University of Gour Banga · UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA Distribution for Hons. Courses Division of marks of each course Full marks of each course Internal End semester examination Theoreti

University of Gour Banga

Syllabus for

Choice Based Credit System(CBCS)

(Semester System)

Semester (I+II+III+IV+V+VI)

SUBJECT: GEOGRAPHYSUBJECT: GEOGRAPHYSUBJECT: GEOGRAPHYSUBJECT: GEOGRAPHY(HONOURS)(HONOURS)(HONOURS)(HONOURS)

University of Gour Banga P.O. – Mokdumpur,

Dist. – Malda West Bengal PIN - 732103

Descriptive Type Question pattern

For Discipline Core (

Theory (Semester End Written Examination)

(10 Marks x 1 Question) + (5 Marks x 3 Questions)

(As mentioned in corresponding syllabus)

Practical (Semester End Laboratory based Test)

(07 Marks x 1 Practical) + (05

Laboratory Note Book & Viva

Word limits for descriptive type questions (Theory)

For Skill Enhancement Course (SEC)

Theory (Semester End Written Examination)

(10 Marks x 2 Question

UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA

Descriptive Type Question pattern

For Discipline Core (DC) and Discipline Specific Elective (DSE)

(Semester End Written Examination)

Full Marks = 25


Internal Assessment

Full Marks = 10


(Semester End Laboratory based Test)

Full Marks = 15

x 1 Practical) + (05 Marks x 1 Practical) + (03 Marks for

Laboratory Note Book & Viva-voce)

limits for descriptive type questions (Theory)

10 marks: 600 - 700

5 marks: 300 - 350

Skill Enhancement Course (SEC)


Full Marks = 40

(10 Marks x 2 Question) + (5 Marks x 4 Questions

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

2

Discipline Specific Elective (DSE)




(Semester End Laboratory based Test)

+ (03 Marks for

limits for descriptive type questions (Theory)


5 Marks x 4 Questions)

Duration of

Theory paper of 25 marks:

Theory paper of

Practical paper of 15 marks:

Practical paper of

Semester wise Course Structure under CBCS

For B.A. /B.Sc. / B.Com. (Hons.)

Academic

Semesters Discipline

Core

(DC)

Discipline

Specific

Elective

(DSE)

SEM-I

DC1(6)

DC2(6)

SEM-II

DC3(6)

DC4(6)

SEM-III

DC5(6)

DC6(6)

DC7(6)

SEM-IV

DC8(6)

DC9(6)

DC10(6)

SEM-V DC11(6)

DC12(6)

DSE

DSE

SEM-VI DC13(6)

DC14(6)

DSE

DSE / DP

-

Total --


Duration of Examination

Theory paper of 25 marks: 1.5 hours

Theory paper of 40 marks: 2 hours

Practical paper of 15 marks: 1.5 hours

Practical paper of 50 marks: 4 hours


For B.A. /B.Sc. / B.Com. (Hons.) Courses

C O U R S E S

Discipline

Specific

Elective

(DSE)

Generic

Elective

(GE)

Ability Enhancement

Compulsory

(AEC)

Enhancement

Course

(SE

-- GE-1

(6)

ENVS

(2)

-- GE-2

(6)

Communicative

English/Communicative

Bengali/MIL

(2)

-- GE-3

(6)

--

-- GE-4

(6)

--

DSE-1 (6)

DSE-2 (6) --

--

SE

DSE-3 (6)

DSE / DP

-4(6)

-- --

SE

-- -- --

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

3


Credits Marks

Skill

Enhancement

Course

(SEC)

-- 20 200

-- 20 200

-- 24 200

-- 24 200

SEC-1

(2) 26

250

SEC-2

(2) 26 250

-- 140 1300

Marks & Question type

No. Of

courses

Total

credit

Total

marks

14 DC 14x6 =84 14x50=700

04 DSE 04x6=24 4x50=200

04GE 04x6=24 4x50=200

02 SEC 02x2=04 2x50=100

AEC-1

(ENVS) 01x2=-02 1x50=50

AEC-2

(Communica

tive

Bengali/Engl

ish)

01x2=02 1x50=50

Grand Total 140 1300


& Question type Distribution for Hons. Courses

Division of marks of each course

Full marks of each

course Internal

End semester

examination

Theoreti

cal

14x50=700

50

(non practical based) 10 40

50

(practical based) 10 25

4x50=200

50


50


4x50=200

50


50


2x50=100 50 10 40

50

10

(Project)

to be

internally

assessed

40

50 10 40

-- -- --

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

4

Distribution for Hons. Courses

Marks for

question type

End semester

examination MCQ Written

Pract

ical

nil nil 40

15 nil 40

nil nil 40

15 nil 40

nil nil 40

15 nil 40

nil nil 40

nil 40 nil

nil 40 nil

-- -- --


For B.Sc. (Hons.)

Discipline Core

(DC)

Theory Practical

SEM-

I

DC1A:

Geotectonic and

Geomorphology

DC1B:

Practical

DC2A:

Cartographic

Techniques

DC2B:

Practical

SEM-

II

DC3A:

Population and

Settlement

Geography

DC3B:

Practical

DC4A:

Cartograms and

Thematic

Mapping

DC4B:

Practical

SEM-

III

DC5A:

Climatology

DC5B:

Practical

DC6A: Statistical

Methods in

Geography

DC6B:

Practical

DC7A:

Geography of

India

DC7B:

Practical

SEM-

IV

DC8A: Regional

Planning and

Development

DC8B:

Practical

DC9A: Economic

Geography

DC9B:

Practical

DC10A:

Environmental

Geography

DC10B:

Practical

SEM-

V

DC11A: Soil &

Bio Geography

DC11

B:Practical

DC12A:

Hydrology and

Oceanography

DC12 B:

Practical

SEM-

VI

DC13A: Disaster

Management

DC13 B:

Practical

DC14A:

Evolution of

Geographical

Thought

DC14 B:

Practical

Total --



For B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geography

Discipline Specific Elective (DSE)

[Optional Papers] Generic Elective (GE)

Practical Theory Practical Theory

DC1B:

Practical --

GE1A-

Geotectonic and

Geomorphology

DC2B:

Practical

DC3B:

Practical --

GE2A:

Climatology, Soil

& Bio-geography

DC4B:

Practical

DC5B:

Practical --

GE3A: Social

and Cultural

Geography

DC6B:

Practical

DC7B:

Practical

DC8B:

Practical --

GE4A: Economic

Geography

DC9B:

Practical

DC10B:

Practical

DC11

B:Practical

DSE1A: Remote

Sensing and

Geographical

Information

System/ Political

Geography

DSE1B:

Practical

DC12 B:

Practical

DSE2A: Fluvial

Geomorphology/

Social and Cultural

Geography

DSE2B:

Practical

DC13 B:

Practical

DSE3A: Applied

Geomorphology/

Human Geography

DSE3B:

Practical

DC14 B:

Practical

DP4: Field

Report

--

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

5


Generic Elective (GE)

Skill

Enhancement

(SEC)

Practical

Geotectonic and

Geomorphology

GE1B:

Practical --

Climatology, Soil

geography

GE2B:

Practical --

GE3A: Social

and Cultural

Geography

GE3B:

Practical --

GE4A: Economic

Geography

GE4B:

Practical --

SEC1:

Geography of

Tourism

SEC2:

Climate

Change:

Vulnerability

and

Adaptations

--

Semester Wise Distribution of Credits / Marks

Course Type

Discipline Core

(DC)

DC1A: Geotectonic and Geomorphology

(04)

DC2A: Cartographic Techniques(04)

Generic Elective-1

(GE) GE1A-Geotectonic and Geomorphology

(04)

Ability

Enhancement

Compulsory

(AEC)

AEC1: Environment (02)

Note: Generic Elective (GE) of this discipline will be opted by other discipline and students of this discipline

will have to opt Generic Elective(GE) from other discipline as per availability of the college and staying within

the periphery of University guideline

Course Type

Discipline Core

(DC)

DC3A: Population and Settlement

Geography (04)

DC4A: Cartograms and Thematic

Mapping (04)

Generic Elective-2

(GE)

GE2A: Climatology

geography (04)

Ability

Enhancement

Compulsory

(AEC)

AEC2: Communicative

English/Communicative Bengali/MIL

(02)

Note: Generic Elective (GE) of this



Course Type Theory

Discipline Core

(DC)

DC5A: Climatology

DC6A: Statistical Methods in

Geography (04)

DC7A: Geography of India

Generic Elective-3

(GE)

GE3A: Social and Cultural

Geography (04)


will have to opt Generic Elective(GE)




Semester-I

Course Detail Credits

Theory Practical

Geotectonic and Geomorphology DC1B: Practical (02)

Cartographic Techniques(04) DC2B: Practical (02)

Geotectonic and Geomorphology GE1B: Practical (02)

Environment (02)

Generic Elective (GE) of this discipline will be opted by other discipline and students of this discipline


University guideline

Semester-II

Course Detail Theory Practical

Population and Settlement

DC3B: Practical (02)

Cartograms and Thematic DC4B: Practical (02)

Climatology, Soil & Bio-

GE2B: Practical (02)

Communicative

English/Communicative Bengali/MIL




Semester-III

Course Detail CreditsTheory Practical

Climatology (04) DC5B: Practical (02) 06

Statistical Methods in

DC6B: Practical (02) 06

Geography of India (04) DC7B: Practical (02) 06

Social and Cultural

GE3B: Practical (02) 06

24




Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

6


Credits Marks

06 50

06 50

06 50

02 50

20 200



Credits Marks

06 50

06 50

06 50

02 50

20 200

discipline will be opted by other discipline and students of this discipline


Credits Marks

50

50

50

50

200


from other discipline as per availability of the college and staying within

Course Type

Discipline Core (DC) DC8A: Regional Planning and

Development

DC9A: Economic Geography

DC10A: Environmental Geography

(04)

Generic Elective-4

(GE)

GE4A: Economic




Course Type

Discipline Core

(DC)

DC11A: Soil & Bio Geography

DC12A: Hydrology and Oceanography

Discipline Specific

Elective (DSE)

[Optional]

DSE1A: Remote Sensing and Geographical

Information System/

(04)

DSE2A: Fluvial Geomorphology/ Social

and Cultural Geography Skill Enhancement

(SEC) SEC1: Geography of Tourism

Course Type Theory

Discipline Core

(DC) DC13A: Disaster

Management(04)

DC14A: Evolution of

Geographical Thought

Discipline Specific

Elective (DSE)

[Optional]

DSE3A: Applied

Geomorphology /

Geography (04)

Skill Enhancement

(SEC) SEC2: Climate Change:

Vulnerability and

Adaptations (02)

Note: DP4 will focus on preparation of

Geography


Semester-IV


Regional Planning and

(04) DC8B:Practical (02)

Economic Geography (04) DC9B:Practical (02)

Environmental Geography DC10B:Practical (02)

Economic Geography (04) GE4B:Practical (02)

Elective (GE) of this discipline will be opted by other discipline and students of this discipline



Semester-V


Soil & Bio Geography (04) DC11B:Practical (02)

Hydrology and Oceanography (04) DC12B:Practical (02)

Remote Sensing and Geographical

Information System/ Political Geography

DSE1B:Practical (02)

Fluvial Geomorphology/ Social

and Cultural Geography (04)

DSE2B:Practical (02)

Geography of Tourism (02 )

Semester-VI


Disaster

(04) DC13B: Practical (02 )

Evolution of

Geographical Thought(04) DC14B: Practical (02 )

Applied

Geomorphology /Human

(04)

DSE3B: Practical (02 )

DP4: Field Report (06 )

Climate Change:

Vulnerability and

(02)

DP4 will focus on preparation of field report on specific topic on P

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

7

Credits Marks

06 50

06 50

06 50

06 50

24 200

Elective (GE) of this discipline will be opted by other discipline and students of this discipline


Credits Marks

06 50

06 50

06 50

06 50

02 50

26 250

Credits Marks

06 50

06 50

06 50

06 50

02 50

26 250

field report on specific topic on Physical or Human

Course Type

Discipline Core (DC) �

and Geomorphology (04)

�

Techniques(04)

Generic Elective-1

(GE)

�

Geomorphology (04)

Ability Enhancement

Compulsory (AEC)

�

Note: Generic Elective (GE) of this discipline will be opted by other discipline and students of this discipline will have to opt

Generic Elective (GE) from other discipline as per availability of the college and staying within the periphery of University

guideline

DC1A: Geotectonic

Total Credit

Total Marks

• Semester End Examination

• Internal Assessment

Part 1: Geotectonics

1. Earth’s tectonic and structural evolution

2. Earth’s interior with special reference to seismology; Isostasy

3. Mechanism of plate tectonics and resultant landforms, origin and types of Folds and Faults

and consequent landforms

Part 2: Geomorphology 1. Fundamental concepts in Geomorphology;

movement and erosion)

Davis, Penck, King and Hack

2. Development of river network and landforms on uniclinal and folded structures

development and evolution of slope (Davis and King)

3. Surface and subsurface flow in Karst region, fluvial processes and landforms, glacial and

fluvio-glacial processes and landforms, aeolian and fluvio

References 1. Bloom, A. L. (2001): Geomorphology

India, New Delhi.

2. Bridges, E. M. (1990): World Geomorphology, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.


DETAILED SYLLABUS

SEMESTER-I

Course Detail

Theory Practical

DC1A: Geotectonic

and Geomorphology (04)

� DC1B: Practical (02)

DC2A: Cartographic

Techniques(04)

� DC2B: Practical (02)

GE1: Geotectonic and

Geomorphology (04)

� GE1B: Practical (02)

Environment (02)

Total

Generic Elective (GE) of this discipline will be opted by other discipline and students of this discipline will have to opt

from other discipline as per availability of the college and staying within the periphery of University

DC1A: Geotectonics and Geomorphology (Theory)

04 Credits

35 Marks

Semester End Examination 25 Marks

Mode: Written Examination;

Exam. Duration: 1.5 Hours;

Question Pattern: Students have to answer

carrying 10 marks out of Two given questions;

questions carrying 5 marks each out of given

questions. Question carrying 10 marks will have at

two parts.

10 Marks

Mode: Preparation of assignment on relevant theoretical

aspects as directed by the Department

Earth’s tectonic and structural evolution and geological time scale

special reference to seismology; Isostasy: theory of Airy and Pratt

Mechanism of plate tectonics and resultant landforms, origin and types of Folds and Faults

and consequent landforms

Fundamental concepts in Geomorphology; Denudation processes

movement and erosion) and resultant landforms, Models on landscape evolution: Views of

Davis, Penck, King and Hack

Development of river network and landforms on uniclinal and folded structures

volution of slope (Davis and King)

Surface and subsurface flow in Karst region, fluvial processes and landforms, glacial and

glacial processes and landforms, aeolian and fluvio-aeolian processes and landforms

): Geomorphology - A Systematic Analysis of Late Cenozoic Landforms, Prentice

: World Geomorphology, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

8

Credits Marks

06 50

06 50

06 50

02 50

20 200


from other discipline as per availability of the college and staying within the periphery of University

to answer One question

given questions; Three

questions carrying 5 marks each out of given Six

questions. Question carrying 10 marks will have at least


s as directed by the Department

of Airy and Pratt

Mechanism of plate tectonics and resultant landforms, origin and types of Folds and Faults

(weathering, mass

and resultant landforms, Models on landscape evolution: Views of

Development of river network and landforms on uniclinal and folded structures; slope

Surface and subsurface flow in Karst region, fluvial processes and landforms, glacial and

aeolian processes and landforms

A Systematic Analysis of Late Cenozoic Landforms, Prentice-Hall of

3. Christopherson, Robert W. (2011): Geosystems

Publishing Company

4. Kale, V. S. and Gupta A. (2001

5. Knighton, A. D. (1984): Fluvial Forms and Processes, Edward Arnold Publishers, London.

6. Selby, M.J. (2005): Earth’s Changing Surface, Indian Edition, OUP

7. Skinner, Brian J. and Stephen C. Porter (2000):

Edition, John Wiley and Sons

8. Thornbury, W. D. (1969): Principles of Geomorphology, Wiley.

DC1B: Geotectonic

Total Credit

Total Marks


List of Practical 1. Relief profile analysis (representative prof

projected, long and cross profile)

2. Geological maps: Horizontal, Uniclinal and Folded structures

3. Identification of rocks and minerals (megascopic) (Basalt, granite, gneiss, sandstone,

quartzite, limestone, mica, talc, calcite and f

References: 1. Billings, M.P. (1971). Structural Geology, Pearson.

2. Bennison, G.M. (1990): An Introduction to Geological Structures and Maps (5

3. Bolton, T. (1989): Geological Maps

4. Borradaile, Graham (2014): Understanding Geology through Maps, Elsevier, Inc.

5. Maltman, A. (1990): Geological Map: An Introduction, Open University Press.

6. Platt, J.I., Selected Exercises upon Geological Map, Part I, Unwin, Londan.

7. Roy, A. K. (1966): Introduction to the study of geological maps, World Press Private Ltd.

8. Sarkar, A. (2015) Practical geography: A systematic approach. Orient Black Swan Private Lt

9. Singh, R.L. (1979): Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Pub.

10. Spencer, Edger W. (2006): Geologic Maps

Inc.

DC2A: Cartographic Techniques

Total Credit

Total Marks




Christopherson, Robert W. (2011): Geosystems - An Introduction to Physical Geography, 8 Ed., Macmillan

2001): Introduction to Geomorphology, Orient Longman, Hyderabad.

: Fluvial Forms and Processes, Edward Arnold Publishers, London.

’s Changing Surface, Indian Edition, OUP

J. and Stephen C. Porter (2000): The Dynamic Earth: An Introduction to physical Geology, 4th

Edition, John Wiley and Sons.

: Principles of Geomorphology, Wiley.

Geotectonics and Geomorphology (Practical)

02 Credits

15 Marks


Mode: Laboratory based Examination;

Exam. Duration: 1.5 Hours

Question Pattern: : Students have

Practical carrying 7 marks; Another

carrying 5 marks. 3 marks for submission of Laboratory

Note Book duly signed by the Teacher

performance in a viva-voce.

le analysis (representative profile, serial, composite, super imposed,

projected, long and cross profile)

rizontal, Uniclinal and Folded structures

Identification of rocks and minerals (megascopic) (Basalt, granite, gneiss, sandstone,

quartzite, limestone, mica, talc, calcite and feldspar)

Billings, M.P. (1971). Structural Geology, Pearson.

: An Introduction to Geological Structures and Maps (5th Ed.), Springer

Bolton, T. (1989): Geological Maps – Their Solution and Interpretation, Cambridge University Press.

Borradaile, Graham (2014): Understanding Geology through Maps, Elsevier, Inc.

Maltman, A. (1990): Geological Map: An Introduction, Open University Press.

latt, J.I., Selected Exercises upon Geological Map, Part I, Unwin, Londan.

Roy, A. K. (1966): Introduction to the study of geological maps, World Press Private Ltd.

Sarkar, A. (2015) Practical geography: A systematic approach. Orient Black Swan Private Lt

Singh, R.L. (1979): Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Pub.

Spencer, Edger W. (2006): Geologic Maps – A Practical Guide to Preparation and Interpretation, Waveland Press,

DC2A: Cartographic Techniques (Theory)

04 Credits

35 Marks








two parts.

10 Marks


aspects as directed by the Department)

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

9

sical Geography, 8 Ed., Macmillan

: Introduction to Geomorphology, Orient Longman, Hyderabad.

: Fluvial Forms and Processes, Edward Arnold Publishers, London.

The Dynamic Earth: An Introduction to physical Geology, 4th

Examination;

to perform One

Another One Practical

3 marks for submission of Laboratory

Note Book duly signed by the Teacher followed by the

composite, super imposed,

Identification of rocks and minerals (megascopic) (Basalt, granite, gneiss, sandstone,

Ed.), Springer.

Their Solution and Interpretation, Cambridge University Press.

Roy, A. K. (1966): Introduction to the study of geological maps, World Press Private Ltd.

Sarkar, A. (2015) Practical geography: A systematic approach. Orient Black Swan Private Ltd., New Delhi

A Practical Guide to Preparation and Interpretation, Waveland Press,







Cartographic Techniques 1. Concept and application of scale: Plain, comparative, diagonal and

2. Coordinate systems and Map

coordinate system, concept of map, classification of map,

3. Bearing: Magnetic and true, whole

4. Map projections: Classification, properties and uses;

projection.

5. Basic concepts of surveying and

Abney level and Clinometer.

6. Survey of India topographical maps: Reference scheme of old and open series. Information

on the margin of maps

References

1. Anson R. and Ormelling F. J. (

Press.

2. Gupta K.K. and Tyagi, V. C. (

3. Kennedy, M., Kopp, S. (2001):

4. Mishra R.P. and Ramesh, A. (

5. Monkhouse F. J. and Wilkinson H. R. (

6. Rhind D. W. and Taylor D. R. F. (eds.) (

Cartographic Association.

7. Robinson A. H. (2009): Elements of Cartography, John Wiley and Sons, New York.

8. Singh R. L. and Singh R. P. B. (

9. Sarkar, A. (2015): Practical geography: A systematic approach. Orient Black

DC2B

Total Credit

Total Marks


List of Practical 1. Scale conversion: Statement,

and reduction of scale)

2. Construction of projections: Polar Zenithal Stereographic, Simple conic

parallels, Bonne’s, Cylindrical Equal Are

3. Surveying: Prismatic compass

(base accessible and inaccessible with same vertical plain) References

1. Kennedy, M., Kopp, S. (2001):

2. Kimerling, A.J., Buckley, A.R., Muehrcke

Interpretation, 7th ed, Esri Press.

3. Monkhouse, F.J., Wilkinson, H.R.

reprint), Alphaneumera-Kolkata. Pearson II,

4. Pearson, F. (1990): Map Projections: Theory and Applications 2nd ed, CRC Press.

5. Robinson, A.H., Morrison, J.L., Phillip, C.M., Kimerling, A.J., Guptill, S.C.

ed, Wiley.

6. Sarkar, A. (2015): Practical Geography: A Systematic Approach, 3rd ed, Orient Blackswan Private Ltd.

7. Singh, R.L., Singh, R.P.B. (2008


Concept and application of scale: Plain, comparative, diagonal and Positive

Coordinate systems and Map: Grid, concept of geoid, spheroid, rectangular and geographical

coordinate system, concept of map, classification of map, components of a map

d true, whole-circle and quadrantal

sification, properties and uses; Concept and significance of UTM

Basic concepts of surveying and leveling : Prismatic compass, Dumpy

linometer.

