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Faculty of Science Handbook, Academic Session 2025/2026
SII2003 STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY
Principles of deformation. Morphology and
classification of geological structures.
Mechanism of faulting, folding and related
structures. Stereographic projections of
geological data. Description, interpretation
and analysis of geological structures and
structural geology maps.
Assessment Methods:
Continuous assessment: 40%
Examination : 60%
SII2004 SEDIMENTOLOGY
This course touches on methods of
describing and classifying sediments and
sedimentary rocks, including siliciclastic,
carbonates etc. This course also discusses
the origin and processes of formation,
transportation and deposition of sediments,
and the process of transformation of
sediments into sedimentary rocks via
diagenesis. The method of interpretation of
interpreting past depositional history using
facies analysis is also taught.
Assessment Methods:
Continuous assessment: 40%
Examination : 60%
SII2005 IGNEOUS AND METAMORPHIC
PETROLOGY
Classification of igneous rocks. Magma
evolution and petrogenetic processes.
Diversity of igneous rock. Definition, Types
of metamorphism and their limitations.
Depth zones, facies, and reaction in
metamorphism. Microscope study of
Igneous and metamorphic rock.
Assessment Methods:
Continuous assessment: 40%
Examination : 60%
SII2006 PALEONTOLOGY
Study of invertebrate macrofossils, trace
fossils, and plant fossils in terms of
morphology, taxonomy, palaeoecology,
biostratigraphy, evolution and
palaeobiogeography.
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Assessment Methods:
Continuous assessment: 40%
Examination : 60%
SII2007 INTRODUCTION TO
GEOPHYSICS
Theory of geophysical methods (seismic
gravity magnetic and electrical). Data
acquisition and reduction of data. Problems
in data acquisition and reduction. Sources
of geophysical anomalies. Analysis and
interpretation of anomalies and modeling.
Application in exploration and industries.
Assessment Methods:
Continuous assessment: 40%
Examination : 60%
SII2008 GEOLOGY AND COMMUNITY
This course exposes students to
community service related to geological
field. Students need to plan and implement
community engagement programs related
to geology in groups. Students are also
required to create a reflection journal to
record self-transformation before, during
and after the community engagement
program as well as group reports and
presentations based on experiences with
the communities.
Assessment Methods:
Continuous assessment: 100%
SII2009 GEOCHEMISTRY
The course begins with a general overview
of geochemistry, and a review of concepts
the student should have come across
already, such as cosmology, nuclear
reactions, and calculations involving
atomic mass, equilibrium constants, and
reactions involving minerals. Then, two and
three dimensional chemographies are
introduced, together with their association
with phase diagrams, and their uses within
metamorphic petrology and understanding
weathering processes. Radiometric dating,
and the use of stable isotopes conclude the
course.
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