Courses : Department of Geology
Course Description
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(A) Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology (B.Sc. Geology)
GEY 101 Introduction to Geology Elements of physical geology and physiographic Features of the Earth. Classification properties and description of major minerals, rocks type and occurrence of economic minerals. History of the Earth and Universe. Theory of evolution of organism. Distribution and classification of major fossil groups and their occurrence and uses. Principle of historical geology, and Stratigraphy.
HL = 45; Hp = 45; U = 4, S = 1st, Rm = Adequate for students in geography and physical sciences.
GEY 201 Physical Geology The Earth, its composition and structure, major surface processes, landforms and structure recognition and identification of rocks and their constituents HL = 30; Hp = O; S = 2nd; R = GEY 101, Rm = Recommended for all students of Geology, and other Physical and Earth Sciences.
GEY 212 Crystallography and Systematic Mineralogy The main morphological properties classification and mode of occurrence of rock forming minerals. Crystal system and identification HL = 30; Hp = 45; U = 3; S = 1st; P = GEY 101
GEY 222 Introduction to Petrology The principal igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Their characteristics features and microscopic textures and their identification. HL = 30; Hp = 45; U = 3; S = 2nd; P = GEY 101 and GEY 102
GEY 234 Mineral Resources Elementary geology, distribution and Utilization of economic minerals and energy resources HL = 30; Hp = O; U = 2; S = 2nd
GEY 243 Invertebrate Palaeontology Major invertebrate fossil groups, their classification, ecology. Stratigraphic distribution and evolutionary trends. Origin of the atmosphere, Hydrosphere and biosphere. HL = 15, Hp = 45; U = 2; S = 1st; P = ZOO 113, GEY 101 and GEY 102
GEY 282 Principles of Stratigraphy Basic principles of stratigraphy applied to sedimentary sequences in geologic time, facies and facies changes. HL = 45, Hp = O, U = 3; S = 2nd; P = GEY 101
GEY 247 Introduction to Surveying Introduction to surveying instruments and method. Methodologies and techniques linear and areal surveying; and geological and mining evaluation HL = 15; Hp = 90; U = 3; S = 1st; P = GEY 101;Rm = Recommended for all Geology students.
GEY 284 Geological Map. Interpretation and Field Mapping Practical – recording of geological features and base maps. Field techniques. Interpretation and simple geological maps. HL = 15, Hp = 90; U = 3; S = 1st; P = GEY 101. Rm = Recommended for all students in Civil and Petroleum Engineering.
GEY 306 Geochronology and Precambrian Geology of Africa Geology and evolution of Precambrian domains and rocks, with special reference to Africa. Radiometric age determination HL = 30, Hp = o, U = 2, S = 1st, P = GEY 222
GEY 308 Quaternary and Environmental Geology Nature, distribution and economic significance of superficial deposits, environmental monitoring and controls HL = 30, Hp = o, U = 2, S = 2nd, P = GEY 101 Rm = Recommended for student in Archeology
GEY 312 Optical and Determinative Mineralogy Principles of optics and crystallographic, optical properties of the common rock forming minerals. HL = 15, Hp = 45, U = 2, S = 1st, P = GEY 212
GEY 323 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology Character and Origin of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Crystallization of magma and igneous suites. Control of metamorphism and facies concepts. Microscopic textures of igneous and metamorphic rocks. HL = 30, Hp = 45, U = 3, S = 1st, P = GEY 222 GEY 337 Geochemistry Abundance, classification and distribution of elements in rocks and materials. Aspect of geochemistry in relation to petrology, prospecting and environments HL = 15, Hp = 45, U = 2, S = 1st, P = GEY 222 Rm: suitable for students in chemistry
GEY 342 Palaeobiology Palaeontology, Sampling, Palaeontologic principles and palaeobiologic models, macro and micro-evolution, statistical data analysis of palaeontologic data. HL = 30, Hp = o, U = 2, S = 1st, P = GEY 101 Rm: Recommended for students in Archaeology
GEY 355 Sedimentology and Sedimentary Petrology Sources, transportation and deposition of sediments diagenesis, and lithification. Textures and structures of sediments and sedimentary rocks. Description and interpretation of ancient sediments HL = 30; Hp = 45, U = 3, S = 1st, P = GEY 247
GEY 357 Sedimentary Depositional Environments and Basins of Africa Physical, Chemical and Biological influence on marine and continental depositional environments and their sedimentation patterns. Analysis of the African sedimentary basins HL = 30, Hp = o, U = 2, S = 1st, P = GEY 247
GEY 358 Marine Geology Character of Oceans and continental margins. Basic oceanography and resources of the seas. HL = 30, Hp = o, U = 2, S = 2nd, P = GEY 101 Rm: Recommended for students in Geography and Biological Sciences.