Survey of India topographical maps: Reference scheme of old and open series. Information

Anson R. and Ormelling F. J. (1994): International Cartographic Association: Basic Ca

Gupta K.K. and Tyagi, V. C. (1992): Working with Map, Survey of India, DST, New Delhi.

): Understanding Map Projections, Esri Press Mishra R.P. and Ramesh, A. (1989): Fundamentals of Cartography, Concept, New Delhi.

ouse F. J. and Wilkinson H. R. (1973): Maps and Diagrams, Methuen, London.

W. and Taylor D. R. F. (eds.) (1989): Cartography: Past, Present and Future, Elsevier, International

: Elements of Cartography, John Wiley and Sons, New York.

Singh R. L. and Singh R. P. B. (1999): Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers.

Practical geography: A systematic approach. Orient Black Swan Private Ltd., New Delhi

DC2B: Cartographic Techniques (Practical)

02 Credits

15 Marks









ion: Statement, RF, Graphical (Linear, Diagonal, Positive vernier; enlargement

Construction of projections: Polar Zenithal Stereographic, Simple conic

parallels, Bonne’s, Cylindrical Equal Area and Mercator’s.

compass (closed traverse), dumpy level (along a line

(base accessible and inaccessible with same vertical plain)

): Understanding Map Projections, Esri Press.

Kimerling, A.J., Buckley, A.R., Muehrcke, P.C., Muehrcke, J.O. (2011): Map Use: Reading, Analysis,

Interpretation, 7th ed, Esri Press.

Monkhouse, F.J., Wilkinson, H.R. (1971): Maps and Diagrams: Their Compilation and Construction, 3rd ed (2017

Kolkata. Pearson II,

Map Projections: Theory and Applications 2nd ed, CRC Press.

Robinson, A.H., Morrison, J.L., Phillip, C.M., Kimerling, A.J., Guptill, S.C. (1995): Elements of Cartography, 6th

Practical Geography: A Systematic Approach, 3rd ed, Orient Blackswan Private Ltd.

2008): Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers.

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

10

Positive Vernier

: Grid, concept of geoid, spheroid, rectangular and geographical

components of a map

Concept and significance of UTM

umpy level, theodolite,

Survey of India topographical maps: Reference scheme of old and open series. Information

: International Cartographic Association: Basic Cartographic Vol. Pregmen

: Working with Map, Survey of India, DST, New Delhi.

: Cartography: Past, Present and Future, Elsevier, International

: Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers.

Swan Private Ltd., New Delhi

Examination;

to perform One




inear, Diagonal, Positive vernier; enlargement

Construction of projections: Polar Zenithal Stereographic, Simple conical with standard

long a line), and theodolite

Map Use: Reading, Analysis,

Maps and Diagrams: Their Compilation and Construction, 3rd ed (2017

Elements of Cartography, 6th

Practical Geography: A Systematic Approach, 3rd ed, Orient Blackswan Private Ltd.

Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers.

8. Vaidyanadhan, R., Subbarao, K.V.

India.

GE1A: Geotectonic & Geomorphology (Theory)

[This will

Total Credit

Total Marks



Geotectonic & Geomorphology1. Origin of the Earth: Tidal Hypothesis, Continental Drift Theory, Interior of the earth,

earthquakes causes and consequences, Plate tectonics

2. Rocks: origin, classification, characteristics, influence of rocks on l

3. Processes of erosion, deposition and resulting landforms: river, wind, glacier, Concept of

fluvial cycle of erosion and its interruption.

4. Weathering, mass wasting and topographic expression.

References

1. Khullar, D. R. (2014): Physical Geography, Kalyani Publishers, Delhi

2. Singh, Savindra (2012): Physical Geography, Prayag Pustak Bhavan, Allahabad

3. Mitra, Sen and Sengupta (21012

4. Basu and Maity (2010): Adhunik Bhumirup Bigyan

5. Bandopadhay, Tarun, Kumar (

6. Basu, partha, (2010): Prokriya Sankranta Bhumirup Bidya

7. Bloom A. L. (2001): Geomorphology: A Systematic Analysis of Late Cenozoic Landforms, Prentice

New Delhi.

8. Bridges E. M. (1990): World Geomorphology, Ca

9. Kale V. S. and Gupta A. (2001

10. Thornbury W. D. (1969): Principles of Geomorphology, Wiley

[This will

Total Credit

Total Marks



Vaidyanadhan, R., Subbarao, K.V. (2014): Landforms of India from Topomaps and Images, Geological Society of

GE1A: Geotectonic & Geomorphology (Theory)

This will be opted by the students of other discipline only]

04 Credits

35 Marks

Examination 25 Marks







two parts.

10 Marks



Geotectonic & Geomorphology Origin of the Earth: Tidal Hypothesis, Continental Drift Theory, Interior of the earth,

earthquakes causes and consequences, Plate tectonics

Rocks: origin, classification, characteristics, influence of rocks on landforms and topography.

Processes of erosion, deposition and resulting landforms: river, wind, glacier, Concept of

fluvial cycle of erosion and its interruption.

Weathering, mass wasting and topographic expression.

Physical Geography, Kalyani Publishers, Delhi

): Physical Geography, Prayag Pustak Bhavan, Allahabad

21012): Prakritik Bhugol- Vol. 1 & Vol. 2

): Adhunik Bhumirup Bigyan

Kumar (2010): Adhunik Bhu-Porichoy

): Prokriya Sankranta Bhumirup Bidya

: Geomorphology: A Systematic Analysis of Late Cenozoic Landforms, Prentice


2001): Introduction to Geomorphology, Orient Longman, Hyderabad.

: Principles of Geomorphology, Wiley

GE1B: Practical


02 Credits

15 Marks







Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

11

Landforms of India from Topomaps and Images, Geological Society of







Origin of the Earth: Tidal Hypothesis, Continental Drift Theory, Interior of the earth,

andforms and topography.

Processes of erosion, deposition and resulting landforms: river, wind, glacier, Concept of

: Geomorphology: A Systematic Analysis of Late Cenozoic Landforms, Prentice-Hall of India,

: Introduction to Geomorphology, Orient Longman, Hyderabad.

Examination;

to perform One



List of practical

1. Concept of scale, Principles & Types, Scale

2. Simple Linear Scale calculation and construction

3. SoI, Topographical Map of

and drainage.

4. Profile (Serial), Transect Chart for relating physical and cultural features

5. Identification of rocks and minerals (megascopic) (Basalt, granite, gneiss, sandstone,


References

1. Singh, R.L. and Singh R.P.B. (1972): Elements of Practical Geography; Kalyani Publishers.

2. Khan, MD.Z.A. (1998): Text Book o

3. Monkhouse F. J and Wilkinson,H.R.( 1971): Maps and Diagrams B.I. publications private limited, new Delhi

4. Ahmed, I. 1994: Practical Geography, Jawahar Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi

5. Sarkar,A. (1997): Practical Geography: A systematic approach, Orient Lomgman Ltd, Hyderabad

6. Singh, Gopal, (1998): Map Work and Practical Geography

7. Adhikari, sankar, (2015):Honours Baboharik Bhugol, Dove Publication

8. Ahamed, Asik, (2018): Baboharik Bhugol, ABJ Publisher

9. Ahmed, I, 1989: A Text Book of Practical Geography, Heritage Publishers, New Delhi

Course Type

Discipline Core (DC) � DC3A Population and

Settlement Geography

� DC4A Cartograms and

Thematic Mapping

Generic Elective-2

(GE)

� GE2A

and Bio

Ability Enhancement

Compulsory (AEC)

� AEC2 Communicative


Bengali/MIL (02)

Note: Generic Elective (GE) of this discipline will be opted by other discipline and students of this

discipline will have to opt Generic Elective

college and staying within the periphery of University guideline

DC3A: Population and Settlement Geography (Theory)

Total Credit

Total Marks





Concept of scale, Principles & Types, Scale Conversion.

Simple Linear Scale calculation and construction

SoI, Topographical Map of Plateau areas (1:50,000): Broad Physiographic divisions

Profile (Serial), Transect Chart for relating physical and cultural features

ks and minerals (megascopic) (Basalt, granite, gneiss, sandstone,


Singh, R.L. and Singh R.P.B. (1972): Elements of Practical Geography; Kalyani Publishers.

Khan, MD.Z.A. (1998): Text Book of Practical Geography: Concept Publishing Company.

Monkhouse F. J and Wilkinson,H.R.( 1971): Maps and Diagrams B.I. publications private limited, new Delhi

Ahmed, I. 1994: Practical Geography, Jawahar Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi

): Practical Geography: A systematic approach, Orient Lomgman Ltd, Hyderabad

Singh, Gopal, (1998): Map Work and Practical Geography

Adhikari, sankar, (2015):Honours Baboharik Bhugol, Dove Publication

Ahamed, Asik, (2018): Baboharik Bhugol, ABJ Publisher

Ahmed, I, 1989: A Text Book of Practical Geography, Heritage Publishers, New Delhi.

SEMESTER-II

Course Detail

Theory Practical

DC3A Population and

Settlement Geography (04)

� DC3B-Practical

(02)

DC4A Cartograms and

Thematic Mapping (04)

� DC4B-Practical

(02)

GE2A Climatology, Soil

and Bio-Geography (04)

� GE2B-Practical

(02)

AEC2 Communicative


Bengali/MIL (02)

Total

Generic Elective (GE) of this discipline will be opted by other discipline and students of this

discipline will have to opt Generic Elective (GE) from other discipline as per availability

college and staying within the periphery of University guideline

Population and Settlement Geography (Theory)

04 Credits

35 Marks





Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

12


Broad Physiographic divisions

Profile (Serial), Transect Chart for relating physical and cultural features

ks and minerals (megascopic) (Basalt, granite, gneiss, sandstone,


f Practical Geography: Concept Publishing Company.


): Practical Geography: A systematic approach, Orient Lomgman Ltd, Hyderabad

Credits Marks

06 50

06 50

06 50

02 50

20 200

Generic Elective (GE) of this discipline will be opted by other discipline and students of this

(GE) from other discipline as per availability of the



Part 1: Population Geography

1. Definition, scope and contents of Population Geography, Population Geography and

Demography and Sources of population data.

2. Components of population change:

transition model, Concept of under population, opt

3. Population distribution and density; Pattern of population growth in India; and Population

policies in India (post

Part 2: Settlement Geography 1. Definition, scope and contents of Settlement Geography

2. Definition, nature and characteristics of rural settlements, Morphology (layout

external) of rural settlements, site and situation, rural house types with reference to India,

Census categories of rural settlements.

3. Census definition (Temporal

morphology and theories (Classical Models

Concept of Metropolis, City

of cities according to Harri

References

1. Banerjee Guha, S. ed (2004):

2. Bardhan, P. (2003): Poverty, Age Structure & Political Economy in India, Oxford University Press

3. Barrett H. R. (1995): Population Geography, Oliver and Boyd.

4. Bhende A. & Kanitkar T. (2000

5. Biswas, A.K., Jortajada, C. (2006

6. Chandna R. C. & Sidhu M. S. (

7. Clarke, J. I. (1965): Population Geography, Pergamon Press, Oxford.

8. Dhanagare, D.N. (2004): Themes and Perspectives in Indian Sociology, Rawat Publication, Delhi.

9. Dohrs, I. & Sommers, L. (1967)

10. Fellmann, J. D., Getis, A., & Getis, J. (2000

11. Fern, R.L. (2002): Nature, God and Humanity, Cambridge University Press.

12. Gadhil, M., & Guha, R. (2000

13. Gregory, D., & Urry, J. (1985

14. Herbert, D.T., & Johnston, R.J. (1982

15. Hussain, M. (2007): Models in Geography, Rawat Publication.

16. Jones, H. R. (2000): Population Geography, 3

17. Jordan,T., & Rowntree, L. (1990)

18. Knox, P., & Pinch, S. (2000):

19. Lutz W., Warren C. S. & Scherbov S. (2004

Earthscan.

20. Mitchell, D. (2000): Cultural Geography

21. Newbold, K. B. (2009): Population Geography

22. Pacione, M. (1986): Population Geography

23. Wilson, M. G. A. (1968): Population Geography, Nelson.

DC3B: Population and Settlement Ge

Total Credit

Total Marks






two parts.

10 Marks

Mode: Ms. PowerPoint presentation

relevant theoretical aspects as directed by the

Department)

Definition, scope and contents of Population Geography, Population Geography and

Demography and Sources of population data.

Components of population change: fertility, mortality and migration; Demographic

transition model, Concept of under population, optimum population and over population.

Population distribution and density; Pattern of population growth in India; and Population

policies in India (post-independence).

Definition, scope and contents of Settlement Geography

Definition, nature and characteristics of rural settlements, Morphology (layout


Census categories of rural settlements.

Census definition (Temporal) and categories of Urban Settlements in India; Urban

morphology and theories (Classical Models-Burgess, Homer Hoyt, Harris and Ullman);

Concept of Metropolis, City-region, Conurbation and Smart city; Functional classification

of cities according to Harris.

Space, Society & Geography, Rawat Publication, Delhi.

Poverty, Age Structure & Political Economy in India, Oxford University Press

Population Geography, Oliver and Boyd.

Bhende A. & Kanitkar T. (2000): Principles of Population Studies, Himalaya Publishing House.

Biswas, A.K., Jortajada, C. (2006): Appraising Sustainable Development, Oxford University

Chandna R. C. & Sidhu M. S. (1980): An Introduction to Population Geography, Kalyani Publishers.

Population Geography, Pergamon Press, Oxford.

Themes and Perspectives in Indian Sociology, Rawat Publication, Delhi.

(1967): Cultural Geography. Thomas Crowell Company.

Fellmann, J. D., Getis, A., & Getis, J. (2000): Human Geography- Landscape of Human Activity, McGraw Hill.

Nature, God and Humanity, Cambridge University Press.

R. (2000): The Use and Abuse of Nature, Oxford University Press.

Gregory, D., & Urry, J. (1985): Social Relation and Spatial Structure, MacMillan.

Herbert, D.T., & Johnston, R.J. (1982): Geography and Urban Environment. John Wiley& Sons.

Models in Geography, Rawat Publication.

Population Geography, 3rd ed. Paul Chapman, London.

Jordan,T., & Rowntree, L. (1990): Human Mosaic, Harper Collins Publishers.

Urban Social Geography, Pearson Education.

Lutz W., Warren C. S. & Scherbov S. (2004): The End of the World Population Growth in the 21

Cultural Geography-A Critical Introduction, Black Well.

): Population Geography- Tools and Issues, Rowman and Littlefield Publishers.

): Population Geography- Progress and Prospect, Taylor and Francis.

Population Geography, Nelson.

Population and Settlement Geography (Practical)

02 Credits

15 Marks


Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

13




Ms. PowerPoint presentation of assignment on


Definition, scope and contents of Population Geography, Population Geography and

fertility, mortality and migration; Demographic

imum population and over population.

Population distribution and density; Pattern of population growth in India; and Population

Definition, nature and characteristics of rural settlements, Morphology (layout-internal and


) and categories of Urban Settlements in India; Urban

Burgess, Homer Hoyt, Harris and Ullman);

region, Conurbation and Smart city; Functional classification

Poverty, Age Structure & Political Economy in India, Oxford University Press.

Principles of Population Studies, Himalaya Publishing House.

Appraising Sustainable Development, Oxford University.

An Introduction to Population Geography, Kalyani Publishers.

Themes and Perspectives in Indian Sociology, Rawat Publication, Delhi.

Landscape of Human Activity, McGraw Hill.

Geography and Urban Environment. John Wiley& Sons.

The End of the World Population Growth in the 21st Century,

Tools and Issues, Rowman and Littlefield Publishers.

(Practical)

List of Practical 1. Population data analysis: Decadal growth, population density (Arithmetic and

and Age-sex pyramid

2. Spatial Distribution and Interactions: Nearest

Rank-Size Rule (Zipf)

References

1. Alvi, Z: Statistical Geography

2. Anson R. and Ormelling F. J.,

Press.

3. Dent B. D., Torguson J. S., & Holder T. W. (2008):

Hill Higher Education.

4. Robinson, Arthur H. & Morrison,

5. Sarkar, A. (2015): Practical geography

6. Singh, L.R. (2010): Fundamentals of Practical Geography, Sarada Pustak Bhavan, Alahabad.

7. Singh, R. L. & Singh R. P. B. (

8. Mahmood, A. (1999): Statistical Methods in Geographical Studies: Student Edition, Rajesh; New E

9. Monkhouse F. J. and Wilkinson H. R.,

DC4A: Cartograms and Thematic Mapping (Theory)

Total Credit

Total Marks



Cartograms and Thematic Mapping

1. Concepts of rounding, scientific notation, logarithm and anti

2. Concept, use, advantages and disadvantages of the representation of geographical data: Line,

Bar, Dot and Sphere, Proportional circles, Isopleths and choroplet

3. Preparation and interpretation of large scale thematic maps: Geomorphological maps,

climatological maps, Landuse/land cover maps and Thematic Maps

4. Application of GIS in thematic mapping, concept of Cadastral Map.

References

1. Cuff J. D. & Mattson M. T. (1982

2. Dent, B. D., Torguson, J. S., & Holder T. W. (2008


3. Gupta, K. K. & Tyagi, V. C. (1992









Population data analysis: Decadal growth, population density (Arithmetic and

Spatial Distribution and Interactions: Nearest-Neighbour Analysis (Clerk and Evans) and

Alvi, Z: Statistical Geography (2002): Methods and Applications, Rawat Pub.

Anson R. and Ormelling F. J., (1994): International Cartographic Association: Basic Cartographic Vol. Pregmen

J. S., & Holder T. W. (2008): Cartography: Thematic Map Design (6th Edition), Mcgraw

Morrison, Joel L. (2009): Elements of Cartography, Wiley.

A. (2015): Practical geography - A systematic approach. Orient Black Swan Private Ltd., New Delhi

Fundamentals of Practical Geography, Sarada Pustak Bhavan, Alahabad.

Singh, R. L. & Singh R. P. B. (2005): Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers.

: Statistical Methods in Geographical Studies: Student Edition, Rajesh; New E

Monkhouse F. J. and Wilkinson H. R., (1973): Maps and Diagrams, Methuen, London.

DC4A: Cartograms and Thematic Mapping (Theory)

04 Credits

35 Marks








two parts.

10 Marks

Mode: Ms. PowerPoint presentation of assignment on


Department)

Cartograms and Thematic Mapping

Concepts of rounding, scientific notation, logarithm and anti-logarithm, natural and log scales

Concept, use, advantages and disadvantages of the representation of geographical data: Line,

Bar, Dot and Sphere, Proportional circles, Isopleths and choropleth

Preparation and interpretation of large scale thematic maps: Geomorphological maps,

climatological maps, Landuse/land cover maps and Thematic Maps

Application of GIS in thematic mapping, concept of Cadastral Map.

(1982): Thematic Maps: Their Design and Production, Methuen Young Books.

Dent, B. D., Torguson, J. S., & Holder T. W. (2008): Cartography: Thematic Map Design (6th Edition), Mcgraw

Gupta, K. K. & Tyagi, V. C. (1992): Working with Maps, Survey of India, DST, New Delhi.

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

14

Examination;

to perform One




Population data analysis: Decadal growth, population density (Arithmetic and Agricultural)

Neighbour Analysis (Clerk and Evans) and

: International Cartographic Association: Basic Cartographic Vol. Pregmen

Cartography: Thematic Map Design (6th Edition), Mcgraw-

A systematic approach. Orient Black Swan Private Ltd., New Delhi

Fundamentals of Practical Geography, Sarada Pustak Bhavan, Alahabad.


: Statistical Methods in Geographical Studies: Student Edition, Rajesh; New Edition.





Mode: Ms. PowerPoint presentation of assignment on


logarithm, natural and log scales

Concept, use, advantages and disadvantages of the representation of geographical data: Line,

Preparation and interpretation of large scale thematic maps: Geomorphological maps,

Thematic Maps: Their Design and Production, Methuen Young Books.

Cartography: Thematic Map Design (6th Edition), Mcgraw-

Maps, Survey of India, DST, New Delhi.

4. Kraak, M. J. & Ormeling, F. (2003

5. Mishra, R. P., & Ramesh, A. (1989)

6. Monkhouse, F. J. & Wilkinson, H

7. Singh, R. L. & Singh, R. P. B. (1999)

8. Slocum, T. A., Mcmaster, R. B., & Kessler, F. C. (2008

Edition), Prentice Hall.

9. Tyner, J. A. (2010): Principles of Map Design, The Guilford Press.

10. Sarkar, A. (2015): Practical geography: A systematic approach, Orient Black Swan Private Ltd., New Delhi.

DC4B: Cartograms and Thematic Mapping (Practical)

Total Credit

Total Marks


List of Practical 1. Cartograms: Proportional squares, pie diagram, proportional divided circle, dots and spheres

2. Preparation of thematic maps: Choropleth, Isoline and Chorochromatic map

References: 1. Dent B. D., Torguson J. S., & Holder T. W. (2008):


2. Monkhouse, F. J. & Wilkinson, H.R. (1952)

3. Robinson, Arthur H. & Morrison,

4. Sarkar, A. (2015). Practical geography: A systematic approach. Orient Black Swan Private Ltd., New Delhi.

5. Singh, L.R. (2010). Fundamentals of Practical Geography, Sarada Pustak Bhavan,

6. Singh, R. L. & Singh R. P. B. (2005). Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers.

GE2A: Climatology, Soil and Bio

[This will

Total Credit

Total Marks




Kraak, M. J. & Ormeling, F. (2003): Cartography: Visualization of Geo-Spatial Data, Prentice

Mishra, R. P., & Ramesh, A. (1989): Fundamentals of Cartography, Concept, New Delhi.

Monkhouse, F. J. & Wilkinson, H.R. (1952): Maps and Diagrams, Alphanumera.

Singh, R. L. & Singh, R. P. B. (1999): Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers.

Slocum, T. A., Mcmaster, R. B., & Kessler, F. C. (2008): Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization (3rd

Principles of Map Design, The Guilford Press.

Practical geography: A systematic approach, Orient Black Swan Private Ltd., New Delhi.

artograms and Thematic Mapping (Practical)

02 Credits

15 Marks









Cartograms: Proportional squares, pie diagram, proportional divided circle, dots and spheres

hematic maps: Choropleth, Isoline and Chorochromatic map

n J. S., & Holder T. W. (2008): Cartography: Thematic Map Design (6th Edition), Mcgraw

Monkhouse, F. J. & Wilkinson, H.R. (1952): Maps and Diagrams, Alphanumera.

