Instructor: Dr. Rahul Chopra
This
course provides an introduction to the geology and the geography of India .
The origin, evolution, and characteristics of major physical features of India are
discussed. Topics include origin and evolution of the Himalayas ,
the major rivers of India ,
the origin and evolution of the eastern and western Ghats and several other
topical issues such as the causes and timing of the extinction of the mythical Saraswati
river. The physical environment in and around Pune will also be discussed.
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Week
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Topic
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1
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Introduction and Review of
Litho-, Bio-, and Chronostratigraphy, Plate Tectonics and Igneous,
Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Petrology
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2
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Physiographic and Tectonic
Subdivisions of
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3
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Cratons of India; Mobile Belts of
India including the
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4
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The
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5
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Collision of
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6
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Geology of Off-shore Basins
including the
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7
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The Indo-Gangetic Plains and
Quaternary Tectonism in
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8
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The Ecological History of
The Environment during the
Pleistocene
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9
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The Ecological History of
Climate and the Indus
Civilization including the mythical
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10
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The Ecological History of
The Environment of Ancient
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Grade Break- Up
Assignments: 20% Exams: 40% Term paper and Presentation: 40%
The course will contain weekly or
bi-weekly assignments. Students are also required to submit a 15-20 page paper
and make a presentation on a course related topic of their choice.
Texts and Readings
Course material will consist of
selections of texts and papers. Lecture powerpoints will be provided
electronically. The texts used in the course are as follows:
Geology
of India Burma Delhi
Geology
of India India Bangalore
The Making of India- Geodynamics Evolution by Valdiya, K.S., 2010.
Macmillan India Pvt. Ltd.
Man and Envronment- The
Ecological History of India New Delhi .
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