GEY 361 Introduction to Applied Geology Physical properties of rocks and materials, and their measurements. Application of geology to engineering and water problems.
HL = 15, Hp = 45, U = 2, S = 1st
Rm: Basic course for students in Physical sciences and engineering.
GEY 362 Principles of Geophysics Introduction to seismic, gravity and magnetic methods techniques of acquisition and interpretation of geophysical data. HL = 30, Hp = o, U = 2, S = 2nd, Rm: Recommended for students in physics and Engineering.
GEY 375 Photogeology and Remote Sensing Techniques of photogrametry, study, and interpretation of aerial photographs and satellite imageries, applications to mineral resources, and environmental evaluation: HL = 15, Hp = 45, U = 2, S = 1st, P = GEY 284 Rm: Adequate for students in Applied Physics and Engineering.
GEY 376 Structural Geology and Photogeology Dynamics of rocks, stress-strain relationships, faults, folds, ring dykes, introduction to crustal tectonics, study and interpretation of geological maps. HL = 30, Hp = 45, U = 3, S = 1st, P = GEY 284
GEY 384 Mapping and industrial Techniques in Geology Field study of specific areas and production of geological maps and reports. Industrial exposure in earth sciences. HL = 0, Hp = 90, U = 2, S = 1st, P = GEY 284
GEY 412 Advanced Mineralogy Optical and X-ray properties and structures of minerals. Systematic mineralogy including crystal chemistry HL = 15, Hp = 45, U = 2, S = 2nd, P = GEY 312
GEY 424 Igneous Petrology Igneous rocks = origin and differentiation of magmas, magmatic provinces and relation to crystal chemistry. HL = 15, Hp = 45, U = 2, S = 1st, P = GEY 323
GEY 425 Metamorphic Petrology Metamorphic facies and isograde, contact and regional metamorphic zones. High and low, pressure metamorphic belts and distribution in time and space. HL = 15, Hp = 45, U = 2, S = 2nd, P = GEY 323
GEY 434 Economic Geology Principles and processes of formation of mineral deposits. Prospecting, exploration, mine development and mineral treatment. Ore reserve calculation and mineral economics. HL = 30, Hp = 45, U = 3, S = 1st, P = GEY 234 or 323
GEY 437 Applied Geochemistry and Isotopes Controls and element distribution in relation to petrogenesis, and ore genesis. Mineral exploration, environmental monitoring and its implication to Health. HL = 30, Hp = o, U = 2, P = GEY 337 Rm: Recommended for students in Chemistry.
GEY 442 Micropalaeontology and Palaeoecology Distribution, classification and stratigraphical application of major groups of microfossils; palaeoecologic interpretations and models. HL = 30, Hp = 45, U = 3, S = 2nd, P = GEY 243; Rm = Recommended for student in Zoology and Archeology.
GEY 455 Advanced Sedimentary Petrology Provenance of sediments, types, diagenesis and sedimentation processes, qualitative and statistical analysis of textural and compositional parameters and reconstruction of sedimentary environment. HL = 15, Hp = 45, U = 2, S = 2nd, P = GEY 355
GEY 459 Petroleum Geology Origin, occurrence and distribution of hydrocarbon deposits and fileds. HL = 30, Hp = o, U = 2, S = 1st, P = GEY 355 and 247. Rm = Available for students in Geology and Petroleum Engineering.
GEY 462 Applied Geophysics Fundamentals of seismic, gravity, magnetics and electrical methods, emphasizing the interpretation of geophysical data related to applied geology. HL = 30, Hp = 45, U = 3, S = 1st, P = GEY 362 Rm = suitable for students in physics
GEY 463 Engineering Geology Application of geology to engineering problems in roads, bridge and dam construction. HL = 30, Hp = o, U = 2, S = 1st, P = GEY 361 Rm: suitable for student in Civil Hydrology/Geography
GEY 464 Hydrogeology Geology, nature, origin and occurrence of groundwater, regional groundwater resource evaluation. HL = 30, Hp = o, U = 2, S = 2nd, P = GEY 361 Rm : Adequate for students in Hydrology/Geography
GEY 476 Advanced Global Tectonics and Structures Study of the major structures of the Earth, continental separation, plate tectonics, and patterns of crystal evolution in specific region.
