Applied Geology

This course is designed to teach students about the planet Earth, the roles played by external agents such as water, wind and ice on the physical features of the Earth. The processes leading to the formation of the different rock types, the forces and processes involved in rock deformation, their resultant effects and the distribution of energy resources.

The course is introductory in nature designed for geology and applied geophysics students. The provides detail explanation on the relevance of geological knowledge in Civil Engineering practice. The practical aspect of the course teaches how to determine soil physical parameters in the laboratory.

This is an applied course designed for 400 level students in applied geology and other relevant disciplines. However, it also meets the need of students in other fields especially in the department of Applied Geophysics, as a course that provides introduction to the understanding of generation, formation, accumulation and exploration for hydrocarbon. The course integrates theory and practical with the purpose of exposing the students to a better understanding of the hydrocarbon occurrence. It is also intended that the course will impart useful skills on the techniques and softwares used in the oil companies for their routine upstream hydrocarbon business. Topics to be covered include origin, migration and accumulation of petroleum. Forms of petroleum, petroleum systems, reservoir properties, hydrocarbon traps, exploration methods, reserves and basin classification. Conventional oil deposits and case histories from Nigeria sedimentary basins.

This is an advanced course taught in the penultimate year. It requires good background in other courses like Structural Geology, Tectonics, Rock Forming Processes, Geochemistry and Geophysics. The course is divided into two parts. Part I deals with the fundamental principles of the genesis of ore minerals. Part II handles the classic examples of the world-class ore mineral deposits covering all the metals.The major topics of this course are: • Types and Genesis of Orebodies • Spatial Distribution of Orebodies • Mineral Economics • World-Class Ore Deposits

Topics to be covered include: Aquifers and types, groundwater exploration and exploitation techniques; drilling technique. Case histories of basement complex hydrogeology. Applications of geophysical methods in shallow groundwater investigations. Borehole siting techniques. Hydrologic mapping; groundwater development (including springs); hydrogeochemistry water quality using physical, chemical and biological parameters. Effect of groundwater on rocks and soils as construction materials and sites. Environmental hydrogeology. COURSE OBJECTIVES

This course deals with the study of plants remains buried and preserved in sedimentary rock, or trapped in organic matter. Palynology is a branch of palaeontology that is studied to understand the age and the environment in which their host rocks were deposited. Using detailed information on how fossils are distributed in layers of rock, geologic maps, which are essential in the search for oil, water, and minerals could be prepared. The course is introductory; it is a specialised field that is better taught at postgraduate level.

This course deals with the geological evolution of the Earth’s crust, and its associated mineralization through geological time.

This course involves attachment of students in industry.

This course involves attachment of students in industry.

This course involves attachment of students in industry.