FSc. Pre-Engineering or Pre-Medical or Diploma in Associate Engineering (3 years)
Minimum of 132 credit hours are required to complete 4 years BS in Geology.
PLO No. | Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) | Description of PLO |
PLO-1 | Geological Knowledge and Understanding | Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of geology, earth systems, geological processes, minerals, rocks, fossils, tectonics, and earth evolution. |
PLO-2 | Field and Mapping Skills | Apply geological field techniques, geological mapping, stratigraphic interpretation, structural analysis, and field data collection for earth science investigations. |
PLO-3 | Laboratory and Analytical Skills | Utilize laboratory methods, petrographic analysis, mineral identification, geochemical techniques, and analytical instruments in geological studies. |
PLO-4 | Geospatial and Technological Competence | Apply GIS, Remote Sensing, computer applications, and modern geospatial tools for geological analysis, resource assessment, and hazard mapping. |
PLO-5 | Resource Exploration and Management | Evaluate mineral, petroleum, groundwater, and other natural resources using geological and geophysical methods for sustainable exploration and management. |
PLO-6 | Environmental and Engineering Applications | Assess environmental impacts, engineering geological conditions, geotechnical problems, and geological hazards for sustainable infrastructure and environmental protection. |
PLO-7 | Climate Change, Glaciology and Mountain Hazards | Analyze glacier systems, climate-related processes, geomorphological dynamics, and mountain hazards in the HKH region and beyond. |
PLO-8 | Research and Problem Solving | Conduct scientific research, analyze geological data, interpret results, and develop evidence-based solutions to geoscientific problems. |
PLO-9 | Communication, Ethics and Teamwork | Communicate scientific findings effectively through technical reports, presentations, and professional interaction while demonstrating ethical and teamwork skills. |
PLO-10 | Professional Development and Lifelong Learning | Pursue higher education, professional careers, research opportunities, and continuous learning in geology and related geoscience disciplines. |
Category | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hour | Total |
Major/Disciplinary | Geol. 301 | Physical Geology | 2+1 | 3 |
Geol. 302 | Geomorphology | 2+1 | 3 | |
General Education | Eng. 301 | Functional English | 3+0 | 3 |
Isl. Studies 301 | Islamic Studies | 2+0 | 2 | |
COMP111 | Applications of ICT | 2+1 | 3 | |
STAT111 | Quantitative Reasoning-I | 2+1 | 3 | |
Total | 17 |
Category | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hour | Total |
Major/Disciplinary | Geol. 303 | Mineralogy | 2+1 | 3 |
Geol. 304 | Paleontology | 2+1 | 3 | |
Geol. 305 | Geological Fieldwork-I | 0+2 | 2 | |
Interdisciplinary | GEOG111 | Fundamentals of Geography | 2+1 | 3 |
General Education | IR111 | Pakistan Studies | 2+0 | 2 |
CA121 | Creative Arts | 2+0 | 2 | |
STAT121 | Quantitative Reasoning-II | 2+1 | 3 | |
Total | 18 |
Category | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hour | Total |
Major/Disciplinary | Geol. 401 | Structural Geology | 2+1 | 3 |
Geol. 403 | Optical Minerology and Petrography | 2+1 | 3 | |
Interdisciplinary | ENV111 | Introduction to Environmental Sciences | 2+1 | 3 |
General Education | EN231 | Expository Writing | 3+0 | 3 |
CCE111 | Civics and community engagement | 2+0 | 2 | |
MAG111 | Entrepreneurship/Principals of Management | 2+0 | 2 | |
Total | 16 |
Category | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hour | Total |
Major/Disciplinary | Geol. 405 | Stratigraphy | 2+1 | 3 |
Geol. 406 | Geological Fieldwork-II | 0+2 | 2 | |
Geol. 406 | Introduction to GIS and RS | 2+1 | 3 | |
Geol. 408 | Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology | 2+1 | 3 | |
General Education | PSYC111 | Introduction to Sociology | 2+0 | 2 |
Chem111 | Chemistry | 2+1 | 3 | |
Total | 16 |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hour | Total |