HL = 30, Hp = o, U = 2, S = 2nd, P = GEY 376font
GEY 484 Field Geology of Nigeria Field study through excursion to major geological features and type localities within the basement complex and sedimentary domain of Nigeria. HL = o, Hp = 90, U = 2, S = 1st, P = GEY 384 GEY 486 Seminar in Geology Literature search, write-up and presentation on a topic in Geology HL = o, Hp = o, U = 2, S = 2nd Rm: Necessary exposure for all students in Geology GEY 488 Project in Geology Geology investigation and independent research involving field, laboratory and library studies Hp = 270, U = 6, S = 1st and 2nd tc \l5 "ABBREVIATIONS HL = Hours of Lecture C = Compulsory TU = Total Units S = Semester taken HT = Hours of Tutorial R = Required CR = Concurrent Requirement Rm = Remarks HP = Hours of Practical E = Electives P = Prerequisite (B) Masters of Science Degree in Geology (M.Sc. Geology) GEY 701 Methodology of Geological Research Definition, Spectrum and types of Research. Development of conceptual framework in Geological Research. Preparing a Research Proposal. Approach to Geological problems; Systematic collection of field and laboratory data. Statistical analysis. Data retrieval & Use of Information and communication technology. Geo-writing and referencing. Ethics in Research. Common errors in Research. Managing the Research Process. Publishing Research. Scientific Creativity. No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 45 (45; 0) 2Units R GEY 702 Advanced Micropaleontology Principles and problems in Biostratigraphy, Morphology, taxonomy, evolution, ecology and stratigraphic distribution of different groups of microfossils recoverable by alkaline treatment. No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 45 (30; 45) 3 Units C GEY 703 Advanced Sedimentary Petrology Origin, composition, texture and classification of carbonates, evaporates, cherts, phosphates, iron-rich rocks and manganese deposit. Limestone diagenesis and dolomitization. Textures, structures, mineralogy and chemical composition of terrigenous clastics; classification of sandstones, quartz types and origin. Relation of sandstone petrography tp tectonics and sedimentation; diagenesis. Field and laboratory methods of study of sedimentary rocks. No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 45 (30;45) 3 Units C GEY 704 Palaeoecology Principles and methods used in the interpretation of the occurrences of organisms for their stratigraphic and ecological significance. Paleoecologic models and community, provincial and biosphere levels. No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 30 (30; 0) 2 Units E GEY 705 Subsurface Geology Subsurface data acquisition, drilling, coring, logging, fluid sampling and seismic surveys. Petrophysics, reservoir characteristics and geology. Construction and interpretation of subsurface maps. Cross sections and panel diagrams; seismic stratigraphic data processing and interpretations; special topics and problems. No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 30 (30; 0) 2 Units C GEY 708 Clay Mineralogy tc \l5 "Clay Mineralogy Study of types of clay minerals; techniques for clay minerals determination, X-ray, D.T.A. Microscope, Environments of clay mineral and diagenesis. Applied clay mineralogy and industrial application. No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 45 (30;45) 3 Units E GEY 709 Study of modern depositional environments of carbonates and siliciclastic sediments and their facies relationship; Facies analysis and reconstructing ancient sedimentary environment. Identification of electrofacies from cluster of log data and comparison with lithofacies, Fundamentals of sequence stratigraphy and its application to outcrops and subsurface geology. Facies modeling and application to hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir management. No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 45 (30;45) 3 Units. R GEY 711 Palynology tc \l5 "Palynology Morphology, taxonomy, evolution, ecology and stratigraphic occurrences of spores and pollen No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 45 (30;45) 3 Units. E GEY 712 tc \l5 " Advanced Marine Geology tc \l5 "Advanced Marine Geology Geology of the ocean floor, including the origin and nature of the morphotectonic fabric of the oceanic crust. Geological evolution of continental shelves and oceanic basins No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 30 (30; 0) 2 Units E GEY 715 Mineral Prospecting and Exploration History of mineral prospecting. Types of ore deposits. Guides to mineralization and criteria for ore prospecting. Prospecting and exploratory stages of ore deposits and their character. Methods of ore sampling on outcrops, open pits, underground mines. Drilling, logging and interpretation of drill hole data. Geological documentation of ore deposits. Examination of alluvial deposits. Definition and types of ore reserves. Ore reserve calculation. Applications and geophysical and geochemical methods in mineral exploration. No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 45 (30;45) 3 Units C GEY 716 Ore Deposits