Postgraduate School
Department of Geology And Mineral Sciences Postgraduate Diploma in Geology
PGD in Geology
| Name | Status and Qualification | Research Interest |
| O. A. Adekeye | Professor and Head of Department B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Palaeontology, Sedimentology, Petroleum Geology, Biostratigraphy |
| O. O. Ige | Reader B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Engineering Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Geology |
| O. A. Omotoso | Reader B.Sc., (Ado-Ekiti); M.Sc., (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Medical Geology, Engineering, Hydrogeology, Environmental Geology, Hydrogeochemistry |
| M. A. Yusuf | Senior Lecturer B.Sc., M.Sc., (Ilorin); Ph.D. (South Africa) | Geochemistry, Hydrogeology, Environmental Geology |
| K. O. Ibrahim | Lecturer I B.Sc., M.Sc., (Ilorin); Ph.D. (South Africa) | Hydro geochemistry, Environmental geology |
| Omolayo A. Omorinoye | Lecturer I B.Sc., M.Sc., (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Malaysia) | Geochemistry, Mineral Exploration |
| L. M. Johnsom | Lecturer I A. (Ilorin); M.Sc., (Derby); Ph.D. (Australia) | Organic Geochemistry, Sedimentology |
| Mercy T. Alebiosu | Lecturer I B. Sc. (Crowford); M.Sc., (Ilorin) | Mineralogy, Crystallography, Mining Geology, Solid Mineral Prospecting and Exploration |
| K.O. Iheme | Lecturer I B.Sc. (Uli), M.Sc. (Awka) | Hydrogeology, Environmental Geology |
| *W. O. Raji | Reader B.Sc., M.Sc. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Liverpool) | Geophysics, Environmental Geology, Mineral Exploration |
*Lecturers from other Departments
B. Introduction
First degree geology graduates with third class honours and lower passes have serious problems and limitations in securing satisfactory professional job placements in most public and private concerns. It is also common that graduates from the other Sciences and related disciplines get interested in or inadvertently engaged in activities and jobs requiring substantial knowledge of geology. This category of graduates need to improve themselves.
C. Philosophy
The philosophy of the programme is to provide deeper understand of Geology and Mineral Sciences by teaching fundamental principles that guide various specialization of Geology. The diploma is essentially for graduate of Geology with Third Class Honours or graduate from related fields such as Geophysics with Second Class Honours degree who wish to pursue higher degree in.
D. Aim and Objectives:
The main aim of the Postgraduate Diploma in Geology is to prepare graduates with low grade in Geology and those of other discipline for Masters Degree in Geology:
E. Admission Requirements
F. Duration of the Programme
The PGD in Geology must be in full time for one Calendar Year (12 months). Candidates may apply for an extension of (12) calendar months at the expiration of the maximum period.
G. Detailed Course Description
DGM 701 – Fundamentals of Geology 2 Credits
Geology as a basic and applied Earth Science. Geology Disciplines. Application of Geological Sciences. The Universe, Formation of Galaxies, Stars and Planetary systems. Earth Internal and External Processes, Structure and Composition of the earth. Geological Material and Usages. 30h (T); C
DGM 702 Seminar 1 Credit
Comprehensive literature review on a selected topic. 15h (T); C
DGM 705 Physical and Structural Geology 2 Credits
Landforms, Weathering and Erosion Description and recognition of Geological Structures, Photo geology and Remote Sensing Plate Tectonics 15h (T); 45h (P); C
DGM 711 Mineralogy and Crystallography 2 Credits
Composition, Classification and Properties of Minerals, Elements of Crystallography. Microscopic Optical Properties. Crystal Chemistry. The Common Rock-Forming Minerals. 30h (T); C
DGM 715 Stratigraphy and Palaeontology 2 Credits
Principles of Stratigraphy. Types of Stratigraphic Units, Correlation, Geological Time Scale. Fossilization and Types of Fossils. 15h (T); 45h (P); C
DGM 717 Petrology 3 Credits
Types of Rocks. Magmatism and Igneous Rocks Emplacement, Texture, Mineralogy and Classification. Sedimentary Rocks: Denudation and Sediment Derivation. Types, Textures, Mineralogy and Structures. Metamorphism. Types, Grades and Texture of Metamorphic Rocks. 30h (T); 45h (P); C.
