7 | GEY3342 | Introduction to Applied Geology | 3 | Required | 30 | 45 |
| 21 | 240 | 225 | ||||
| SEMESTER 7 Level 400 | ||||||
| 1 | GEY4311 | Photogeology and Remote Sensing | 3 | Required | 30 | 45 |
| 2 | GEY4313 | Palaeobiology | 3 | Required | 45 | – |
| 3 | GEY4315 | Field Geology of Nigeria | 3 | Required | 15 | 90 |
| 4 | GEY4317 | Sedimentology and Sedimentary Petrology | 3 | Required | 30 | 45 |
| 5 | Elective 1 | 3 | 45 | |||
| 6 | Elective 2 | 3 | 30 | 45 | ||
| 18 | 195 | 225 | ||||
| SEMESTER 8 Level 400 | ||||||
| 1 | GEY4322 | Drilling Methods | 3 | Required | 45 | – |
| 2 | GEY4324 | Marine & Hydro Geology | 3 | Required | 30 | 45 |
| 3 | GEY4326 | Applied Geophysics | 3 | Required | 30 | 45 |
| 4 | GEY4328 | Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology | 3 | Required | 30 | 45 |
| 5 | GEY4340 | Economic Geology | 3 | Required | 30 | 45 |
| 15 | 165 | 180 | ||||
| Total Credits for Programme | 132 | 1,485 | 1,215 | |||
| Options for Elective 1 & 2 | ||||||
| Course Code | Course Title | Units | Category | Lecture (hours) | Practical (hours) |
|
| GEY4319 | Micropalaeontology and Palaecology | 3 | Elective | 30 | 45 | |
| GEY4331 | Quaternary and Environmental Geology | 3 | Elective | 45 | – | |
| GEY4333 | Engineering Geology | 3 | Elective | 45 | – | |
| GEY4335 | Advance Mineralogy | 3 | Elective | 30 | 45 | |
| Project / Internship / SIWES ( Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme) | ||||||
| Course Code | Course Title | Units | Category | Lecture (hours) | Practical (hours) |
|
| GEY3699 | SIWES / Industrial Attachment / Project | 6 | ||||