Classification of ore deposits in relation to genesis and tectonic environment. Main physical and chemical conditions of ore formation. Shape, mineralogy, genesis and practical importance of magmatic, pegmatitic, geothermometry, paragenesis and zoning. Characteristics of weathering, supergene and sedimentary ore deposits. Metamorphic and metamorphosed deposits. Mineral occurrences and deposits in Nigeria. No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 30(30;0) 2 Units R GEY 717 Ore Mineralogy tc \l5 " Ore MineralogyReview of ore mineral types and classes. Methods of identifying ore minerals in hand specimen and their main diagnostic features. Utilization of reflecting ore microscope. Physical and optical properties of ore minerals. Ore textures and structures; and mineral sequence criteria. No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 30 (30;0) 2 Units R GEY 718 Industrial Minerals Geology of the major industrial minerals and rocks, and review of the technology of principal raw materials for construction. Ceramic and Glass, Metallurgical and refractory, chemical and fertilizer, and others. Mineralogical, geotechnical and chemical determination method. No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 45 (30;45) 3 Units R GEY 719 Mining Geology The nature of mining and stages in mine development. Drilling in mine operation. Ore reserves. Methods of breaking ground, handling and transportation of ore. Role of geologists in mining. Property evaluation techniques and mapping. Mineral processing, mineral economics, uses and marketing of mineral products. Metal prices. Nigeria mining laws, mining and environmental protection. Geopolitics and mineral resource development. No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 30 (30:0) 2 Units R GEY 720 Advanced Igneous Petrology Mineralogical, textural and Chemical classification of igneous rocks; relevant phase equilibrium systems. Mechanisms of magma generation and differentiation; Petrochemistry and Petrogenesis of major igneous suites and associations. No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 45 (30;45) 2 Units E GEY 721 Advanced Metamorphic Petrology tc \l5 "Advanced Metamorphic PetrologyMineralogical and Chemical classification of metamorphic rocks; relevant experimental studies of metamorphic facies series. Detailed consideration of structure, phase relations, composition and determination of the major metamorphic minerals. Mineral textures, metamorphic belts and geotectonic settings. No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 30 (30;0) 2 Units E GEY 722 Advanced Mineralogy tc \l5 " Advanced MineralogyMajor silicate minerals; classification, chemical and physical properties. Advanced studies in crystallography and petrography. Their identification and characteristics in hand specimen, thin section, X-ray diffractograms and scanning electron microscopy. Principles and application of electron microprobe techniques. Crystallization, paragenetic relationships and petrochemical affinities of silicate minerals. No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 45 (30;45) 3 Units E GEY 723 Advanced Structural Geology tc \l5 " Advanced Structural GeologyNature and analysis of fold, fault, joint and fracture systems. Relationship to ore localization. Stereographic projections in the solution of structural problems. Geological mapping techniques. Major earth structure and plate tectonics. No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 30 (30;0) 2 Units C GEY 724 Photogeology and Remote Sensingtc \l5 "Photogeology and Remote Sensing Principles of geological interpretation of serial photographs. Their application to geological mapping and exploration; interpretation of geological features, structures and stratigraphy. Remote sensing in geology. Sensor principles and capabilities analysis of imagery. 3 No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 0 (30;0) 2 Units C GEY 730 Inorganic Geochemistry tc \l5 " Inorganic GeochemistryAbundance relation of elements in the earth’s crust; trace and major elements behavior and dispersion during igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary processes. Physico-chemical principles and thermodynamics developed in geological context. Theoretical phase equilibra in igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rock systems. Elements of geochemistry of ore deposits and genesis. No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 30 (30;0) 2 Units E GEY 732 Isotope Geochemistry Radioactive systems, stable isotope fractionation. Application of isotopes in geochronology, geological survey and mineral exploration. No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 30 (30;0) 2 Units E GEY 733 tc \l1 "Organic Geochemistry I Prebiotic origin of organic material; Evolution of biosphere, photosynthesis, chemosynthesis and composition of biomass. Organic carbon budget and mass balance. Sedimentation and accumulation of organic matter. Formation and geothermal transformation of kerogen. (Geo)-Chemistry of Rock extracts crude oils, Extra heavy crude and shale