Geology
Department of Geology
Faculty of Science
Established in 1954, the Department of Geology is one of the oldest institutes for teaching geology in Pakistan, housing one of the country's most impressive geology museums with a large collection of rocks, fossils and mineral specimens.
Petroleum Geology
Training for exploration roles at national and multinational oil companies.
Engineering Geology
Foundation investigation for dams, motorways, power plants and buildings.
Geophysics & Geochemistry
Interdisciplinary tools for environmental monitoring and mineral exploration.
The department has produced a large number of graduates who hold key positions in national and multinational organizations. Courses in oceanography and marine geology prepare graduates to explore ocean resources through careers at oceanographic institutes, coastal development authorities and offshore oil exploration companies.
CareersCareer Opportunities
Graduates pursue careers as petroleum geologists, engineering geologists, marine geologists, geochemists, geophysicists and environmental geologists — a large number of petroleum geologists from the University of Karachi work in exploration activity for national and multinational oil companies.
Introduction
Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Erum Bashir
Thee Department of Geology, University of Karachi is one of the oldest institutes for teaching of geology in Pakistan which started functioning in 1954. The department has a spacious building which contains many laboratories and classrooms. Among the universities of Pakistan, it has one of the most impressive geology museums. This museum houses a large collection of valuable rocks, fossils and mineral specimen. For students of geology these serve as reference geological samples. The Department has produced a large number of graduates who hold key positions in national and multinational organizations.
Career Opportunities
BS Degree holders of geology from this university can choose careers as petroleum geologist, engineering geologist, marine geologist, geochemist geophysicist, environmental geologist. In all national and multinational oil companies, a large number of petroleum geologists from Karachi University are engaged in exploration activity. Engineering geologist are required to investigate the foundations for all large civil engineering projects such as dams, motorways, power plants and high rise buildings. Engineering companies and government agencies employ engineering geologist and hydrogeologists for developing groundwater resources, resolving environmental issues and for assisting in better planning.
Courses in oceanography and marine geology are offered to prepare our graduates to explore ocean resources. They have a career in oceanographic institutes, coastal development authorities and offshore oil exploration companies.
Geophysics and geochemistry are interdisciplinary sciences. Principles of physics and chemistry are applied in understanding the constitution and the dynamics of the earth. These subjects are for monitoring of environmental problems and essential tools in oil and mineral exploration.Faculty
Faculty Profiles
Professors
Dr. Erum Bashir
Associate Professors
Dr. Adnan Khan
Assistant Professors
Dr. Sadaf Naseem
Dr. Sadaf Ismail
Dr. Shella Bano
Dr. Bushra Shahab
Dr. Maria kaleem
Lecturers
Mr. Muhammad Arsalan
Programs
Degree Programs Available
- Honors
- Masters
- M.S. / Ph.D.
Eligibility & Allocated Seats
B.S. & Honors: Intermediate Science (Pre-Medical / Pre-Engineering) - 75 seats
Masters: B.Sc. with Geology - 15 seats
Objectives
The primary objective of the undergraduate program is to prepare students for the B. S. / Honours degree in Geology. This comprehensive program is designed to turn out students who, at the end of their course of studies in geology and related science, are competent enough to undertake work in the field and laboratories as professional geologists or to carry out further studies leading to M.Phil. / Ph.D. degree in various aspects of geology.
Facilities
The Department has a wide range of Technical and laboratory facilities. There are well equipped research/teaching laboratories geochemistry, petrology and engineering geology. Department also houses a seminar and a reference library with small but up-to date collection of books and journals. It is the only department in the country that offers courses in marine geology.
Lab facilities available for higher students and research:
Geochemistry, Engineering Geology, Sedimentology, Marine Geologyand Petrology
Extra-curricular Activities:
For healthy and creative activities of students department organize various events. Faculty member as a student advisor coordinates regularly with student affair department of Karachi University in this regards. Student advisor in the department helps student in academic matters, career counseling, and sports activities and to facilitate student’s individual matters.
Study visits cum recreation programs in different parts of Karachi are permanent activities of this department. During students week students are given all opportunities to express their imaginative, creative and artistic potentials. Pakistan tour is also an important event where students get the chance to observe and understand the different cultures of Pakistan and its scenic places.
Linkages
National and Multinational Organizations where the Graduates of the department occupy Key Positions.
- Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP)
- Water & Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
- Geoscience Lab
- Natural History Museum
- Saindak Metal Mines Ltd.
- Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC)
- Pakistan Steels
- Ministry of Petroleum (Petroleum Cell)
- Private Sectors
- Civil Services of Pakistan
- Defense Science & Technology Organization
- Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission
- PASMINICO
- Minerals International Exploration Inc. (BHP)
- Allen Mor
- Karachi Development Authority (KDA)
- Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan
- HUB CO Power Project
- Balochistan Development Authority (BDA)
- Pakland Cement Ltd.
- Ceramic Industries
- Universities of Pakistan, USA, Canada, Middle East, Singapore, Malaysia etc.
- Oil and Services Companies:
- Baker Hughes Inteq (BHI)
- Oil & Gas Development Corporation (OGDC)
- Union Texas Pakistan Incorporated (UTP)
- Pakistan Petroleum Ltd. (PPL)
- LASMO Oil Pakistan Ltd. (LASMO)
- Occidental of Pakistan Inc. (OPI)
- United Mineral Corporation (UMC)
- Pakistan Oil Field Ltd. (POL)
- Associated Mineral Industry (AMI)
- Spyerry-Sun
- BHP
- Geoservices
Contact
For further information please contact:
DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI, KARACHI-75270
Telephone: 99261300-06 Ext: 2295
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