Back to Departments
Department Of Earth Sciences
Assam University, Silchar
Department Of Earth Sciences
The Department of Earth Science is established in November 2009 under the School of Environmental Sciences . The department envisions preparing Human Resources skilled in technical and research in the multi-disciplinary area of the Earth Sciences and also to foster the cause of the discipline in the Nation vis-a vis the region. Northeast India reserves some of the largest Hydrocarbon (Oil and Gas), Coal and Atomic minerals (especially Uranium) deposits known in the country along with a treasure house of various geological mileau. At the same time the region is highly vulnerable to natural hazards which include flood, landslide and earthquake etc. The department is committed to address these and various other fundamental and challenging problems of geological nature affecting the society.
Courses Offered:
i] M.Sc. (by course work). Duration : Two Years (Four Semesters).
Intake Capacity- 20
Department Of Earth Sciences
Assam University
Silchar - 788 011, Assam, India