Morrison, Joel L. (2009): Elements of Cartography, Wiley.

Sarkar, A. (2015). Practical geography: A systematic approach. Orient Black Swan Private Ltd., New Delhi.

Singh, L.R. (2010). Fundamentals of Practical Geography, Sarada Pustak Bhavan, Alahabad.

Singh, R. L. & Singh R. P. B. (2005). Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers.

GE2A: Climatology, Soil and Bio-Geography (Theory)


04 Credits

35 Marks








two parts.

10 Marks



Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

15

Spatial Data, Prentice-Hall.

Fundamentals of Cartography, Concept, New Delhi.


Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization (3rd

Practical geography: A systematic approach, Orient Black Swan Private Ltd., New Delhi.

Examination;

to perform One




Cartograms: Proportional squares, pie diagram, proportional divided circle, dots and spheres

hematic maps: Choropleth, Isoline and Chorochromatic map

Design (6th Edition), Mcgraw-

Sarkar, A. (2015). Practical geography: A systematic approach. Orient Black Swan Private Ltd., New Delhi.

Alahabad.

Singh, R. L. & Singh R. P. B. (2005). Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers.







Climatology, Soil and Bio-Geography1. Concepts of weather and climate, controlling factors of climate, Atmospheric layers,

Atmospheric Temperature, Planetary and periodic winds, Monsoon, local winds. insolation

and heat budget

2. Atmospheric moisture: Humidity, types of precipitation, evaporation, condensati

Greenhouse effect and its impact

3. Factors of soil formation, Soil profiles, soil erosion and conservation.

4. Factors responsible for plant growth; Adaptation mechanism, characteristics of mangrove and

xerophytes.

Reference 1. Barry R. G. and Corley R. J. (

2. Critchfield H. J. (1987): General Climatology, Prentice

3. Trewartha G. T. and Horne L. H. (

4. Lal, D S (2006):Climatology, Prayag

5. Rafik Ahamed (2000): Abohawa o Jalbayu Bigyan

[This will

Total Credit

Total Marks


List of Practical

1. Handling Rain Gauge, Maximum and Minimum Thermometer and Hygrometer

2. Preparation of Climograph and Hythergraph

3. Prismatic compass survey, plain table (radiation method)

Reference 1. Monkhouse F. J and Wilkinson,H.R.( 1971): Maps and Diagrams B.I. publications private limited, new Delhi

2. Khan, MD.Z.A. (1998): Text Book of Practical Geography: Concept Publishing Company.



5. Khullar.D 2014: King’s Practical Geography, Educational Publisher, Delhi

Course Type

Discipline Core (DC) � DC5A

� DC6A

Geography

� DC7A

(04)

Generic Elective-3

(GE)

� GE3A Social and Cultural

Geography


Geography weather and climate, controlling factors of climate, Atmospheric layers,


Atmospheric moisture: Humidity, types of precipitation, evaporation, condensati

Greenhouse effect and its impact

Factors of soil formation, Soil profiles, soil erosion and conservation.

Factors responsible for plant growth; Adaptation mechanism, characteristics of mangrove and

Barry R. G. and Corley R. J. (1998): Atmosphere, Weather and Climate, Routledge, New York.

: General Climatology, Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi

G. T. and Horne L. H. (1980): An Introduction to Climate, McGraw-Hill.

Lal, D S (2006):Climatology, Prayag Pustak Bhavan, Allahabad

): Abohawa o Jalbayu Bigyan

GE2B: Practical


02 Credits

15 Marks









Rain Gauge, Maximum and Minimum Thermometer and Hygrometer

Climograph and Hythergraph

Prismatic compass survey, plain table (radiation method)

Wilkinson,H.R.( 1971): Maps and Diagrams B.I. publications private limited, new Delhi



rkar,A. (1997): Practical Geography: A systematic approach, Orient Lomgman Ltd, Hyderabad

Khullar.D 2014: King’s Practical Geography, Educational Publisher, Delhi

SEMESTER-III

Course Detail

Theory Practical

DC5A Climatology (04) � DC5B-Practical (02)

DC6A Statistical Methods in

Geography (04)

� DC6B-Practical (02)

DC7A Geography of India � DC7B-Practical (02)

GE3A Social and Cultural

Geography (04)

� GE3B-Practical (02)

Total

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

16

weather and climate, controlling factors of climate, Atmospheric layers,


Atmospheric moisture: Humidity, types of precipitation, evaporation, condensation,

Factors responsible for plant growth; Adaptation mechanism, characteristics of mangrove and

: Atmosphere, Weather and Climate, Routledge, New York.

Examination;

to perform One




Rain Gauge, Maximum and Minimum Thermometer and Hygrometer

Wilkinson,H.R.( 1971): Maps and Diagrams B.I. publications private limited, new Delhi


rkar,A. (1997): Practical Geography: A systematic approach, Orient Lomgman Ltd, Hyderabad

Credits Marks

Practical (02) 06 50



06 50

24 200

Note:


Generic Elective (GE) from other discipline as per availability of the

guideline

Total Credit

Total Marks



Climatology 1. Structure and composition of the atmosphere, Insolation and heat budget

2. Horizontal and vertical distribution of temperature, concept and types of inversion of

temperature: its causes and consequences, Ozone layer and green house effects

3. Condensation and precipitation process and forms; mechanism of precipitation: Bergeron

Flindeisen theory, Collision and coalescence theory

4. Air mass: typology, origin, characteristics and modification; Fronts: warm and cold;

frontogenesis and frontolysis; weather: stability and instability; barotropic and baroclinic

conditions

5. Circulation in the atmosphere: Planetary winds, jet stream, index

latitude cyclones; monsoon circulation and mechanism with reference to India

6. Climatic classification after Köppen and Thornthwaite

References 1. Ahrens, C.D. (2012): Essentials of Meteorology: An Invitation to the Atmosphere. 9th Ed, Cengage Learning.

2. Barry R. G. and Carleton A. M.

3. Barry R. G. and Corley R. J. (

4. Critchfield H. J. (1987): General Climatology, Prentice

5. Lal, D.S. (2012): Climatology. Sharda Pustak Bhawan. Lutgens,

6. Lutgens F. K., Tarbuck E. J. and Tasa D. (

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.

7. Oliver J. E. and Hidore J. J. (2002

8. Siddharth, K (2016): A Climatology Atmosphere, Weat

9. Tarbuck, E.J. (1998): The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology, 9th Ed, PrenticeHall Inc.

10. Trewartha G. T. and Horne L. H. (

Total Credit

Total Marks




(GE) from other discipline as per availability of the college and staying within the periphery of University

DC5A: Climatology (Theory)

04 Credits

35 Marks








two parts.

10 Marks

Mode: Preparation of Term Paper on relevant theoretical


Structure and composition of the atmosphere, Insolation and heat budget

Horizontal and vertical distribution of temperature, concept and types of inversion of

its causes and consequences, Ozone layer and green house effects

Condensation and precipitation process and forms; mechanism of precipitation: Bergeron

indeisen theory, Collision and coalescence theory

Air mass: typology, origin, characteristics and modification; Fronts: warm and cold;


Circulation in the atmosphere: Planetary winds, jet stream, index cycle; tropical and mid


Climatic classification after Köppen and Thornthwaite

Essentials of Meteorology: An Invitation to the Atmosphere. 9th Ed, Cengage Learning.

Barry R. G. and Carleton A. M. (2001): Synoptic and Dynamic Climatology, Routledge, UK.

Barry R. G. and Corley R. J. (1998): Atmosphere, Weather and Climate, Routledge, New York.

: General Climatology, Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi.

Lal, D.S. (2012): Climatology. Sharda Pustak Bhawan. Lutgens,

K., Tarbuck E. J. and Tasa D. (2009): The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology, Prentice

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.

2002): Climatology: An Atmospheric Science, Pearson Education, New Delhi.

Climatology Atmosphere, Weather & Climate, Kitab Mahal,

The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology, 9th Ed, PrenticeHall Inc.

rewartha G. T. and Horne L. H. (1980): An Introduction to Climate, McGraw-Hill.

DC5B: Climatology (Practical)

02 Credits

15 Marks





Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

17


college and staying within the periphery of University





on relevant theoretical


Horizontal and vertical distribution of temperature, concept and types of inversion of

its causes and consequences, Ozone layer and green house effects

Condensation and precipitation process and forms; mechanism of precipitation: Bergeron-

Air mass: typology, origin, characteristics and modification; Fronts: warm and cold;


cycle; tropical and mid-


Essentials of Meteorology: An Invitation to the Atmosphere. 9th Ed, Cengage Learning.

: Synoptic and Dynamic Climatology, Routledge, UK.

: Atmosphere, Weather and Climate, Routledge, New York.

tmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology, Prentice-Hall,

: Climatology: An Atmospheric Science, Pearson Education, New Delhi.

The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology, 9th Ed, PrenticeHall Inc.

Examination;

to perform One

List of Practical

1. Measurement of weather elements by Meteorological Instruments:

Minimum Thermometer, Barometer, Rain gauge

2. Preparation of Climatic Graphs and Charts: Taylor’s Climograph, Hythergraph, Star Diagram

and Ergograph

References:

1. Singh, R.L. and Singh, R.P.B. (1972): Elements of Practical Geography; Kalyani Publishers.

2. Khan, Md .Z.A. (1998): Text Book of

3. Monkhouse, F. J and Wilkinson, H.R.( 1971): Maps and Diagrams B.I. publications private limited, new Delhi

4. Sarkar, A. (1997): Practical Geography: A systematic approach, Orient Longman Ltd, Hyderabad

5. Saha, P.K. and Basu P. ( 2004): Advanced Practical Geography: Books and Allied Kolkata

DC6A: Statistical Methods in Geography (Theory)

Total Credit

Total Marks



Statistical Methods in Geography

1. Concept and significance of Statistics; Concept of data, sources of data, methods of data

collection, discrete and continuous data, population and samples and scales of measurement

(nominal, ordinal, interval and ratio)

2. Sampling: Need, types, and significance and methods of random sampling

3. Theoretical distribution: frequency, cumulative freque

4. Central tendency: Mean, median, mode and other partitioned values

5. Measures of dispersion: range, quartile deviation, mean deviation, standard deviation;

coefficient of variation and coefficient of quartile deviat

6. Correlation: Rank correlation, product moment correlation; Regression (linear and non

and time series analysis (moving average)

References

1. Berry B. J. L. and Marble D. F. (eds.)

2. Ebdon D. (1977): Statistics in Geography: A Practical Approach.

3. Gupta, S.P. (2003): Statistical Methods (31

4. Hammond P. and McCullagh P. S. (

University Press

5. King L. S. (1969): Statistical Analysis in Geography, Prentice

6. Mahmood A. (1977): Statistical Methods in Geographical Studies, Concept Publishing Company, Delhi.

7. Pal S. K. (1998): Statistics for Geoscientists, Tata McGraw Hill, New

8. Sarkar, A. (2013): Quantitative Geography: Techniques and Presentations. Orient Black Swan Private Ltd., Orient

Blackswan Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi






Measurement of weather elements by Meteorological Instruments: Hygrometer, Maximum

Minimum Thermometer, Barometer, Rain gauge (Simon’s)

Preparation of Climatic Graphs and Charts: Taylor’s Climograph, Hythergraph, Star Diagram

Singh, R.L. and Singh, R.P.B. (1972): Elements of Practical Geography; Kalyani Publishers.

.Z.A. (1998): Text Book of Practical Geography: Concept Publishing Company.

F. J and Wilkinson, H.R.( 1971): Maps and Diagrams B.I. publications private limited, new Delhi

A. (1997): Practical Geography: A systematic approach, Orient Longman Ltd, Hyderabad

P.K. and Basu P. ( 2004): Advanced Practical Geography: Books and Allied Kolkata

Statistical Methods in Geography (Theory)

04 Credits

35 Marks








two parts.

10 Marks



Statistical Methods in Geography

Concept and significance of Statistics; Concept of data, sources of data, methods of data

discrete and continuous data, population and samples and scales of measurement

(nominal, ordinal, interval and ratio)

Sampling: Need, types, and significance and methods of random sampling

Theoretical distribution: frequency, cumulative frequency, normal and probability distribution

Central tendency: Mean, median, mode and other partitioned values

Measures of dispersion: range, quartile deviation, mean deviation, standard deviation;

coefficient of variation and coefficient of quartile deviation

Correlation: Rank correlation, product moment correlation; Regression (linear and non

and time series analysis (moving average)

Berry B. J. L. and Marble D. F. (eds.) (1968): Spatial Analysis – A Reader in Statistical Geography, Pr

: Statistics in Geography: A Practical Approach.

Gupta, S.P. (2003): Statistical Methods (31st Edition), S. Chand & Sons.

Hammond P. and McCullagh P. S. (1978): Quantitative Techniques in Geography: An Introduction, Oxford

: Statistical Analysis in Geography, Prentice-Hall.

: Statistical Methods in Geographical Studies, Concept Publishing Company, Delhi.

: Statistics for Geoscientists, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.

Quantitative Geography: Techniques and Presentations. Orient Black Swan Private Ltd., Orient

Blackswan Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

18


submission of Laboratory


Hygrometer, Maximum-

Preparation of Climatic Graphs and Charts: Taylor’s Climograph, Hythergraph, Star Diagram

Singh, R.L. and Singh, R.P.B. (1972): Elements of Practical Geography; Kalyani Publishers.

Practical Geography: Concept Publishing Company.

F. J and Wilkinson, H.R.( 1971): Maps and Diagrams B.I. publications private limited, new Delhi

A. (1997): Practical Geography: A systematic approach, Orient Longman Ltd, Hyderabad

P.K. and Basu P. ( 2004): Advanced Practical Geography: Books and Allied Kolkata







Concept and significance of Statistics; Concept of data, sources of data, methods of data

discrete and continuous data, population and samples and scales of measurement

Sampling: Need, types, and significance and methods of random sampling

and probability distribution

Measures of dispersion: range, quartile deviation, mean deviation, standard deviation;

Correlation: Rank correlation, product moment correlation; Regression (linear and non-linear)

Statistical Geography, Prentice Hall.

: Quantitative Techniques in Geography: An Introduction, Oxford

: Statistical Methods in Geographical Studies, Concept Publishing Company, Delhi.

Quantitative Geography: Techniques and Presentations. Orient Black Swan Private Ltd., Orient

9. Silk J. (1979): Statistical Concepts in Geography, Allen and Unwin, London.

10. Spiegel M., Lindstorm, D. (1999)

11. Yeats M. (1974): An Introduction to Quantitative Analysis in Human Geography, McGraw Hill, New York.

DC6B: Statistical Methods in Geography (

Total Credit

Total Marks


List of Practical 1. Construction of histograms and frequency curve; measures of central tendency; computation

of mean (arithmetic and geometric), median and mode;

2. Measures of dispersions: standard deviation and coefficient of variation

3. Computation of correlation (Pearson); R

References

1. Alvi, Z., 1995. Statistical Geography, Rawat Pubishers, Jaipur

2. Gupta, S.P. (2003): Statistical Methods (31

3. Ishtiaqe, M., 1994. Practical Geography, Jawahar Pub.,New Delhi

4. Khullar & Rastogi, King’s Practical Geography, Educational Publisher, Delhi

5. Khan, Z, A, 1998.Text Book of Practical Geography,

6. Monkhouse, F.J. and Wilkinson, H., 1963. Maps and Diagrams, Methuen & Co., London.

7. Mahmood, A., 1986. Statistical Methods in Geographical Studies, Rajesh Pub., New Delhi

8. Sarkar, A. (1997): Practical Geography: A systematic approach, Orient

hing Company

DC7A:

Total Credit

Total Marks



Geography of India 1. Tectonic and stratigraphic provinces, physiographic divisions

2. Climate, soil and vegetation: Characteristics and classification

3. Agricultural regions. Green revolution and its consequences; mineral and power resources

distribution and utilisation of iron ore, coal, petroleum and gas

4. Industrial development: Automobile and information technology


: Statistical Concepts in Geography, Allen and Unwin, London.

1999): Statistics, Schaum's Outline Series.

: An Introduction to Quantitative Analysis in Human Geography, McGraw Hill, New York.

Statistical Methods in Geography (Practical)

02 Credits

15 Marks









Construction of histograms and frequency curve; measures of central tendency; computation

of mean (arithmetic and geometric), median and mode;

of dispersions: standard deviation and coefficient of variation

tation of correlation (Pearson); Regression and graphical plotting

Alvi, Z., 1995. Statistical Geography, Rawat Pubishers, Jaipur.

Gupta, S.P. (2003): Statistical Methods (31st Edition), S. Chand & Sons.

Ishtiaqe, M., 1994. Practical Geography, Jawahar Pub.,New Delhi.

Khullar & Rastogi, King’s Practical Geography, Educational Publisher, Delhi.

Khan, Z, A, 1998.Text Book of Practical Geography, Concept Publishing Company, Delhi.

Monkhouse, F.J. and Wilkinson, H., 1963. Maps and Diagrams, Methuen & Co., London.

Mahmood, A., 1986. Statistical Methods in Geographical Studies, Rajesh Pub., New Delhi

Sarkar, A. (1997): Practical Geography: A systematic approach, Orient Longman Ltd, Hyderabad

DC7A: Geography of India (Theory)

04 Credits

35 Marks








two parts.

10 Marks

Mode: Preparation of Term Paper on relevant


Tectonic and stratigraphic provinces, physiographic divisions

Climate, soil and vegetation: Characteristics and classification

Agricultural regions. Green revolution and its consequences; mineral and power resources

distribution and utilisation of iron ore, coal, petroleum and gas

Industrial development: Automobile and information technology

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

19

: An Introduction to Quantitative Analysis in Human Geography, McGraw Hill, New York.

Examination;

to perform One




Construction of histograms and frequency curve; measures of central tendency; computation

Concept Publishing Company, Delhi.

Monkhouse, F.J. and Wilkinson, H., 1963. Maps and Diagrams, Methuen & Co., London.

Mahmood, A., 1986. Statistical Methods in Geographical Studies, Rajesh Pub., New Delhi.

Ltd, Hyderabad







Agricultural regions. Green revolution and its consequences; mineral and power resources

5. Regionalisation of India: Physiograph

(Sengupta)

6. Contemporary population issues: Poverty, Illiteracy, Malnutrition and unemployment

References

1. Deshpande C. D. (1992): India

2. Johnson, B. L. C., ed. (2001):

3. Khullar, D. R. (2018): India a Comprehensive Geography. Kalyani Publishers,

4. Mandal R. B. ed. (1990): Patterns of Regional Geography

Perspective.

5. Pathak, C. R. (2003): Spatial Structure and Processes of Development in India. Regional Science Assoc., Kolkata.

6. Sdyasuk Galina and P Sengupta (1967): Economic Re

7. Sharma, T.C. (2013): Economic Geography of India. Rawat Publication, Jaipur .

8. Singh R. L. (1971): India: A Regional Geography, National Geographical Society of India.

9. Singh, Jagdish (2003): India -

10. Spate O. H. K. and Learmonth A. T. A. (

11. Tirtha, Ranjit (2002): Geography of India, Rawat

12. Tiwari, R.C. (2007): Geography of India. Prayag

Total Credit

Total Marks


List of Practical 1. Interpretation of Indian daily weather Map:

direction and speed, sea condition and other weather phenomena (Pre

Post-monsoon)

2. Identification of rocks and minerals: Sandstone, Limestone, Shale,

Gneiss, Marble, Quartzite, Conglomerate; Quartz, Chalcopyrite, Feldspar, Galena,

Calcite, Haematite, Magnetite, Mica and Talc

References:

1. Singh, R.L. and Singh R.P.B. (1972): Elements of Practical Geography; Kalyani Publishers.


3. Monkhouse F. J and Wilkinson, H.R. (1971): Maps and Diagrams B.I. publications private limited, new Delhi

4. Sarkar,A. (1997): Practical Geography: A systematic approach, Orient Long

5. Saha, P.K. and Basu P. ( 2004):Advanced Practical Geography: Books and Allied Kolkata

GE3A: Social & Cultural Geography (Theory)

[This will

Total Credit

Total Marks



Regionalisation of India: Physiographic (R. L. Singh), Socio-cultural (Sopher) and Economic

Contemporary population issues: Poverty, Illiteracy, Malnutrition and unemployment

): India - A Regional Interpretation, ICSSR, New Delhi.

Geographical Dictionary of India. Vision Books, New Delhi.

India a Comprehensive Geography. Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi

: Patterns of Regional Geography – An Intenational Perspective. Vol. 3

: Spatial Structure and Processes of Development in India. Regional Science Assoc., Kolkata.

Sdyasuk Galina and P Sengupta (1967): Economic Regionalisation of India, Census of India

Sharma, T.C. (2013): Economic Geography of India. Rawat Publication, Jaipur .

: India: A Regional Geography, National Geographical Society of India.

- A Comprehensive & Systematic Geography, GyanodayaPrakashan, Gorakhpur.

. H. K. and Learmonth A. T. A. (1967): India and Pakistan: A General and Regional Geography, Methuen.

: Geography of India, Rawat Publs., Jaipur & New Delhi.

Geography of India. Prayag Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad

DC7B: Geography of India (Practical)

02 Credits

15 Marks









Interpretation of Indian daily weather Map: Temperature, pressure, sky condition, wind

direction and speed, sea condition and other weather phenomena (Pre-monsoon, Monsoon and

Identification of rocks and minerals: Sandstone, Limestone, Shale,


Calcite, Haematite, Magnetite, Mica and Talc



Monkhouse F. J and Wilkinson, H.R. (1971): Maps and Diagrams B.I. publications private limited, new Delhi

Sarkar,A. (1997): Practical Geography: A systematic approach, Orient Longman Ltd, Hyderabad

Saha, P.K. and Basu P. ( 2004):Advanced Practical Geography: Books and Allied Kolkata

GE3A: Social & Cultural Geography (Theory)


04 Credits

35 Marks




Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

20

cultural (Sopher) and Economic

Contemporary population issues: Poverty, Illiteracy, Malnutrition and unemployment

Geographical Dictionary of India. Vision Books, New Delhi.

New Delhi

An Intenational Perspective. Vol. 3 – Indian

: Spatial Structure and Processes of Development in India. Regional Science Assoc., Kolkata.

gionalisation of India, Census of India

: India: A Regional Geography, National Geographical Society of India.

& Systematic Geography, GyanodayaPrakashan, Gorakhpur.

: India and Pakistan: A General and Regional Geography, Methuen.

