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2014-2015

M.SC. – I SEMESTER (GEOGRAPHY)( 25 CREDITS )

Course Code

Title Credits

GPY 2101 Development of Geographical Ideas and Research Methodology

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GPY 2102 Geomorphological Concepts and Processes

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GPY 2103 Population Geography 03

GPY 2104 Agricultural Geography 03

GPY 2105 Industrial Geography 03

GPY 2106 Social Geography 03

GPY 2107 Political Geography 03

GPY 2108 Techniques in Geomorphology 03

GPY 2109 Techniques of Industrial and Agricultural Data Analysis

03

GPY 2110 Geomorphology Survey Technique (1) 02

GPY 2111 Seminar 02

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2014-2015M.SC. SEMESTER - I

GPY : 2101 (03 Credits)

DEVELOPMENT OF GEOGRAPHICAL IDEAS AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

UNIT-I: (02 Credits)

- Pre-scientific ideas in ancient and medieval periods: contributions of Greek, Roman and Arab geographers-Geography in Ancient India.

- The pre-classical period: The age of exploration; impact of discoveries, contributions of Bernard Varenius, Philippe Buache, Anton Friedrich Busching and Immanuel Kant

- Classical period: Humboldt and Ritter; Influences of Darwin on Geography – The crisis of identity and rise of dualism between Physical and Human Geography – Peschel & Gerland.

- Re-establishment of Geography as an integrated science: contributions of Ratzel, Richthofen, Hettner, Blache, Mackinder, Kropotkin, and Carl Sauer. Environmental Determinism - Semple and Huntington

UNIT-II: (01 Credit)

- Meaning of research; Philosophical frame for geographical research.- Approaches to geographical study and research: Landscape, Ecological (man-environment),

Regional (Areal differentiation), Locational (Spatial), Geometric.- A general idea of models, laws, hypothesis, theories and systems in Geography. Paradigm and

paradigm shift.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

1) Dautherty, R: Science in Geography Data Collection (2)2) Board, Christopher (Ed) (1969): Progress in Geography Volume 1-8. Edward, Oxford.3) Chorley, R.J. & Haggett, P. Eds. (1965): Frontiers in Geographical Teaching. Methuen, London.4) Chorley, R.J. & Haggett P.Eds. (1967): Models in Geography, Methuen & Co. Ltd., London.5) Davis, P.: Science in Geography (3) Data description and presentation.6) Harvey, David (1969): Explanation in Geography, Edward Arnold.7) Kothari, C.R. (1993): Research Methodology: Methods & Techniques, Wiley Eastern Ltd., New

Delhi.8) Mc Callagh: Science in Geography (4) Data use and Interpretation9) Mishra, R.P. : Handbook of Research Methodology in Human Geography. 10)Chorley, R.J. & Haggett, P. Eds. (1965): Frontiers in Geographical Teaching. Methuen, London.11)Dickinson (1969): Makers of Modern Geography. Lyall Book Depot, Ludhiana.

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12)Dikshit, R.D. (1994): The Art & Science of Geography. Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.13)Dikshit, R.D. (1997): Geographical Thought: A Contextual History of India. Prentice Hall of India,

New Delhi.14)Hartshorne, R. (1961): Nature of Geography. AAAG, Pennsylvania.15)Hartshorne, R. (1968): Perceptive on the Nature of Geography. John Murray, London.16)James, P.E.(1981): All Possible world, John Wiley & Sons, New York.17)Minshull, R. (1972): The Changing Nature of Geography, Huchenson, London.



GEOMORPHOLOGICAL CONCEPTS AND PROCESSES

UNIT-I: ( 1 ½ Credit)

Definition, Nature, Scope & Significance.Methods & approaches to study geomorphology.Major Historical landmarks & recent trends in the development of geomorphology & geomorphological concepts.The status of geomorphology in India

UNIT-II: ( 1 ½ Credit)

Evolution of Hill slope, Elements of slope, Slope Decline & Slope Replacement Model Weathering & Mass wasting.Geomorphic process: i) Evaluation & classification of Landforms ii) Fluvial Eolian glacial, Marine & Karst Climate, geomorphic processes & landformsMorphogenetic regionsCycle of erosion: concept of W.M.Davis, Walther Penck & L.C.King

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Chorley, Richard (1971): Introduction to Fluvial Processes, Methuen, London.Cook, R.U. and J.C. Doorn Kamp, (1974): Geomorphology in Environmental Management, Oxford University Press.Cotton, C.A. (1960): Geomorphology: An Introduction to the Study of Landforms, Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd., Australia,Derbyshire, Edward Ed. (1976): Geomorphology and Climate, John Wiley & Sons Ltd.Englen, O.D. Von (1949): Geomorphology, The Macmillan Co., New York.Fairbridge, Rhodes, W. : The Encyclopedia of Geomorphology, Dowden, Hutchinson & Ross, Inc. Pennsylvania. Kale, S.Vishwas & Gupta Avijit (2001): Introduction to Geomorphology, Orient, Longman Ltd., Calcutta

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Pitty, Alistair F. (1971): Introduction to Geomorphology, Methuen & Co. Ltd.Rice, J.R. (1977) : Fundamentals of Geomorphology, Longman, London, New York.Thornbury, William D. (1976): Principles of Geomorphology, John Wiley & Sons.Thornes, J.B. & Brunsdam, D. (1977): Geomorphology and Time, Methuen & Co. Ltd., London.Wooldrige S.W. and Morgan S.R. (1988): An Outline of Geomorphology, Longmans, London.

2014-2015M.SC. SEMESTER – I

GPY : 2103 (03 Credits)POPULATION GEOGRAPHY

UNIT-I: (01 Credit)

- 1. a) Population geography: Nature and scope- b) Relationship with demography and other social sciences.- 2. Population Data: Sources and methods of collection

a) Need of population datab) Major sources: Population data, vital registration scheme, Population register and sample

surveys, maps and other secondary sources.c) History of census.d) Processing of data: tabulation, evaluation and analysis.e) Errors and methods of evaluating errors: i) Errors: coverage errors, content error, non-

response error and sampling error ii) Methods of evaluating errors: enumeration, comparative study of successive censuses, internal consistency within a single census, matching with independent records and post enumeration check.

UNIT-II: (02 Credits)

3. Population Distribution and density:a) Factors controlling population distribution and density.b) World distribution patterns.c) Types of densities4. a) Population structure and composition: age, sex, rural-urban, language, literacy, occupation,

ethnic structure and religion- significance, determinants and contemporary pattern in India. b) Concept of Dependency ratio.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

1) Agarwal S.N. (1978): India’s Population Problems, Tata McGraw Hill Pub. Co. Ltd., New Delhi2) Ahmad Aijazuddin, Noin Damiel and Sharma H.N. (1997): Demographic Transition: The Third World Scenario,

Rawat Publications, Jaipur.3) Bhende A.A. & Kanitkar T. (1998): Principles of Population Studies, Himalays Pub. House, Mumbai4) Bogue D.J. (1969): Principles of Demography, John Wiley, New York.5) Bose A. (1991): Demographic diversity of India: 1991 census state and district level data – A reference book,

B.R.Publishing corporation, Delhi.6) Bose A. (Ed.) (1970): Studies in Demography, George Allen & Ulwin Ltd.7) Census of India, Series-I India, Part II special Report and Tables based on 5% sample data.8) Chandana R.C. & Sidhu M.S. (1980): Introduction to Population Geography, Kalyani Pub. New Delhi.9) Chandana R.C. & Sidhu M.S. (1996): Geography of Population: Concepts Determinants and Patterns, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.10) Clarke J.I. (1973): Population Geography, Pergamon Press, Oxford

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11) Demko G.J., Rose H.N. & Schnell G.A. (Ed.) (1970): Population Geography, A Reader. McGraw Hill Co.12) Garnier J.B. (1978): Geography of Population, Longman.13) Hans Raj (1999): Fundamentals of Demography with special reference to India Surjeet Publications, Delhi.14) Kayastha S/L/ (1999): Geography of Population, Veena Publishing House, New Delhi.15) Thompson W.S. and Lemis D.T. (1978): Population Problems, Tata McGraw Hill Pub. Co. Ltd., New Delhi.16) Trewartha G.T. (1969): Geography of Population: World Patterns, John Wiley & Sons.17) World Bank Report (1985): Population Change and Economic Development.18) Majumdar, P.K. (2013): India’s Demography – Changing Demographic Scenario in India, Rawat, Jaipur.

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GPY : 2104 (OPTIONAL) (03 Credits)AGRICULTURAL GEOGRAPHY


- Nature, scope and significance of agricultural geography.- Origin and dispersal of agriculture views of Carl Saur and Vavilov. Approaches to the study of

agricultural geography- commodity, systematic and regional approach.- Determinants of agriculture: Environmental, Institutional and Technological factors.


