Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Earth system - Fundamental concepts Earth in relation to the solar system and universe Origin and Age of the Earth Earth’s internal structure Heat flow Magnetic and Gravity fields
Module 2: Shallow earth processes - Origin and evolution of the crust Isostasy Plate Tectonics Tectonic settings Earthquakes and seismic waves Volcanoes Continental Drift Sea-floor spreading Island Arcs Mid-oceanic Ridge orogeny epeiorogeny.
Module 3: Deep Earth processes - Origin and evolution of the mantle Mantle convection mantle plumes and hotspots Plate driving forces Segregation of elements Magnetic field Origin and evolution of the core.
Module 4: Atmosphere and Oceans - Origin and evolution of the atmosphere and global oceans Origin of oxygen the carbon cycle climate and climatic evolutions global warming Cyclones, tsunamis and global destructive forces.
Module 5: Earth surface processes Geological processes operating on the surface of the earth Landforms produced by actions of river, wind, groundwater, glacier and waves Coastal geomorphology Morphometric analysis of basins Neotectonics.

Understanding Earth's Structure & Dynamics – Gain insights into Earth's internal structure, seismic activity, and geological processes such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and plate tectonics.

Exploring Earth's Evolution – Learn about the origin, age, and historical changes of Earth, including palaeomagnetism, continental drift, and sea-floor spreading.

Surface Processes & Landform Development – Study geomorphological processes shaped by rivers, wind, glaciers, groundwater, and coastal forces.

Geophysical and Environmental Aspects – Examine Earth's magnetic and gravity fields, isostasy, and the impact of global warming on geological processes.
Applied Geology & Tectonic Activity – Analyze morphometric characteristics of river basins, neotectonics, and the significance of island arcs and mid-oceanic ridges.

1.To use the tools and working terminologies of Earth systems science.
2.To understand the origin and evolution of Earth and its constituents.
3.To understand Earth's atmospheric, solid, fluid, and living system acting processes and how they respond to change.
4.To interpret and cope with environmental issues with innovative solutions.
5.To communicate information about natural processes and natural systems in a quantitative format.

Kent C. Condie, Earth as an Evolving Planetary System, Academic Press , Second Edition, 2010

H. Jay Melosh, Planetary Surface Processes, Cambridge University Press , 1st edition, 2011.

William Lowrie, Fundamental of Geophysics, Cambridge University Press , 2nd edition, 2007.

2. Charles Fletcher, Physical Geology: The Science of Earth, John Wiley & Sons , 2nd Edition, 2010.

Eybergen, F. A., & Imeson, A. C. (1989). Geomorphological processes and climatic change. Catena, 16(4-5), 307-319.

Deguen, R. (2012). Structure and dynamics of Earth's inner core. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 333, 211-225.