Examination;

to perform One




Temperature, pressure, sky condition, wind

monsoon, Monsoon and

Basalt, Granite,




Monkhouse F. J and Wilkinson, H.R. (1971): Maps and Diagrams B.I. publications private limited, new Delhi

man Ltd, Hyderabad

Saha, P.K. and Basu P. ( 2004):Advanced Practical Geography: Books and Allied Kolkata


Social & Cultural Geography 1. Social Geography: Scope and

India.

2. Factors affecting growth and development of human habitat. Man’s adaptation to the

environment- Mountains: Gujjar, Hot: Bushman, Foothills: Toto and Cold: Eskimo.

3. Concept of culture, cultural gro

4. Cultural landscape, Language, religion.

References 1. Ahmed, A (2004) : Social Geography, Rawat Publication, New Delhi

2. Chapman, K. (1979): People, Pattern and Process

3. Jones, E. and Eyles, J. (1977): An Introduction to Social Geography, Oxford University Press,Oxford.

4. Pal, Alok, (): Samajik o Rajnoitik bhugoler Ruprekha

5. Rubenstain, J. M. and Becon, J. M. (1990): Cultural Geography, John Wiley and Sons Inc., New York.

6. Spencer, J. E. and Thomas, W.

7. Sen, Jotirmoy, (): Samajik o rajnoitik Bhugol

8. Sen, Jotirmoy, 2011: A Text Book Of Social and Cultural Geography, Kalyani Publisher, Delhi

[This will

Total Credit

Total Marks


List of practical

1. Age-sex pyramid, choropleth technique and traffic

2. Lorenz curve

Reference 1. Mahmood A., 1977: Statistical Methods in Geographical Studies, Concept.


3. Sarkar,A. (1997): Practical Geography: A systematic approach,







two parts.

10 Marks



Social Geography: Scope and content, concept of class and caste with reference to

Factors affecting growth and development of human habitat. Man’s adaptation to the

Mountains: Gujjar, Hot: Bushman, Foothills: Toto and Cold: Eskimo.

Concept of culture, cultural groups, cultural region, cultural hearth.

Language, religion.

Ahmed, A (2004) : Social Geography, Rawat Publication, New Delhi

Chapman, K. (1979): People, Pattern and Process – An Introduction to Human

977): An Introduction to Social Geography, Oxford University Press,Oxford.

Pal, Alok, (): Samajik o Rajnoitik bhugoler Ruprekha

Rubenstain, J. M. and Becon, J. M. (1990): Cultural Geography, John Wiley and Sons Inc., New York.

Spencer, J. E. and Thomas, W. L. (1969): Cultural Geography, John Wiley and Sons Inc., New York.

Sen, Jotirmoy, (): Samajik o rajnoitik Bhugol

Sen, Jotirmoy, 2011: A Text Book Of Social and Cultural Geography, Kalyani Publisher, Delhi

GE3B: Practical


02 Credits

15 Marks









sex pyramid, choropleth technique and traffic flow diagram

Mahmood A., 1977: Statistical Methods in Geographical Studies, Concept.


Sarkar,A. (1997): Practical Geography: A systematic approach, Orient Lomgman Ltd, Hyderabad


Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

21







content, concept of class and caste with reference to

Factors affecting growth and development of human habitat. Man’s adaptation to the

Mountains: Gujjar, Hot: Bushman, Foothills: Toto and Cold: Eskimo.

977): An Introduction to Social Geography, Oxford University Press,Oxford.

Rubenstain, J. M. and Becon, J. M. (1990): Cultural Geography, John Wiley and Sons Inc., New York.

L. (1969): Cultural Geography, John Wiley and Sons Inc., New York.

Sen, Jotirmoy, 2011: A Text Book Of Social and Cultural Geography, Kalyani Publisher, Delhi

Examination;

to perform One




Orient Lomgman Ltd, Hyderabad

Course Type Theory

Discipline Core

(DC)

� DC8A

and Development

� DC9A

Geography

� DC10A

Geography

Generic Elective-4

(GE) � Economic Geography (04)

Total

Note: Generic Elective (GE) of this discipline will be opted by other discipline and students of this discipline will have to opt

Generic Elective (GE) from other discipline as per availability of the college and staying within the periphery of University

guideline

DC8A: Regional Planning and Development (Theory)

Total Credit

Total Marks



Regional Planning and Development

1. Concept, Types and delineation of regions.

2. Types of planning, tools and techniques of planning, principles, needs and objectives of

regional planning and multi

3. Concepts of metropolitan areas and urban agglomerations

4. Development: Meaning and Concept of regional developme

Indicators (Economic, social and environmental) of development, growth versus development

5. Growth pole model of Perroux, growth centre model and Cumulative causation (Myrdal) and

core periphery (Hirschman, Rostov and Friedman)

6. Strategies of regional development with reference to India, Need and measures for balanced

development in India, Regional inequality, disparity and diversity

References

1. Berry, BJ.L. and Horton, F.F. (1970): Geographic Perspectives on Urban Systems. Prentice Hall, New Jersey.

2. Bhat L.S. (1972): Regional Planning In India, Statistical Publishing Society

3. Blij H. J. De (1971): Geography: Regions and Concepts, John Wiley and Sons.

4. Chand, M and Puri V.K. ( 1983) : Regional planning In India , allied publishers , New Delhi

5. Claval P.l. (1998): An Introduction to Regional Geography, Blackwell Publishers, Oxford and Massachusetts.

6. Dickinson, R.E. (1964): City and Region, Rutledge, London.


SEMESTER-IV

Course Detail

Practical

DC8A Regional Planning

and Development (04)

� DC8B-Practical

(02)

DC9A Economic

Geography (04)

� DC9B-Practical

(02)

DC10A Environmental

Geography (04)

� DC10B-Practical

(02)

Economic Geography (04) � GE4-Practical (02)




04 Credits

35 Marks








two parts.

10 Marks

Mode: Participation in Group Discussion on

theoretical topics as directed by the Department)

Regional Planning and Development

Concept, Types and delineation of regions.

Types of planning, tools and techniques of planning, principles, needs and objectives of

regional planning and multi- level planning in India

Concepts of metropolitan areas and urban agglomerations

Development: Meaning and Concept of regional development with reference to India,


Growth pole model of Perroux, growth centre model and Cumulative causation (Myrdal) and

core periphery (Hirschman, Rostov and Friedman) theories for regional development

Strategies of regional development with reference to India, Need and measures for balanced

development in India, Regional inequality, disparity and diversity

Berry, BJ.L. and Horton, F.F. (1970): Geographic Perspectives on Urban Systems. Prentice Hall, New Jersey.

Bhat L.S. (1972): Regional Planning In India, Statistical Publishing Society

: Geography: Regions and Concepts, John Wiley and Sons.

Chand, M and Puri V.K. ( 1983) : Regional planning In India , allied publishers , New Delhi

: An Introduction to Regional Geography, Blackwell Publishers, Oxford and Massachusetts.

Dickinson, R.E. (1964): City and Region, Rutledge, London.

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

22

Credits Marks

06 50

06 50

06 50

06 50

24 200








Mode: Participation in Group Discussion on given


Types of planning, tools and techniques of planning, principles, needs and objectives of

nt with reference to India,


Growth pole model of Perroux, growth centre model and Cumulative causation (Myrdal) and

theories for regional development

Strategies of regional development with reference to India, Need and measures for balanced

Berry, BJ.L. and Horton, F.F. (1970): Geographic Perspectives on Urban Systems. Prentice Hall, New Jersey.

Chand, M and Puri V.K. ( 1983) : Regional planning In India , allied publishers , New Delhi

: An Introduction to Regional Geography, Blackwell Publishers, Oxford and Massachusetts.

7. Friedmann J. and Alonso W. (1975): Regional Policy

Massachusetts.

8. Gore C. G. (1984): Regions in Question: Space, Development Theory and Regional

9. Gore C. G., Köhler G., Reich U

Policies and Practice of Development Intervention, Metropolis

10. Hall, P. (1992): Urban and Regional Plannin

11. Haynes J. (2008): Development Studies, Polity Short Introduction Series.

12. Johnson E. A. J. (1970): The Organization of Space in Developing Countries, MIT Press, Massachusetts.

13. KulshetraS.K, (2012) : Urban and Regional Planning in In

Publication , New Delhi

14. Kundu, A. (1992): Urban Development Urban Research in India, Khanna Publ. New Delhi.

15. Misra , R.P. Sundaram K.V.

Publication , New Delhi

16. Misra, R.P. (1992): Regional Planning: Concepts , techniques , Policies and Case Studies , Concept , New Delhi

17. Peet R. (1999): Theories of Development, The Guilford Press, New York.

18. UNDP (Different Years): Human Developm

19. World Bank (Different Years)

DC8B: Regional Planning and Development (Practical)

Total Credit

Total Marks


List of Practical

1. Delineation of formal region: Weighted index number

2. Delineation of functional region: Gravity Analysis (Reilly’s)

3. Measuring regional disparity: Lorenz

References

1. Reilly, W.J. (1931): The Law of Retail Gravitation, Knickerbocker Press, New York.

2. Rodrigue J. P. (2017): The Geography of Transport System, Routledge, New York.

3. Mahmood, A. (1998): Statistical method

4. Mishra, R.P. (2002): Regional Planning: Concepts, Techniques, Policies and Case Studies, Concept, New Delhi

5. Sarkar, A. (2013): Quantitative Geography, Orient BlackSwan

Total Credit

Total Marks




Friedmann J. and Alonso W. (1975): Regional Policy - Readings in Theory and Applications, MIT Press,

: Regions in Question: Space, Development Theory and Regional Policy, Methuen, London.

G., Reich U-P. and Ziesemer T. (1996): Questioning Development; Essays on the Theory,

Policies and Practice of Development Intervention, Metropolis- Verlag, Marburg.

Hall, P. (1992): Urban and Regional Planning, Routledge, London.

: Development Studies, Polity Short Introduction Series.

: The Organization of Space in Developing Countries, MIT Press, Massachusetts.

2012) : Urban and Regional Planning in India : A hand book for Professional Practioners , Sage

Kundu, A. (1992): Urban Development Urban Research in India, Khanna Publ. New Delhi.

Misra , R.P. Sundaram K.V. Prakash Rao , VLS (1974): Regional Development Planning in India

(1992): Regional Planning: Concepts , techniques , Policies and Case Studies , Concept , New Delhi

: Theories of Development, The Guilford Press, New York.

: Human Development Report 2001-2018, Oxford University Press.

(Different Years): World Development Report 2001 - 2015, Oxford University Press, New Delhi

: Regional Planning and Development (Practical)

02 Credits

15 Marks









Delineation of formal region: Weighted index number

Delineation of functional region: Gravity Analysis (Reilly’s)

Measuring regional disparity: Lorenz curve, Gini Coefficient and Simson’s method

Reilly, W.J. (1931): The Law of Retail Gravitation, Knickerbocker Press, New York.

Rodrigue J. P. (2017): The Geography of Transport System, Routledge, New York.

Mahmood, A. (1998): Statistical methods in Geographical Studies

Mishra, R.P. (2002): Regional Planning: Concepts, Techniques, Policies and Case Studies, Concept, New Delhi

Sarkar, A. (2013): Quantitative Geography, Orient BlackSwan

DC9A: Economic Geography (Theory)

04 Credits

35 Marks








two parts.

10 Marks

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

23

Readings in Theory and Applications, MIT Press,

Policy, Methuen, London.

: Questioning Development; Essays on the Theory,

: The Organization of Space in Developing Countries, MIT Press, Massachusetts.

dia : A hand book for Professional Practioners , Sage

Kundu, A. (1992): Urban Development Urban Research in India, Khanna Publ. New Delhi.

1974): Regional Development Planning in India , Vikas

(1992): Regional Planning: Concepts , techniques , Policies and Case Studies , Concept , New Delhi

, Oxford University Press.

, Oxford University Press, New Delhi

: Regional Planning and Development (Practical)

Examination;

to perform One




curve, Gini Coefficient and Simson’s method

Mishra, R.P. (2002): Regional Planning: Concepts, Techniques, Policies and Case Studies, Concept, New Delhi





Economic Geography

1. Meaning, Concepts and approaches of Economic Geography, concepts of goods, services,

production, exchange and consumption,

2. Concept of economic man, theories of choices

3. Economic distance, transport costs,

reference to India

4. Concept and classification of economic activities, factors affecting location of economic

activity with special reference to agriculture (Von Thunen), and industry (Weber).

5. Primary activities: Subsistence (paddy) and commercial agriculture (tea), forestry

(lumbering), fishing (India: inland and coastal ) and mining (coal, iron in India); Secondary

activities: Manufacturing (cotton textile and iron and steel), Special economic zones (S

and technology parks (India); Tertiary activities: transport

commerce) Quaternary and Quinary

6. Liberalization, privatization, globalization and Indian economy

References

1. Alexander J. W. (1963): Economic Geography,

2. Bagchi-Sen S. and Smith H. L. (

3. Clark, Gordon L.; Feldman, M.P. and Gertler, M.S., eds.

4. Coe N. M., Kelly P. F. and Yeung H. W. (

Blackwell.

5. Combes P., Mayer T. and Thisse J. F. (

Princeton University Press.

6. Dhilon, S.S. (2004): Agricultural Ge

7. Durand L. (1961): Economic Geography, Crowell.

8. Hodder B. W. and Lee Roger (

9. Shafi, M (1993): Agricultural Geography, Dorling K

10. Singh, J. (1984): Agricultural Geography,

11. Wheeler J. O. (1998): Economic Geography, Wiley

12. Willington D. E. (2008): Economic Geography, Husband Press.

DC9B: Economic Geography (Practical)

Total Credit

Total Marks


List of Practical 1. Agricultural Efficiency Analysis: Kendal’s Method

2. Measuring transport accessibility: Konig and Shimbel index

3. Comparison of spatial industrial development:

association

References

1. Latham, W.R. (1976): Locational Behaviour in Manufacturing Studies, Springer, Boston.




Meaning, Concepts and approaches of Economic Geography, concepts of goods, services,

production, exchange and consumption, GATT, OPEC

Concept of economic man, theories of choices

Economic distance, transport costs, Transnational sea-routes, railways and highways with

Concept and classification of economic activities, factors affecting location of economic


ctivities: Subsistence (paddy) and commercial agriculture (tea), forestry


activities: Manufacturing (cotton textile and iron and steel), Special economic zones (S

and technology parks (India); Tertiary activities: transport-types and importance, trade (e

commerce) Quaternary and Quinary-concept

Liberalization, privatization, globalization and Indian economy

: Economic Geography, Prentice-Hall Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.

Sen S. and Smith H. L. (2006): Economic Geography: Past, Present and Future, Taylor and Francis.

Clark, Gordon L.; Feldman, M.P. and Gertler, M.S., eds. (2000): The Oxford

Yeung H. W. (2007): Economic Geography: A Contemporary Introduction, Wiley

s P., Mayer T. and Thisse J. F. (2008): Economic Geography: The Integration of Regions and Nations,

: Agricultural Geography, Tata McGraw-Hill Education.

: Economic Geography, Crowell.

B. W. and Lee Roger (1974): Economic Geography, Taylor and Francis.

: Agricultural Geography, Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Agricultural Geography, Tata McGraw-Hill Education.

: Economic Geography, Wiley.

: Economic Geography, Husband Press.

DC9B: Economic Geography (Practical)

02 Credits

15 Marks









Agricultural Efficiency Analysis: Kendal’s Method

Measuring transport accessibility: Konig and Shimbel index

Comparison of spatial industrial development: Location quotient and Geographical

Latham, W.R. (1976): Locational Behaviour in Manufacturing Studies, Springer, Boston.

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

24



Meaning, Concepts and approaches of Economic Geography, concepts of goods, services,

routes, railways and highways with

Concept and classification of economic activities, factors affecting location of economic


ctivities: Subsistence (paddy) and commercial agriculture (tea), forestry


activities: Manufacturing (cotton textile and iron and steel), Special economic zones (SEZ)

types and importance, trade (e-

Hall Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.

: Economic Geography: Past, Present and Future, Taylor and Francis.

: Economic Geography: A Contemporary Introduction, Wiley-

: Economic Geography: The Integration of Regions and Nations,

Examination;

to perform One




Location quotient and Geographical

2. Mahmood, A. (1998): Statistical methods in Geographical Studies

3. Raja, M and Aggarwal, Y. (1999)

4. Rodrigue J. P. (2017): The Geography of Transport System, Routledge, New York.

5. Saxena, H.M. (2005): Transport Geography, Rawat.

DC10A

Total Credit

Total Marks



Environmental Geography 1. Geographers’ approach to environmental studies, concept of holistic environment and system

approach

2. Perception of environment in different stages of civilization

3. Concept, structure and functions of ecosystem

4. Environmental pollution and degradation (Land,

environmental problems (Local, regional and global)

5. Urban environmental issues with special reference to waste management

6. Environmental programmes and policies

References

1. Chandna R. C. (2002): Environmental Geography, Kalyani, Ludhiana.

2. Cunninghum W. P. and Cunninghum M. A. (

Tata Macgraw Hill, New Delhi.

3. Goudie A. (2001): The Nature of the Environment, B

4. Miller G. T. (2004): Environmental Science: Working with the Earth, Thomson BrooksCole, Singapore.

5. MOEF (2006): National Environmental Policy

6. Odum, E. P. et al. (2005): Fun

7. UNEP (2007): Global Environment Outlook: GEO4: Environment For Development, United Nations Environment

Programme.

8. Singh, M., Singh, R.B. and Hassan, M.I. (Eds.) (2014)

Rohtak Conference, Volume 1. Advances in Geographical and Environmental Studies, Springer

9. Singh, R.B. (1998): Ecological Techniques and Approaches to Vulnerable Environment, New Delhi, Oxford &

IBH Pub.

10. Singh, R.B. (Eds.) (2009) Biogeography and Biodiversity. Rawat Publication, Jaipur

11. Singh, R.B. and Hietala, R. (Eds.) (2014) Livelihood security in Northwestern Himalaya: Case studies from

changing socio-economic environments in Himachal Pradesh, India. A

Studies, Springer

12. Singh S. (1997): Environmental Geography, Prayag

DC10B

Total Credit

Total Marks



Mahmood, A. (1998): Statistical methods in Geographical Studies

. (1999): Transport Geography of India, Concept.

Rodrigue J. P. (2017): The Geography of Transport System, Routledge, New York.

Transport Geography, Rawat.

DC10A: Environmental Geography (Theory)

04 Credits

35 Marks

End Examination 25 Marks







two parts.

10 Marks



Geographers’ approach to environmental studies, concept of holistic environment and system

Perception of environment in different stages of civilization

Concept, structure and functions of ecosystem

Environmental pollution and degradation (Land, water and air), Space

environmental problems (Local, regional and global)

Urban environmental issues with special reference to waste management

Environmental programmes and policies – Global, national and local levels

: Environmental Geography, Kalyani, Ludhiana.

hum W. P. and Cunninghum M. A. (2004): Principals of EnvironmentalScience: Inquiry and Applications,

Tata Macgraw Hill, New Delhi.

: The Nature of the Environment, Blackwell, Oxford.

: Environmental Science: Working with the Earth, Thomson BrooksCole, Singapore.

: National Environmental Policy-2006, Ministry of Environment andForests, Government of India.

: Fundamentals of Ecology, Ceneage Learning India.

: Global Environment Outlook: GEO4: Environment For Development, United Nations Environment

Singh, M., Singh, R.B. and Hassan, M.I. (Eds.) (2014): Climate change and biodiversity: Proceedings of IGU


Ecological Techniques and Approaches to Vulnerable Environment, New Delhi, Oxford &

Singh, R.B. (Eds.) (2009) Biogeography and Biodiversity. Rawat Publication, Jaipur

Singh, R.B. and Hietala, R. (Eds.) (2014) Livelihood security in Northwestern Himalaya: Case studies from

economic environments in Himachal Pradesh, India. Advances in Geographical and Environmental

: Environmental Geography, Prayag Pustak Bhawan. Allahabad.

DC10B: Environmental Geography (Practical)

02 Credits

15 Marks


Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

25




stion carrying 10 marks will have at least



Geographers’ approach to environmental studies, concept of holistic environment and system

water and air), Space–time hierarchy of

Urban environmental issues with special reference to waste management

Global, national and local levels

: Principals of EnvironmentalScience: Inquiry and Applications,

: Environmental Science: Working with the Earth, Thomson BrooksCole, Singapore.

2006, Ministry of Environment andForests, Government of India.

: Global Environment Outlook: GEO4: Environment For Development, United Nations Environment

Climate change and biodiversity: Proceedings of IGU


Ecological Techniques and Approaches to Vulnerable Environment, New Delhi, Oxford &

Singh, R.B. and Hietala, R. (Eds.) (2014) Livelihood security in Northwestern Himalaya: Case studies from

dvances in Geographical and Environmental

List of Practical 1. Preparation of check-list for Environmental Impact Assessment of an urban / industrial

project

2. Determination of soil type by ternary diagram textural plotting

3. Quality assessment of water using lab kit: pH and TDS

References

1. Anjaneyulu, Y and Manickam, Valli, (2007): Environmental Impact Assessment Methodologies, BS Publication,

Hyderabad

2. Gilpin. A. ( 1994) Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Cutting Edge for the 21st Century :

the Twenty-First Century, Cambridge University Press.

3. Leo, M. L. et. al (2011): Handbook of Water Analysis, CRC Press

4. Weil, R.R. and Brady, N.C. (2006)

5. Yuncong Lio, Kati, Migliaccio

GE4

[This will

Total Credit

Total Marks



Economic Geography

1. Concept of economic activities and

quaternary and quinary; Resource: Definition, classification, resource conservation.

2. Forest Resource: Importance, conservation; Concept of social forestry and agro

forestry.

3. Agriculture: Intensive rice cult

4. Power: Coal, Petroleum (distribution and use); Non

(distribution and use); Industries: Iron and Steel (India) ; Cotton Textile (India).

Reference 1. Alexander J. W., 1963: Economic

2. Coe N. M., Kelly P. F. and Yeung H. W., 2007: Economic Geography: A Contemporary Introduction, Wiley

Blackwell.

3. Goh Cheng Leong, Elizabeth Martin, 1982:









list for Environmental Impact Assessment of an urban / industrial

Determination of soil type by ternary diagram textural plotting

of water using lab kit: pH and TDS

Anjaneyulu, Y and Manickam, Valli, (2007): Environmental Impact Assessment Methodologies, BS Publication,

Gilpin. A. ( 1994) Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Cutting Edge for the 21st Century :

First Century, Cambridge University Press.

l (2011): Handbook of Water Analysis, CRC Press

(2006): The Nature and Properties of Soils (15th Ed.), Pearson.