- Von Thunen’s theory of agricultural location, its recent modifications. Applicability to Indian conditions.

- Agricultural typologies and their characteristics with special reference to India. A critical review of Whittlesey's agricultural classification.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

1) Alexander, J.M. (1963): Economic Geography, Prentice Hall Englewood Cliffs N.J. (Latest Editions)

2) Bhalla G.S. and Alagh Y.K. (!979): Performance of Indian Agriculture, Sterling Pub., New Delhi3) Clark, C. & Haswell M. (1966): The Economcs of Subsistence Agriculture, Macmillan, London.4) Dumont, Rene (1970): Types or Rural Economy: Studies in World Agriculture. Methuen, London.5) Gobind, Nalini (1986): Regional perspectives on Agricultural Development. Concept, Delhi6) Gregory, H.F. (1970): Geography of Agriculture: Themes in Research. Prentice Hall, New

Jersey.7) Morgan, W.B. & Munton, R.J.C.(1971): Agricultural Geography, Methuen, London.8) Sauer, Carl (1952): Agricultural Origins and Dispersals, Americian Geographical Society, New

York.9) Sharma B.L. (1991): Applied Agricultural Geography, Rawat Publishers, Jaipur.10)Singh, J. & Dhillon S.S (1982): Agricultural Geography, Tata McGraw, New Delhi.11)Singh J. (1974): Agricultural Atlas of India – A Geographical Analysis. Vishal, Kurukshetra.12)Singh J & Sandhu S. (1990): Dynamics of Agricultural Changes, Oxford & IBH Ltd., New Delhi.13)Stamp L.D. (1954): The Land of Britain: Its Use ^ Misuse, Longman, London.14)Symons L. (1967): Agricultural Geography, G.Bells & Sons, London15)Tarrant, John, R. (1974): Agricultural Geography, Hallstead Press, New York.16)Von Royen, William (1954): Atlas of the Worls’s Resources, Vol-1 – The Agricultural Resources

of the World, Prentice Hall, New York.17)Wheater, K.E.L., A.M. & P.G. (1970): Studies in Agricultural Geography, Blard Educational,

London. 18)Saxena, H.M. (2013): Economic Geography, Rawat, Jaipur.

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GPY : 2105 (OPTIONAL) (03 Credits)INDUSTRIAL GEOGRAPHY

UNIT – I: ( 1 ½ Credit)

- Nature, scope & significance of industrial geography.- Industrial location – meaning and types.- Approaches to the study of industrial location – neo – classical, behavioural, structural- Natural resources- raw materials and fuels- Factors of production – land, labour, capital, enterprise- Demand, market, transport, pricing policies and linkages; industrial complexes.- Input combinations and cost structures- Theories of industrial location-Weber, Hoover, Polander, Losch, Rawstron

UNIT – II: ( 1 ½ Credit) THE FACTORS IN INDUSTRIAL CHANGE

- The changing world economy- Evolution of manufacturing systems- Globalisation- its meaning, features & impact on economic growth and industrial location

patterns; changes in products and processes.- Technology – silicon landscape- Changing organisation of business and industries- Political context of industrial location- Social organisation and restructuring of industries- Location trends in the following manufacturing industries: Iron & steel, textiles, chemicals,

automobiles, oil refining, engineering.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

1. Bale. J (1983): The Location of Manufacturing Industry, Olive and Boyd, Edinburg.2. Chapman, Keith & Walker, David: Industrial Location 2nd Edition.3. Conkling E.C. & Yeats, M. (!976): Man’s Economic Environment, McGraw Hill Co.4. Conkling, B. and Ray M. (1976): The Geography of Economic Systems, McGraw Hill Co.5. Hamilton, F.E.I. (Ed.) (1978): Contemporary Industrialisation, Longman.6. Healy, M.J. and Libery, B.W. (1990): Location and change- Perspectives on Economic

Geography, Oxford Uni. Press.7. Industrial Development Review Series (1990): India- New Dimensions of Industrial Growth, Basil

Blackwel.8. Isard, W. (1969): Methods of Regional Analysis, MIT, Massachusetts.9. Izzard, W. (1972): Location and Space Economy MTI, Massachusetts.10.Jarret, H.R. (1969):A Geography of Manufacturing, MacDonald & Evans.11.Kiley, Ray & Marflect, Phil (Ed.) (1998): Globalisation and the Third World, Routledge.12.Lloyd, P.E. and Dicken, P. (1972): Location in Space, Harper and Row.

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GPY : 2106 (OPTIONAL) (03 Credits)SOCIAL GEOGRAPHY


Social Geography : Nature, Scope and significance. Approaches & concepts. Relationship with social sciences. Nature and problems of social geographic data with reference to India.

UNIT – II: ( 1 ½ Credit)

Social Evolution in India. The peopling of India (racial and archaeological evidences), The pre-historic and historic perspective with special reference to the Janapadas of ancient India and the regional structure under the Moghals and the British.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

1) Ahmad, A. (1999): Social Geography, Rawat, Jaipur.2) Basam, A.L. (Ed.) (1975): A Cultural History of India, Oxford University Press, Oxford.3) Census of India, 1974 : Economic and Socio Cultural Dimensions of Regionalisation, Census

Centenary Monograph No. 7, New Delhi.4) Childe, Vere Golden 1976 : What Happened in History, Penguin, Middlesex.5) Hamentt, C. (Ed.) (1996): Social Geography, Arnold, London.6) Guha, B.S. (1945): Racial Elements in India’s Population, Oxford, Calcutta.7) Hutton, J.H. (1961): Caste in India-its Nature Function and Origin, Oxford Uni. Press, Oxford.8) Jackson, Peter and Susen J.Smith (1984): Exploring Social Geography, George Allen and

Unwin, London.9) Jones, Emrys (1975): Readings in Social Geography, Oxford University Press, London.10)Jones, E. and Eyles, J. (1979): An Introduction to Social Geography, Oxford Uni. Press, London.11)Pacione, M. (1987): Social Geography-Progress and Prospects, Croom Helm, London.12)Pannikar K.M. (1969): Geographical Factors in India’s History, Bharatiya Vidya Mandir, Delhi13)Subba Rao (1958): The Personality of India, M.S.University of Baroda, Baroda.14)Singh K.S. (1985): Tribal Society in India- An Anthropo-geographical Perspective. Manohar,

Delhi.15)Singh, Yogendra (1982): Modernisation of Indian Tradition. Thompson Press, Delhi16)Sopher, D.E. (1980): An Exploration of India- Geographical Perspectives on Society & Culture.

Cornell University Press, New York.17)Srinivas, R. (Ed.) (1977): Social Change in Modern India, Orient Longman, Delhi.

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GPY : 2107 (OPTIONAL) (03 Credits)POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY: MODELS & ISSUES

UNIT – I: (2 Credit)

- Definition Nature and scope, Relation of Political Geography to Human Geography, Regional Geography, Political Science and Geopolitics.

- Origin and Development of political geography.- Geopolitical modes in Political Geography: Ratzel, Mohan, Mackinder, Haushefer, Spykman,

Sewersky, Cohen- Indian post world war geopolitical view.

UNIT – II: (1 Credit)

- Approaches to study Political Geography: A) Functional/Fundamental Approach (Hartshrone) B) Unified Field Theory (S.B.Jones) C) Political System model by Cohen & Rosenthal.- Functions and Methods of Electoral Geography- Areal Association Model, Behavioral Model,

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Alexander L.M. (1963): World Political Patterns. Rand Mcnally, Chicago.Bergaman (1975): Modern Political Geography.Bucholts, Paul (1966): The Political Geography. The Ronald Press Co., New York.Colby C.C. : The Geographical Aspects of International relations.Das, S.T. (1986): Geo-Strategies, Kitab Mahal, Allahabad.De Blij, H.J. (1967): Systematic Political Geography. John Wiley, New York.Dikshit R.D. (1982): Political Geography – A Contemporary Perspective. Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.East, W.G. & Moodie, A.E. (Eds) (1956): The Changing World: Studies in Political Geography, Yonker-on-Hudson, New York.Fisher, Charles A. (Ed.) (1968): Essays in Political Geography. Methuen & Co. Ltd.Glassner, M & De Blij H.J. (1980): Systematic Political Geography. John Wiley, New York.Jackson, W.A.D. (Ed.) (1971): Politics and Geographic Relationship, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.Janaki V.A. (1977): Some aspects of the Political Geography of India, M.S.University of Baroda, BarodaKasperson, R.E. & Minghi, J.V. (1969): The Structure of Political Geography. Aldine Pub. Co., ChicagoMuir, Richard (1975): Modern Political Geography. MacMillan, London.Pearcy G.E. et al (1948): World Political Geography. Thomas Y. Corwell Co. Ltd., New York.Pounds, N.J.G., (1972): Political Geography. Methuen & Co., London.Prescott, J.R.V. (1972): The Field of Political Geography, Methuen & Co. Ltd., London.Prescott, J.R.V. (1975): The Political Geography of the Ocean. David & Charles Ltd., London.Prescott, J.R.V. (1978): Geography of Frontiers & Boundaries. Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., London.Short, John R. (1982): An Introduction to Political Geography, Routledge & Kegan Paul, London.Singh, Rajendra K. (1974): Politics of Indian Ocean. Thompson Press India Ltd., Delhi.Sukhwal, B.L. (1985): Modern Political Geography in India, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

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TECHNIQUES IN GEOMORPHOLOGY

Profiles: (01 Credit)

Serial Profiles, Superimposed Projected Composite, Projected, Longitudinal and Transverse Profile, Delimitation of Drainage Basin, Preparation of Basin Map & Basin Contour Map. River morphometry , Stream ordering, Calculation of various components.