oil. No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 45 (30;45) 3 Units R ADVANCE \d12tc \l1 " GEY 734 Statistical Application in Geochemistry tc \l5 "Statistical Application in GeochemistryStatistical treatment of geochemical data; methods of interpretation of geochemical data, including computer techniques. No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 30 (30;0) 2 Units E GEY 735 Environmental Geochemistry tc \l5 "Environmental GeochemistryTrace elements in natural systems and the requirements by plants and animals. Toxic elements, their mobilization and immobilization and their effects on plants and animals. Pollution of the atmospheric surface and groundwater systems. Aspects of groundwater chemistry in relation to geology and the environment planning, development and solution of pollution problems. Case histories in environments pollution. No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 45 (30; 45) 3 Units E GEY 736 Chemical Petrologytc \l5 "Chemical Petrology Lectures, seminars and laboratory studies on chemical reactions that occur in rock systems; emphasize rock – fluid interactions, mineral formation, hydrothermal alteration and ore genesis. Discussion of the nature and origin of the HADVANCE \d32ADVANCE \u3O, COADVANCE \d3ADVANCE \u3 and other fluid involved in these reactions, based on studies of mineral equilibrium and stable isotope geochemistry. No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 45 (30; 45) 3 Units E GEY 737 Geochemical Exploration I Introduction to the application of geochemistry in mineral exploration. Principles of geochemical dispersion and reconcentration in rock, and ore systems. Primary dispersion patterns. Weathering and soil formation and the migration of economic and pathfinder elements in secondary environments. Geochemical soil and drainage surveys. Biogeochemical, geobotanical and atmogeochemical survey. No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 45 (30; 45) 3 Units R GEY 738 tc \l5 "Geochemical Exploration IIGeochemical affinity and geochemistry of important ore and pathfinder elements. Primary dispersion patterns around hydrothermal ore deposits, their enhancement and interpretation. Geochemical specialization of igneous rocks. Advanced geochemical prospecting techniques including application to uranium. X-R-F and other instrumental analysis; advanced statistics and evaluation of geochemical data. No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 45 (30; 45) 3 Units R GEY 739 Case Histories in Mineral Explorations tc \l5 "Case histories in geochemical and geophysical exploration, with emphasis on tropical and sub=tropical environments.No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 30 (30;45) 2 Units E tc \l5 " ADVANCE \d12tc \l5 "tc \l5 "tc \l5 "GEY 740 tc \l5 "Gravity and Magnetic Methodstc \l5 "Gravity and Magnetic Methods Ambiguity in interpretation and conditions for uniqueness. Resolution of anomalies. Limiting formulas. Gravity and magnetic effects of simple geometrical forms, depth rules, geometrical constructions and integral transforms. Computation of gravity and magnetic anomalies for irregular bodies. Regional, residual and derivatives. Upward and downward continuation and their uses. Frequency domain analysis. Poisson’s relation between gravity and magnetic fields. Remnant magnetization. Field examples. tc \l5 "Case histories in geochemical and geophysical exploration, with emphasis on tropical and sub=tropical environments.No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 30 (30; 45) 3 Units C GEY 741 Seismic and well logging Methodstc \l5 "Seismic and well logging Methods Generation, propagation, reception and recording of seismic pulses. Operation of refraction and reflection surveys. Data acquisition, reduction and processing. Velocity determination, preparation of time and geological sections. Case studies in seismic surveys. Types of logs and information obtainable from them. Self potential, resistivity (conventional and focused) induction, sonic and cement band, radiation, temperature, micro-resistivity and others. Quantitative log interpretation and determination of rock parameters. tc \l5 "Case histories in geochemical and geophysical exploration, with emphasis on tropical and sub=tropical environments.No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 45 (30; 45) 3 Units C GEY 742 Electrical and Radiometric Methods Electrical properties of earth materials. Self potential and resistivity methods (theory, instruments, array systems, sounding and profiling, and depth of investigation). Induced polarization methods in time and frequency domains. Electromagnetic methods (Magneto-telluric, dipole-dipole, Turam, large loop, transient and continuous wave, airborne etc). Applicability and field examples. Radioactive decay and equilibrium. Radioactivity of rocks. Geiger and scintillation counters. Gamma ray spectrometers. Ground and airborne survey procedures. Field examples. tc \l5 "Case histories in geochemical and geophysical exploration, with emphasis on tropical and sub=tropical environments.No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 