Migliaccio (2010): Water Quality: Concepts, Sampling and Analysis, CRC Press

GE4A: Economic Geography (Theory)


04 Credits

35 Marks








two parts.

10 Marks



Concept of economic activities and sectors of economy: primary, secondary, tertiary,


Forest Resource: Importance, conservation; Concept of social forestry and agro

Agriculture: Intensive rice cultivation (Asia); Plantation agriculture: Tea (India).

Power: Coal, Petroleum (distribution and use); Non-conventional: Wind, Solar


Alexander J. W., 1963: Economic Geography, Prentice-Hall Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.

Coe N. M., Kelly P. F. and Yeung H. W., 2007: Economic Geography: A Contemporary Introduction, Wiley

Goh Cheng Leong, Elizabeth Martin, 1982: Human & Economic Geography, Oxford Press

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

26

Examination;

to perform One



the Teacher followed by the

list for Environmental Impact Assessment of an urban / industrial

Anjaneyulu, Y and Manickam, Valli, (2007): Environmental Impact Assessment Methodologies, BS Publication,

Gilpin. A. ( 1994) Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Cutting Edge for the 21st Century : Cutting Edge for

Ed.), Pearson.

(2010): Water Quality: Concepts, Sampling and Analysis, CRC Press.







sectors of economy: primary, secondary, tertiary,


Forest Resource: Importance, conservation; Concept of social forestry and agro-

ivation (Asia); Plantation agriculture: Tea (India).

conventional: Wind, Solar


Hall Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.

Coe N. M., Kelly P. F. and Yeung H. W., 2007: Economic Geography: A Contemporary Introduction, Wiley-

Human & Economic Geography, Oxford Press

4. Hodder B. W. and Lee Roger, 1974: Economic Geography, Taylor and Francis.

5. Combes P., Mayer T. and Thisse J. F., 2008: Economic Geography: The Integration of Regions and Nations,

Princeton University Press.

6. Wheeler J. O., 1998: Economic Geography, Wiley

7. Durand L., 1961: Economic Geography, Crowell.

8. Bagchi-Sen S. and Smith H. L., 2006: Economic Geography: Past, Present and Future, Taylor and Francis.

9. Willington D. E., 2008: Economic Geography, Husband Press.

[This will

Total Credit

Total Marks


List of practical

1. Cartograms showing statistical data: Simple and

circles, pie and proportional divided circle and proportional squares.

2. Map Projection: Simple conical projection with one standard parallel, Cylindrical equal area

projection and Gnomonic projection (polar case)

Reference 1. Monkhouse F. J and Wilkinson,H.R.( 1971): Maps and Diagrams B.I. publications private limited, new Delhi


3. Ahmed, I. 1994: Practical Geography, Jawahar Publishers and Distr



Course Type

Theory

Discipline

Core (DC)

� DC11A- Soil & Bio Geography

(04)

� DC12A- Hydrology and

Oceanography

Discipline

Specific

Elective

(DSE)

[Optional]

� DSE1A- Remote Sensing and

Geographical Information System/

Political Geography

� DSE2A- Fluvial

Geomorphology/ Social and

Cultural Geography

Skill

Enhancement

(SEC)

� SEC1- Geography of Tourism

(02 )

Total


Hodder B. W. and Lee Roger, 1974: Economic Geography, Taylor and Francis.

Combes P., Mayer T. and Thisse J. F., 2008: Economic Geography: The Integration of Regions and Nations,

Wheeler J. O., 1998: Economic Geography, Wiley

Durand L., 1961: Economic Geography, Crowell.

Sen S. and Smith H. L., 2006: Economic Geography: Past, Present and Future, Taylor and Francis.

Willington D. E., 2008: Economic Geography, Husband Press.

GE4B: Practical


02 Credits

15 Marks









Cartograms showing statistical data: Simple and compound Bar Diagram, Proportional

circles, pie and proportional divided circle and proportional squares.

Map Projection: Simple conical projection with one standard parallel, Cylindrical equal area

projection and Gnomonic projection (polar case)






SEMESTER-V

Course Detail

Theory Practical

Soil & Bio Geography � DC11B-Practical (02)

Hydrology and

Oceanography (04) � DC12B-Practical (02)

Remote Sensing and

Geographical Information System/

Political Geography (04)

� DSE1B-Practical (02)

Fluvial

Geomorphology/ Social and

Cultural Geography (04)

� DSE2B-Practical (02)

Geography of Tourism

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

27

Combes P., Mayer T. and Thisse J. F., 2008: Economic Geography: The Integration of Regions and Nations,

Sen S. and Smith H. L., 2006: Economic Geography: Past, Present and Future, Taylor and Francis.

Examination;

to perform One




compound Bar Diagram, Proportional

Map Projection: Simple conical projection with one standard parallel, Cylindrical equal area




Credits Marks

06 50

06 50

06 50

06 50

02 50

26 250

DC11A: Soil & Biogeography (Theory)

Total Credit

Total Marks



Part 1: Soil Geography 1. Definition and classification (Genetic & USDA) of soil, Factors of soil formation, Physical

(structure and texture) and chemical soil properties (pH and NPK)

2. Origin and profile characteristics of Lateritic, Podzol and Chernozem soils

3. Factors and processes of Soil erosion, degradation and mitigation measures

Part 2: Biogeography

1. Definition of Biogeography, Concepts of biosphere, ecosystem, biome, ecotone,

ecology, trophic structure, food chain and food web and biodiversity

2. Energy flow in ecosystems, Bio

and nitrogen

3. Geographical extent and characteristic features of Tropical rain forest

Causes, consequences of deforestation and management; Wetland: concept and significance

References

1. Biswas, T.D. and Mukherjee, S.K.

2. Brady, N.C. and Weil, R.R. (1996):

Cambridge.

3. Chairas, D.D. Reganold , J.P. and Owen, O.S.

Sustainable Future, 8th edition, Prentice Hall.

4. Chapman, J.L. and Reiss, M.J

5. Chapman J.L. and Rens, M.J.

Cambridge.

6. Dash, M.C. (2001): Fundamental of Ecology, 2nd edition, Tata McGraw

7. Floth, H.D. (1990): Fundamentals of Soil science, 8th edition, John Wiley and Sons, New York.

8. Huggett, R. (1998): Fundamentals of Biogeography, Routledge, London:

9. Joy, T. et al. (1989): Human Impact on The Ecosystem, Oliver and Boyd, London.

10. Kendeigh, S.C. (1975): Ecology with Special Reference to Man and animals, Prentice Hall,

11. Khinchi, Shyam S. (editor) (2015

12. Kormondy, E.J. (1991): Concepts of Ecology, Prentice Hall India, New Delhi.

13. Kormondy, E.J. (1996): Concept of Ecology, 4th edition, Prentice

14. Morgan, R.P.C. (1995): Soil Erosion and Conservation, 2nd edition, Longman, London

15. Myers, A. A. and Giller, P.S. (editors)

Animal and Plant Distribution. Chapman and Hall, London

16. Nebel, J.B. (1981): Environmental Science, Prentice Hall, New York.

17. Odum, E.P. (1971): Fundamentals of Ecology, W.B. Sanders, Philadelphia.

18. Schwab, G.O., Fangmer, D.D. and Elliot, W.J.

Eiley and sons Inc., New York

19. Sharma, P. D. (1996): Ecology and Environment, 7th edition, Rastogi Publications, Meerut.

20. Shukla, R.S. and Chandel, P.S.

21. Simmons, I. G. (1981): The Ecology of Natural Resources, ELBS/ Edward Arnold, London.

22. Simmons, I.G. (1980): Bio-geographical Processes, George Allen and Unwin, London.


DC11A: Soil & Biogeography (Theory)

04 Credits

35 Marks








two parts.

10 Marks

Mode: Written Test on given theoretical topics as directed

by the Department)

Definition and classification (Genetic & USDA) of soil, Factors of soil formation, Physical

(structure and texture) and chemical soil properties (pH and NPK)

Origin and profile characteristics of Lateritic, Podzol and Chernozem soils

Factors and processes of Soil erosion, degradation and mitigation measures

Definition of Biogeography, Concepts of biosphere, ecosystem, biome, ecotone,

ecology, trophic structure, food chain and food web and biodiversity

Energy flow in ecosystems, Bio-geochemical cycles with special reference to carbon dioxide

Geographical extent and characteristic features of Tropical rain forest


Biswas, T.D. and Mukherjee, S.K. (1997): Textbook of Soil Science, Tata McGraw Hill,

Brady, N.C. and Weil, R.R. (1996): The Nature and Properties of Soil, 11th edition, Cambridge University Press,

Chairas, D.D. Reganold , J.P. and Owen, O.S. (2002): National Resource Conservation and

8th edition, Prentice Hall.

Chapman, J.L. and Reiss, M.J. (1992): Ecology Principles and Applications, Cambridge

Chapman J.L. and Rens, M.J. (1993): Ecology: Principle and Applications, Cambridge University Press,

: Fundamental of Ecology, 2nd edition, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi.

Fundamentals of Soil science, 8th edition, John Wiley and Sons, New York.

Fundamentals of Biogeography, Routledge, London:

: Human Impact on The Ecosystem, Oliver and Boyd, London.

: Ecology with Special Reference to Man and animals, Prentice Hall,

2015): Biodiversity Distribution and Conservation, Pointer

: Concepts of Ecology, Prentice Hall India, New Delhi.

Concept of Ecology, 4th edition, Prentice- Hall, India, New Delhi

Soil Erosion and Conservation, 2nd edition, Longman, London

Myers, A. A. and Giller, P.S. (editors) (1988): Analytical Biogeography: an Integrated Approach to

Animal and Plant Distribution. Chapman and Hall, London

: Environmental Science, Prentice Hall, New York.

: Fundamentals of Ecology, W.B. Sanders, Philadelphia.

Schwab, G.O., Fangmer, D.D. and Elliot, W.J. (1996): Soil and Water Management Systems,

Eiley and sons Inc., New York.

: Ecology and Environment, 7th edition, Rastogi Publications, Meerut.

Shukla, R.S. and Chandel, P.S. (1930): Plant Ecology and Soil Science, S Chand, New Delhi.

: The Ecology of Natural Resources, ELBS/ Edward Arnold, London.

geographical Processes, George Allen and Unwin, London.

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

28





on given theoretical topics as directed

Definition and classification (Genetic & USDA) of soil, Factors of soil formation, Physical

Origin and profile characteristics of Lateritic, Podzol and Chernozem soils

Factors and processes of Soil erosion, degradation and mitigation measures

Definition of Biogeography, Concepts of biosphere, ecosystem, biome, ecotone, community,

geochemical cycles with special reference to carbon dioxide

Geographical extent and characteristic features of Tropical rain forest and Taiga biomes;


Cambridge University Press,

onal Resource Conservation and management for a

Ecology: Principle and Applications, Cambridge University Press,

Hill, New Delhi.

Fundamentals of Soil science, 8th edition, John Wiley and Sons, New York.

: Ecology with Special Reference to Man and animals, Prentice Hall,

Hall, India, New Delhi

Approach to the Study of

and Water Management Systems, 4th edition, John

: Ecology and Environment, 7th edition, Rastogi Publications, Meerut.

Chand, New Delhi.

: The Ecology of Natural Resources, ELBS/ Edward Arnold, London.

23. Spellerberg, I. F. and Sarwyer, J. W. D.

Cambridge.

24. Weddell, B. J. (2002): Conserving Living Natural Resources in the Context of a Changing

University Press, and Cambridge.

25. Young, A. (2000): Land Resource: Now and Future, Cambridge University

DC11B:

Total Credit

Total Marks


List of Practical 1. Particle size distribution analysis

2. Measurement of soil nutrient (NPK) and Soil pH by using soil kit

3. Time series analysis of biogeography data

References

1. Biswas, T.D. and Mukherjee, S.K.

2. Brady, N.C. and Weil, R.R.

Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.

3. Burt, R. (ed.) (2004): Soil Survey Laboratory Methods Manu

4.0, USDA, USA

4. Huggett, R. (1998): Fundamentals of Biogeography, Routledge, London:

5. Joy, T. et al. (1989): Human Impact on The Ecosystem, Oliver and Boyd, London.

6. McKenzie, N.J., Grundy, M.J., Webster, R. and Ringrose

Land Resources; CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne

7. Rowell, D.L. (1995): Soil Science

8. United States Bureau of Plant Industry, Soils, and Agricultural Engineering (1951):

States Dept. of Agriculture Handbook No. 18

DC12A: Hydr

Total Credit

Total Marks




Spellerberg, I. F. and Sarwyer, J. W. D. (1999): An Introduction to Applied Biogeography,

: Conserving Living Natural Resources in the Context of a Changing

University Press, and Cambridge.

Land Resource: Now and Future, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.

DC11B: Soil and Biogeography (Practical)

02 Credits

15 Marks









Particle size distribution analysis by sieving method

Measurement of soil nutrient (NPK) and Soil pH by using soil kit

Time series analysis of biogeography data

Biswas, T.D. and Mukherjee, S.K. (1997): Textbook of Soil Science, Tata McGraw Hill.

Brady, N.C. and Weil, R.R. (1996): The Nature and Properties of Soil, 11th edition, Longman,

Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.

Soil Survey Laboratory Methods Manual: Soil Survey Investigations

undamentals of Biogeography, Routledge, London:

: Human Impact on The Ecosystem, Oliver and Boyd, London.

McKenzie, N.J., Grundy, M.J., Webster, R. and Ringrose-Voase, A.J. (2008): Guidelines for

RO Publishing, Melbourne

Soil Science- Methods and Applications; Longman Scientific & Technical, UK

United States Bureau of Plant Industry, Soils, and Agricultural Engineering (1951): Soil

Agriculture Handbook No. 18, U.S. Government Printing Office, New York.

DC12A: Hydrology and Oceanography (Theory)

04 Credits

35 Marks








two parts.

10 Marks


by the Department)

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

29

plied Biogeography, University Press,

: Conserving Living Natural Resources in the Context of a Changing World, Cambridge

Press, Cambridge.

Examination;

to perform One




f Soil, 11th edition, Longman, London :

al: Soil Survey Investigations Report No. 42 Version

uidelines for Surveying Soil and

Technical, UK

Survey Manual, United

Printing Office, New York.






Part 1: Hydrology 1. Definition of hydrology; Concept, Characteristics, Significance and Interpretation of

Hydrological Cycles

2. Definitions and Characteristics of

Infiltration, Rainfall Recharge Relationship and Runoff Characteristics

3. Flood Analysis of a drainage basin, Concept of Micro Watershed Planning, Water

Management in Tropical Cities and Rainwater Harvesting

Part 2: Oceanography

1. Origin, Characteristics of major Structural and Morphological features of Pacific, Atlantic and

Indian Ocean

2. Origin and evolution of coral reefs and atolls; Origin and Classification of oceanic sediments

3. Temperature and Salinity

References:

1. Affholder, M. and Valiron, F.

2. Apel, J. (1987): Principles of Ocean Physics, Academic Press, London.

3. Black, P.E. (1991): Watershed Hydrolo

4. Black, Peter E. (1996): Watershed Hydrology, Lewis Publishers.

5. Chorley, R.J. (1969): Water, Earth and Man, Methuen, London.

6. Chow, V. T., Maidment, D.R. and Mays, L.W.

7. Cundy, A. and Kershaw, S. (2013

8. Davis, R.J.A. (1986): Oceanography

9. Day, T. (2006): Oceans, Chelsea House, New York

10. Erickson, J. (2003): Marine Geology: Ex

York

11. Fetter, C.W. (1990): Applied Hydrology, CBS Publisher and Distributors, New Delhi.

12. Garrison, T. (2009): Essentials of Oceanography

13. Ilyin, A.V. (2003): Evolution of the Ocean Floof Morphostructure

14. James, A. (2011): Watershed Modeling, Island Press, Andrew Ford.

15. King, C.A. (1962): Oceanography for Geographers

16. King, C.A.M. (1972): Beaches

17. Law, B. C. (Ed.) (1968): Mountains and Rivers of Ind

18. Linsley, K., Kohler, M. and Paulhus, J.L. 1975: Applied

19. Meinzer, O.E. 1942: Hydrology, Dover Publication Inc. New York.

20. Paul, R. Pinet, 2008: Invitation to Oceanography, Jones & Bartlett Publishers.

21. Pinet, P.R. (2009): Invitation to Oceanography

22. Robert, C.M. (2009): Global Sed

Palaeoenvironment, Elsevier, Amsterdam

23. Sharma, R.C. & Vatal, M., 1992: Oceanography for Geo

24. Shepard, F.P., 1963: Submarine Geology, Harper and

25. Siddharth, K., 1999: Oceanography: A brief introduction, Kishalaya Publisher, Noida.

26. Singh, V.P., 1989: Hydrologic System, Prentice

27. Small. R.J. 1989: Geomorphology and Hydrology, Longman Group Ltd, London.

28. Stahler, A.N. and Stahler A.N. (1997):

29. Steers, J.A. 1953: The Sea Coast, Collins, London.

30. Sverdrup, H.U. 1942: The Oceans, their Physics, Chemistry and General Biology, Prentice

31. Thorpe, S.A., Steele, J.H., Turekian, K.K. (eds.) (2009):

London.

32. Thurnman, H.V. (1978): Introduction to Oceanography

33. Todd, D.K. 1959: Ground Water Hydrology, John Wiley and Sons, New York

34. Walters, D. 2010: Physical Hydrology, Routledge.

35. Walton, W.C. 1970: Ground Water Resource Evaluation, McGraw Hill, Tokyo.

36. Ward, A.D. and Trimble, S.W. 2004: Environmental Hydrology: Lewis Publishers.

37. Weyl, P.K. (1970): Oceanography: An Introduction of the Ma

London.


Definition of hydrology; Concept, Characteristics, Significance and Interpretation of

Definitions and Characteristics of Precipitation, Evaporation, Evapo

Infiltration, Rainfall Recharge Relationship and Runoff Characteristics

Flood Analysis of a drainage basin, Concept of Micro Watershed Planning, Water

Management in Tropical Cities and Rainwater Harvesting

Origin, Characteristics of major Structural and Morphological features of Pacific, Atlantic and

Origin and evolution of coral reefs and atolls; Origin and Classification of oceanic sediments

Temperature and Salinity characteristics of ocean water and marine resources

(2001): Descriptive Physical Oceanography, CRC Press.

: Principles of Ocean Physics, Academic Press, London.

Watershed Hydrology, Prentice Hall, London

: Watershed Hydrology, Lewis Publishers.

: Water, Earth and Man, Methuen, London.

Chow, V. T., Maidment, D.R. and Mays, L.W. (1988): Applied Hydrology, McGraw Hill, New

2013): Oceanography: an Earth Science Perspective, Routledge.

Oceanography - An Introduction of the Marine Environment, Win C.

, Chelsea House, New York

Marine Geology: Exploring the New Frontiers of the Ocean, Facts on

: Applied Hydrology, CBS Publisher and Distributors, New Delhi.

Essentials of Oceanography, Brooks/Cole, Belmont, California

Evolution of the Ocean Floof Morphostructure - Actualistic Model, in Evans,

: Watershed Modeling, Island Press, Andrew Ford.

Oceanography for Geographers, Edward Arnold, New York

: Beaches and Coasts, Arnold, London.

Mountains and Rivers of India, IGU National Committee for Geography

Linsley, K., Kohler, M. and Paulhus, J.L. 1975: Applied Hydrology, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.

Hydrology, Dover Publication Inc. New York.

Paul, R. Pinet, 2008: Invitation to Oceanography, Jones & Bartlett Publishers.

Invitation to Oceanography, Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury, Massachusetts

Global Sedimentology of the Ocean: An Interplay between Geodynamics

, Elsevier, Amsterdam

Sharma, R.C. & Vatal, M., 1992: Oceanography for Geographers, Chaitanya Publishing House, Allahabad.

Shepard, F.P., 1963: Submarine Geology, Harper and Row, New York.

Siddharth, K., 1999: Oceanography: A brief introduction, Kishalaya Publisher, Noida.

Singh, V.P., 1989: Hydrologic System, Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs.

Small. R.J. 1989: Geomorphology and Hydrology, Longman Group Ltd, London.

.N. and Stahler A.N. (1997): Geography and Man’s Environment, John Wiley and

Steers, J.A. 1953: The Sea Coast, Collins, London.

Sverdrup, H.U. 1942: The Oceans, their Physics, Chemistry and General Biology, Prentice

H., Turekian, K.K. (eds.) (2009): Elements of Physical Oceanography

Introduction to Oceanography, Charles E. Merrill Pub. Co., London

Todd, D.K. 1959: Ground Water Hydrology, John Wiley and Sons, New York

lters, D. 2010: Physical Hydrology, Routledge.

Walton, W.C. 1970: Ground Water Resource Evaluation, McGraw Hill, Tokyo.

Ward, A.D. and Trimble, S.W. 2004: Environmental Hydrology: Lewis Publishers.

Oceanography: An Introduction of the Marine Environment, John Wiley

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

30

Definition of hydrology; Concept, Characteristics, Significance and Interpretation of

Precipitation, Evaporation, Evapo-Transpiration,

Flood Analysis of a drainage basin, Concept of Micro Watershed Planning, Water

Origin, Characteristics of major Structural and Morphological features of Pacific, Atlantic and

Origin and evolution of coral reefs and atolls; Origin and Classification of oceanic sediments

characteristics of ocean water and marine resources

: Applied Hydrology, McGraw Hill, New

: Oceanography: an Earth Science Perspective, Routledge.

, Win C. Brown, Iowa

, Facts on File, Inc., New

, in Evans, I.S., Dikau,

Geography, Calcutta.

New Delhi.

Massachusetts

he Ocean: An Interplay between Geodynamics and the

House, Allahabad.

, John Wiley and Sons, New York

Sverdrup, H.U. 1942: The Oceans, their Physics, Chemistry and General Biology, Prentice-

Oceanography, Academic Press,

, Charles E. Merrill Pub. Co., London

, John Wiley and Sons Ltd.,

DC12B: Hydrology and Oceanography (Practical)

Total Credit

Total Marks


List of practical 1. Annual Hydrograph analysis and rating curve

2. Runoff estimation: Float method

3. Preparation of temperature

References:

1. Black, P.E. (1991): Watershed Hydrology

2. Black, Peter E. (1996): Watershed Hydrology, Lewis

3. Cundy, A. and Kershaw, S. (2013

4. Fetter, C.W. (1990): Applied Hydrology, CBS Publisher and Distributors, New Delhi.

5. James, A., (2011): Watershed Modeling, Island Press, Andrew Ford.

6. Sharma, R.C. & Vatal, M. (1992

7. Siddharth, K. (1999): Oceanography: A brief introduction, Kishalaya Publisher, Noida.

8. Singh, V.P. (1989): Hydrologic System, Prentice

9. Small. R.J. (1989): Geomorphology and Hydrology, Longman Group Ltd, London.

10. Thorpe, S.A., Steele, J.H., Turekian, K.K. (eds.) (2009):

London.

