Introduction, the scope of earth science in Engineering. Earth’s internal structure and composition, internal dynamics and Plate tectonics, Earthquakes – types, causes, so-seismic lines, seismic zonation, seismic proof structures. Volcanic eruption types, causes. Landslides-causes types, preventive measures; Tsunami mitigation. Cyclones – causes and management. causes, consequences,

Earth Materials in Construction Minerals -Industrial, rock-forming and ore minerals. Physical properties, composition. Rocks Types, structure/Texture, mineral composition occurrence, properties. Decorative (facing/polishing), railway ballast, rocks for masonry monumental/architecture, Dressing of stones, Requirement of good building stones. work,

Earth Surface process and Resources Weathering, type, causes, soil insitu, drifted soil, soil profile, soil mineralogy, structure, types of soil, Black cotton soil v/s Lateritic soil; effects of weathering on monumental rocks. Soil Horizon, Soil Classification by Grain Size.

Surface and sub investigation for deep foundation Dip and strike, and outcrop problems (numerical problem geometrical/ simple trigonometry based), Borehole data(and problems), Faults, folds, unconformity, joints, types, recognition and their significance in Civil engineering projects like tunnel project, dam project, Reservoir site,.

Modern Tools and geophysical methods Rocks as aquifers, water-bearing properties igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks , coefficient of permeability, factors affecting permeability, Electrical Resistivity meter, depth of water table, (numerical problems), seismic studies.