Gradient and Slope: (01 Credit)

Calculation of gradient and slope, Methods of Average slope determination, Wentworth Methods of slope analysis, Hypsometric curve, Altimetric frequency curve, etc.

Geological Maps: (01 Credit)

Calculation of dips, Drawing of strike lines, Bedding plain, Completion of out crops, Fold, Faults Outlier & Inlier, Drawing of geological section for different structure.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED;

1) Monkhouse, F.J. & Wilkinson, H.R. (1975): Maps & Diagrams, Methuen, London2) Robinson, A.H. (1966): Elements of Cartography, Willey International3) Singh R.L. & Singh Rana P.B. (1991): Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publisher, New

Delhi.4) Rhodes, Fair Bridge & Daubten, W. (Ed.) (1968): The Encyclopedia of Geomorphology,

Hutchison, Pennsylvania

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2014-2015

M.SC. SEMESTER - IGPY : 2109 (03 Credits)

TECHNIQUES OF INDUSTRIAL AND AGRICUTURAL DATA ANALYSIS

Techniques of Industrial Analysis: (01 Credit)- Indices of Regional specialisation and diversification- Location quotient, Lorenz curve, Ginni’s

coefficient and Gibb’s Martin Index.- Shift & share analyses.- Measures of level of industrialization – Calculation and Mapping.

Techniques of Agricultural data Analysis: (02 Credits)

- Models of agricultural land use.- Ergograph.- Methods of Agricultural Productivity- Kendall’s & Bhatia’s Methods.- Measurements of Density – Agricultural, Economic.- Land use efficiency/Cropping intensity.- Crop combination region.- Measurement of agricultural performance

N.B. (Mapping multiple and continuous variables with the help of suitable statistical diagrams and cartograms will be done wherever applicable)

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1) Gregory, S. (1980): Statistical Method and Geographer, Longman, London2) Khan, Najma (1998): Quantitative Methods in Geographical Research, Concept, New Delhi3) Mandal, R.B. (1982): Statistics for Geographers and Social Scientists, Concept, New Delhi4) Monkhouse, F.J. & Wilkinson, H.R. (1975): Maps and Diagrams, Methuen, London.5) Norcliffe, G.B. (1977): Inferential Statistics for Geographers, Hutchison, London6) Smith, David (1977): Patterns in Human Geography, Penguin7) Taylor, P.J. (1977): Quantitative Methods in Geography, Houghton Mifflin Co., Boston.

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SEMINAR

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2014-2015

M.SC. – II SEMESTER (GEOGRAPHY)(25 CREDITS)

Course Code

Title Credits

GPY 2201 Geographical Thought and Research Methodology

03

GPY 2202 Regional and Applied Geomorphology 03

GPY 2203 Dynamics of Population Growth 03

GPY 2204 Agricultural Regionalization 03

GPY 2205 Industrial Development and Policies 03

GPY 2206 Social Geography (with Special Reference to India)

03

GPY 2207 Political Geography: Approaches and Issues

03

GPY 2208 Techniques of Demographic Data Analysis

03

GPY 2209 Basics of Remote Sensing and Its Applications

03

GPY 2210 Geomorphology Survey Technique (2) 02

GPY 2211 Seminar 02

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GEOGRAPHICAL THOUGHT & RESEARCH METHODOLOGY


- Geography in the realm of knowledge, its relationship with other sciences and social sciences.

- Problem of definition: Critique of earlier definitions- Scientific Geography; Geography as Geo- Physics: Geography as the Science of Planet Earth; Geography as a Science of Relationship;

Geography as a Science of Distribution. Elements of new definitions - Geography as the Science of Areal Differentiation/Variation. Integration of Heterogeneous Phenomena in Geography. Measures of Significance in Geography.

- Dualism: Physical vs. Human; Regional vs. Systematic; Possiblism vs. Determinism - Contemporary Geography: Geography as a Science of Spatial Analysis, Quantitative

Revolution and Behaviouralism. Humanistic Geography; Radicalism; Neo-Determinism; Neo-Environmentalism; Structuralism and Post-Structuralism; Modernism and Post-Modernism; Feminism.


Stages in Geographical Research.Methods of data collection: Primary data collection – observation, interview methods. Secondary data collection – characteristics of data, methods collection. Case study method.Field work technique: Sampling, Questionnaire construction.Quantitative Techniques.

BOOKS RECOMMENDEDDautherty, R: Science in Geography Data Collection (2)Board, Christopher (Ed) (1969): Progress in Geography Volume 1-8. Edward, Oxford.Chorley, R.J. & Haggett, P. Eds. (1965): Frontiers in Geographical Teaching. Methuen, London.Chorley, R.J. & Haggett P.Eds. (1967): Models in Geography, Methuen & Co. Ltd., London.Davis, P.: Science in Geography (3) Data description and presentation.Harvey, David (1969): Explanation in Geography, Edward Arnold.Kothari, C.R. (1993): Research Methodology: Methods & Techniques, Wiley Eastern Ltd., N.Delhi.Mc Callagh: Science in Geography (4) Data use and InterpretationMishra, R.P. : Handbook of Research Methodology in Human Geography. Chorley, R.J. & Haggett, P. Eds. (1965): Frontiers in Geographical Teaching. Methuen, London.Dickinson (1969): Makers of Modern Geography. Lyall Book Depot, Ludhiana.Dikshit, R.D. (1994): The Art & Science of Geography. Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.

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Dikshit, R.D. (1997): Geographical Thought: A Contextual History of India. Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.Hartshorne, R. (1961): Nature of Geography. AAAG, Pennsylvania.Hartshorne, R. (1968): Perceptive on the Nature of Geography. John Murray, London.James, P.E.(1981): All Possible world, John Wiley & Sons, New York.Minshull, R. (1972): The Changing Nature of Geography, Huchenson, London.



REGIONAL AND APPLIED GEOMORPHOLOGY

UNIT-I: ( 1 ½ Credit)

Regional Geomorphology Himalayan RegionPlateau Region (Deccan Peninsula)Coastal Region – Gujarat/Western/Eastern Coast of PeninsulaDesert Region – Kachchh/Thar

UNIT-II: ( 1 ½ Credit)

Applied Geomorphology: Meaning, Application of applied geomorphology in theArea of Regional Planning, Watershed management, engineering projects, hydrology and mining.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Chorley, Richard (1971): Introduction to Fluvial Processes, Methuen, London.Cook, R.U. and J.C. Doorn Kamp, (1974): Geomorphology in Environmental Management, Oxford University Press.Cotton, C.A. (1960): Geomorphology: An Introduction to the Study of Landforms, Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd., Australia,Derbyshire, Edward Ed. (1976): Geomorphology and Climate, John Wiley & Sons Ltd.Englen, O.D. Von (1949): Geomorphology, The Macmillan Co., New York.Fairbridge, Rhodes, W. : The Encyclopedia of Geomorphology, Dowden, Hutchinson & Ross, Inc. Pennsylvania. Kale, S.Vishwas & Gupta Avijit (2001): Introduction to Geomorphology, Orient, Longman Ltd., Calcutta.Pitty, Alistair F. (1971): Introduction to Geomorphology, Methuen & Co. Ltd.Rice, J.R. (1977) : Fundamentals of Geomorphology, Longman, London, New York.Thornbury, William D. (1976): Principles of Geomorphology, John Wiley & Sons.Thornes, J.B. & Brunsdam, D. (1977): Geomorphology and Time, Methuen & Co. Ltd., London.Wooldrige S.W. and Morgan S.R. (1988): An Outline of Geomorphology, Longmans, London.