11. Thurnman, H.V. (1978): Introduction to Oceanography

12. Ward, A.D. and Trimble, S.W.

13. Weyl, P.K. (1970): Oceanography: An Introduction of the Marine Environment

London.

DSE1A

Total Credit

Total Marks



Part 1: Remote Sensing

1. Concept, Principles, Stages, Types and Methods of RS, types of RS satellites and sensors


DC12B: Hydrology and Oceanography (Practical)

02 Credits

15 Marks









Annual Hydrograph analysis and rating curve

Runoff estimation: Float method

temperature-salinity (TS)diagram

Watershed Hydrology, Prentice Hall, London

: Watershed Hydrology, Lewis Publishers.

2013): Oceanography: an Earth Science Perspective, Routledge.

: Applied Hydrology, CBS Publisher and Distributors, New Delhi.

: Watershed Modeling, Island Press, Andrew Ford.

1992): Oceanography for Geographers, Chaitanya Publishing

: Oceanography: A brief introduction, Kishalaya Publisher, Noida.

: Hydrologic System, Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs

: Geomorphology and Hydrology, Longman Group Ltd, London.

Thorpe, S.A., Steele, J.H., Turekian, K.K. (eds.) (2009): Elements of Physical Oceanography

Introduction to Oceanography, Charles E. Merrill Pub. Co., London

Ward, A.D. and Trimble, S.W. (2004): Environmental Hydrology: Lewis Publishers.

Oceanography: An Introduction of the Marine Environment, John Wiley

DSE1A: Remote Sensing and GIS (Theory)

04 Credits

35 Marks








two parts.

10 Marks


by the Department)

Concept, Principles, Stages, Types and Methods of RS, types of RS satellites and sensors

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

31

Examination;

to perform One




: Oceanography: an Earth Science Perspective, Routledge.

: Oceanography for Geographers, Chaitanya Publishing House, Allahabad.

Oceanography, Academic Press,

es E. Merrill Pub. Co., London

, John Wiley and Sons Ltd.,






Concept, Principles, Stages, Types and Methods of RS, types of RS satellites and sensors

2. Sensor resolutions and their applications with reference to IRS and Landsat missions, image

referencing schemes and data acquisition; Concept of False Colour

LISS-3 and Landsat TM and OLI data.

3. Principles of image interpretation. Preparation of inventories of land use/land cover (LULC)

features from satellite images.

Part 2: Geographical Information Systems

1. Concepts, Components, Developments, Functions and Advantages of

2. Principles of preparing attribute tables, data manipulation and overlay analysis

3. Principles of GNSS positioning and waypoint collection

References

1. Burrough, P.A. (1998): Principles of Geographical Information system for land resources

Oxford University press, New York.

2. Campbell J. B. (2007): Introduction to Remote Sensing, Guildford Press.

3. Campbell, J.B. (1996): Introduction to Remote Sensin

4. Curram, P.J. (1980): Multispectral remote sensing of vegetation amount, progress in Physical

5. Curram, P.J. (1988): Principles of Remote Sensing, FIBS Edn., Longman group, U.K. Ltd.

6. Demers, M.N. (1997): Fundamentals of geographic information system, Wiley, New York.

7. Guha, P.K. (2003): Remote Sensing for the Beginner, Affiliated East

8. Jensen J. R. (2004): Introductory Digital Image Processing:

9. Joseph George (2003): Fundamental of Remote Sensing, University Press (India) Pvt. Ltd.,

10. Joseph, G. (2005): Fundamentals of Remote Sensing, United Press India.

11. Laurini, R. And Thompson. D.

Press.

12. Lillesand T. M., Kiefer R. W. and Chipman J. W. (

(Wiley Student Edition), Wiley, New York.

13. Nag P. and Kudra, M. (1998): Digital Remote Sensing, Concept, New Delhi.

14. Narayan, L.R.A. (1999): Remote Sensing and Its Application, Universities Press (India) Ltd.,

saddle river, N.J.

15. Rajan, M.S. (1995): Space Today, 2nd edition, National Book Trust, New Delhi.

16. Rao, U.R. (1996): Space Technology for

17. Rees W. G. (2001): Physical Principles of Remote Sensing, Cambridge University Press.

18. Sarkar, A. (2015) Practical geography: A systematic appro

19. Singh R. B. and Murai S. (1998

20. Wolf P. R. and Dewitt B. A. (

DSE1B

Total Credit

Total Marks


List of practical

1. Geo-referencing of scanned maps/ images and assigning projection

2. Digitization: Point, Line & Polygon

3. Preparation of thematic map

Note: Works will be performed using QGIS software

References


Sensor resolutions and their applications with reference to IRS and Landsat missions, image

referencing schemes and data acquisition; Concept of False Colour Composites from IRS

3 and Landsat TM and OLI data.

Principles of image interpretation. Preparation of inventories of land use/land cover (LULC)

features from satellite images.

Part 2: Geographical Information Systems Concepts, Components, Developments, Functions and Advantages of GIS, raster and vector

Principles of preparing attribute tables, data manipulation and overlay analysis

Principles of GNSS positioning and waypoint collection

: Principles of Geographical Information system for land resources


: Introduction to Remote Sensing, Guildford Press.

: Introduction to Remote Sensing, 2nd Edition, Taylor & Francis, London.

: Multispectral remote sensing of vegetation amount, progress in Physical

: Principles of Remote Sensing, FIBS Edn., Longman group, U.K. Ltd.

Fundamentals of geographic information system, Wiley, New York.

: Remote Sensing for the Beginner, Affiliated East-West Press Pvt. Ltd.,

: Introductory Digital Image Processing: A Remote Sensing Perspective,

: Fundamental of Remote Sensing, University Press (India) Pvt. Ltd.,

: Fundamentals of Remote Sensing, United Press India.

Laurini, R. And Thompson. D. (1992): Fundamentals of Spatial Information System, London,

Kiefer R. W. and Chipman J. W. (2004): Remote Sensing and Image

Wiley, New York.

: Digital Remote Sensing, Concept, New Delhi.

: Remote Sensing and Its Application, Universities Press (India) Ltd.,

: Space Today, 2nd edition, National Book Trust, New Delhi.

: Space Technology for Sustainable Development, Tata McGraw Hill, New

: Physical Principles of Remote Sensing, Cambridge University Press.

Sarkar, A. (2015) Practical geography: A systematic approach. Orient Black Swan Private Ltd.,

1998): Space-informatics for Sustainable Development, Oxford and

and Dewitt B. A. (2000): Elements of Photogrammetry: With Applications in GIS,

DSE1B: Remote Sensing and GIS (Practical)

02 Credits

15 Marks









referencing of scanned maps/ images and assigning projection

Digitization: Point, Line & Polygon

thematic maps

Works will be performed using QGIS software

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

32

Sensor resolutions and their applications with reference to IRS and Landsat missions, image

Composites from IRS

Principles of image interpretation. Preparation of inventories of land use/land cover (LULC)

GIS, raster and vector

Principles of preparing attribute tables, data manipulation and overlay analysis

: Principles of Geographical Information system for land resources assessment, 2nd edition,

g, 2nd Edition, Taylor & Francis, London.

: Multispectral remote sensing of vegetation amount, progress in Physical

: Principles of Remote Sensing, FIBS Edn., Longman group, U.K. Ltd.Delhi

Fundamentals of geographic information system, Wiley, New York.Geography.

West Press Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad.

pective, Prentice Hall.

: Fundamental of Remote Sensing, University Press (India) Pvt. Ltd.,

on System, London, Academy

Interpretation, Wiley.

: Remote Sensing and Its Application, Universities Press (India) Ltd., Prentice Hall, upper

Sustainable Development, Tata McGraw Hill, New

: Physical Principles of Remote Sensing, Cambridge University Press.

ach. Orient Black Swan Private Ltd., New Delhi

inable Development, Oxford and IBH Pub.

try: With Applications in GIS, McGraw- Hill.

Examination;

to perform One


for submission of Laboratory


1. Burrough, P.A. (1998): Principles of Geographical Information system for land resources


2. Cuff J. D. and Mattson M. T.

3. Demers, M.N. (1997): Fundamentals of geographic information system, Wiley, New York.

4. Dent B. D., Torguson J. S., and Holder T. W.

Hill Higher Education

5. Laurini, R. And Thompson. D.

6. Lillesand T. M., Kiefer R. W.

(Wiley Student Edition), Wiley, New York.

7. Nag P. and Kudra, M. (1998): Digital Remote Sensing, Concept, New Delhi.

8. Narayan, L.R.A. (1999): Remote Sensing and Its Application, Universities Press (India) Ltd.,

9. Prentice Hall, upper saddle river, N.J.

10. Sarkar, A. (2015) Practical geography: A systematic appro

11. Sarkar, Ashis (2013). Quantitative Geography

Delhi.


13. Singh, Gopal (2008): Map work and Practical Geography, Vik

14. Singh, R. L. and Singh, Rana P. B.

15. Slocum T. A., Mcmaster R. B. and Kessler F. C. (2008): Thematic Cartography and


DSE

Total Credit

Total Marks



Political Geography

1. Nature and scope Political Geography

2. Concept of State, Nation and Nation State,

Enclave and exclave, Territory and Sovereignty and Emergence of new states

3. Geopolitics and geopolitical theories: Heartland and Rimland

4. Geography of Voting, Geographic Influences on voting

5. Conflicts of resources–

water resources of India,

6. Issues of relief, compensation and rehabilitation: with reference to Dams of India

References

1. Agnew J. (2002): Making Political Geography, Arnold.

2. Agnew J., Mitchell K. and Toal G. (

3. Cox K. R., Low M. and Robinson J. (

4. Cox K. (2002): Political Geography: Territory, State and Society, Wiley

5. Gallaher C., et al. (2009): Key Concepts in Political Geography, Sage Publications.

6. Glassner M. (1993): Political Geography, Wiley.

7. Jones M. (2004): An Introduction to Political Geography: Space

8. Mathur H M and M Cernea (eds.)

Experience, Vikas, Delhi

9. Painter J. and Jeffrey A. (2009

10. Taylor P. and Flint C. (2000): Political Geography, Pearson Education.


: Principles of Geographical Information system for land resources


(1982): Thematic Maps: Their Design and Production, Methuen

: Fundamentals of geographic information system, Wiley, New York.

guson J. S., and Holder T. W. (2008): Cartography: Thematic Map Design (6th

Laurini, R. And Thompson. D. (1992): Fundamentals of Spatial Information System, London,

Lillesand T. M., Kiefer R. W. and Chipman J. W. (2004): Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation,

Wiley, New York.

: Digital Remote Sensing, Concept, New Delhi.


Prentice Hall, upper saddle river, N.J.

Sarkar, A. (2015) Practical geography: A systematic approach. Orient Black Swan Private Ltd.,

. Quantitative Geography—Techniques And Presentations, Orient Black

Singh R. L. and Singh R. P. B. (1999): Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers.

Map work and Practical Geography, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.:

Singh, R. L. and Singh, Rana P. B. (2001): Elements of Practical Geography, kalyani Publishers: New

master R. B. and Kessler F. C. (2008): Thematic Cartography and

DSE1A: Political Geography (Theory)

04 Credits

35 Marks








two parts.

10 Marks


by the Department)

Nature and scope Political Geography

Concept of State, Nation and Nation State, Attributes of State – Frontiers, Boundaries,


Geopolitics and geopolitical theories: Heartland and Rimland

Geography of Voting, Geographic Influences on voting pattern and Gerrymande

Oil, water and emission of greenhouse gases, Inter

water resources of India,

Issues of relief, compensation and rehabilitation: with reference to Dams of India

: Making Political Geography, Arnold.

ew J., Mitchell K. and Toal G. (2003): A Companion to Political Geography, Blackwell.

K. R., Low M. and Robinson J. (2008): The Sage Handbook of Political Geography, Sage Publications.

l Geography: Territory, State and Society, Wiley-Blackwell

: Key Concepts in Political Geography, Sage Publications.

: Political Geography, Wiley.

: An Introduction to Political Geography: Space, Place and Politics, Routledg.

Mathur H M and M Cernea (eds.) (1998): Development, Displacement and Resettlement

2009): Political Geography, Sage Publications.

: Political Geography, Pearson Education.

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

33

: Principles of Geographical Information system for land resources assessment, 2nd edition,

Design and Production, Methuen Young Books

: Fundamentals of geographic information system, Wiley, New York.

aphy: Thematic Map Design (6th Edition), Mcgraw-

al Information System, London, Academy Press.

sing and Image Interpretation, Wiley.


ach. Orient Black Swan Private Ltd., New Delhi

s, Orient Black Swan Pvt. Ltd.: New


as Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.: New Delhi.

Publishers: New Delhi.

master R. B. and Kessler F. C. (2008): Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization (3rd




marks will have at least


Frontiers, Boundaries,


pattern and Gerrymandering

Oil, water and emission of greenhouse gases, Inter-state dispute on

Issues of relief, compensation and rehabilitation: with reference to Dams of India

: A Companion to Political Geography, Blackwell.

: The Sage Handbook of Political Geography, Sage Publications.

, Place and Politics, Routledg.

Development, Displacement and Resettlement – Focus on Asian

11. Verma M. K. (2004): Development, Displacement and Resettlement, Rawat Publications, Delhi

12. Hodder Dick, Sarah J. Llyod and Keith S

Cass

DSE

Total Credit

Total Marks


List of Practical

1. Index of democracy and autocracy

2. Failed State Index

3. Happiness Index

4. Measuring voting behavior

References:

1. Cuff J. D. and Mattson M. T., 1982: Thematic Maps: Their Design and Production, Methuen Young Books

2. Dent B. D., Torguson J. S., and Holder T. W., 2008: Cartography: Thematic Map Design (6th Edition), Mcgraw


3. Gupta K. K. and Tyagi V. C., 1992: Working with Maps, Survey of India, DST, New Delhi.

4. Kraak M.-J. andOrmeling F., 2003: Cart

5. Mishra R. P. and Ramesh A., 1989: Fundamentals of Cartography, Concept, New Delhi.

6. Saha, P. and Basu P. 2010. Advanced Practical Geography

Kolkata.

7. Sarkar, Ashis 2013. Practical Geography

8. Sarkar, Ashis 2013. Quantitative Geography

Delhi.

9. Singh R. L. and Singh R. P. B., 1999: El

10. Singh, Gopal 2008. Map work and Practical Geography, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.: New Delhi.

11. Singh, R. L. and Singh, Rana P. B. 2001. Elements of Practical Geography, kalyani Publishers: New Delhi.

12. Slocum T. A., Mcmaster R. B. and Kessler F. C., 2008: Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization (3rd Edition),

Prentice Hall.

13. Tyner J. A., 2010: Principles of Map Design, The Guilford Press.

DSE

Total Credit

Total Marks




(2004): Development, Displacement and Resettlement, Rawat Publications, Delhi

Llyod and Keith S. McLachlan (1998): Land Locked States of Africa and Asia (vo.2), Frank

DSE1B: Political Geography (Practical)

02 Credits

15 Marks









Index of democracy and autocracy

Measuring voting behavior

Cuff J. D. and Mattson M. T., 1982: Thematic Maps: Their Design and Production, Methuen Young Books

Dent B. D., Torguson J. S., and Holder T. W., 2008: Cartography: Thematic Map Design (6th Edition), Mcgraw

Gupta K. K. and Tyagi V. C., 1992: Working with Maps, Survey of India, DST, New Delhi.

J. andOrmeling F., 2003: Cartography: Visualization of Geo-Spatial Data, Prentice

Mishra R. P. and Ramesh A., 1989: Fundamentals of Cartography, Concept, New Delhi.

Saha, P. and Basu P. 2010. Advanced Practical Geography—A Laboratory Manual, books &Allied Pvt. Ltd.:

Sarkar, Ashis 2013. Practical Geography—A Systematic Analysis, Orient Black Swan Pvt. Ltd.: New Delhi.

Sarkar, Ashis 2013. Quantitative Geography—Techniques And Presentations, Orient Black Swan Pvt. Ltd.: New

Singh R. L. and Singh R. P. B., 1999: Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers.

Singh, Gopal 2008. Map work and Practical Geography, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.: New Delhi.

Singh, R. L. and Singh, Rana P. B. 2001. Elements of Practical Geography, kalyani Publishers: New Delhi.

locum T. A., Mcmaster R. B. and Kessler F. C., 2008: Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization (3rd Edition),

Tyner J. A., 2010: Principles of Map Design, The Guilford Press.

DSE2A: Fluvial Geomorphology (Theory)

04 Credits

35 Marks








two parts.

10 Marks


Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

34

(2004): Development, Displacement and Resettlement, Rawat Publications, Delhi

Land Locked States of Africa and Asia (vo.2), Frank

Examination;

to perform One




Cuff J. D. and Mattson M. T., 1982: Thematic Maps: Their Design and Production, Methuen Young Books

Dent B. D., Torguson J. S., and Holder T. W., 2008: Cartography: Thematic Map Design (6th Edition), Mcgraw-

Gupta K. K. and Tyagi V. C., 1992: Working with Maps, Survey of India, DST, New Delhi.


A Laboratory Manual, books &Allied Pvt. Ltd.:

A Systematic Analysis, Orient Black Swan Pvt. Ltd.: New Delhi.

Techniques And Presentations, Orient Black Swan Pvt. Ltd.: New

ements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers.

Singh, Gopal 2008. Map work and Practical Geography, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.: New Delhi.

Singh, R. L. and Singh, Rana P. B. 2001. Elements of Practical Geography, kalyani Publishers: New Delhi.

locum T. A., Mcmaster R. B. and Kessler F. C., 2008: Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization (3rd Edition),






Fluvial Geomorphology 1. Scope and components of Fluvial Geomorphology; Rivers as a hydro system; Models of

channel initiation and network development

2. Flow measurement and characteristics assessment: Area velocity approach; laminar and

turbulent flow

3. Fluvial processes and forms;

altered state

4. Morphometric aspects of a drainage basin: Stream ordering (Strahler and Shereve),

bifurcation ratio, Sinuosity indices, Hypsometry (percentage hypsometry)

5. Consequences of Human int

6. Processes, management and impact on land use of River bank erosion and river degeneration,

Principles and significance of Integrated watershed management

References

1. Bloom, A. L. (1998): Geomorphology: A Systematic Analysis of Late Cenozoic Landforms, 3rd Ed, Prentice Hall,

Upper Saddle River, New Jersey

2. Bridges, E. M. (1990): World Geomorphology, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.

3. Charlton, R. (2016): Fundamentals of Fluvial Geomo

4. Chorley, R., Schumm, S. and Sugden, D.E.

5. Chorley, R.J. and Kennedy, B.A.

River, New Jersey

6. Faniran, A. and Jeje, L.K. (1983

7. Goudie, A.S. (ed) (2004): Encyclopaedia of Geomorphology, vol. 1 & 2, Routledge, London

8. Gupta, A. (2011): Tropical Geomorphology, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge

9. Gupta, A. (ed) (2008): Large Rivers, Wiley, New York

10. Huggett, R.J. (2011): Fundamentals of Geomorphology, Routledge, New York

11. Kale V.S. and Gupta A. (2001

12. Knighton, D. (1998): Fluvial Forms and Processes: A N

13. Morisawa, M. (1985): Rivers, Longman, London

14. Petts, G.E. and Amoros, C (eds).

15. Selby, M.J. (1985): Earth’s Changing Surface, Oxford University Press, London

DSE

Total Credit

Total Marks


List of practical 1. Stream ordering, Bifurcation ratio, Stream sinuosity indices,

frequency and Dissection Index based on Survey of India Toposheet

References

1. Dent B. D., Torguson J. S., and Holder T. W. (


2. Doornkamp, Jhon C. and King, Cuchlaine A.M.

Edward Arnold: London.

3. Gupta K. K. and Tyagi V. C. (


by the Department)

Scope and components of Fluvial Geomorphology; Rivers as a hydro system; Models of

channel initiation and network development

Flow measurement and characteristics assessment: Area velocity approach; laminar and

Fluvial processes and forms; tectonic and modification and interruptions; adjustment with

Morphometric aspects of a drainage basin: Stream ordering (Strahler and Shereve),


Consequences of Human interventions on fluvial systems

Processes, management and impact on land use of River bank erosion and river degeneration,

Principles and significance of Integrated watershed management

: Geomorphology: A Systematic Analysis of Late Cenozoic Landforms, 3rd Ed, Prentice Hall,

Upper Saddle River, New Jersey


: Fundamentals of Fluvial Geomorphology, 2nd Ed., Routledge, London

Chorley, R., Schumm, S. and Sugden, D.E. (1994): Geomorphology, Methuen, London

Chorley, R.J. and Kennedy, B.A. (1971): Physical Geography: A Systems Approach, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle

1983): Humid Tropical Geomorphology, Longman, London

: Encyclopaedia of Geomorphology, vol. 1 & 2, Routledge, London

: Tropical Geomorphology, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge

: Large Rivers, Wiley, New York

: Fundamentals of Geomorphology, Routledge, New York

2001). Introduction to Geomorphology, Orient Longman, Hyderabad

: Fluvial Forms and Processes: A New Perspective, Arnold, London

: Rivers, Longman, London

Petts, G.E. and Amoros, C (eds). (1996): Fluvial Hydrosystems, Chapman and Hall, London

: Earth’s Changing Surface, Oxford University Press, London

DSE2B: Fluvial Geomorphology (Practical)

02 Credits

15 Marks









Stream ordering, Bifurcation ratio, Stream sinuosity indices, Drainage density, Stream

frequency and Dissection Index based on Survey of India Toposheet

rguson J. S., and Holder T. W. (2008): Cartography: Thematic Map Design (6th Edition), Mcgraw

King, Cuchlaine A.M. (1971). Numerical Analysis in Geomorphology

Gupta K. K. and Tyagi V. C. (1992): Working with Maps, Survey of India, DST, New Delhi.

