INTRODUCTION

The Centre of Excellence in Mineralogy (C.E.M.) was established in 1974 in the premises of the University of Balochistan through a Gazette notification of the Federal Government, following the announcement of New Education Policy 1972-80, under the Act of Parliament 1974. The above Act was revised in1976 to be called “Centres of Excellence Act, 1976.

 The C.E.M. is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education through Higher Education Commission (defunct UGC), and is managed and supervised by its own Board of Governors under the Chairmanship of the Vice Chancellor, University of Balochistan. The academic policies of the Centre are framed by the Academic Committee of the C.E.M subject to the approval by the Board of Advanced Studies and Research, Academic Council and the Syndicate of the University of Balochistan. The administrative and financial policies are governed by the rules and regulations made or adopted by the Board of Governors. The Director is responsible for implementing the academic, administrative and financial policies of the Centre.

             The Centre of Excellence in Mineralogy is located in the Province of Balochistan which is blessed with vast reserves of a variety of minerals, oil & gas and coal. The important geological features e.g. long chain of Chaghai Volcanic Arc; rich in copper and gold mineralization, a long strip of highly mineralized ophiolitic rocks, Kirther and Sulaiman Mountain Ranges and vast unexplored Makran Basin showing prospects of oils and gas offer a great deal of research and development opportunities. Qualified and trained manpower is therefore,  needed to explore and exploit the mineral and energy resources of Balochistan in particular and Pakistan in general and study the geology of Balochistan in order to find new ways and means for new discoveries of economic mineral deposits.

Prof. Dr. Abdul Salam , Director

Vision

Centre of Excellence in Mineralogy is committed to pursue excellence in fundamental and applied research in geological sciences with special emphasize on Mineral exploration and Petroleum Exploration, maintain high quality education and research. The Centre is dedicated to serve the region and nation demand by providing skilled manpower to explore the mineral resources of the country.

MISSION AND OBJECTIVES OF THE CENTRE

The main objectives of the Centre of excellence in Mineralogy as defined in the Act (IX of 1976) are

            (a)        To engage in goal-oriented high-level teaching and research;

(b)        To train research workers;

(c)        To establish .M.Phil., Ph.D. and other programs in the relevant discipline in accordance with the standard and requirements of the University in which the Centre is established;

(d)        To promote-cooperation in inter-disciplinary relationship with other teaching and research establishment;

(e)        To arrange conferences, seminars and refresher courses for the development of teaching and research; and

            (f)         To conduct teaching and research in such particular discipline as is assigned to it by the Federal Government in consultation with the University in which the Centre is established.

  Vocational Job Opportunities/Marketability of Graduates 

1.         Mineral, Oil and Gas Sectors

2.         Mining and Gemstone Industries

3.         Universities and Research Organizations

4.         Geological Survey of Pakistan

5.         WAPDA, Irrigation, Public Health Department and WASA

MEMBERS OF BOARD OF GOVERNORS.

ACADEMIC COMMITTEE

 LIBRARY

 Computers

 Each Faculty member is provided with latest computer, Printer and a scanner.

 Internet & E-mail

The Centre has an official Internet Account with PTCL for the Faculty members and students.

BUILDINGS

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN MINERALOGY

Summary of building usage              

OFFICE

Total Covered Area                              16,493 Ft²

1.         Faculty Member Office             10       

2.         Laboratories                                         09       

3.         Class Rooms/ Seminar Halls                 03       

4.         Administration and Accounts                 11

5.         Library and Museum                             03

6.         Student Offices                         04

7.         Stores                                                  04

8.         Total Number of Room             44

9.         Common Bath Rooms                          02

10.       Attach Bath Rooms                              02                               

Total                                                               44

 STUDENT HOSTEL                               

            The Centre has constructed a new hostel for M.Phil and Ph.D students which have the capacity to accommodate 20 students.

Contact Information:

Center of Excellence and Minerology, Science Block, University of Balochistan.

Phone: , (Intercom: 1258)