KERALA PSC HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER - GEOLOGY- FULL SYLLABUS

Module I
Historical development, fundamental concepts and scope of Geomorphology Different models of evolution of landscape. Geomorphic agents and processes Fluvial Geomorphology- Morphometric analysis: elements and parameters. Coastal Geomorphology and hill slope processes. Geomorphology of Kerala Role of Gelogists in environmental studies. Man & Environment - Natural and anthropogenic Environmental hazards/disasters and their management.
Changing concepts of waste and their disposal.
Atmospheric, terrestrial and marine pollution. Weathering – Type, Processes and products, Factors of soil formation – Soil profile.
Module II
Concept of symmetry in crystals. Important crystal systems in crystallography.
Principles of X-Ray crystallography.
Definition of mineral, megascopic identification of minerals. Isomorphism and polymorphism, Important optical properties under open and crossed nicols refractive index, birefringence,
interference colours, dichroism and pleochroism. Uniaxial and biaxial minerals, and indicatrices. Conoscopic study of minerals, interference figures and optic sign and optic axial angle.
Determination of pleochroic scheme. Geochemical distribution of elements - Geochemical cycle and classification. Principles and methods of isotope dating. Application of thermodynamics in Geochemistry.
Module III
Formation and evolution of magma- Bowen's Reaction Principle and Series, Phase Diagrams: Binary and Ternary Systems. Classification of igneous rocks - textures and structures. Petrography and petrogenesis of Kimberlites, Carbonatites,
Anorthosites, Basalts, Alkaline Rocks, and Granites. Structures and textures of sedimentary rocks- classification of sedimentary rocks. Sandstones and limestones- Provenance studies. Statistical analysis of grain size parameters and their geological significance. Factors, concepts and kinetics of metamorphism- metamorphic grades, zones and racies. Genetic significance of textures and structures of metamorphic rocks—Mineral parageneses—ACF & AKF diagrams. Petrogrphy and petrogenesis of charnockites, gneisses, migmatities, ecologites, schists and amphibolites.
Module IV
Rock deformation: concept of stress and strain. Principles of geological mapping and map reading. Classification of folds and their recognition in the field.
Faults: terminology and classification.
Foliation and Lineation. Petrofabric analysis.
Plate Tectonics , Continental drift, Polar wandering and Sea Floor Spreading. Historical development and principles of stratigraphy. Code of Stratigraphic Nomenclature and Modern stratigraphic classification. Major geological events during different periods of earth's history. Important Pre-Cambrian formations of India with special reference to Karnataka and Kerala- Cuddapah and Vindhyan Supergroup. Cretaceous rocks of Trichinopoly - Deccan Traps. Fossls and fossilization. Origin and evolution of life.Trends in the evolution of Brachiopoda, Cephalopoda, Trilobita and Graptozoa. Pre Cambrian stromatolites, classification and morphology. Morphology and evolution of Fishes, Amphibians, Reptiles and Mammals. Micropalaeontology: Techniques in collection, separation and preparation . Palaeoecology and stratigraphic significance of Foraminifera and Ostracoda. Plalynology: classification and applications. Stratigraphy of Kerala

Module V
Classification of Mineral deposits. Controls of ore localization. Metallogenic Epochs
and Provinces. Ore deposits associated with mafic and ultramafic complexes.
Stratabound and stratiform ore deposts.
Petroleum Geology: origin, migration and accumulation of petroleum and natural
gas. Petroliferous basins of India.
Coal Geology: classification, petrography and distribution in India.
Methods/Guides to Mineral prospecting; exploratory workings; pitting, trenching and drilling. Sampling methods. Ore reserve estimation. Various methods of geophysical exploration. Geochemical, geobotanical and radiometric methods.
Mining terminology, Alluvial, Opencast, underground, coal, and deep sea mining methods. Fundamentals of ore dressing.
Module VI
Hydrogeological properties and classification of rocks. Types of aquifers. Movement of groundwater. Darcy's law and aquifer parameters. Ground water prospecting. Geophysical methods. Use of Remote sensing for ground water exploration. Well hydraulics: aquifer test and pumping test. Sea water intrusion and GhybenHerzberg principle. Quality of groundwater Physical, chemical properties. Graphical representation of groundwater quality data. Rainwater harvesting and other method ground water recharge and conservation. Types of remote sensing. Principles of areal and satellite remote sensing. Elements of aerial photo interpretation. Application of remote sensing data in geomorphology, environmental studies, land use, land cover studies; mineral and ground water exploration. Microwave remote sensing. Geographic Information system Fundamental concepts and components.-applications in Geology.
MODULE -VII
Recent development in Geology

MODULE VIII

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY/TEACHING APTITUDE

I. TEACHING APTITUDE

 Teaching: Nature, objectives, characteristics and basic requirements;

 Learner's characteristics;

 Factors affecting teaching;

 Methods of teaching;

 Teaching aids;

 Evaluation systems.

II. RESEARCH APTITUDE

 Research: Meaning, Characteristics and types;

 Steps of research;

 Methods of research;

 Research Ethics;

 Paper, article, workshop, seminar, conference and symposium;

 Thesis writing: its characteristics and format.

MODULE IX (a )

Salient Features of Indian Constitution

Salient features of the Constitution - Preamble- Its significance and its place in the
interpretation of the Constitution.
Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Relation between Fundamental
Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties.
Executive - Legislature - Judiciary - Both at Union and State Level. - Other Constitutional
Authorities.
Centre-State Relations - Legislative - Administrative and Financial.
Services under the Union and the States.
Emergency Provisions.
Amendment Provisions of the Constitution.
MODULE IX (b)

Social Welfare Legislations and Programmes
Social Service Legislations like Right to Information Act, Prevention of atrocities against Women & Children, Food Security Act, Environmental Acts etc. and Social Welfare Programmes like Employment Guarantee Programme, Organ and Blood Donation etc.

MODULE X (a)

Renaissance in Kerala
TOWARDS A NEW SOCIETY
Introduction to English education - various missionary organisations and their functioning- founding of educational institutions, factories.printing press etc.
EFFORTS TO REFORM THE SOCIETY
(A) Socio-Religious reform Movements
SNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam etc.
(B) Struggles and Social Revolts
Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act .Malyalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial etc.
Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention Movement etc.
ROLE OF PRESS IN RENAISSANCE
Malayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathnubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, etc
AWAKENING THROUGH LITERATURE
Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement etc
WOMEN AND SOCIAL CHANGE
Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma
Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and others
LEADERS OF RENAISSANCE
Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan , M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai and others
LITERARY FIGURES

Kodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, KeralaVarma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghesc Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and others

MODULE X (b )

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General Knowledge and Current Affairs

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