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GPY : 2203 (03 Credits)DYNAMICS OF POPULATION GROWTH

UNIT-I: ( 1 ½ Credit)1. Components of population growth:a) Fertility: i) Concept of fertility and fecundity – differences and variables affecting them ii) Measurements: Crude birth rate, age specific birth rate, total fertility rate, reproduction rate,

cumulative fertility rate and standardized fertility rate indirect measures: child-women ratio and survival ratio

iii) Determinants and Consequences of fertility iv) Levels and trends of fertility in world in general and India in particular.b) Mortality: i) Significance ii) Concept of foetal death and still birth iii) Measurement – crude death rate, age

specific death rate, infant mortality rates, standardized or adjusted death rate iv) Concept and worked patterns of life expectancy v) Determinants and consequences of mortality vi) Global patterns of infant mortality and total mortality rate vii) Levels and trends of infant mortality and total mortality in India.

c) Migration: i) Concept of in-migration, out migration, net migration and gross migration ii) Types of migration: Permanent, seasonal, annual and daily iii) Causes and consequences of migration iv) Major international migration streams v) Internal migrations in India vi) Theories of migration

UNIT-II: ( 1 ½ Credit)2. Population Growth:

i) Concept of cycle of demographic transition; ii) Factors controlling population growth; iii) World growth patterns since 1950; iv) India: Population growth since 1901; v) Theories of population growth; vi) Population Projection – Methods, types and limitations.

3. Population and Resources:i) Concept of over population, under-population and optimum population; ii) Population resource regions of the world;

4. Population problems of the developing countries with special reference to India:i) Need for a population policy; ii) Population policy of India: objective and programmes; iii) Population policy: Changing perspective.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED1) Agarwal S.N. (1978): India’s Population Problems, Tata McGraw Hill Pub. Co. Ltd., New Delhi2) Ahmad Aijazuddin, Noin Damiel and Sharma H.N. (1997): Demographic Transition: The Third World Scenario,

Rawat Publications, Jaipur.3) Bhende A.A. & Kanitkar T. (1998): Principles of Population Studies, Himalays Pub. House, Mumbai4) Bogue D.J. (1969): Principles of Demography, John Wiley, New York.5) Bose A. (1991): Demographic diversity of India: 1991 census state and district level data – A reference book,

B.R.Publishing corporation, Delhi.6) Bose A. (Ed.) (1970): Studies in Demography, George Allen & Ulwin Ltd.7) Census of India, Series-I India, Part II special Report and Tables based on 5% sample data.8) Chandana R.C. & Sidhu M.S. (1980): Introduction to Population Geography, Kalyani Pub. New Delhi.9) Chandana R.C. & Sidhu M.S. (1996): A Geography of Population: Concepts Determinants and Patterns, Kalyani

Publishers, New Delhi.10) Clarke J.I. (1973): Population Geography, Pergamon Press, Oxford11) Demko G.J., Rose H.N. & Schnell G.A. (Ed.) (1970): Population Geography, A Reader. McGraw Hill

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12) Garnier J.B. (1978): Geography of Population, Longman.13) Hans Raj (1999): Fundamentals of Demography with special reference to India Surjeet Publications, Delhi.14) Kayastha S/L/ (1999): Geography of Population, Veena Publishing House, New Delhi.15) Thompson W.S. and Lemis D.T. (1978): Population Problems, Tata McGraw Hill Pub. Co. Ltd., New Delhi.16) Trewartha G.T. (1969): A Geography of Population: World Patterns, John Wiley & Sons.17) World Bank Report (1985): Population Change and Economic Development.


GPY : 2204 (OPTIONAL) (03 Credits)AGRICULTURAL REGIONALISATION


- Cropping pattern: factors influencing cropping pattern, methods of delimiting crop combination regions (Minimum deviation method; K Doi’s method; Least square deviation method, Maximum positive deviation method); Crop diversification, specialisation and Commercialisation with special reference to India degree of commercialisation, cropping intensity.

- Agricultural Productivity: concept and measurement. Factors influencing productivity, Regional patterns of agricultural productivity in India. Standard nutrition. Concept of agricultural efficiency.

- Agricultural regionalisation: Concept and criteria. Agricultural regions of India and their characteristics

UNIT-II: (01 Credit).- Indian Agriculture – Problems & prospects: Agricultural policy, National food security policy,

Sustainable development in agriculture- Agricultural Transformation in India after independence, Green Revolution & Globalization- Agriculture in Gujarat: Spatial dimension, problems, crop region & cropping pattern

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

1) Alexander, J.M. (1963): Economic Geography, Prentice Hall Englewood Cliffs N.J. (Latest Editions)

2) Bhalla G.S. and Alagh Y.K. (!979): Performance of Indian Agriculture, Sterling Pub., New Delhi3) Clark, C. & Haswell M. (1966): The Economcs of Subsistence Agriculture, Macmillan, London.4) Dumont, Rene (1970): Types or Rural Economy: Studies in World Agriculture. Methuen, London.5) Gobind, Nalini (1986): Regional perspectives on Agricultural Development. Concept, Delhi6) Gregory, H.F. (1970): Geography of Agriculture: Themes in Research. Prentice Hall, New

Jersey.7) Morgan, W.B. & Munton, R.J.C.(1971): Agricultural Geography, Methuen, London.8) Sauer, Carl (1952): Agricultural Origins and Dispersals, Americian Geographical Society, New

York.9) Sharma B.L. (1991): Applied Agricultural Geography, Rawat Publishers, Jaipur.10)Singh, J. & Dhillon S.S (1982): Agricultural Geography, Tata McGraw, New Delhi.11)Singh J. (1974): Agricultural Atlas of India – A Geographical Analysis. Vishal, Kurukshetra.12)Singh J & Sandhu S. (1990): Dynamics of Agricultural Changes, Oxford & IBH Ltd., New Delhi.13)Stamp L.D. (1954): The Land of Britain: Its Use ^ Misuse, Longman, London.14)Symons L. (1967): Agricultural Geography, G.Bells & Sons, London

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15)Tarrant, John, R. (1974): Agricultural Geography, Hallstead Press, New York.16)Von Royen, William (1954): Atlas of the Worls’s Resources, Vol-1 – The Agricultural Resources

of the World, Prentice Hall, New York.17)Wheaater, K.E.L., A.M. & P.G. (1970): Studies in Agricultural Geography, Blard Educational,

London.


GPY : 2205 (OPTIONAL) (03 Credits)INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND POLICIES


INDUSTRIAL POLICIES

- Industries, industrial policies & regional development- Industrial location, land use and city planning- Industrial location & human welfare- impacts of industrial development, pollution problem, effects

on employment, impact on female work force- Industry & environment in a globalised world, sustainable industrial development - Environmental policy and industrial location


INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA

- Industrial scenario in India- manufacturing industries, firms, production employment, women’s participation in industrial labour force

- Growth & structural change of manufacturing in India- Size, ownership and investment patterns- Industrial location trends- state wise spread of major industries; industries in backward areas,

nature of small scale industries and their areal spread; Free Trade Zones;- Industrial regions in India- Industrial development strategy, industrial policy issues and options

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

1) Bale. J (1983): The Location of Manufacturing Industry, Olive and Boyd, Edinburg.2) Chapman, Keith & Walker, David: Industrial Location 2nd Edition.3) Conkling E.C. & Yeats, M. (!976): Man’s Economic Environment, McGraw Hill Co.4) Conkling, B. and Ray M. (1976): The Geography of Economic Systems, McGraw Hill Co.5) Hamilton, F.E.I. (Ed.) (1978): Contemporary Industrialisation, Longman.6) Healy, M.J. and Libery, B.W. (1990): Location and change- Perspectives on Economic

Geography, Oxford Uni. Press.

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7) Industrial Development Review Series (1990): India- New Dimensions of Industrial Growth, Basil Blackwel.

8) Isard, W. (1969): Methods of Regional Analysis, MIT, Massachusetts.9) Izard, W. (1972): Location and Space Economy MTI, Massachusetts.10)Jarret, H.R. (1969):A Geography of Manufacturing, MacDonald & Evans.11)Kiley, Ray & Marflect, Phil (Ed.) (1998): Globalisation and the Third World, Routledge.12)Lloyd, P.E. and Dicken, P. (1972): Location in Space, Harper and Row.


GPY : 2206 (OPTIONAL) (03 Credits)SOCIAL GEOGRAPHY

(With special reference to India)


Social responses in Indian environment: patterns of race, caste, tribe, religion and language and their role in the formation of social groups/regions.Impact of geographical diversity in social composition. Problems of unity within India’s federal structure as reflected in the electoral trends. Contemporary problems of India’s Nationalism.