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

35

Scope and components of Fluvial Geomorphology; Rivers as a hydro system; Models of

Flow measurement and characteristics assessment: Area velocity approach; laminar and

tectonic and modification and interruptions; adjustment with

Morphometric aspects of a drainage basin: Stream ordering (Strahler and Shereve),


Processes, management and impact on land use of River bank erosion and river degeneration,

: Geomorphology: A Systematic Analysis of Late Cenozoic Landforms, 3rd Ed, Prentice Hall,


rphology, 2nd Ed., Routledge, London

: Physical Geography: A Systems Approach, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle

: Encyclopaedia of Geomorphology, vol. 1 & 2, Routledge, London

. Introduction to Geomorphology, Orient Longman, Hyderabad

: Fluvial Hydrosystems, Chapman and Hall, London

Examination;

to perform One




Drainage density, Stream

: Cartography: Thematic Map Design (6th Edition), Mcgraw-

. Numerical Analysis in Geomorphology—An Introduction,

: Working with Maps, Survey of India, DST, New Delhi.

4. Kraak M.-J. andOrmeling F. (

5. Mishra R. P. and Ramesh A.,

6. Saha, P. and Basu P. (2010). Advanced Practical Geography

Kolkata. Cuff J. D. and Matt

Books.

7. Saha, P. and Basu P. (2010):

Kolkata.

8. Sarkar, Ashis (2013): Practical Geography

Delhi.Sarkar, Ashis (2013):

Ltd.: New Delhi.


10. Singh, Gopal (2008): Map work and Practical Geography, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.: New Delhi.


12. Slocum T. A., Mcmaster R. B. and Kessler F. C. (


13. Tyner J. A. (2010): Principles of Map Design, The Guilford Press.

DSE2A

Total Credit

Total Marks



Part 1: Social Geography

1. Nature and Scope of Social Geography

2. Concept of Space, Social differentiation and stratification; social processes

3. Social Categories: Caste, Class, Religion, Race and Gender and their Spatial distribution

4. Basis of Social region formation, Evolution of social

social behaviour and contemporary social issues (dowry, delinquency, child labour, gender

discrimination) with special reference to India

Part 2: Cultural Geography

1. Scope and content of Cultural Geography

2. Concepts of Cultural Hearth and Realm, Cultural diffusion, Cultural segregation, cultural

diversity

3. Races and racial groups of the world, Cultural regions of India

References

1. Banerjee Guha, S. ed (2004):

2. Bardhan, P. (2003): Poverty, Age Structure & Political Economy in India, Oxford University Press

3. Biswas, A.K., Jortajada, C. (2006

4. Dhanagare, D.N. (2004): Theme

5. Dohrs, I., Sommers,L. (1967):

6. Fellmann, J.D.,Getis, A., Getis, J.

7. Fern, R.L. (2002): Nature, God and Humanity, Cambridge university Press

8. Gadhil, M., Guha,R. (2000): The Use and Abuse of Nature, Oxford University Press

9. Gregory, D.,Urry, J. (1985): Social Relation and Spatial Structure, MacMillan

10. Herbert, D.T., Johnston, R.J. (


J. andOrmeling F. (2003): Cartography: Visualization of Geo-Spatial Data, Prentice

Mishra R. P. and Ramesh A., (1989): Fundamentals of Cartography, Concept, New Delhi.

. Advanced Practical Geography—A Laboratory Manual, books &Allied Pvt. Ltd.:

. Cuff J. D. and Mattson M. T. (1982): Thematic Maps: Their Design and Production, Methuen Young

): Advanced Practical Geography—A Laboratory Manual, books &Allied Pvt. Ltd.:

Practical Geography—A Systematic Analysis, Orient Black Swan Pvt. Ltd.: New

Quantitative Geography—Techniques And Presentations, Orient Black Swan Pvt.

R. P. B. (1999): Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers.

Map work and Practical Geography, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.: New Delhi.

Singh, R. L. and Singh, Rana P. B. (2001): Elements of Practical Geography, kalyani Publishers: New Delhi.


: Principles of Map Design, The Guilford Press.

A: Social and Cultural Geography (Theory)

04 Credits

35 Marks

Examination 25 Marks







two parts.

10 Marks


by the Department)

Nature and Scope of Social Geography

Concept of Space, Social differentiation and stratification; social processes

Social Categories: Caste, Class, Religion, Race and Gender and their Spatial distribution

Basis of Social region formation, Evolution of social-cultural regions of India, Socia


discrimination) with special reference to India

Scope and content of Cultural Geography

Concepts of Cultural Hearth and Realm, Cultural diffusion, Cultural segregation, cultural

Races and racial groups of the world, Cultural regions of India

Space, Society & Geography, Rawat Publication, Delhi


2006): Appraising Sustainable Development, Oxford University

Themes and Perspectives in Indian Sociology, Rawat Publication, Delhi

): Cultural Geography. Thomas Crowell Company

mann, J.D.,Getis, A., Getis, J. (2000): Human Geography- Landscape of Human Activity, McGraw Hill

Nature, God and Humanity, Cambridge university Press

The Use and Abuse of Nature, Oxford University Press

Social Relation and Spatial Structure, MacMillan

(1982): Geography and Urban Environment. John Wiley& Sons

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

36


: Fundamentals of Cartography, Concept, New Delhi.


: Thematic Maps: Their Design and Production, Methuen Young


lysis, Orient Black Swan Pvt. Ltd.: New

Techniques And Presentations, Orient Black Swan Pvt.



Elements of Practical Geography, kalyani Publishers: New Delhi.

: Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization (3rd






Concept of Space, Social differentiation and stratification; social processes

Social Categories: Caste, Class, Religion, Race and Gender and their Spatial distribution

cultural regions of India, Social groups,


Concepts of Cultural Hearth and Realm, Cultural diffusion, Cultural segregation, cultural


Appraising Sustainable Development, Oxford University

s and Perspectives in Indian Sociology, Rawat Publication, Delhi

Landscape of Human Activity, McGraw Hill

Geography and Urban Environment. John Wiley& Sons

11. Hussain, M.,2007, Models in Geography, Rawat Publication

12. Jordan,T., Rowntree, L.,1990, Human Mosaic, Harper Collins Publishers

13. Knox, P., Pinch,S., 2000, Urban Social Geography, Pearson Education

14. Mitchell, D. 2000, Cultural Geography

DSE2B:

Total Credit

Total Marks


List of Practical 1. Mapping of composition of social/cultural group of Indian population in any Indian states

(district wise) following choropleth technique, bar diagram/proportional divided circle

2. Calculation of Human Poverty Index (HPI)

3. Gender parity index

Note: Practical in Sl. No. (1)

References

1. Cuff J. D. and Mattson M. T. (

2. Dent B. D., Torguson J. S., and Holder T. W. (


3. Gupta K. K. and Tyagi V. C. (

4. Kraak M.-J. andOrmeling F. (

5. Mishra R. P. and Ramesh A. (

6. Saha, P. and Basu P. (2010):

Kolkata.

7. Sarkar, Ashis (2013): Practical Geography

8. Sarkar, Ashis (2013): Quantitative Geography

Delhi.


10. Singh, Gopal (2008): Map work and Practical Geography, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.: New Delhi.


12. Slocum T. A., Mcmaster R. B. and Kessler F. C. (


13. Tyner J. A. (2010): Principles of Map Design, The Guilford Press.

SEC1

Total Credit

Total Marks



Hussain, M.,2007, Models in Geography, Rawat Publication

Jordan,T., Rowntree, L.,1990, Human Mosaic, Harper Collins Publishers

Knox, P., Pinch,S., 2000, Urban Social Geography, Pearson Education

chell, D. 2000, Cultural Geography-A Critical Introduction, Black Well.

: Social and Cultural Geography (Practical)

02 Credits

15 Marks









Mapping of composition of social/cultural group of Indian population in any Indian states


of Human Poverty Index (HPI)

in Sl. No. (1) above will be performed both by Software and manually

Cuff J. D. and Mattson M. T. (1982): Thematic Maps: Their Design and Production, Methuen Young Books

rguson J. S., and Holder T. W. (2008): Cartography: Thematic Map Design (6th Edition), Mcgraw

Gupta K. K. and Tyagi V. C. (1992): Working with Maps, Survey of India, DST, New Delhi.

J. andOrmeling F. (2003): Cartography: Visualization of Geo-Spatial Data, Prentice

Mishra R. P. and Ramesh A. (1989): Fundamentals of Cartography, Concept, New Delhi.

): Advanced Practical Geography—A Laboratory Manual, books &Allied Pvt. Ltd.:

Practical Geography—A Systematic Analysis, Orient Black Swan Pvt. Ltd.: New Delhi.

Quantitative Geography—Techniques And Presentations, Orient Black Swan Pvt. Ltd.: New

. and Singh R. P. B. (1999): Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers.


Singh, R. L. and Singh, Rana P. B. (2001): Elements of Practical Geography, kalyani Publishers: Ne


: Principles of Map Design, The Guilford Press.

SEC1: Geography of Tourism (Theory)

02 Credits

50 Marks



Exam. Duration: 2 Hours;


carrying 10 marks out of Four given questions;

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

37

Examination;

to perform One




Mapping of composition of social/cultural group of Indian population in any Indian states


manually

: Thematic Maps: Their Design and Production, Methuen Young Books

: Cartography: Thematic Map Design (6th Edition), Mcgraw-

: Working with Maps, Survey of India, DST, New Delhi.


: Fundamentals of Cartography, Concept, New Delhi.


A Systematic Analysis, Orient Black Swan Pvt. Ltd.: New Delhi.

Techniques And Presentations, Orient Black Swan Pvt. Ltd.: New



Elements of Practical Geography, kalyani Publishers: New Delhi.

: Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization (3rd

to answer Two question

given questions; Four


Geography of Tourism

1. Concept, scope and nature of Geography of Tourism, types of Tourism, Recreation and

Leisure Inter-Relations Geographical Parameters of Tourism by Robinson.

2. Factors (historical, natural, socio

of tourism

3. Physical, economic and social impacts of tourism

4. Environmental laws and tourism: current trends, spatial patterns and recent changes

5. Recent Trends of Tourism: International and Regional; Domestic (India); Sustainable

Tourism, Meeting Incentives Con

and impact of globalization on tourism

6. Tourism Infrastructure, regional dimensions of tourist attraction in India, National Tourism

Policy;

References

1. Arora, R.K.(2007): Tourism Planning and Human Resource Development, Mohit Publication,

2. Ashworth, G.(1990): Marketing in the Tourism Industry, Routledge, London

3. Bhatia, A.K(1997): Tourism Management and Marketing, Sterling Publisher Pvt Ltd, New

4. Bhatia, A.K(2002): Tourism Development, Sterling Publisher Pvt Ltd, New Delhi

5. Dhar, P.N. (2006) International Tourism: Emerging Challenges and Future Prospects.

6. Ghosh, B.(2002): Tourism and Travel Management, Vikash Publishing

7. Gill, P.S. (2002): Dynamics of Tourism (4 Vols.) Anmol Publication, New Delhi

8. Hall, M. and Stephen, P. (2006) Geography of Tourism and Recreation

Routledge, London. Page 68

9. Jayapalan, N.(2001): An Introduction to Tourism, Atlantic Publishers

10. Kamra, K. K. and Chand, M. (2007) Basics of Tourism: Theory, Operation and Practise,

Pune.

11. Mill and Morrison (1992): The Tourism system an Introductory Text (1992) Prentice Hall

12. Padam, S.(1990): Bus Transport in India, Ajanta Publications, Delhi.

13. Page, S. J. (2011) Tourism Management: An Introductio

14. Raj, R. and Nigel, D. (2007) Morpeth Religious Tourism and Pi

International perspective by, CABI, Cambridge, USA,

15. Seth, P. (1985): Successful Tourism Management, Sterling Publishers, Cornell University.

16. Singh, J. (2014) “Eco-Tourism” Published by

Cinema Market, New Delhi, India (

17. Singh, S. (2011): Studies in Tourism, APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi

18. Singha, P.C.(1999): Tourism Transport and Travel Ma

19. Sinha, P. C (2001) Tourism Management. Anmol Publication, New Delhi

20. Sinha, P.C. (2003): Geography and Structure of Tourism and Travel, Anmol Publication.

21. Sinha, P.C. (2003): Geography and Structure of Touris

22. Stephen Williams; Tourism Geography A new synthesis, Sec

London and New York

23. Tourism Recreation and Research Journal, Center for Tourism Research & Developmen

24. Williams, S. (1986) Tourism Geography A new synthesis, Sec

London and New York




two parts.

10 Marks

Mode: Submission of assignment as instructed by the

Department)

Concept, scope and nature of Geography of Tourism, types of Tourism, Recreation and

Relations Geographical Parameters of Tourism by Robinson.

Factors (historical, natural, socio-cultural and economic) influencing tourism, Spatial pattern

Physical, economic and social impacts of tourism

Environmental laws and tourism: current trends, spatial patterns and recent changes

Recent Trends of Tourism: International and Regional; Domestic (India); Sustainable

Tourism, Meeting Incentives Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE), Role of foreign capital

and impact of globalization on tourism

Tourism Infrastructure, regional dimensions of tourist attraction in India, National Tourism

Arora, R.K.(2007): Tourism Planning and Human Resource Development, Mohit Publication,

Ashworth, G.(1990): Marketing in the Tourism Industry, Routledge, London

Bhatia, A.K(1997): Tourism Management and Marketing, Sterling Publisher Pvt Ltd, New

Bhatia, A.K(2002): Tourism Development, Sterling Publisher Pvt Ltd, New Delhi

Dhar, P.N. (2006) International Tourism: Emerging Challenges and Future Prospects.

Ghosh, B.(2002): Tourism and Travel Management, Vikash Publishing House Pvt Ltd

Gill, P.S. (2002): Dynamics of Tourism (4 Vols.) Anmol Publication, New Delhi

Hall, M. and Stephen, P. (2006) Geography of Tourism and Recreation – Environment, Place

Introduction to Tourism, Atlantic Publishers

Kamra, K. K. and Chand, M. (2007) Basics of Tourism: Theory, Operation and Practise,

Mill and Morrison (1992): The Tourism system an Introductory Text (1992) Prentice Hall

.(1990): Bus Transport in India, Ajanta Publications, Delhi.

Page, S. J. (2011) Tourism Management: An Introduction, Butterworth-Heinemann- USA.

Raj, R. and Nigel, D. (2007) Morpeth Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage Festivals

rnational perspective by, CABI, Cambridge, USA, www.cabi.org.

Seth, P. (1985): Successful Tourism Management, Sterling Publishers, Cornell University.

Tourism” Published by - I.K. International Pvt. Ltd. S-25, Green Park

Cinema Market, New Delhi, India (www.ikbooks.com).

Singh, S. (2011): Studies in Tourism, APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi

Singha, P.C.(1999): Tourism Transport and Travel Management, Anmol Publication Pvt Ltd,

Sinha, P. C (2001) Tourism Management. Anmol Publication, New Delhi

Sinha, P.C. (2003): Geography and Structure of Tourism and Travel, Anmol Publication.

Sinha, P.C. (2003): Geography and Structure of Tourism and Travel, Anmol Publication,

Stephen Williams; Tourism Geography A new synthesis, Second edition, Routledge, Taylor

Tourism Recreation and Research Journal, Center for Tourism Research & Development,

Williams, S. (1986) Tourism Geography A new synthesis, Second edition, Routledge, Taylor

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

38

questions carrying 5 marks each out of given Eight



Concept, scope and nature of Geography of Tourism, types of Tourism, Recreation and

Relations Geographical Parameters of Tourism by Robinson.

cultural and economic) influencing tourism, Spatial pattern

Environmental laws and tourism: current trends, spatial patterns and recent changes

Recent Trends of Tourism: International and Regional; Domestic (India); Sustainable

ventions and Exhibitions (MICE), Role of foreign capital

Tourism Infrastructure, regional dimensions of tourist attraction in India, National Tourism

Arora, R.K.(2007): Tourism Planning and Human Resource Development, Mohit Publication, New Delhi

Bhatia, A.K(1997): Tourism Management and Marketing, Sterling Publisher Pvt Ltd, New Delhi

Kanishka, New Delhi.

Environment, Place and Space,

Kanishka Publishers,

Mill and Morrison (1992): The Tourism system an Introductory Text (1992) Prentice Hall

USA. Chapter 2.

Management:An

Seth, P. (1985): Successful Tourism Management, Sterling Publishers, Cornell University.

25, Green Park Extension, Uphaar

Publication Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.

m and Travel, Anmol Publication, New Delhi

ond edition, Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group,

t, Lucknow

ond edition, Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group,

Course Type

Discipline Core

(DC)

� DC13A:

Management

� DC14A:

Geographical Thought

Discipline Specific

Elective (DSE)

[Optional]

� DSE3A:

Geomorphology / Human

Geography

Skill Enhancement

(SEC)

� SEC2:

Change: Vulnerability and

Adaptations

Total

Note: DP4 will focus on preparation of field report on specific topic on Physical or Human

Geography

DC13A: Disaster Management (Theory)

Total Credit

Total Marks



Disaster Management 1. Classification of hazards and disasters approaches to hazard study

2. Risk perception and vulnerability assessment, hazard paradigms

3. Responses to hazards: Preparedness, trauma and aftermath. Resilience and capacity building.

4. Factors, vulnerability, consequences and management of

Drought)

5. Factors, vulnerability, consequences and management of

Landslide)

6. Factors, vulnerability, consequences and management of Atmospheric disasters (Cyclones)

References

1. Government of India. (1997)

Promotion Council, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India.

2. Kapur, A. (2010): Vulnerable India: A Geographical Study of Disasters, Sage Publication, New Delhi.

3. Modh, S. (2010): Managing Natural Disaster: Hydrological, Marine and Geological Disasters, Macmillan, Delhi.

4. Singh, R.B. (2005): Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis, IGNOU, New Delhi. Chapter 1, 2 and 3


SEMESTER-VI

Course Detail Credits

Theory Practical

DC13A: Disaster

Management(04)

� DC13B: Practical

(02 )

06

DC14A: Evolution of

Geographical Thought(04)

� DC14B: Practical

(02 ) 06

DSE3A: Applied

Geomorphology / Human

Geography (04)

� DSE3B: Practical

(02 ) 06

� DP4: Field Report

(06 ) 06

SEC2: Climate

Change: Vulnerability and

Adaptations (02)

02

26

DP4 will focus on preparation of field report on specific topic on Physical or Human

DC13A: Disaster Management (Theory)

04 Credits

35 Marks








two parts.

10 Marks

Mode: Preparation of supervised Term Paper on given


Classification of hazards and disasters approaches to hazard study

Risk perception and vulnerability assessment, hazard paradigms

Responses to hazards: Preparedness, trauma and aftermath. Resilience and capacity building.

Factors, vulnerability, consequences and management of hydrologic disasters (Flood &

rs, vulnerability, consequences and management of Geologic disasters (

Factors, vulnerability, consequences and management of Atmospheric disasters (Cyclones)

Government of India. (1997): Vulnerability Atlas of India. New Delhi, Building Materials & Technology

Promotion Council, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India.

Vulnerable India: A Geographical Study of Disasters, Sage Publication, New Delhi.

Managing Natural Disaster: Hydrological, Marine and Geological Disasters, Macmillan, Delhi.

Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis, IGNOU, New Delhi. Chapter 1, 2 and 3

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

39

Credits Marks

06 50

06 50

06 50

06 50

02 50

26 250

DP4 will focus on preparation of field report on specific topic on Physical or Human







Responses to hazards: Preparedness, trauma and aftermath. Resilience and capacity building.

hydrologic disasters (Flood &

Geologic disasters (Earthquake &

Factors, vulnerability, consequences and management of Atmospheric disasters (Cyclones)

Delhi, Building Materials & Technology

Vulnerable India: A Geographical Study of Disasters, Sage Publication, New Delhi.

Managing Natural Disaster: Hydrological, Marine and Geological Disasters, Macmillan, Delhi.

Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis, IGNOU, New Delhi. Chapter 1, 2 and 3

5. Singh, R. B. (ed.), (2006):

Publications, New Delhi.

6. Sinha, A. (2001): Disaster Management: Lessons Drawn and Strategies for Future, New United Press, New Delhi.

7. Stoltman, J.P. et al. (2004):

Dordrecht.

8. Singh Jagbir (2007): Disaster Management Future Challenges and Opportunities, I.K. International Pvt. Ltd. S

Green Park Extension, Uphaar Cinema Market, New Delhi, India (www.ikbooks.com).

9. Smith, K. (2013): Environmental Hazards: Assessing Risk and Reducing Disaster, Routledge

DC13B

Total Credit

Total Marks


List of practical 1. Flood Frequency Analysis (Time series)

2. Flood year determination based on peak flow data in reference to danger and extreme danger

level

3. Hydrological Drought Analysis: Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI)

References

1. Basu, R and Bhaduri, S. (2011): Contemporary Issues and Techniques in Geography, Progressive Publishers,

Kolkata

2. Saha, P.K. and Basu, P. (2009): Advanced Practical Geography, Books and Allied (P) Ltd., Kolkata

3. Singh, R.B. (2005) Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis, IGNOU,

4. Singh, R. B. (ed.), (2006) Natural Hazards and Disaster Management: Vulnerability and Mitigation, Rawat

Publications, New Delhi.

5. Sinha, A. (2001). Disaster Management: Lessons Drawn and Strategies for Future, New United Press,

6. Stoltman, J.P. et al. (2004) International Perspectives on Natural Disasters, Kluwer Academic Publications.

Dordrecht.

7. Singh Jagbir (2007) “Disaster Management Future Challenges and Opportunities”, 2007. Publisher

Pvt. Ltd. S-25, Green Park Extension, Uphaar Cinema Market, New Delhi, India (www.ikbooks.com).

DC14A: Evolution of Geographical Thought (Theory)

Total Credit

Total Marks




Natural Hazards and Disaster Management: Vulnerability and Mitigation, Rawat

Disaster Management: Lessons Drawn and Strategies for Future, New United Press, New Delhi.

: International Perspectives on Natural Disasters, Kluwer Academic Publications.

Disaster Management Future Challenges and Opportunities, I.K. International Pvt. Ltd. S

Green Park Extension, Uphaar Cinema Market, New Delhi, India (www.ikbooks.com).

