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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Structural Geology program is approved by AICTE and offered by IIT Kanpur. It primarily focuses on structural geology fundamentals. The course layout has been specially designed to provide an introductory level understanding of this subject, which belongs to the earth Sciences category.
Knowledge of basic maths and physics will be essential in adequately completing the Structural Geology certification syllabus. Undergraduates interested in learning geology can join the course and understand the subject in detail.
The Structural Geology online course broadly covers concepts of geometry, kinematics/strain, and dynamics/stress in Earth and other planetary bodies. You will learn to use geological time scales to understand how rocks deform over time through weekly lectures by Prof. Santanu Misra of IIT Kanpur.
Moreover, you can take an optional proctored exam to receive the Structural Geology certificate and acknowledge your newly acquired knowledge. This online program also has a free registration process, so you can audit it without paying a fee.
The Highlights
- Online course
- 12-weeks program
- UG-level learning in ‘Earth Sciences’ domain
- Designed for undergraduates
- Approved by AICTE
- Expert faculty from IIT Kanpur
- E-certificate
- Core-type curriculum
- Varied industry support
Programme Offerings
- free enrollment
- Online Course
- E-certificate
- Core course
- 12-weeks program
- Introductory-level Course
- Expert Faculty
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Kanpur |
- Pay Rs 1000 to get the Structural Geology certificate.
- Admission to the course is free.
Structural Geology fee structure
| Course Option | Fee |
| Structural Geology (Audit only) | FREE |
| Structural Geology (Certificate + access to content) | Rs. 1000 |
Eligibility Criteria
Education
Some knowledge of Geological/Earth Sciences is necessary to take the Structural Geology online course. You must also know the basics of Maths/Physics to join.
Certification Qualification Details
Furthermore, you must meet two certification qualifying criteria to receive the Structural Biology certificate. You must obtain at least a 10/25 average assignment score, and an exam marking of at least 30/75 or more to qualify.
For the final score, Swayam will use 25% of your average assignment score, determined using eight assignments of yours with the top marks, and 75% of your exam score. Your final score needs to be 40/100 or more if you want to earn the course certificate.
What you will learn
Post completion of the Structural Geology certification course, you will have acquired introductory knowledge of the following:
- Geology fundamentals
- Strains
- Boudinage
- Rock rheology
- Folds’ superposition
- Structural Mapping
- Stress
- Deformations of Rocks
- Foliation & Lineation
- Structural Elements
- Ductile shear zone
Who it is for
Undergraduates from relevant disciplines can acquire an introductory level understanding of structural geology by joining the Structural Geology online course.
Admission Details
Step 1: https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_ce37/preview - Tap the link and begin the Structural Geology program’s enrolment process.
Step 2: Select the 'Sign-up/Register' tab available at the top. You will redirect to Swayam’s online registration portal.
Step 3: Here, you must log in through your Facebook, Swayam, Microsoft, or Apple social IDs. Otherwise, you can create a new Swayam account by signing up for the same.
Step 4: Swayam will mail you a verification link once you select ‘send verification code’. Filling it in, hit ‘create’ to complete the admission process.
Application Details
Start the Structural Geology course by signing up on Swayam's online portal. You will be requested to provide an email ID, a password, and a username to complete the sign-up form. After that, tap the 'send verification code' button and verify your account.
The Syllabus
- Introduction
- Basic Concepts
- Structural Elements
- Measurements
- Sterographic Projection
- Concept of Strain
- Concept of Stress
- Rheology of Rocks
- Deformation Mechanism of Rocks
- Foliation and Lineation
- Folds and mechanisms; Superposition of folds
- Boudinage and related structures
- Fractures
- Joints and Faults
- Ductile Shear Zone
- Structural Mapping
- Summary and Final Discussion
Evaluation process
Swayam conducts a proctored exam once the Geology course syllabus is finished, which takes place in-person at designated exam centers. There are two primary lots for the exam - one is the morning session (9 AM to 12 noon) and the other in the afternoon session (2 PM to 5 PM).
The exam is also a necessary criterion to qualify for the Structural Geology certification. You can register for it once the online form is open, by paying the required fees.
Instructors
IIT Kanpur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The Structural Geology certificate will have the logo of IIT Kanpur and NPTEL.
No. Swayam only provides an electronic course certificate.
Unfortunately, No. The Structural Geology program is only available in English.
You will not qualify for the course certificate. It is mandatory to score at least 30/75 or more to receive the course certificate.
Yes. It falls under the purview of Earth Sciences.