- Social change and transformation- Processes and problems with special reference to- Caste- Tribe- Women

BOOKS RECOMMENDED1) Ahmad, A. (1999): Social Geography, Rawat, Jaipur.2) Basam, A.L. (Ed.) (1975): A Cultural History of India, Oxford University Press, Oxford.3) Census of India, 1974 : Economic and Socio Cultural Dimensions of Regionalisation, Census

Centenary Monograph No. 7, New Delhi.4) Childe, Vere Golden 1976 : What Happened in History, Penguin, Middlesex.5) Hamentt, C. (Ed.) (1996): Social Geography, Arnold, London.6) Guha, B.S. (1945): Racial Elements in India’s Population, Oxford, Calcutta.7) Hutton, J.H. (1961): Caste in India-its Nature Function and Origin, Oxford Uni. Press, Oxford.8) Jackson, Peter and Susen J.Smith (1984): Exploring Social Geography, George Allen and

Unwin, London.9) Jonesw, Emrys (1975): Readings in Social Geography, Oxford University Press, London.10)Jones, E. and Eyles, J. (1979): An Introduction to Social Geography, Oxford Uni. Press, London.11)Pacione, M. (1987): Social Geography-Progress and Prospects, Croom Helm, London.12)Pannikar K.M. (1969): Geographical Factors in India’s History, Bharatiya Vidya Mandir, Delhi13)Subba Rao (1958): The Personality of India, M.S.University of Baroda, Baroda.14)Singh K.S. (1985): Tribal Society in India- An Anthropo-geographical Perspective. Manohar,

Delhi.15)Singh, Yogendra (1982): Modernisation of Indian Tradition. Thompson Press, Delhi

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16)Sopher, D.E. (1980): An Exploration of India- Geographical Perspectives on Society & Culture. Cornell University Press, New York.

17)Srinivas, R. (Ed.) (1977): Social Change in Modern India, Orient Longman, Delhi.


GPY : 2207 (OPTIONAL) (03 Credits)POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY : APPROACHES AND ISSUES

UNIT – I ( 1 Credit)

- Concepts of Territoriality State, Nation & Nationalism and Federation.- Elements of State: Geographical perspectives of state formation: Location, size, shape,

Population and resources.- Formation: Location, size, shape, population & resources.- Concept and classification of Frontier, Boundary and Buffer zone.- Concept of core area and capitals.

UNIT – II ( 2 Credit)

Current Geopolitical problems with reference to: Indian Ocean, India & SAARC Nation

- Interstate conflicts: centripetal and centrifugal forces, Insurgency and Terrorism- Role of Third world blocks in world politics

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

1. Alexander L.M. (1963): World Political Patterns. Rand Mcnally, Chicago.2. Bergaman (1975): Modern Political Geography3. Bucholts, Paul (1966): The Political Geography. The Ronald Press Co., New York.4. Colby C.C. : The Geographical Aspects of International relations.5. Das, S.T. (1986): Geo-Strategies, Kitab Mahal, Allahabad.6. De Blij, H.J. (1967): Systematic Political Geography. John Wiley, New York.7. Dikshit R.D. (1982): Political Geography – A Contemporary Perspective. Tata McGraw Hill, New8. East, W.G. & Moodie, A.E. (Eds) (1956): The Changing World: Studies in Political Geography,

Yonker-on-Hudson, New York.9. Fisher, Charles A. (Ed.) (1968): Essays in Political Geography. Methuen & Co. Ltd.10. Glassner, M & De Blij H.J. (1980): Systematic Political Geography. John Wiley, New York.11. Jackson, W.A.D. (Ed.) (1971): Politics and Geographic Relationship, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.12. Janaki V.A. (1977): Some aspects of the Political Geography of India, M.S.University of Baroda,

Baroda13. Kasperson, R.E. & Minghi, J.V. (1969): The Structure of Political Geography. Aldine Pub. Co.,

Chicago14. Muir, Richard (1975): Modern Political Geography. MacMillan, London.

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15. Pearcy G.E. et al (1948): World Political Geography. Thomas Y. Corwell Co. Ltd., New York.16. Pounds, N.J.G., (1972): Political Geography. Methuen & Co., London.17. Prescott, J.R.V. (1972): The Field of Political Geography, Methuen & Co. Ltd., London.18. Prescott, J.R.V. (1975): The Political Geography of the Ocean. David & Charles Ltd., London.19. Prescott, J.R.V. (1978): Geography of Frontiers & Boundaries. Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., London.20. Short, John R. (1982): An Introduction to Political Geography, Routledge & Kegan Paul, London.21. Singh, Rajendra K. (1974): Politics of Indian Ocean. Thompson Press India Ltd., Delhi.22. Sukhwal, B.L. (1985): Modern Political Geography in India, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

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TECHNIQUES OF DEMOGRAPHIC DATA ANALYSIS

- Mapping population distribution and density.- Population growth trends – Decadal change, Annual change, % of population change,

Calculation of mid-year population; Population projection.- Index of population change; variability of population.- Calculation and mapping of demographic attributes:- birth rates, death rates, infant mortality

rates, child mortality rates, fertility ratio, reproduction rates, age-sex structure, rural-urban ratio.- Measuring and mapping movement of population.

1) Gregory, S. (1980): Statistical Method and Geographer, Longman, London2) Khan, Najma (1998): Quantitative Methods in Geographical Research, Concept, New Delhi3) Mandal, R.B. (1982): Statistics for Geographers and Social Scientists, Concept, New Delhi4) Monkhouse, F.J. & Wilkinson, H.R. (1975): Maps and Diagrams, Methuen, London.5) Norcliffe, G.B. (1977): Inferential Statistics for Geographers, Hutchison, London6) Smith, David (1977): Patterns in Human Geography, Penguin7) Taylor, P.J. (1977): Quantitative Methods in Geography, Houghton Mifflin Co., Boston.

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BASICS OF REMOTE SENSING & ITS APPLICATIONS

- Definition of Remote Sensing: Remote Sensing Platforms & Scanner. Overview of Remote Sensing Applications.

- Introduction to Remote Sensing Image Processing.- Image Enhancement, Geometric Correction and Image Classification.- Exercises in Digital Image Processing.- Electromagnetic Radiation & Physics of Remote Sensing.- Remote Sensing Data Products.- Satellite Remote Sensing: Stages in Remote Sensing, Data acquisition.- Aerial Remote Sensing, Aerial Photographs; Types, Scales & Displacement- Aerial, Mosaic- Elements of Visual Interpretation- Instruments used- Air Photo & Satellite Image Interpretation.

REFERENCES:

- Agarwal, C.S. & Garg, P.K. (2000): Text book on Remote Sensing, Wheeler Publishing, New Delhi.- Chandra, A.M. & Ghosh, S.K. (2006): Remote Sensing And Geographical Information, Narosa Publishing House

Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.- Floyd, F. Sabins, Jr.: Remote Sensing Principles And Interpretation, W.H. Freeman and Company, San Francisco- Jhanwar, M.L. & Chauhan, T.S. (1998): Remote Sensing & Photogrammetry – Principles & Applications, Vol.1

Vigyan Prakash, Jodhpur.- Kang-tsung Chang : Introduction to Geographic Information System, Tata McGraw HillPublishing Company Limited,

New Delhi.- Dr. M.A.Siddiqui (2005): Introduction to Geographical Information System, Sharada Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad- Nag, Prithvish (1992): Thematic Cartography And Remote Sensing, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi.- Nag, Prithvish & Sengupta, Smita (2008): Introduction to Geographical Information System, Concept Publishing

Company, New Delhi.

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M.SC. SEMESTER - IIGPY : 2210 (02 Credits)

GEOMORPHOLOGY SURVEY TECHNIQUE (2)

M.SC. SEMESTER - IIGPY : 2211 (02 Credits)

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M.SC. – III SEMESTER (GEOGRAPHY)( 25 CREDITS )

Course Code Title Credits

GPY 2301 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT 03

GPY 2302 FLUVIAL GEOMORPHOLOGY 03

GPY 2303 GEOGRAPHY OF OCEANS 03

GPY 2304 GEOGRAPHY OF HEALTH 03

GPY 2305 URBAN GEOGRAPHY 03

GPY 2306 COMPILATION AND COMPUTATION OF GEOGRAPHICAL DATA

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GPY 2307 BASICS OF GIS AND ITS APPLICATIONS 03

GPY 2308 TECHNIQUES OF SPATIAL ANALYSIS 02

GPY 2309 SEMINAR 02

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REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTUNIT-I (01 Credit)- Concept of region. Types of region, Regionalisation & delineation of region.- Approaches to regionalisation in India -Physiographic, Climatic, Economic Socio-cultural,

Historical.- Techniques of regional analysis: population analysis, location-allocation analysis, social area

analysis, gravity models, regional input-output analysis, economic base analysis, inter-regional trade multipliers.

