The department of Geology established for academic programs in Acharya Nagarjuna University in 1985 has taken up a post-graduation programme and Ph.D research programs. The specific significance and uniqueness of M.Sc Geology course designed here is that the highest emphasis is given to the important thrust areas of subject, namely – Remote sensing, GIS and GPS, Gemology, Petroleum exploration, Hydrogeological and environmental aspects, apart from covering the basic traditional subjects. The existing faculty has specializations in these areas and having good research experience and teaching as well working in those directions. A dedicated and sound knowledge with skills, the faculty is meant for that striving in fulfilling the goals of the programs. The course curriculum is constantly reviewed and updated recognizing the dynamic trends. As a result, the outgoing student is able directly either to establish a firm/institution on his own and/or being gets appointed by number of organizations like Geological Survey of India (GSI), ONGC, IBM, AMD, NMDC, MECL, Coal India, and State Mining and Ground water Departments.
Achievements
Every year Students are obtained to get ONGC Scholarships and State Government Prathibha Puraskar. Organizing National Seminars/ Workshops/ Training programes.Andhra Pradesh Space Applications Centre (APSAC)-xchange of knowledge and Research, infrastructure facilities utilization and training on softwares.
Research
The Department covers the research areas for development and sustainability of Geological resources and intensively working on Petrological, Hydrogeological, Remote Sensing and GIS, Mining, Fuel Exploration etc...