DGM 720 Exploration Geophysics 3 Credits
Gravity, Magnetic, Seismic and Electrical Geophysical Survey. Application in Geological Applications. 30h (T); 45h (P); E.
DGM 724 Applied Geochemistry 3 Credits
Geochemical Processes. Geochemistry of different Rock. Type Geochemical Analytical Methods. Geochemical Exploration Techniques. Environmental and Exploration Geochemistry. 30hr (T); 45h (P); R.
DGM 727 Mineral Resources and Exploration Geology 2 Credits
Ores and Mineral Deposits. Formation and Occurrence of Ore Deposits. Classification and Uses of Minerals. Exploration Methods. Mineral Economics. 30h (T); C.
DGM730: Geological Materials Investigation and Data Analysis 3 Credits
Minerals, Rocks, Soil, Water and Air, Laboratory Analytical Methods: Petrological, Mineralogical, Geochemical and Geotechnical. Basic Statistical And Computational Methods. 30h (T); 45h (P); E.
DGM 735 Geological Map Interpretation 3 Credits
Basics of Geological Field studies. Topographical Map and their Interpretation. Types of geological Maps. Geological cross-sections. Map Reading and Interpretation of Geological Maps. 15h (T); 45h (P); C.
DGM 732 Advanced Petrology 3 Credits
Classification of Igneous Rocks. Phase Diagrams. Metamorphic Processes. Composition, Texture and Classification of Metamorphic Rocks. Type of Sedimentary Rocks Sedimentary. Textures and Structures. 30h (T); 45h (P); C.
DGM 736 Sedimentology and Basin Analysis 3 Credits
Sediment Derivation Depositional Environment and Processes. Concept of Facies and Sequence Stratigraphy. Nigerian Sedimentary Basins.30h (T); 45h (P); R.
DGM 738 Hydrogeology and Groundwater Exploration 3 Credits
Hydrologic Cycle. Classification of Underground Water. Types and Characteristics of Aquifers. Water Chemistry. Geophysical Investigations of Aquifers. 30h (T); 45h (P); R.
DGM 740 Engineering Geology and Environment Management 3 Credits
Soil and Rock. Classification, Strength, CBR, Consolidation, Pavement, Design, Foundation, Dams and Embarkments. Waste Disposal Methods. Erosion, Desertification and Flooding. Environmental Laws and Regulation 30h (T); 45h (P); R.
DGM 743 Geological Mapping 2 Credits
Geological mapping project lasting at least four (4) weeks to be conducted During the mid-session short vacation. 90h (P); C.
DGM 744 Mining and Process Mineralogy 3 Credits
Occurrence of Mineral Deposits. Open Cast and Underground Mining. Mine Design, Quarry Development and Management Explosives and Blasting Mining Laws and Regulations Mineral Assessment and Processing. Smelting and Ore Dressing. Metallurgical Procedures. 30h (T); 45h (P); R.
DGM 746 Petroleum Geology 3 Credits
Types and Compositions of Hydrocarbons Source Rocks Reservoirs and Traps Origin, Migration and Accumulation of Petroleum. Exploration Methods And significance of Microfossil. Reserve Estimations and Petroleum Recovery. Petroleum Geology of Nigeria. 30h (T); 45h (P); R.
DGM 749 Special Project 4 Credits
Independent research project approved by the department. 90h (P); C
H. Graduation Requirement
To qualify for the award of Postgraduate Diploma in Geology, a candidate must pass a minimum of 34 credits comprising 25 credits of core courses, 6 Credits of Required courses and 4Credits of Elective courses. A candidate is expected to obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.50 to qualify for the award of the diploma.
I. Summary
Core Courses (C) DGM 701(2), 702(1), 705(2), 711(2), 715 (2), 717(3), 727(2), 732 (3),
735(2), 743(2), 749(4). 25 Credits
6 Credits to be selected from the Options below:
Elective (E): DGM 720(3), 730(3) 6 Credits
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