UNIT-II (02 Credits)- Regional growth. Theories of growth from inside & outside.- (Development and growth. Concept of Sustainable development. Indicators of development.)

Levels of regional development & disparities. Need for regional approach in development.- Regional development strategies-Concentration v/s dispersal. Balanced v/s polarized growth.

Growth pole concept. Case studies of development and planning from developed & developing countries.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1) Alden J.& Morgan R.(1974): Regional Planning Comprehensive view, Leonard Hill Books, Beds.2) Bhatt L.S.(1971): Regional Planning In India, Statistical Publication Society, Calcutta.3) Bhatt, L.S.(1976): Micro Level Planning, K.S. Publication, New Delhi.4) East, W.G., Spate, O.H.K., and Fisher, C.A.(1971): Changing Map of Asia, Methuen & Co.,

Norfolk.5) Freeman,T.W.(1967): Geography and Planning, Hutchinson, London.6) Galina Sdasyuk and Sengupta, P.(1968) : Economic Regionalization of India – Problems and

Approaches, Census of India, 1961, Monograph Series, Vol. No.8.7) Ginsburg, N.(1958): Patterns of Asia, Prentice Hall, London.8) Glasson John (1968) : An Introduction to Regional Planning, Hutchinson, London.

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9) Government of India: Report of Five Year Plans, Planning Commission, Publication Division, New Delhi.

10)Mishra, R.P., Sandarac, K.V. & Prakasa Rao, V.L.S.(1974) : Regional Development and Planning in India, Vikas, Delhi.

11)Mitra, Ashok (1968) : Levels of Regional Development, Census of India, 1961 Vol.I. Part-A (I) and (II), New Delhi.

12)Prakasa Rao V.L.S.(1997) : Regional Planning, Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta.13)Singh, R.L.(Ed) (1997) : India: A Regional Study, National Geographical Society of India,

Varanasi.14)Spate, O.H.K.,. Learmonth, A.T.A & Farmer, B.H.(1972) : India, Pakistan and Ceylon, Methuen.

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GPY : 2302 (03 Credits)FLUVIAL GEOMORPHOLOGY

UNIT-I: ( 1 ½ Credits )

Definition, Form & process study in fluvial geomorphology..

- Definition, history & approaches to study fluvial geomorphology Firm & Process study.- Horton’s Model of overland flow.- Effect of slope, vegetation cover & climate on overland flow.-

UNIT-II: ( 1 ½ Credits )

The Drainage Basin development.

- Drainage Basin evolution- The growth of Drainage Network- Effect of Topography, Rock Structure, Vegetation, Climate & hydrology.- Straight, Meandering & Braided pattern.- Drainage Basin Morphometry.- Drainage basin form & process: Hydraulic behavior & Geometry, Interrelationship of

Discharge, Velocity, Depth, Width, Slope & Bed Material.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1) Chorley, Richard (Ed.) (1969): Introduction to Fluvial Process, Methuen & Co. London2) Clowes, Alan & Comfery, Peter, (1982): Process & Land Form, Oliver and Boyd.3) Cook, R.U. & Doorncamp, J.C. (1974): Geomorphology in Environmental Management, Oxford University

Press, London4) Derbyshire, Deward (Ed.): Geomorphology and Climate, Wiley & Sons, London5) Embleton, Cliffered & Thomes John (1979): Process in Geomorphology, Arnold Mann, New Delhi

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6) Gregory, K.J and Walling, D.E. (1976): Drainage Basin Form and Process: A Geomorphological Approach, Edward Arnold, London

7) Leopold, Luna, B. Miller, John P. & Wolman M.G. (1969): Fluvial Process in Geomorphology, Eurasia Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

8) Morisawa, P. (1977): Fluvial Geomorphology, Allen & Unwal, London9) Schumm Stanley (1977): The Fluvial System, John Wiley & Sons, New York10) Sharma, H.S. (Ed.) (1982): Perspectives in Geomorphology, (International Series in Geography), Volume

I & IV, Concept, New Delhi11) Thornbury, W.D. (1975): Principles of Geomorphology, John Wiley & Sons, New York

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GEOGRAPHY OF OCEANS

UNIT-I (2 Credits)Introduction: Ocean basins and major water bodies. Origin and evolution of ocean (Geological basis).

Physiography of the Oceans:

1. The Continental Margin: 1) The coastal region – the coast & shoreline, beaches, estuaries and lagoons, marches and deltas 2) The continental shelves 3) Continental slopes 4) Marginal seas and islands.

2. Ocean basin (floor): 1) Continental rise 2) Abyssal plains 3) Sea mounts and gyots 4) Mid-oceanic ridges.

UNIT-II (1 Credit)

Ocean water and sediments (Deposits):

1. Water: Temperature, Salinity, Tides, Waves and Currents (distribution, location & area).2. Sediments 1) Terrigenous sediments/deposits

Deposits 1) Pelagic sediments/deposits

Ocean Resources: 1) Mineral resource 2) Biological resources 3) Physical resources.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1) Nag, P. (1988): Indian Ocean Atlas, National Atlas & Thematic Mapping Organization, Calcutta.27

2) David, A. Ross (1977): Introduction to Oceanography, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.3) David, F.Tver (1979): Ocean and Marine Dictionary, Cornell Maritime Press Inc. Comell.4) Pirie, R.Gordon (1977): Oceanography: Contemporary Readings in Ocean.5) Richard, A.Davis (1973): Principles of Oceanography, Addison-Wesley Pub. Sciences, Oxford

University Press, New York.6) The Marine Technology Society and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (1976):

Oceans’76 institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, New York

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GEOGRAPHY OF HEALTH

UNIT-I (01 Credit) Definition of health and disease. Evolution of geography of health. The concept of geography of health.

Determinants of Health. Natural and Cultural Environment of Health and Disease. Development and Health. Development of the approaches to the study of the geography of health- welfare themes, medical ecology, medical

cartography, socio cultural approach, behavioural approach, health care delivery. Disease diffusion & Disease mapping

UNIT-II (01 Credit) Introduction to Health Status of Women in General and Reproductive Health in particular

Determinants of Maternal & child health Problems of Women across the Life Span Preventive Primitive Strategies and Programs Health of the Newborn, Contributing Factors and Pattern of Growth and Development of the child. Health problems of Under 5 children, school going children & Adolescents School health services Indicators of maternal and child health Family Planning – Scope, Contraceptive methods & Family Welfare Programme

Health of aging population, mental health and occupational health.

UNIT-III (01 Credit) Public Health: Genesis and Development of the concept, Healthcare versus Medical Care,

Approaches to Public Health . Identify various health-related organizations and describe their role in community health , WHO and other bodies and their role in public health projects, development, eradication programs and their efficacy, development impacts in urban and rural sectors, psychological impacts, public awareness of sanitation and hygiene ,issues and role of NGOs.. Socio-Economic Inequalities in Health, Reducing Health Inequalities Preventive & Primitive Strategies for Health Services, Key determinants of well functioning health system, Adopting Methods in Planning

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1) Akhtar Rais, Learmonth, A.T.A. (Ed.) (1988): Geographical Aspects of Health and Disease in India, Concept Publishing Co., New Delhi

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2) Giggs, J.A. (1983): ‘Health’, In M.Pacione, (Ed)., Progress in Urban Geography, Croom Helm, London, pp. 193-222.3) Howe, G.M. & Loraine, J.A. (1973): Environmental Medicine, Heinemann, London.4) Howe, G.M. Ed.) (1977): A World Geography of Human Diseases, Academic Press, London5) Joseph, A.E. & Phillips, D.R. (1984): Accessibility and Utilization geographical perspectives on healthcare delivery.

Harper & Row, New York6) Kelvyn Jones & Graham Moon (1987): Health , Disease & Society : An Introduction to Medical Geography,

Routledge & Kegan Paul, London.7) Learmonth. A .T A (1975) Ecological Medical Geography in Board Central (ed.) Progress in Geography vol. 7,

Edward Arnold, London, pp 201-226.8) Learmonth, Andrew (1978): Patterns of Disease and Hunger: A Study in Medical Geography, David & Charles,

London.9) McGlashan, N.E. & Blunden, J.R. (Eds.) (1983): Geographical Aspects of Health. Academic Press, London10) McGlashan, N.D. (Ed.) (1972): Medical Geography: Techniques and field Studies, Methuen & Co. London11) Phillips, D.R. (1990): Health and Health Care in the Third World , Scientific & Technical, U.K.12) Phillips, D.R. (1981): Contemporary Issues in the Geography of Health Care, Geo Books, Norwich.13) Mishra R.P. (2007) Geography of Health, Concept Publishing House, New Delhi. 14) Park K (2007): Preventive and social Medicine Banarsidas Bhanot, Jabalpur

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M.SC. SEMESTER – IIIGPY : 2305 (03 Credits)URBAN GEOGRAPHY

UNIT – I (01 Credit)

INTRODUCTION TO URBAN GEOGRAPHY;

i) Geography and Urbanism ii) Scope and Status of Urban Geography iii) Recent trend in approach to the study of Urban geography.

