PGD in Geology

Department of Geology And Mineral Sciences Postgraduate Diploma in Geology

PGD in Geology

1. List of Academic Staff

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:

• The Postgraduate Diploma in Geology programme is to provide improvement in the understanding and acquiring knowledge of geology at higher grade levels

• It is also intended as opportunity for graduates of the other sciences, agriculture, engineering; geography and related disciplines in acquire comprehensive knowledge of basic and applied geology.

E. Admission Requirements

1. Candidate for admission into the Postgraduate Diploma –Programme in Geology should possess any of the following qualifications:
2. B. Sc. Geology with Third Class Honours
3. B. Sc. (Higher Degree) holders in Natural and Physical Sciences, Agriculture, Engineering and Geology with a minimum of Second Class Honours.
4. Candidates are required to also possess minimum of five ‗O‘ Level Credit which must include English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.

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:

• DGM 724(3) and 744(3) or
• DGM 736(3) and 746(3) Option or
• DGM 738(3) and 740(3) 6 Credits

Elective (E): DGM 720(3), 730(3)                                                                    6 Credits