GEOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY
Mission of Department:
- The Geology Department will develop in each student, art of imagination, critical thinking, and enthusiasm and build necessary skills to be a good geoscientist and to be the lover of mother earth.
- To facilitate integrated and interdisciplinary approach in their learning.
- Develop a greater awareness of the Earth Science in the general public through outreach programs
Vision of Department:
“The Geology Department of the GSS College seeks to provide the basic and fundamental concepts in Geology through our educational, research and outreach programs in order to produce well-trained, young geoscientists capable of responding to societal needs. To establish the Department of Geology as the centre for research in this part of the country.Promoting the development of Geology.”
Objective of Department
- The Geology department strives to develop in each student the concern towards sustainable use of natural resources such as- Rocks, Minerals, Water and Energy sources
- To impart and inculcate in students the basic geological knowledge and prepare them to be a good geoscientist.
- To imbibe in them the love towards mother earth and care for the environment.
- To create awareness in them about the Earth’s environment, critical issues and need for sustainable development.
- To develop abilities of logical thinking and imagination; importance of field data collection, data analyses, synthesizing and drawing fair conclusions.
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Detailed Description about Department
- The Geology Department started since 1966, by Prof. S. S. Navani, has produced number of Geologists who have built their career in Geology and have earned fame worldwide. Since then the department grew to 7 staff members. The department has seen Professors’ Shri. S.S.Navani, Dr. D. I. Deendar, Dr. V. H. Uttangi, Prof. S. V. Pauskar, Prof. H.G.Patil, Prof. R.N.Kulkarni and Prof. A. K. Mense all are retired. Prof.A.K.Mense has also served as Principal. At present, Dr. P. T. Hanamgond (Head of the Department), Mr.Yogesh Kutre and Mr.Suraj Mense are putting their efforts in imparting Geological education to the students.
- The department has completed four major and one minor research project sponsored by UGC, DST and MoES under the guidance of P. T.Hanamgond. The faculty of the department is having expertise in Sedimentology especially in coastal research, Geological mapping, Geophysical exploration and remote sensing.
- The subject Geology is being taught as one of the three optional subjects with 3 combinations- Physics Maths Geology (PMG); Chemistry Geology Computer Science (CGCom); and Chemistry Botany Geology (CBG) in CBCS and 6 combinations – Geology-Physics, Geology-Mathematics, Geology-Chemistry, Geology-Botany, Geology-Zoology and Geology-Computer Science in NEP.
- The department is conducting “KHANIJA” bridge course every year for BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya students since 2008. Also the department is conducting National Level Workshop “GRAHYA” for Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya students and staff.
- Through GSS College, the department has signed MoU’s with Gogte-Joglekar College, Ratnagiri; BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Belagavi; SGBIT, Belagavi; Mining Engineers’ Association of India; and National Institute of Hydrology, Belagavi. Under these MoU’s various activities such as seminars/workshops, student visits, invited lectures, collaborative researches etc are being conducted.
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Facilities in the Department
- The department is well equipped for undergraduate Geological Study (B.Sc.). with separate Geo-chemistry and Petrology laboratories. The Classrooms are equipped with ICT facility.
- The department has one of its kind Geology museum named after Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Geology Museum, Which has over 2000 specimen of mineral, rocks and fossils etc., sufficing the need of undergraduate teaching and learning. Most of the samples in the museum are collected by the students and staff themselves during their Geological study tour to various parts of the country.
- The department also has developed the sedimentological laboratory where in, basic facilities like Sieve analysis, Computing facilities, surveying etc. is available, which is necessary for the general beach morphological and sedimentological research. It has added Remote Sensing Component also in the laboratory with ERDAS Imagine Software and GPS facility.
- The department is conducting online outreach programmes in remote sensing, GIS and Global Navigation Satellite System, provided by Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun
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TEACHING STAFF | |
 | Mr. Suraj MenseQualification: M. Sc. (Applied Geology), KSET Designation: Lecturer & Head Date of joining the Institution:01-01-1994 |
 | Mr. Yogesh M. KutreQualification: M. Sc. (Applied Geology), KSET Designation: Lecturer Date of joining the Institution:1st January 2016 |
 | Miss. Tejasvi PawasheQualification: M. Sc. (Applied Geology) Designation: Guest Lecturer |
NON TEACHING STAFF | |
 | Shri. Deepak AdiandraAttender |
 | Shri. Shreekant TendulkarAttender |
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Govindram Seksaria Science College, Belagavi
Department of Geology
Seminars/conference/workshops organised by Geology Department (2018-2023)
National level= 12, Local=04
- One-Day National Workshop “Limestone and Dolomite Deposits of India” organised by MEAI Belgaum Chapter in association with Geology Department, GSS College, Belagavi on 7 January 2018.