GROWTH OF TOWNS:i) Growth of the historical city (Medieval market towns of Europe and Medieval towns of

India).ii) Dynamics of Urban growth.

URBAN FUNCTIONS:i) Definitions and classifications ii) Determination of urban functions iii) Basic and Non-basic

concept of urban economic functions. iv) Function and Geographical situation.

UNIT-II (02 Credits) MORPHOLOGY OF TOWNS AND URBAN-LAND USE:i) The general build ii) The town plan or morphology iii) The rural-urban fringe iv) The location

of industry v) The distribution of population vi) Commuting patterns vii) Traffic flows viii) The natural area ix) Institutions and service area x) Commercial areas xii) Central Business District. Main Bazar Area of Indian Towns.

LOCATION, SPACING AND SIZE OF URBAN PLACES:i) Factors in the location of cities, urban agglomerations, satellite towns and contributions ii)

The Urban Hierarchy iii) Central place theory (Christahler’s & Losche theory) iv) Rank-Size rule primate city v) Optimum size of towns.

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BOOKS RECOMMENDED;1) Carter, H. (1981): The study of Urban Geography, Arnold – Heinemann2) Dickinson, R.C. (1952): City, Region and Regionalism, London3) Garnier, B.J. & Chabot, G (1969): Urban Geography, Longman, London4) James Johnson (1967): Urban Geography: An Introductory Analysis, Pergamon Press, Oxford5) Mayor, H.M. & Kohn, C.F. (1959): Readings in Urban Geography, Chicago6) Mumford, L. (1961): The City in History, Harcourt Brace World, New York7) Smailes, A.E. (1966): The Geography of Towns, Hutchinson University Library, London

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COMPILATION AND COMPUTATION OF GEOGRAPHICAL DATA

- Data source, data collection & handling: Scales of measurement, Grouping of data, Data matrix.- Normal frequency distribution curve & its characteristics; three standard deviation checks.- Transformation of data – rank transformation, standard score transformation.- Probability assessments under normal, binomial & poison frequency distributions.- Methods of correlation- Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient, Pearson’s product moment

correlation coefficient, correlation significance test.- Regression- straight line regression for two variables; standard errors & confidence limits.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1) Dickenson, G.C. (1970): Statistical Mapping & Presentation of Statistics. Edward Arnold, London2) Monkhouse, F.J. & Wilkinson, H.R. (1975): Maps & Diagrams, Methuen, London3) Robinson, A.H. (1966): Elements of Cartography, Willey International4) Singh R.L. & Singh Rana P.B. (1991): Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Pub., New

Delhi5) Singh, R.L. (1991): Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.6) Taylor, P.J. (1977): Quantitative Methods in Geography, Houghton Mifflin Co., Boston

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BASICS OF GIS AND ITS APPLICATIONS

- Introduction of GIS: Scope and Application Areas.- Functional Elements of GIS: Hardware and Software for GIS.- Digitization, Map Projection, Geometric Rectification.- Data Structure: Raster and Vector Data.- Introduction to GIS Applications.- Sources of Input Data – Spatial Data Base, Digital Image, GPS & Digitization.- Data Manipulation and Analysis.- Map Output Generation.- Exercise in GIS Applications.

REFERENCE:

- H.S. Sharma, D.R.Ram, Rama Prasad and P.R.Binda (2006): Mathematical Modelling in Geographical Information System Global Positioning System and Digital Cartography, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi.

- L.R.A. Narayan (1999): Remote Sensing and its Applications, Universities Press, Hyderabad.- Nag, Prithvish & Kudrat, M. (1998): Digital Remote Sensing, Concept Publishing Co., New Delhi.- T.S.Chouhan & K.N.Joshi (1992): Readings in Remote Sensing Applications, Scientific

Publishers, Jodhpur.

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( 25 CREDITS )

Course Code Title CreditsGPY 2401 REGIONAL PLANNING

(With special reference to India)03

GPY 2402 DEPOSITIONAL & APPLIED FLUVIAL GEOMORPHOLOGY

03

GPY 2403 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

03

GPY 2404 HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

03

GPY 2405 URBAN ISSUES: PROBLEM & PLANNING

03

GPY 2406 TECHNIQUES OF HEALTH DATA ANALYSIS 03

GPY 2407 TECHNIQUES OF SETTLEMENT & REGIONAL ANALYSIS

03

GPY 2408 TECHNIQUES OF SPATIAL ANALYSIS 02

GPY 2409 VIVA 02

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REGIONAL PLANNING (With special reference to India)

UNIT-I (01 Credit )

- Planning-Its meaning, need & types. Significance of sectoral & regional planning. Multi-level planning-relationship between national, regional & local plans. Need for integration-bottom up & top down approaches.

- Conceptual & theoretical framework of regional planning. Intra & Inter regional planning development of regional planning.

UNIT-II (02 Credits)

- Regional Planning In India. Trends in regional development planning. Five year plans-goals & strategies-conflicts between economic, social, political and environmental factors. Scheme of planning regions in India. Examples of regional problems & approaches to their solution.

- Case studies of planning in Drought Prone Area, Hill Area, Tribal area.- Regional development profile of Gujarat.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1) Alden J.& Morgan R.(1974): Regional Planning Comprehensive view, Leonard Hill Books, Beds.2) Bhatt L.S.(1971): Regional Planning In India, Statistical Publication Society, Calcutta.3) Bhatt,L.S.(1976): Micro Level Planning, K.S. Publication, New Delhi.4) East,W.G., Spate, O.H.K., and Fisher, C.A.(1971): Changing Map of Asia, Methuen & Co., Norfolk.5) Freeman,T.W.(1967): Geography and Planning, Hutchinson, London.6) Galina Sdasyuk and Sengupta, P.(1968) : Economic Regionalisation of India – Problems and

Approaches, Census of India, 1961, Monograph Series, Vol., No.8.7) Ginsburg, N.(1958): Patterns of Asia, Prentice Hall, London.8) Glasson John (1968) : An Introduction to Regional Planning, Hutchinson, London.

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9) Government of India: Report of Five Year Plans, Planning Commission, Publication Division, New Delhi.10) Mishra, R.P., Sundaram, K.V. & Prakasa Rao, V.L.S.(1974) : Regional Development and Planning in

India, Vikas, Delhi.11) Mitra, Ashok (1968) : Levels of Regional Development, Census of India, 1961 Vol.I. Part-A (I) and (II),

New Delhi.12) Prakasa Rao V.L.S.(1997) : Regional Planning, Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta.13) Singh, R.L.(Ed) (1997) : India: A Regional Study, National Geographical Society of India, Varanasi.14)Spate,O.H.K.Learmonth,A.T.A & Farmer, B.H.(1972) : India, Pakistan and Ceylon, Methuen.

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DEPOSITIONAL & APPLIED FLUVIAL GEOMORPHOLOGY

UNIT-I: ( 1 ½ Credits ) Depositional Geomorphology

- Major Landforms associated with Fluvial System: Alluvial Fans & Cones, Flood plain, Terraces & Delta (identification of selected features with field observation).

- Interruption in the cycle of erosion.- Graded River, Effect of climate on Fluvial System

UNIT-II: ( 1 ½ Credits) Applied Fluvial Geomorphology

- Meaning, Application in Regional Planning, Engineering Project & Watershed Management.- Impact of Natural & Human actions of River Regime.- Dynamics of conservation & Land Management.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1) Chorley, Richard (Ed.) (1969): Introduction to Fluvial Process, Methuen & Co. London2) Clowes, Alan & Comfery, Peter, (1982): Process & Land Form, Oliver and Boyd.3) Cook, R.U. & Doorncamp, J.C. (1974): Geomorphology in Environmental Management, Oxford

University Press, London4) Derbyshire, Deward (Ed.): Geomorphology and Climate, Wiley & Sons, London5) Embleton, Cliffered & Thomes John (1979): Process in Geomorphology, Arnold Mann, New

Delhi6) Gregory, K.J and Walling, D.E. (1976): Drainage Basin Form and Process: A Geomorphological

Approach, Edward Arnold, London7) Leopold, Luna, B. Miller, John P. & Wolman M.G. (1969): Fluvial Process in Geomorphology,

Eurasia Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi8) Morisawa, P. (1977): Fluvial Geomorphology, Allen & Unwal, London

