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B.Sc. in Geology is an undergraduate course in science offered across a range of private and government institutes across India. Geology involves the study of solid Earth, rocks, other solid structures, minerals, physical and chemical properties, water resources and the processes and reactions by which their state and properties change. It is essentially Earth Science.
The science of geology is not limited to the study of planet earth alone, it also covers the study of solid surface, structures and properties of celestial bodies (other planets, meteors and satellites).
In the study and analysis of solid earth and other geologic data mentioned above, areas of study such as history of evolution of the earth, presence and distribution of natural resources (minerals, petroleum, natural gas, hydrocarbons etc.), presence and distribution of groundwater, climate change, environmental problems and natural hazards are also covered. The discipline involves a lot of outdoor work, activity, and exploration.
The average course fees in India ranges between INR 10,000 and 30,000. The average annual salary offered to successful postgraduates of the course varies between INR 4 and 5 lakhs. Regards.