DR. OLABURAIMO
Head of DepartmentABOUT GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Department of geology is dedicated to providing high-quality education and research in the fields of geology, earth sciences, and environmental studies. Our faculty members are experts in their fields, and we offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the geological sciences.
Academic Staff
| SN | Full Name | |
|---|---|---|
| (1 ) | ZAYYANU ABUBAKAR A | zayyanu.abubakar@fubk.edu.ng |
| (2 ) | BAMIDELE ORESAJO SAMUEL | oresajo.bamidele@fubk.edu.ng |
| (3 ) | YUNUSA ABDULGANIYU | yunusa.abdulganiyu@fubk.edu.ng |
| (4 ) | IBRAHIM HAMIDU | SP0391 |
| (5 ) | OLATUNJI OLA-BURAIMO ABDURAZAQ | olatunji.ola-buraimo@fubk.edu.ng |
| (6 ) | YUSUF USMAN GWANDU | usman.yusuf@fubk.edu.ng |
| (7 ) | ABUBAKAR SADIQ MAIGARI | SP0714 |
| (8 ) | MOHAMMED KWAYA YERIMA | SP0716 |
| (9 ) | OLUSEGUN PHILLIPS ADEBAYO | SP0718 |
| (10 ) | Usman Mohammed Kangiwa | usman.kangiwa@fubk.edu.ng |
| (11 ) | BILAL MALAMI MAISHANU | malami.bilal@fubk.edu.ng |
School Fees Structure
| Level | School Fee (₦) |
|---|---|
| 100 Level | 98300 |
| 200 Level (DE) | 98300 |
| 200 Level | 86300 |
| 300 Level | 93300 |
| 400 Level | 103300 |
Courses Offered
100 Level Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Semester | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEY101 | Introduction to Geology I | First | 2 |
| PHY101 | General Physics I | First | 2 |
| PHY107 | General Physics Laboratory I | First | 1 |
| BIO101 | General Biology I | First | 2 |
| STA111 | Descriptive Statistics | First | 3 |
| CHM101 | General Chemistry I | First | 2 |
| GEY106 | General Geology Practical I | First | 2 |
| GST111 | Communication in English | First | 2 |
| MTH101 | Elementary Mathematics I | First | 2 |
| COS101 | Introduction to Computing Science | First | 3 |
| MTH102 | Elementary Mathematics II | Second | 2 |
| GEY102 | Introduction to Geology II | Second | 2 |
| BIO102 | General Biology II | Second | 2 |
| CHM102 | General Chemistry II | Second | 2 |
| GEY104 | General Geology Practical II | Second | 2 |
| GEY110 | Field Geology | Second | 2 |
| GST112 | Nigerian Peoples and Culture | Second | 2 |
200 Level Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Semester | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHY201 | General Physics V (Modern Physics) | First | 2 |
| GEY203 | Introduction to Petrology | First | 2 |
| CHM202 | Practical Physical Chemistry II | First | 1 |
| GEY205 | Invertebrate Palaeontology | First | 2 |
| GEY207 | Principles of Stratigraphy | First | 2 |
| GEY209 | Introduction to Surveying | First | 3 |
| ENT211 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | First | 2 |
| GEY213 | Optical Mineralogy | First | 2 |
| STA202 | Statistics for Physical Science and Engineering | First | 3 |
| CSC201 | Computer Programming II | First | 3 |
| GST212 | Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence | Second | 2 |
| GEY210 | Geological Map Interpretation | Second | 2 |
| GEY212 | Introduction to Geological Field Mapping | Second | 2 |
| GEY214 | Introduction to Mining Geology | Second | 2 |
| GEY202 | Crystallography and Systematic Mineralogy | Second | 2 |
300 Level Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Semester | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLG307 | Geophysics I | First | 2 |
| GLG311 | Pho-togeology and Remote Sensing | First | 2 |
| GLG301 | Regional Geology of Africa | First | 2 |
| GLG305 | Sedimentology | First | 2 |
| GST301 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | First | 2 |
| GLG313 | Palynology | First | 2 |
| GLG315 | Metamorphic Petrology | First | 2 |
| GLG314 | Geochemistry | First | 2 |
| GLG398 | Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme I (SIWES) | Second | 3 |
| GLG312 | Structural Geology | Second | 2 |
| GLG317 | Systematic Mineralogy | Second | 2 |
| GLG300 | Field Geology II | Second | 4 |
| GLG316 | Stratigraphy | Second | 2 |
| GLG322 | Structural Geology | Second | 2 |
| GST302 | Venture Creation and Growth | Second | 2 |
| GLG318 | Igneous Petrology | Second | 2 |
| GLG304 | Igneous Petrology | Second | 2 |
| GLG310 | Field Geology II | Second | 3 |
400 Level Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Semester | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLG405 | Applied Geochemistry | First | 2 |
| GLG409 | Geophysics II | First | 2 |
| GLG403 | Advance Metamorphic Petrology | First | 3 |
| GLG431 | Geology and Mineral Resources of Africa | First | 2 |
| GLG433 | Advance Metamorphic Petrology | First | 3 |
| GLG407 | Advanced Sedimentary Petrology | First | 3 |
| GLG491 | Seminar in Geology | First | 1 |
| GLG413 | Geology and Mineral Resources of Nigeria | First | 2 |
| GLG411 | Hydrogeology | First | 2 |
| GLG422 | Advance Igneous Petrology | Second | 3 |
| GLG406 | Micropaleontology and Paleoecology | Second | 2 |
| GLG490 | Seminar | Second | 1 |
| GLG408 | Petroleum Geology | Second | 3 |
| GLG402 | Advance Igneous Petrology | Second | 3 |
| GLG410 | Engineering Geology | Second | 2 |
| GLG498 | Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme II (SIWES) | Second | 3 |
| GLG499 | Research Project | Second | 6 |
| GLG466 | Micropaleontology and Paleoecology | Second | 2 |
| GLG404 | Economic Geology | Second | 3 |
| GLG412 | Geotectonics | Second | 2 |