Geol. 501 | Geo-tectonics | 2+1 | 3 |
Geol. 502 | Sedimentology | 2+1 | 3 |
Geol. 503 | Geophysics | 2+1 | 3 |
Geol. 504 | Field Geology | 3+0 | 3 |
Geol. 505 | Introduction to Glaciology | 3+0 | 3 |
Geol. 507 | Hazards and Disaster Management | 3+0 | 3 |
Total | 18 |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hour | Total |
Geol. 507 | Glacier Environment and Climate | 2+1 | 3 |
Geol. 508 | Geochemistry | 2+1 | 3 |
Geol. 509 | Petroleum Geology | 2+1 | 3 |
Geol. 510 | Engineering Geology | 2+1 | 3 |
Geol. 511 | Well Logging | 2+1 | 3 |
Geol. 512 | Geological Fieldwork - III | 0+2 | 2 |
Total | 17 |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hour | Total |
Geol. 601 | Geology and Tectonics of Pakistan | 2+1 | 3 |
Geol. 602 | Economic Geology | 2+1 | 3 |
Geol. 603 | Environmental Geology | 2+1 | 3 |
Geol. 604 | Hydrogeology | 2+1 | 3 |
Geol. 605 | Computer Applications in Geology | 2+1 | 3 |
Geol. 606 | Gemology | 2+1 | 3 |
Total | 18 |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hour | Total |
Geol. 607 | Elective-II | 2+1 | 3 |
Geol. 608 | Elective-III | 2+0 | 3 |
Geol. 609 | Project Report/Thesis | 0+6 | 6 |
Total | 12 |
Groups | Elective Course | Credit Hour |
Group-I Mineralogy, Petrology and Geochemistry | Igneous Petrology Metamorphic Petrology Sedimentary Petrology Mineralogy II Geochemistry II Thermodynamics Geochemical Exploration Isotope Geochemistry Low Temperature Geochemistry High Temperature Geochemistry | 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 |
Group-II Paleontology and Stratigraphy | Stratigraphy II Micropaleontology II Invertebrate paleontology Vertebrate paleontology Palynology and Paleoebotany | 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 |
Group-III Economic Geology, Industrial Geology and Coal Geology | Mineral Prospecting and Exploration Coal Geology Mining Geology Metallogeny and Plate Tectonics Gemology Mineral Economics Industrial Mineralogy Instrumental Techniques Clay Mineralogy Exploration and Exploitation of Coal Environment and Clean Coal Technology Mineral Processing | 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 |
Group-IV Engineering Geology and Geotechnical Engineering | Engineering Geology II Rock Mechanics Soil Mechanics Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering Excavation and Tunneling Foundation Engineering Dam Engineering Landslide Hazards and Risk Assessment Earthquake Engineering and Risk Assessment | 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 |
Group-V Petroleum Geosciences | Sequence Stratigraphy II Petroleum Engineering Reservoir Geology Organic Geochemistry Petroleum Geology of Pakistan Petroleum Economics | 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 3+0 |
Group-VI Applied Geophysics | Seismic Techniques Seismic Stratigraphy Earthquake Seismology Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Electrical and Radiometric Exploration Methods Bore-Hole Geophysics Seismic Prospecting Gravity and Magnetic Methods Rock Physics | 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 |
Group-VII Sedimentology | Clastic Sedimentology Carbonate Sedimentology Basin Modeling Quaternary Geology | 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 |
Group-VIII Hydrogeology | Hydrogeology Groundwater Investigation Groundwater Engineering Chemical Hydrogeology | 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 |
Group-IX Marine Geology | Marine Geology Oceanography Marine Geochemistry Geology of Arabian Sea | 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 |
Group-X Environmental Geosciences | Environmental Geology II Soil and Water Resources Environmental Hazards Water Resources and Environment Environmental Impact Assessments and Management Natural Resources Management Occupational Health and Safety Environmental Geochemistry Geospatial Techniques in Geology | 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 2+1 |
Group-XI Structure, Tectonics and Neotectonics | Structural Geology II Metamorphic Structures Applied Structural Techniques Tectonics of Pakistan Neotectonics | 2+1 2+1 2+1 3+0 3+0 |