- Two-Day National Seminar “Waste Management and Sustainable Development”, organised by IQAC, GSS College, Belagavi on 21-22 January 2018.
- 10th Bridge Course Khanija-2018, conducted on 22 Feb 2018for the UG students of KLE’s BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya.
- Grahya-2018 National Workshop on 28 June 2018 for the UG, PG and Teachers of Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya.
- 11th Bridge Course Khanija-2019, conducted on 2 March 2019 for the UG students of KLE’s BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya.
- Grahya-2019 National Workshop on 29 June 2019 for the UG, PG and Teachers of Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya.
- National seminar on “Climate Change: Present & Future Scenario” by S Prasanna Kumar, Emeritus Scientist & Former Director of NIO, Goa; Dr. C. M. Joy, Retd. Prof. & TV Panelist, Kerala; Dr. Manoj Majumdar, Professor of KIT, Kolhapur on 19th January 2020
- 12th Bridge Course Khanija-2020, conducted on 14 March 2020 for the UG students of KLE’s BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya.
- Organised One Day online National Seminar on “Monsoon Hazards: Disasters, Planning/ Forecasting and preparedness” in association with National Institute of Hydrology and MEAI, Belgaum chapter on 30th August 2020.
- Organised One Day online National Seminar on “Coastal Wetland” by G N Nayak, Professor Emeritus, Goa University, Goa, India and Dr. Prasad Karnik, Vice-President, Paryawaran Dakshata Mandal, Thane, Mumbai on 14th September 2020.
- Organised One Day online National Seminar on “Application of Drone Survey and GIS Techniques in mining” by Shrikant Gabale, Director, Unity Geospatial LLP, Pune, Maharashtra, India on 18th October 2020.
- Conducted One day online National level Seminar on “Use of RS and GPS in Mining Mapping” by Sainath Aher, Asst. Professor, Sangamner College, Maharashtra, India on 1st November 2020.
- Conducted National Workshop “Rethinking of Geography and Geology Syllabus” in association with Rani Channamma University, Belagavi on 27 February 2021.
- One-Day National Seminar on “Coastal Dynamics: Sediment and Environs” organised by Geology Department, GSS College, Belagavi in association with Geological Society of India, Belgaum Chapter on 9th and 10th June 2022.
- One day distrct seminar organized by Rotract club of GSS and Departmetn of Geology on “Watershed Development and Water recharge structures” on 18th September 2022.
- Grahya-2022 National Workshop on 01st October 2022 for the UG, PG and Teachers of Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya.
GEOLOGY COURSE COMBINATION
- Geology – Physics
- Geology – Chemistry
- Geology – Mathematics
- Geology – Botany
- Geology – Zoology
- Geology – Computer Science
GEOLOGY SYLLABUS
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Govindram Seksaria Science College, Belagavi
Department of Geology
Extension activities 2018-2023
- Conducted IIRS Outreach Programme on “Remote Sensing and Digital Image Analysis” started from 4 Sept to 14 Sept 2018.
- MoU coordinators meet at J G College Ratnagiri, Maharashtra by Dr P T Hanamgond
- Conducted IIRS Outreach Programme on “Basic Principles of Remote Sensing Technology” started from 13 April to 25 April 2020.
- Conducted “Geological Field study tour” to students and staff of Bangalore University, on 13 Aug 2018.
- Conducted “Geological Field study tour” to students and staff of Christ College Irinjlakuda, Thrissur, Kerala, from 25th to 28th September 2019.
- Conducted “Geological Field study tour” to students and staff of Gogte -Joglekar college Geography department, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, on 5th February 2020
- Gave invited talk “Coastal Environment of India”, Rotary Club of Environmental sustainability, Dist 7710. USA on 24 August 2021 on Zoom platform.
- Conducted “Geological Stamp Exhibition” at GSS College, Belagavi on 06 August 2018.
- Conducted Three days exhibition a public awareness programme on “Atomic Minerals and Atomic energy” on 10-12 January 2019 at GSS College, Belagavi.
- P T Hanamgond gave invited talk on “Turkey-Syria Earthquake and Joshimath Crisis” arranged by Progressive Writer Association, Belagavi on 10th March 2023.