45(30; 45) 3 Units C GEY743 tc \l1 "Organic Geochemistry II Standard Organic Geochemical methods. Sample Preparation; TOC measurement, Maceral determination, Rock Eval Pyrolysis, Extraction Methods of Soluble Organic Matter, Column Chromatography, Gas Chromatography, Gas Chromatography coupled with Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS) Infrared Spectrophotometer techniques, Determination of Source Rock from wire line logs, Data interpretation, Integration of geochemical data and the quantification of geological processes, Biomarkers (Chemofossils) tc \l5 "Case histories in geochemical and geophysical exploration, with emphasis on tropical and sub=tropical environments.No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 30 (15; 15) R GEY 744 Exploration Geophysics Role of geophysics in mineral exploration. Basic physical laws, properties of rocks and minerals, instruments, field procedure, data acquisition, reduction and interpretation relating to gravity, magnetic self potential, resistivity, induced polarization, electromagnetic, seismic reflection and refraction, and radioactivity methods. Geophysical well logging. Applicability of various methods, field examples, relative cost and survey planning. tc \l5 "Case histories in geochemical and geophysical exploration, with emphasis on tropical and sub=tropical environments.No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s). 45 (30; 45) 3 Units C GEY 746 Static and Time-Varying Field Theory Maxwell’s electromagnetic field equation’s wave, induction and Laplace equations. Potential theory for gravity, magnetic, direct current and induced polarization methods-including cylindrical and spherical harmonics. Long wavelength approximation for slowly varying electromagnetic fields, boundary conditions and boundary value problems and electromagnetic potentials. tc \l5 "Mathematics for Geophysics Conducting loop, conducting sphere in uniform oscillating magnetic field and layered media in oscillatory dipolar magnetic fields. Transient or time domain response. Electromagnetic similitude and modeling. Revision of differential and integral calculus. Total and partial differential equations. Fourier series and transforms. Other integral transforms. Complex variable theory and conformal transformations. Vector analysis. Numerical methods. Element of probability and statistics. tc \l5 "Case histories in geochemical and geophysical exploration, with emphasis on tropical and sub=tropical environments.No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 30 (30;0) 2 Units E GEY 750 Surface and Groundwater Hydrology Hydrological cycle, physics of flow through porous media Aquifer characteristics and influence of geological factors .Well sinking methods pumping tests, saline intrusions and coasted hydraulics water resources systems groundwater resources of Nigeria. tc \l5 "Case histories in geochemical and geophysical exploration, with emphasis on tropical and sub=tropical environments.No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 30 (30; 0) 2 Units C GEY 751 Advanced Hydrogeology Theory of groundwater system; flow nets and groundwater flow analogues Application of mathematical simulations; distribution of elements and isotope in regional groundwater. Developments and characteristics of groundwater basins with special reference to Nigeria. tc \l5 "Case histories in geochemical and geophysical exploration, with emphasis on tropical and sub=tropical environments.No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 30 (30; 0) 2 Units C GEY 752 Advanced Engineering Geology Advanced study of the applications of geology to civil and mining engineering problems. Environmental Impact assessment and auditing. Evaluation of waste disposal sites. Engineering geological maps. Rocks and soils as construction materials. Engineering geological site investigations for highways, buildings, dams, bridges, surface and underground excavations. tc \l5 "Case histories in geochemical and geophysical exploration, with emphasis on tropical and sub=tropical environments.No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 30 (30;0) 3 Units C GEY 753 Soil Mechanism Soil identification and classification systems. Soil mineralogy and determinative systems. Soil physics; grain specific gravity, bulk density porosity, permeability and seepage in soils. Phase relationship in soil engineering .Shear strength of soil and its measurement .Concept of effective stresses .Theory of compaction and consolidation in soils and related characteristics .Soil stabilization method in soil engineering. tc \l5 "Case histories in geochemical and geophysical exploration, with emphasis on tropical and sub=tropical environments.No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 30 (30;0) 2 Units C GEY 754 Rock Mechanics Geological and engineering classification of rocks for construction purposes, determination of the physical properties and strength parameters of rocks. Failure criteria in rocks. Plastic flow, rock dislocation structural and strength anisotropy, porosity and degree of saturation. Stream energy