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