- P T Hanamgond Gave a talk on “Coastal processes” at 21st Century Geoscience webinar series organized by Geo-alumni and department of studies in Geology, KUD, Dharwad on 20th Dec 2020.
- IGNOU BSc Geology practical counselling since 2021.
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Govindram Seksaria Science College, Belgaum
Department of Geology
Study Tours and Industrial visits
2018-2023
Academic Year | Semester | Date | Places visited |
2018-2019 | B.Sc. V | 18th Aug 2018 | Atomic Mineral Directorate (AMD), Pantbalekundri Camp, Belagavi, India |
B.Sc. VI | 5th -11th March 2019 | Places of geological interest around Pondichery, Tamil Nadu, India | |
B.Sc. II | 24th Feb 2019 | Ulavi caves, Karnataka, India | |
B.Sc. IV | 8th -9th Feb 2019 | Malvan and surrounding places of geological interest, Maharashtra, India | |
B.Sc. III | 12th Oct 2018 | Bandiwade columnar basaltic Structures, Panhala, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India | |
B.Sc. I | 10th Aug 2018 | Gokak and Godchinmalki, Karnataka, India | |
2019-2020 | B.Sc. II | 12th Feb 2020 | Sogal – Savadatti and surrounding places, Karnataka, India |
B.Sc. IV | 27th Sept. to 01 Oct 2019 | Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India | |
B.Sc. III | 15th&16th Sept.2019 | Karwar & Ankola, Karnataka, India | |
B.Sc. V | 28th Sept.-8th Oct.2019 | Ajanta-Yellora Caves, Gargoti Museum and Lonar lake, Maharashtra, India | |
B.Sc. I | 30th Aug 2019 | Godchinmalki – Gokak, Karnataka, India | |
2020-2021 | B.Sc. III | 6th&7th Feb 2021 | Karwar and Ankola, Karnataka, India |
B.Sc. II & IV | 1 & 2 Oct 2021 | Murudeshwar, Gokarna and Karwar, Karnataka, India | |
B.Sc. VI | 21-24 Feb 2020 | Study tour to Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India | |
2021-2022 | B.Sc. V | 29 Jan 2022 | Bagalkot and surrounding places, Karnataka, India |
B.Sc. IV | 16 -17 Aug 2022 | Karwar and Ankola, Karnataka, India | |
B Sc III | 05 Feb 2022 | Idalhond & surrounding areas, Belagavi, Karnataka | |
B.Sc. I | 28 Feb 2022 | Gokak, Godchinmalki, Yogikolla Kaladagi formation, Karnataka | |
B.Sc. VI | 19 June 2022 | Sandur iron ore mines and Belum caves, Andra Pradesh, India | |
2022-2023 | B.Sc. III | 6-7th Jan2023 | Karwar and Ankola, Karnataka |
B.Sc. V | 29th Jan2022 | Sandstone and limestone quarry near Bagalkot and Lokapur | |
B. Sc II & IV | 02nd August 2023 | DB Iron ore mines, Bagalkote, Karnataka | |
B. Sc, VI | 10th to 13th August 2023 | Holenarsipur, Belur-halebeedu and Chitradurga, Karnataka |
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Department of Geology
Departmental Activities from 2018-2023
Year | Name of the Event | Number of Events | Total | ||||||
2018-2019 | Seminar/ Workshops Conducted | 01 | 23 | ||||||
Study tour and Industrial visit | 06 | ||||||||
Extension activities | 05 | ||||||||
Guest Lectures | 05 | ||||||||
Competitions | 02 | ||||||||
Exhibitions | 02 | ||||||||
Induction and Farewell & other | 02 | ||||||||
2019-2020 | Seminar/ Workshops Conducted | 02 | 14 | ||||||
Study tour and Industrial visit | 05 | ||||||||
Extension activities | 02 | ||||||||
Guest Lectures | 02 | ||||||||
Competitions | 02 | ||||||||
Induction and Farewell & other | 01 | ||||||||
2020-21 | Seminar/ Workshops/Webinar Conducted | 04 | 12 | ||||||
Study tour and Industrial visit | 03 | ||||||||
Extension activities | 02 | ||||||||
Guest Lectures | 01 | ||||||||
Competition | 01 | ||||||||
Induction and Farewell & other | 01 | ||||||||
2021-22 | Seminar/ Workshops/Webinar Conducted | 01 |
10 | ||||||
Study tour and Industrial visit | 05 | ||||||||
Extension activities | 01 | ||||||||
Guest Lectures | 01 | ||||||||
Competition | 01 | ||||||||
Induction and Farewell & other | 01 | ||||||||
2022-23 | Seminar/ Workshops/Webinar Conducted | 02 | 11 | ||||||
Study tour and Industrial visit | 05 | ||||||||
Extension activities | 01 | ||||||||
Competition | 02 | ||||||||