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9) Schumm Stanley (1977): The Fluvial System, John Wiley & Sons, New York10) Sharma, H.S. (Ed.) (1982): Perspectives in Geomorphology, (International Series in

Geography), Volume I & IV, Concept, New Delhi11)Thornbury, W.D. (1975): Principles of Geomorphology, John Wiley & Sons, New York

2014-2015M.SC. SEMESTER – IVGPY : 2403 (03 Credits)

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

UNIT I Components and Methods (2 Credits ) Environmental components, projects and its environmental impacts Nexus between development and environment Environmental impact assessment (EIA), definitions and concepts, rationale and historical development of EIA. Relationship of EIA to sustainable development: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) – Environmental impact statement – EIA in project cycle Components of EIA – Processes – Screening – Scoping – Setting – Analysis – Mitigation –Matrices – Networks – Checklists – Connections and combinations of processes – Costbenefit analysis Analysis of alternatives: Mitigation rehabilitation plans – Policy and guidelines for planning and monitoring programmes

UNIT II (1 Credit)

Types and limitations of EIA – Cross sectoral issues and terms of reference in EIA –The Role of the Public in Environmental Assessment: Elements of Effective Public Participation non-governmental organizations in environmental decision making: Benefits and Procedures Ethical and quality aspects of environmental impact assessment Problems of EIA in developing countries; practices and guidelines in India status of EIA in India Legal and regulatory aspects in India according to ministry of environment and forests

Case studies related to the following sectors – Infrastructure – Mining – Industrial –Thermal Power – River valley and Hydroelectric – Nuclear Power.

REFERENCES:

1. Lawrence, D.P., “Environmental Impact Assessment – Practical solutions to Recurrent Problems”, Wiley-Interscience, 2003.

2. Petts, J., “Handbook of Environmental Impact Assessment”, Vol. I and II, Blackwell Science, 1999.

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3. Canter, L.W., “Environmental Impact Assessment”, McGraw-Hill, 1996.4. Biswas, A.K. and Agarwala, S.B.C., “Environmental Impact Assessment for Developing Countries”,

Butterworth Heinemann, 1994.5. The World Bank Group, “Environmental Assessment Source Book”, Vol. I, II and III, The World Bank,

1991.6. Environmental Impact Assessment Methodologies – Anjaneyulu Y., (2002),., B.S. Publications,

Hyderabad. 7. Concepts of Ecology –Kormondy (1989), Prentice Hall, 1989. 8. Guidelines for EIA of Developmental Projects. Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of

India. 2000.

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GPY : 2404 (03 Credits)HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

UNIT-I (1 1 / 2 Credits)

- Patterns of disease and health in selected developed and developing countries.

- Disease classification & measurement system.- Case studies of etiology, epidemiology and distribution of following diseases in developing

countries - Malaria, Infective Hepatitis, Cholera, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Cancer, Deficiency Diseases, Introduction to occupational diseases: Need and relevance, Byssinosis, Silicosis.

-.UNIT – II ( 1 1 / 2 Credits)

- The geography of health care - contemporary issues in the geography of health care.- Structure & spatial organisation of health care systems in developed & developing countries- Accessibility, utilisation & planning of health care services & their impact of health in developing

countries.- Health care system in India- Health care planning in India - Five Year Plans.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1) Akhtar Rais, Learmonth, A.T.A. (Ed.) (1988): Geographical Aspects of Health and Disease in India, Concept Publishing Co., New Delhi

2) Giggs, J.A. (1983): ‘Health’, In M.Pacione, (Ed)., Progress in Urban Geography, Croom Helm, London, pp. 193-222.3) Howe, G.M. & Loraine, J.A. (1973): Environmental Medicine, Heinemann, London.4) Howe, G.M. Ed.) (1977): A World Geography of Human Diseases, Academic Press, London5) Joseph, A.E. & Phillips, D.R. (1984): Accessibility and Utilization geographical perspectives on healthcare delivery.

Harper & Row, New York6) Kelvyn Jones & Graham Moon (1987): Health , Disease & Society : An Introduction to Medical Geography,

Routledge & Kegan Paul, London.7) Learmonth. A .T A (1975) Ecological Medical Geography in Board C et al (ed.) Progress in Geography vol. 7,

Edward Arnold, London, pp 201-226.37

8) Learmonth, Andrew (1978): Patterns of Disease and Hunger: A Study in Medical Geography, David & Charles, London.

9) McGlashan, N.E. & Blunden, J.R. (Eds.) (1983): Geographical Aspects of Health. Academic Press, London10) McGlashan, N.D. (Ed.) (1972): Medical Geography: Techniques and field Studies, Methuen & Co. London11) Phillips, D.R. (1990): Health and Health Care in the Third World , Scientific & Technical, U.K.12) Phillips, D.R. (1981): Contemporary Issues in the Geography of Health Care, Geo Books, Norwich.13) Prothero, R.H. (1965): Migrants and Malaria, Longman, London14) Prothero, R.M (1977): “Disease and Mobility: A Neglected factor in Epidemiology”, International Journal of

Epidemiology, Vol.6, No.3 pp 259-26715) Pyle G.F. (1979): Applied Medical Geography, V.H.Winston & Sons, Washington D.C.16) Mishra R.P. (2007) Geography of Health, Concept Publishing House, New Delhi. 17) Park K (2007): Preventive and Social Medicine Banarsidas Bhanot, Jabalpur.

2014-2015

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URBAN ISSUES: PROBLEM & PLANNING

UNIT-I (02 Credits)

THEORIES OF URBAN STRUCTURES:i) Urban Land use Ecological theories- The Concentric theory, The Sector Theory, The multi-

central theory (Multi Nuclear theory)ii) The form of the pre-Industrial City.iii) The dual Structure of Colonial Cities.iv) Current Models of Urban development.

CITY AND ITS REGIONS:-i) Concept of the city region ii) Techniques of delimitation iii) The structure of the city region iv)

Concept of metropolitan Area v) Relation between city and region-suburbs, zones or Urban influence vi) Regional impact of the city on the economy vii) City regions in U.S.A., U.K., Western Europe and India.

UNIT-II ( 01 Credit)

URBAN PROBLEMS AND URBAN PLANNING

i) Urban problems and urban planning ii) Price of land iii) Water problems iv) Traffic congestion – Movement and transport v) Industrial zone vi) Central areas vii) Noise and Air pollution viii) Disposal of waste ix) Slums x) Planning for new towns xi) Green belts Garden cities xii) Urban renewal

BOOKS RECOMMENDED;1) Carter, H. (1981): The study of Urban Geography, Arnold – Heinemann2) Dickinson, R.C. (1952): City, Region and Regionalism, London3) Garnier, B.J. & Chabot, G (1969): Urban Geography, Longman, London4) James Johnson (1967): Urban Geography: An Introductory Analysis, Pergamon Press, Oxford5) Mayor, H.M. & Kohn, C.F. (1959): Readings in Urban Geography, Chicago

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6) Mumford, L. (1961): The City in History, Harcourt Brace World, New York7) Smailes, A.E. (1966): The Geography of Towns, Hutchinson University Library, London

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TECHNIQUES OF HEALTH DATA ANALYSIS

Analysis of health data.

- Mortality Rates: Calculation of Crude Death Rate, Specific Death Rate, Case Fatality Rate, Standardized Mortality Rates.

- Morbidity Rates: Calculation of ; Incidence Rate, Attach Rate, Prevalence Rate – Point and Period, Relationship between Prevalence & Incidence.

- Measurements of Malaria: Annual Parasite Incidence (API)Annual Blood Examination Rate (ABER)

- Body Mass Index

BOOK REFERENCES:

1) Park, K. (2010) : Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, Banarasidas Bhanott, Jabalpur.

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TECHNIQUES OF SETTLEMENT & REGIONAL ANALYSIS

- Centographic techniques-arithmetic mean centre, weighted mean centre.- Topological concepts-network analysis, connectivity matrix and indices.- Settlement hierarchy –nearest neighbour analysis, rank size rule.- Chorochromatic Maps.- Dispersion and Concentration of Settlements.- Measuring level of regional development.- Location – Allocation Problems – Proximal Solutions, Map Overlay Approach, Potential Surfaces,

Calculation of Service Efficiency Index and Its Mapping.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1) Mahmood Aslam Mahmood : Statistical Methods in Geographical Studies.2) Gregory S. (1980): Statistical Method and Geographer, Longman, London3) Khan, Najma (1998): Quantitative Methods in Geographical Research, Concept, New Delhi.4) Pal, Saroj K. (1998): Statistics for Geoscientists Techniques and Applications, Concept, New

Delhi.5) Smith D.M. (1977): Patterns in Human Geography, Penguin, England.6) Taylor, P.J. (1977) Quantitative methods in Geography, Houghton Mifflin Co., London

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