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Environmental Geosciences

Prof. Prasoon Kumar Singh · IIT-ISM Dhanbad

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Lectures

Week 1 : Genesis of Earth and its Dynamic System

  1. Lecture 1 | Introduction to the Origin of the Earth Video
  2. Lecture 2 | Internal Structure of the Earth Video
  3. Lecture 3 | Concept of Atmosphere and their Constituents Video
  4. Lecture 4 | Concept of Hydrosphere, Lithosphere and their Constituents Video
  5. Lecture 5 | Concept of Plate Tectonics Video
  6. Lecture 6 | Summary of Module 1 Video

Week 2 : Geomorphic Processes : Wind, River & Glaciers

  1. Lecture 7 | Types of Weathering Video
  2. Lecture 8 | Erosion and Transportation Video
  3. Lecture 9 | Geological Work of Wind Video
  4. Lecture 10 | Geological Work of River Video
  5. Lecture 11 | Geological Work of Glaciers Video
  6. Lecture 12 | Summary of Module 2 Video

Week 3 : Environmental Implications of Geological Features & Hazards

  1. Lecture 13 | Dip, Strike, Folds & Fault its Environmental interpretation Video
  2. Lecture 14 | Geological Hazards - Earthquake Video
  3. Lecture 15 | Geological Hazards - Volcanoes Video
  4. Lecture 16 | Geological Hazards - Floods Video
  5. Lecture 17 | Geological Hazards - Landslides Video
  6. Lecture 18 : Summary of Module 3 Video

Week 4 : Crystals and Minerals - Structure, Properties & Classification

  1. Lecture 19 | Crystals and its Characteristics Video
  2. Lecture 20 | Crystal Systems – Different Crystal Classes Video
  3. Lecture 21 | Concept of Mineral and its Properties Video
  4. Lecture 22 | Properties of Common Silicate Minerals Video
  5. Lecture 23 | Properties of Common Sulphide & Oxide Minerals Video
  6. Lecture 24 : Summary of Module 4 Video

Week 5 : Introduction to Rocks - Formation, Classification & Characteristics

  1. Lecture 25 : Concept of Rocks Video
  2. Lecture 26 : Magma & its Composition and Constitution Video
  3. Lecture 27 : Description of Common Igneous Rocks Video
  4. Lecture 28 : Description of Common Sedimentary Rocks Video
  5. Lecture 29 : Description of Common Metamorphic Rocks Video

Week 6 : Hydrology & Groundwater Resources : Distribution, Provinces & Aquifers & its Properties

  1. Lecture 30 | Distribution of Water on Earth Video
  2. Lecture 31 | Groundwater Provinces of India Video
  3. Lecture 32 | Hydrological Cycle Video
  4. Lecture 33 | Aquifer-its Types Video
  5. Lecture 34 | Porosity and Permeability Video

Week 7 : Groundwater Dynamics : Principles, Fluctuations & Challenges

  1. Lecture 35 | Law of Groundwater Movement - Darcy’s Law and Applications (Part -1) Video
  2. Lecture 36 | Law of Groundwater Movement - Darcy’s Law and Applications (Part - 2) Video
  3. Lecture 37 | Law of Groundwater Movement - Darcy’s Law and Applications (Part - 3) Video
  4. Lecture 38 | Groundwater Fluctuations Video
  5. Lecture 39 | Pollution of Groundwater Resources Video

Week 8 : Stratigraphy and Fossil Preservation in India : An Overview of Geological Units and Their Significance

  1. Lecture 40 | Indian Stratigraphy and Archaean Group Video
  2. Lecture 41 | Various Stratigraphic Units of India: Pre-Cambrian Group, Paleozoic Group & Features Video
  3. Lecture 42 | Various Stratigraphic Units of India: Mesozoic Group & its Features Video
  4. Lecture 43 | Various Stratigraphic Units of India: Tertiary Group and Quaternary Group Video
  5. Lecture 44 | Fossils and Prehistoric Life: An Overview of Major Fossil Groups and Gondwana Flora Video

Week 9 : Soil Formation, Properties and Erosion: Processes and Impacts

  1. Lecture 45 | Process of Soil Formation Video
  2. Lecture 46 | Soil Classification Video
  3. Lecture 47 | Impact of Soil Erosion Video
  4. Lecture 48 | Physical Properties of Soil Video
  5. Lecture 49 | Chemical Properties of Soil Video

Week 10 : Fossil Fuels and Conservation of Non-Renewable Energy

  1. Lecture 50 | Fossils Fuels Video
  2. Lecture 51 | Fossils Fuels - Coal Video
  3. Lecture 52 | Fossils Fuels - Petroleum Video
  4. Lecture 53 | Fossils Fuels - Natural gas Video
  5. Lecture 54 | Conservation of Non-Renewable Energy Video

Week 11 : Geochemical Classifications of Elements, Geophysical Methods

  1. Lecture 55 | Geochemical Classification of Elements Video
  2. Lecture 56 | Geochemical Classification of Elements: Interaction of Geochemical Cycles Video
  3. Lecture 57 | Geophysical Methods, Gravity Methods Video
  4. Lecture 58 | Geophysical Methods: Magnetic Methods Video
  5. Lecture 59 | Geophysical Methods: Electrical Methods Video

Week 12 : Remote Sensing and GIS Applications, Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources

  1. Lecture 60 | Remote Sensing Video
  2. Lecture 61 | Geographic Information System Video
  3. Lecture 62 | Applications of Remote Sensing and Applications of GIS Video
  4. Lecture 63 | Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources – Part 1 Video
  5. Lecture 64 | Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources – Part 2 Video

Live Session

  1. Live Session 21-02-2025 Video
  2. Live Session 19-03-2025 Video
  3. Live Session 15-04-2025 Video

Syllabus and materials

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Credits and licence

Institution
IIT-ISM Dhanbad
Department
Environmental Science
Teacher
Prof. Prasoon Kumar Singh
Level
Undergraduate
Language
English
Subjects
Earth and environment
Source
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