Induction and Farewell & other | 01 | ||||||||
Total | 70 | ||||||||
Seminar/ Workshops/Webinar Conducted | Study tour and Industrial visit | Guest Lectures | Extension activities | Competitions | Exhibitions | Induction, Farewell & other | Total | ||
10 | 24 | 09 | 11 | 08 | 02 | 06 | 70 | ||
SKE Society’s
Govindram Seksaria Science College, Belagavi
Department of Geology
List of MoU’s and activities 2015-2020
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Sl No | MoU with | List of activities | Year | Total |
1. | BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahapur, Belagavi
| “GRAHYA” National level workshop on Identification of Minerals and ores | 2017 to 2022 | 10 |
PhD Field Guidance for Dr. Vinod Gurav, BMK PhD Student and Published a research paper. | 2019-20 | |||
Bridge Courses “KHANIJA” workshop on Identification of Minerals and ores | 2015 to 2022 | |||
2. | Mining Engineers’ Association of India, Belgaum Chapter | Study tours for geology students of our college and Christ College, Kerala were guided by MEAI members | 2018 to 2020 | 12 |
One-Day National Workshop “Rainwater Harvesting” organised by Mining Engineers’ Association of India, Belgaum Chapter and Department of Geology, GSS College, Belgaum,. | 25th Sept 2016 | |||
One-Day National Workshop “Limestone and Dolomite Deposits of India” organised by MEAI Belgaum Chapter in association with Geology Department, GSS College, Belagavi | 7th January 2018. | |||
Indian Mining Day Celebration and essay competition | 2019 | |||
One Day online National Seminar on “Monsoon Hazards: Disasters, Planning/ Forecasting and preparedness” in association with National Institute of Hydrology and MEAI, Belguam chapter. | 30th August 2020 | |||
One Day online National Seminar on “Application of Drone Survey and GIS Techniques in mining” by Dr. Shrikant Gabale, Director, Unity Geospatial LLP, Pune, Maharashtra, India on | 18th October 2020. | |||
One day online National level Seminar on “Use of RS and GPS in Mining Mapping” by Dr. Sainath Aher, Asst. Professor, Sangamner College, Maharashtra, India | 1st November 2020 | |||
Sl No | MoU with | List of activities | Year | Total |
3. | National Institute of Hydrology, Belgaum Region. | One Day online National Seminar on “Monsoon Hazards: Disasters, Planning/ Forecasting and preparedness” in association with National Institute of Hydrology and MEAI, Belguam chapter. | 30th August 2020. | 06 |
Students visit to NIH, Belgaum | 2019 | |||
Guest lecture on various topics by Scientist of NIH | 2018 to 2020 | |||
4. | Gogate- Jogalekar College, Rathnagiri, Maharashtra. | Guided and conducted study tour to the staff and students of Gogte – Joglekar College, Ratnagiri. Showed them the places of Geological interest around Belagavi | 10th & 11th March 2018 | 07 |
Attended MoU Co-ordinators meet at Gogate-Joglekar College, Ratnagiri | 11th Sept 2018 | |||
Luncheon meeting with NAAC PEER team by MoU Coordinator’s of Gogte-Jogalekar College, Ratnagiri | 4th July 2019 | |||
One Day online National Seminar on “Coastal Wetland” by Dr. G N Nayak, Professor Emeritus, Goa University, Goa, India and Dr. Prasad Karnik, Vice-President, Paryawaran Dakshata Mandal, Thane, Mumbai on | 14th Sept 2020. | |||
Conducted Geological study tour to students and staff of GJ College, Ratnagiri | 25th & 28th Sept 2019 | |||
Conducted Five days Faculty development programme in Geology and Geography at Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India in association with Geological Society of India, Regional Centre Belagavi | 13th to 17th February 2023 |
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5. | SGBIT College, Belgaum. | One day online National level Seminar on “Use of RS and GPS in Mining Mapping” by Dr. Sainath Aher, Asst. Professor, Sangamner College, Maharashtra, India | 1st November 2020 | 02 |
Students of SGBIT visited the museum | 2019 |