concepts in rock mechanics. Concept of shear and triaxial strength in rock discontinuities. Behavior patterns of slopes tunnels in discontinuous rock media. Examination of the various stability analysis methods for rock slopes and underground excavation. Laboratory testing methods. tc \l5 "Case histories in geochemical and geophysical exploration, with emphasis on tropical and sub=tropical environments.No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 30 (30;0) 2 Units C GEY 755 Foundation Systems Detailed study of subsurface investigation in soil and rocks for foundation construction purposes. Hydraulic properties of soil and rock and consolidation characteristics of soils. The different types of foundation for superstructures in rocks and soils and methods of construction of footings, raft, pile and pier foundation, pier shafts, retaining walls and abutment. Drainage and stabilization during and after construction. Selection of foundation types, basis for design. Design of foundations and earth retaining structure. tc \l5 "Case histories in geochemical and geophysical exploration, with emphasis on tropical and sub=tropical environments.No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 30 (30; 0) 2 Units R GEY 756 Applied Hydrogeology Practical method in groundwater investigation. Determination of equilibrium constant of water rock reaction at low temperature .Drilling techniques and analyses of bore-hole data. Application of computer simulation in hydrogeology and water resources exploration, development and exploitation. Case histories in Nigeria. tc \l5 "Case histories in geochemical and geophysical exploration, with emphasis on tropical and sub=tropical environments.No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 30 (30; 0) 2 Units R GEY 757 The hydrological cycle; hydrographic analysis; The hydrological forecasting,; Drainage characteristics of some Nigeria rivers, Open channel flow, turbulent and laminar flow; Land and coastal erosion problems in Nigeria. tc \l5 "Case histories in geochemical and geophysical exploration, with emphasis on tropical and sub=tropical environments.No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 30 (30;0) 2 Units C GEY 762 Quaternary Geology Nature and characteristics of quaternary deposits in Africa with special reference to Nigeria. Effect of Pleistocene climate, topography and human activities on quaternary sedimentation Micro-fossils and other physical techniques in the interpretation of quaternary environment. tc \l5 "Case histories in geochemical and geophysical exploration, with emphasis on tropical and sub=tropical environments.No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 30 (30; 0) 2 Units E GEY 772 Global Tectonics Structure of the earth Earthquakes, heat flow and volcanic belts, continent drift, sea floor spreading, plate motions, rifts. Implications on regional magmatism, metamorphism, faunal distribution and sedimentary basins. tc \l5 "Case histories in geochemical and geophysical exploration, with emphasis on tropical and sub=tropical environments.No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 30 (30;0) 2 Units GEY 773 Precambrian Geology and Geochronology Precambrian terrains of the world geology and tectonic evolution of the African continent, with special emphasis on West Africa and Nigeria. Radiometric dating and applications to Precambrian geology. tc \l5 "Case histories in geochemical and geophysical exploration, with emphasis on tropical and sub=tropical environments.No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 30 (30; 0) 2 Units E GEY 802 Case histories in paleontology and stratigraphic studies, in relation to specific domain. tc \l5 "Case histories in geochemical and geophysical exploration, with emphasis on tropical and sub=tropical environments.No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 30 (30;0-) 2 Units E GEY 775 tc \l5 "Surveying for Geologists Principles of surveying. Chaining, hand instrument, the prismatic compass box sextant, hand level. Abney level, Map scales and coordinates.Levelling and plane tabling. The theodolite and its uses; triangulation surface and underground traverses, slope measurement. Base line measurement. Field practices and geological droughting procedure. tc \l5 "Case histories in geochemical and geophysical exploration, with emphasis on tropical and sub=tropical environments.No. of contact hours (T:P)/Unit(s) 30 30;0) 2 Units C GEY 780 Field School in Mineral Exploration Field training in techniques of geological investigation; as exemplified in mineral exploration, including geological, geophysical, geotechnical hydrogeological and geochemical methods. Field assignment and write-up of concise technical report. C ADVANCE \d12tc \l5 "GEY 781 Postgraduate Seminar in Geology Literature study, writing up and oral presentation of a topic on an aspect of the area of specialization. C GEY 782. Research Project In Geology Special geological investigation, with the report including results and interpretation being presented dissertation. 6 Units C
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