University of Delhi M.Sc Earth Science, B.Sc(Hons), M.Sc (Geology) Admissions 2010

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University of Delhi
Website http://www.du.ac.in/admissions)

Department of Geology center of advanced studies

Announces the launch of a new 5 (3+2) years integrated M.Sc in Earth Science from the academic year 2010

The Department of Geology, a centre of Advanced studies (CAS), is a premier Earth Science Department of the country with faculty members of diverse specializations

The achievements of the department are also acknowledged by various funding agencies viz., DST, UGC under FIST and COSIST programmes

The department offers 3 years B.Sc (Hons) and 2 years M.Sc (Geology), courses

In addition, the Department also offers M.Phil., and Ph.D programmes on state-of-the art earth science discipline

Realizing the demand for earth scientists in the growing economy of the country the department is offering 5-year integrated M.Sc in Earth Science course from current academic session (2010-11)

Students admitted under this new course will get the scope of specialization in Geo-Exploration (Mineral, Oil and Coal), Active Tectonics and Seismicity, Climate change, Carbon Sequestration, Geochemistry, Environmental Geosciences, Solid Earth Geophysics, Geoinformatics, Natural Hazards and Engineering Geology

The department is well equipped with all major equipments needed for earth science teaching and research e.g. AAS (GF), XRD, Leitz Orthoplan and Zeiss Universal transmitted/reflected light and Wild M8 microscope, CL equipment, Carbon and sulfur analyzer, Carl-zeiss SEM with EDS, Heating-Freezing stage on Leica DMLP microscope, Mineral Separation and section cutting equipments, Server and computers, including latest Remote sensing, GIS and other computational softwares

The programme will have student strength of 25 (twenty five)

Eligibility through category 1: IIT-JEE merit list or category 2: passed 10+2 (Maths group based on merit and availability of seats after category 1)

There is a provision to exit after 3 years on successful completion with B.Sc degree in Earth Science

Bulletin of information can be obtained from the website http://du.ac.in or in person from 1st June, 2010

The application form along with a demand draft of Rs 250/- in favour of the registrar, university of Delhi must reach in the office of the head, department of geology, centre for advanced studies, Chhatra marg, university of Delhi, Delhi-110007, not later than June 25th, 2010

Contact Tel 011-27667073, Fax 011-27666295, Email hodgeoldu@gmail.com