Introduction to Mining and Geology
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The official GTU curriculum for Introduction to Mining and Geology (subject code C4312201) as prescribed for CSE · Semester 1 divides the course into 5 units, covering 17 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (C4312201)Unit 1 Mining History
- 1.1. Ancient history & origin of mining and its need.
- 1.2. Different civilization and their approach towards mining.
- 1.3. Commencement of mining in India
- 1.4. Indian Mining Industry.
- 1.5. Importance of Mining-Socially and economically
Unit 2 Mining Termino- logy
- 2.1. Define- Mine, Mining, Ore, rock, Mineral, Gangue, gangue mineral Coal, Bed, Strata, Deposits-Vein deposit, Stratified deposit, massive deposit. &outcrop deposits
- 2.2. Open cast mining terminology- Overburden rock, mineral bed, top soil, stripping ratio, box-cut, bench formation, waste dump & mine sump,
- 2.3. Underground Mining terminology-Approach mode- (incline, shaft & adit) Level, dip, rise, strike, pillar, roof, floor, goaf, face, haulage & fan ventilation.
Unit 3 Types & Stages of Mining
- 3.1. Types of Mining- Opencast Mining, Underground mining, Placer mining, In-situ leaching & High wall mining.
- 3.2. Stages of Mining- Prospecting, Exploration, Excavation and Reclamation & Rehabilitation.
- 3.3. Importance of Mine reclamation.
Unit 4 Importance of Geology
- 4.1. History of Geology-Origin of Earth. Theories for origin of Earth-the nebular hypothesis & the tidal hypothesis.
- 4.2. Benefits of geology in Mining Industry.
- 4.3. Role of geologist in Mining Industry. Introduction to Mining & Geology Course Code: C4312201 NITTTR Bhopal – GTU - COGC-2021 Curriculum Topics and Sub-topics
Unit 5 Geological Terminology and Rocks
- 5.1. Geological features- Fold- anticline & syncline, fault, joints, dyke, sills.
- 5.2. Sedimentary rock, Igneous rock and metamorphic rock with example.
- 5.3. Basis formation process of rocks.
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