Scheme of Studies / Courses for PhD Geology Degree Program
(With effect from Fall Semester 2023)
Eligibility Criteria for Admission in PhD Geology
As per HEC Graduate Education Policy (GEP-2023).
Scheme of Study for PhD Geology
| Duration | 6–10 Semesters (Extendable up to 8 years / 16 semesters) |
| Course Work | 18 Credit Hours |
| Seminar / Readings & Conference | S/U Basis |
| Comprehensive Oral and Written Exam | Compulsory (S/U Basis) |
| PhD Research Thesis | 24 Credit Hours |
| Total | 42 Credit Hours |
List of Courses for PhD Geology
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| GEO-811 | Igneous Petrology | 03 |
| GEO-812 | Metamorphic Petrology | 03 |
| GEO-813 | Sedimentary Petrology | 03 |
| GEO-814 | Advanced Geochemistry | 03 |
| GEO-815 | Isotope Geology | 03 |
| GEO-816 | Advanced Mineralogy | 03 |
| GEO-817 | Applied Geophysics | 03 |
| GEO-818 | Paleomagnetism | 03 |
| GEO-819 | Gravity and Magnetic Methods | 03 |
| GEO-820 | Seismic Exploration | 03 |
| GEO-821 | Earthquake Seismology | 03 |
| GEO-822 | Borehole Geophysics | 03 |
| GEO-823 | Near Surface Geophysics | 03 |
| GEO-824 | Advanced Engineering Geology | 03 |
| GEO-825 | Rock Mechanics | 03 |
| GEO-826 | Soil Mechanics | 03 |
| GEO-827 | Geohydrology | 03 |
| GEO-828 | Earthquake Engineering | 03 |
| GEO-829 | Concrete | 03 |
| GEO-830 | Aggregates and Cement | 03 |
| GEO-831 | Building Material/Material Sciences | 03 |
| GEO-832 | Rock Slope Engineering | 03 |
| GEO-833 | Geotechnical Engineering | 03 |
| GEO-834 | Foundation Engineering | 03 |
| GEO-835 | Slope Stability Analysis | 03 |
| GEO-836 | Landslides Hazards and Risk Assessment | 03 |
| GEO-837 | Natural Disaster Management | 03 |
| GEO-838 | Landslide Dam Hazards | 03 |
| GEO-839 | Landslides Risk Mitigation | 03 |
| GEO-840 | Petroleum Geology | 03 |
| GEO-841 | Petroleum Engineering | 03 |
| GEO-842 | Sedimentology | 03 |
| GEO-843 | Basin Studies | 03 |
| GEO-844 | Advanced Structural Geology | 03 |
| GEO-845 | Metamorphic Structures | 03 |
| GEO-846 | Specialized Field and Labs Techniques in Structural Geology | 03 |
| GEO-847 | Sedimentary Structures | 03 |
| GEO-848 | Tectonics of Pakistan | 03 |
| GEO-849 | Regional Tectonics | 03 |
| GEO-850 | Neotectonics | 03 |
Note
The supervisor shall select the PhD coursework and course content for PhD scholars depending upon available facilities.
PhD Geology 2nd and 3rd Professional Year
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GEO-897 | Seminar/Reading and Conference | S/U Basis |
| GEO-898 | Comprehensive Oral and Written Examination | Compulsory (S/U Basis) |
| GEO-899 | PhD Thesis (Compulsory) | 24 Credit Hours |