: Environmental Hazards: Assessing Risk and Reducing Disaster, Routledge

DC13B: Disaster Management (Practical)

02 Credits

15 Marks









Flood Frequency Analysis (Time series)

Flood year determination based on peak flow data in reference to danger and extreme danger

Hydrological Drought Analysis: Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI)

(2011): Contemporary Issues and Techniques in Geography, Progressive Publishers,

Saha, P.K. and Basu, P. (2009): Advanced Practical Geography, Books and Allied (P) Ltd., Kolkata

Singh, R.B. (2005) Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis, IGNOU, New Delhi. Chapter 1, 2 and 3

Singh, R. B. (ed.), (2006) Natural Hazards and Disaster Management: Vulnerability and Mitigation, Rawat

Sinha, A. (2001). Disaster Management: Lessons Drawn and Strategies for Future, New United Press,

Stoltman, J.P. et al. (2004) International Perspectives on Natural Disasters, Kluwer Academic Publications.

Singh Jagbir (2007) “Disaster Management Future Challenges and Opportunities”, 2007. Publisher

25, Green Park Extension, Uphaar Cinema Market, New Delhi, India (www.ikbooks.com).

DC14A: Evolution of Geographical Thought (Theory)

04 Credits

35 Marks








two parts.

10 Marks



Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

40

agement: Vulnerability and Mitigation, Rawat

Disaster Management: Lessons Drawn and Strategies for Future, New United Press, New Delhi.

rs, Kluwer Academic Publications.

Disaster Management Future Challenges and Opportunities, I.K. International Pvt. Ltd. S-25,

: Environmental Hazards: Assessing Risk and Reducing Disaster, Routledge

Examination;

to perform One




Flood year determination based on peak flow data in reference to danger and extreme danger

(2011): Contemporary Issues and Techniques in Geography, Progressive Publishers,

Saha, P.K. and Basu, P. (2009): Advanced Practical Geography, Books and Allied (P) Ltd., Kolkata

New Delhi. Chapter 1, 2 and 3

Singh, R. B. (ed.), (2006) Natural Hazards and Disaster Management: Vulnerability and Mitigation, Rawat

Sinha, A. (2001). Disaster Management: Lessons Drawn and Strategies for Future, New United Press, New Delhi.

Stoltman, J.P. et al. (2004) International Perspectives on Natural Disasters, Kluwer Academic Publications.

Singh Jagbir (2007) “Disaster Management Future Challenges and Opportunities”, 2007. Publisher- I.K. International

25, Green Park Extension, Uphaar Cinema Market, New Delhi, India (www.ikbooks.com).







Evolution of Geographical Thought

1. Definition, nature, scope and contents of Geography, Development of Geography and

contributions of Greek, Roman and Indian geographers; Impact of ‘Dark Age’ on Geography

and Arab contributions

2. Transition from Cosmography to Scientific Geography (Contribut

and Immanuel Kant); Dualism and Dichotomies (General vs. Particular, Physical vs. Human,

Regional vs. Systematic, Determinism vs. Possibilism, Ideographic vs. Nomothetic)

3. Evolution of Geographical thoughts after pre

British and America school of thought, Contributions of Humboldt and Ritter

4. Quantitative Revolution and its impact, behaviouralism, systems approach, radicalism,

feminism in geography

5. Concept of hypothesis, theory, law and

Geography in the 21st Century

References

1. Arentsen M., Stam R. and Thuijis R. (

2. Bhat, L.S. (2009): Geography in India (Selected Themes). Pearson

3. Bonnett A. (2008): What is Geography? Sage.

4. Dikshit R. D. (1997): Geographical Thought: A Contextual History of Ideas, Prentice

5. Hartshone R. (1959): Perspectives of Nature of Geography, Rand MacNally and Co.

6. Holt-Jensen A.(2011): Geography: History and Its

7. Johnston R. J.(Ed.) (2010): Dictionary of Human Geography, Routledge.

8. Johnston R. J. (1997): Geography and Geographers, Anglo

London.

9. Kapur A. (2001): Indian Geography Voice

10. Martin Geoffrey J. (2005): All Possible Worlds: A History of Geographical Ideas, Oxford.

11. Soja, Edward (1989): Post-modern Geographies, Verso, London. Reprinted 1997: Rawat Publ., Jaipur and New

Delhi.

DC14B: Evolution

Total Credit

Total Marks


List of practical 1. Hypothesis testing: t test, z test, chi square test (data base

References

1. Ebdon, D. (1985): Statistics in Geography: A Practical Approach

2. Gomes, B., Jones III, J.P. (Eds)

3. Blackwell.

4. Hammond P. and McCullagh P. S.

University Press.

5. Joseph, Jr. F.H., Black, C.W., Babin, B.J., Anderson, R.E. and Tatham, R.L.

Pearson Prentice Hall, New Delhi

6. Khan, N. (1998): Quantitative Methods in Geographical Research,

7. Mahmood A., (1977): Statistical Methods in Geographical Studies

8. Pal S. K., (1998): Statistics for Geoscienti

9. Rogerson, P.A. (2010): Statistical Methods for Geography: A Student's Guide

10. Sarkar, A. (2013): Quantitative Geography: Techniques and Presentations

11. Walford, N. (2011): Practical Statistics for Geographers and Earth Scientists


Evolution of Geographical Thought

Definition, nature, scope and contents of Geography, Development of Geography and


Transition from Cosmography to Scientific Geography (Contributions of Bernard Varenius



Evolution of Geographical thoughts after pre-modern phase, contribution of German, French,


Quantitative Revolution and its impact, behaviouralism, systems approach, radicalism,

Concept of hypothesis, theory, law and model, Changing concept of space in geography,

Geography in the 21st Century

sen M., Stam R. and Thuijis R. (2000): Post-modern Approaches to Space, ebook.

Geography in India (Selected Themes). Pearson

: What is Geography? Sage.

: Geographical Thought: A Contextual History of Ideas, Prentice– Hall India.

: Perspectives of Nature of Geography, Rand MacNally and Co.

: Geography: History and Its Concepts: A Students Guide, SAGE.

: Dictionary of Human Geography, Routledge.

: Geography and Geographers, Anglo-American Human Geography since 1945, Arnold,

: Indian Geography Voice of Concern, Concept Publications.

: All Possible Worlds: A History of Geographical Ideas, Oxford.

modern Geographies, Verso, London. Reprinted 1997: Rawat Publ., Jaipur and New

DC14B: Evolution of Geographical Thought (Practical)

02 Credits

15 Marks









Hypothesis testing: t test, z test, chi square test (data base computation, testing and inferences)

Statistics in Geography: A Practical Approach, John Wiley & Sons, New York

Gomes, B., Jones III, J.P. (Eds) (2010): Research Methods in Geography: A Critical Introduction, Wiley

Hammond P. and McCullagh P. S. (1978): Quantitative Techniques in Geography: An Introduction

Joseph, Jr. F.H., Black, C.W., Babin, B.J., Anderson, R.E. and Tatham, R.L. (2011): Multivariate Data Analysis,

Pearson Prentice Hall, New Delhi

Quantitative Methods in Geographical Research, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi

Statistical Methods in Geographical Studies, Concept.

Statistics for Geoscientists, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.

Statistical Methods for Geography: A Student's Guide, SAGE Publications Ltd., London

Quantitative Geography: Techniques and Presentations, Orient BlackSwan, New Delhi

Practical Statistics for Geographers and Earth Scientists, John Wiley & Sons, New York

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

41

Definition, nature, scope and contents of Geography, Development of Geography and


ions of Bernard Varenius



ontribution of German, French,


Quantitative Revolution and its impact, behaviouralism, systems approach, radicalism,

model, Changing concept of space in geography,

Hall India.

American Human Geography since 1945, Arnold,

: All Possible Worlds: A History of Geographical Ideas, Oxford.

modern Geographies, Verso, London. Reprinted 1997: Rawat Publ., Jaipur and New

Examination;

to perform One




computation, testing and inferences)

, John Wiley & Sons, New York

Research Methods in Geography: A Critical Introduction, Wiley-

Quantitative Techniques in Geography: An Introduction, Oxford

Multivariate Data Analysis,

Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi

, SAGE Publications Ltd., London

, Orient BlackSwan, New Delhi

, John Wiley & Sons, New York

DSE3A:

Total Credit

Total Marks



Applied Geomorphology 1. Anthropogenic Geomorphology: Subject and System;

2. Human Impact in a Systems Approach; Some Characteristics of Physical Systems,

indirect impacts of human activities on Geomorphology (processes and forms)

3. Geomorphic impacts of human society; Anthropogenic landforms

4. Stages of Intensifying Human

natural landscape, Formation of alien landscape over natural landscape and anthropogenic

landscapes

5. Societal problems and benefits associated with rivers and modification of rivers; damming,

water diversion for irrigation purposes, embankment effects and river linking

6. Geomorphic impacts on urbanization, resource concentration, resource mining and cropping

practices

References

1. Basu, R., Bhaduri, S. (Eds) (

Gardiner, V., Dacombe, R.V.

2. Bierman, P.R. and Montgomery D.R.

3. Bird, E. (2008): Coastal Geomorphology: An Introduction, John Wiley & Sons, Chichester

4. Bridges, E. M. (1990): World Geomorphology, Cambridge University Press.

5. Goudie, A.S. (Ed) (2004): Encyclopaedia of Geomorphology, vol. 1 & 2, Routledge.

6. Goudie, A.S. and Viles, H.A. (2016): Geomorphology in the Anthropocene, Cambridge University Press,

Cambridge

7. Gupta, A. (2011): Tropical Geomorphology, Cambridge University Press

8. Lindholm, R. (1987): A Practical Approach to Sedimentology, Allen & Unwin. Morisawa, M. 1985. Rivers,

9. Longman. Mukolwe, M.M. 92016):

Process, CRC Press. Migon, P.

10. Pearl, R.M. (1955): How to know the Minerals and Roc

11. Petts, G.E., Amoros, C (Eds).

12. Rosgen, D. (1996): Applied River Morphology, Wildland Hydrology, Fort Collins, Colorado

13. Sen, P.K. (1989): Geomorphological Analysis of Drainage Basin: An Introduction to Morphometric and

Hydrological Parameters, University of Burdwan.

14. Szabo, J., David, L. and Loczy, D. (eds.)

Landforms, Springer

DSE3B

Total Credit

Total Marks



DSE3A: Applied Geomorphology (Theory)

04 Credits

35 Marks








two parts.

10 Marks



Anthropogenic Geomorphology: Subject and System;

Human Impact in a Systems Approach; Some Characteristics of Physical Systems,


Geomorphic impacts of human society; Anthropogenic landforms

Stages of Intensifying Human Impact on the Landscape: natural, slightly modified, semi


Societal problems and benefits associated with rivers and modification of rivers; damming,

iversion for irrigation purposes, embankment effects and river linking

Geomorphic impacts on urbanization, resource concentration, resource mining and cropping

(2007): Contemporary Issues and Techniques in Geography, Progressive Publishers.

Gardiner, V., Dacombe, R.V. (1982): Geomorphological Field Manual, George Allen & Unwin

Bierman, P.R. and Montgomery D.R. (2014): Key Concepts in Geomorphology, WH Freeman

Coastal Geomorphology: An Introduction, John Wiley & Sons, Chichester

World Geomorphology, Cambridge University Press.

Encyclopaedia of Geomorphology, vol. 1 & 2, Routledge.

.A. (2016): Geomorphology in the Anthropocene, Cambridge University Press,

Tropical Geomorphology, Cambridge University Press

A Practical Approach to Sedimentology, Allen & Unwin. Morisawa, M. 1985. Rivers,

92016): Flood Hazard Mapping: Uncertainty and its Value in the Decision

Process, CRC Press. Migon, P. (2010): Geomorphological Landscapes of the World, Springer, Dordrecht

How to know the Minerals and Rocks, McGraw-Hill, New York

Petts, G.E., Amoros, C (Eds). (1996): Fluvial Hydrosystems, Chapman and Hall.

Applied River Morphology, Wildland Hydrology, Fort Collins, Colorado

Geomorphological Analysis of Drainage Basin: An Introduction to Morphometric and


Szabo, J., David, L. and Loczy, D. (eds.) (2010): Anthropogenic Geomorphology: A Guide to Man

DSE3B: Applied Geomorphology (Practical)

02 Credits

15 Marks


Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

42







Human Impact in a Systems Approach; Some Characteristics of Physical Systems, direct and


Impact on the Landscape: natural, slightly modified, semi-


Societal problems and benefits associated with rivers and modification of rivers; damming,

iversion for irrigation purposes, embankment effects and river linking

Geomorphic impacts on urbanization, resource concentration, resource mining and cropping

Contemporary Issues and Techniques in Geography, Progressive Publishers.

Geomorphological Field Manual, George Allen & Unwin

Key Concepts in Geomorphology, WH Freeman

Coastal Geomorphology: An Introduction, John Wiley & Sons, Chichester

.A. (2016): Geomorphology in the Anthropocene, Cambridge University Press,

A Practical Approach to Sedimentology, Allen & Unwin. Morisawa, M. 1985. Rivers,

Flood Hazard Mapping: Uncertainty and its Value in the Decision-making

Geomorphological Landscapes of the World, Springer, Dordrecht



Anthropogenic Geomorphology: A Guide to Man-Made

List of practical 1. Hypsometric curve and long profile

2. Morphological mapping from

References:

1. Goudie, A.S. (Ed) (2004): Encyclopaedia of Geomorphology, vol. 1 & 2, Routledge.

2. Goudie, A.S. and Viles, H.A. (2016): Geomorphology in the Anthropocene, Cambridge University Press,

Cambridge

3. Gupta K.K. and Tyagi, V. C. (

4. Lindholm, R. 1987. A Practical Approach to Sedimentology, Allen & Unwin. Morisawa, M.

5. Longman. Mukolwe, M.M.

Process, CRC Press.

6. Pearl, R.M. (1955): How to know the Minerals and Rocks, McGraw

7. Petts, G.E., Amoros, C (Eds).

8. Rosgen, D. (1996): Applied River Morphology, Wildland Hydrology, Fort Collin

9. Sarkar, A. (2008): Practical Geography: A Systematic Approach, Orient BlackSwan, Kolkata

10. Sen, P.K. (1989): Geomorphological Analysis of Drainage Basin: An Introduction to Morphometric and


11. Vaidyanadhan, R., Subbarao, K.V.

of India

12. Yang, X, (2009): Introduction to Mathematics for Earth Scientists, Dunedin Academic Press, London

DSE3A:

Total Credit

Total Marks



Human Geography 1. Nature, scope, approaches and recent trends; elements of Human Geography

2. Evolution of humans, concept of race and ethnicity

3. Space, society and cultural regions (language and religion), e

hunting and food gatheri

societies

4. Human adaptation to environment: Eskimo, Masai, Jarwa, Gaddi, Santhals.

5. Population–Resource regions (Ackerman)

6. Human population and environment with special reference to developm

conflict









Hypsometric curve and long profile

Morphological mapping from toposheet

Encyclopaedia of Geomorphology, vol. 1 & 2, Routledge.

Goudie, A.S. and Viles, H.A. (2016): Geomorphology in the Anthropocene, Cambridge University Press,

Gupta K.K. and Tyagi, V. C. (1992): Working with Map, Survey of India, DST, New Delhi.

Lindholm, R. 1987. A Practical Approach to Sedimentology, Allen & Unwin. Morisawa, M.

Longman. Mukolwe, M.M. (2016): Flood Hazard Mapping: Uncertainty and its Value in the Decision

How to know the Minerals and Rocks, McGraw-Hill, New York

Petts, G.E., Amoros, C (Eds). (1996): Fluvial Hydrosystems, Chapman and Hall.


Practical Geography: A Systematic Approach, Orient BlackSwan, Kolkata



dhan, R., Subbarao, K.V. (2014): Landforms of India from Topomaps and Images, Geological Society

Yang, X, (2009): Introduction to Mathematics for Earth Scientists, Dunedin Academic Press, London

DSE3A: Human Geography (Theory)

04 Credits

35 Marks








two parts.

10 Marks



Nature, scope, approaches and recent trends; elements of Human Geography

Evolution of humans, concept of race and ethnicity

Space, society and cultural regions (language and religion), evolution of human societies

hunting and food gathering, pastoral nomadism, subsistence farming, industrial and urban

Human adaptation to environment: Eskimo, Masai, Jarwa, Gaddi, Santhals.

Resource regions (Ackerman)

Human population and environment with special reference to developm

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

43

Examination;

to perform One




Goudie, A.S. and Viles, H.A. (2016): Geomorphology in the Anthropocene, Cambridge University Press,

: Working with Map, Survey of India, DST, New Delhi.

Lindholm, R. 1987. A Practical Approach to Sedimentology, Allen & Unwin. Morisawa, M. (1985): Rivers,

Flood Hazard Mapping: Uncertainty and its Value in the Decision-making

s, Colorado



Landforms of India from Topomaps and Images, Geological Society

Yang, X, (2009): Introduction to Mathematics for Earth Scientists, Dunedin Academic Press, London







Nature, scope, approaches and recent trends; elements of Human Geography

volution of human societies-

ng, pastoral nomadism, subsistence farming, industrial and urban

Human adaptation to environment: Eskimo, Masai, Jarwa, Gaddi, Santhals.

Human population and environment with special reference to development–environment

References 1. Bergman, E.F (1995): Human Geography

2. Chisholm. (1975): Human Geography, Penguin Books, Hermondsworth.

3. Daniel, P.A. and Hopkinson, M.F. (1989) The Geography of Settlement, Oliver & Boyd, London.

4. Johnston R; Gregory D, Pratt G. et al. (2008) The Dictionary of Human Geography, Blackwell Publication.

5. Jordan-Bychkov et al. (2006) The Human Mosaic: A Thematic I

Freeman and Company, New York. Page 11

6. Norton. W. (2001): Human Geography, 4th Edition Oxford University press, Oxford

7. Pearce D. (1995): Tourism Today: A Geographical Analysis, 2nd edition, Longman Scientific & Te

London

8. Pickering K. and Owen A. A. (1997): An Introduction to Global Environmental Issues, 2nd edition Rutledge,

London.

9. Raw, M. (1986): Understanding Human Geography: A Practical Approach, Bell and Hyman. London

10. Rubenstein, J.M. (2002), The Cu

11. Smith D M (1982): Human Geography: A Welfare Approach, Edward Arnold, London

DSE3B

Total Credit

Total Marks


List of practicals 1. Population Potential and Mean Centre of Population

2. Computation of Human Development Index

References 1. Raw, M. (1986): Understanding Human Geography: A Practical Approach, Bell and Hyman. London

2. Rubenstein, J.M. (2002), The Cultural Landscape, 7th edition, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs

3. Smith D M (1982): Human Geography: A Welfare Approach, Edward

4. Sarkar, A. (2008): Practical Geography: A Systematic Approach, Orient BlackSwan, Kolkata

5. Saha, P. and Basu,P. (2010), Advanced Practical Geography, Books & Allied (P) Ltd, Kolkata

Total Credit

Total Marks

• Field Report preparation

• Viva-voce



Bergman, E.F (1995): Human Geography-Culture, Connections and Landscape, Prentice Hall, New Jersey

Chisholm. (1975): Human Geography, Penguin Books, Hermondsworth.

Daniel, P.A. and Hopkinson, M.F. (1989) The Geography of Settlement, Oliver & Boyd, London.

Johnston R; Gregory D, Pratt G. et al. (2008) The Dictionary of Human Geography, Blackwell Publication.

Bychkov et al. (2006) The Human Mosaic: A Thematic Introduction to Cultural Geography. W. H.

Freeman and Company, New York. Page 11

Norton. W. (2001): Human Geography, 4th Edition Oxford University press, Oxford

Pearce D. (1995): Tourism Today: A Geographical Analysis, 2nd edition, Longman Scientific & Te

Pickering K. and Owen A. A. (1997): An Introduction to Global Environmental Issues, 2nd edition Rutledge,

Raw, M. (1986): Understanding Human Geography: A Practical Approach, Bell and Hyman. London

Rubenstein, J.M. (2002), The Cultural Landscape, 7th edition, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs

Smith D M (1982): Human Geography: A Welfare Approach, Edward Arnold, London

DSE3B: Human Geography (Practical)

02 Credits

15 Marks









Mean Centre of Population

Computation of Human Development Index (HDI)



Smith D M (1982): Human Geography: A Welfare Approach, Edward Arnold, London Practical Geography: A Systematic Approach, Orient BlackSwan, Kolkata

Advanced Practical Geography, Books & Allied (P) Ltd, Kolkata

DP4- Field Report

06 Credits

50 Marks

Field Report preparation 30 Marks

Mode: Field visit, measurement, data collection and

report preparation under the supervision of a Faculty

Member of the Department


10 Marks

10 Marks (05 marks will be given based on their field

performances and 05 marks will allotted for his/her

sincere devotion in due course of report preparation

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

44

Culture, Connections and Landscape, Prentice Hall, New Jersey

Daniel, P.A. and Hopkinson, M.F. (1989) The Geography of Settlement, Oliver & Boyd, London.

Johnston R; Gregory D, Pratt G. et al. (2008) The Dictionary of Human Geography, Blackwell Publication.

ntroduction to Cultural Geography. W. H.

Pearce D. (1995): Tourism Today: A Geographical Analysis, 2nd edition, Longman Scientific & Technical,

Pickering K. and Owen A. A. (1997): An Introduction to Global Environmental Issues, 2nd edition Rutledge,


ltural Landscape, 7th edition, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs

Examination;

to perform One



Teacher followed by the




Advanced Practical Geography, Books & Allied (P) Ltd, Kolkata

Field visit, measurement, data collection and

report preparation under the supervision of a Faculty

05 marks will be given based on their field

performances and 05 marks will allotted for his/her

sincere devotion in due course of report preparation)

Field Report Preparation

• General Guidelines:

1. Field report will be conducted using any relevant topic from Physical and Human

Geography. Any specific issue could be addressed.

2. The report is to be prepared for a C.D. Block /P.S./ Mouza/ G. P./ Municipality/ Sub

division/ Drainage Basin area or any ot

survey.

3. Participation of each student in the Field Work is mandatory & Certificate of field

coordinator regarding the participation in Field Work is to be attached in the Report.

4. Field report is to be pre

diagrams may be prepared with the aid of software.

5. No part of the report should contain any photocopied or Printed/typed material.

6. Length of the report not to exceed 3000 words.

7. The Field Report should contain up to 10 pages for diagrams and maximum of 4 pages for

photographs.

8. Questionnaire(s)/ schedule(s) are to be prepared for collection of primary data and one of

the same as filled in during the field work, duly signed by the concerned teac

annexed with the field report.

9. The report should be prepared normally with primary data collected by field survey.

10. Incorporation of secondary data should not exceed 1/5th of the total report.

Viva-voce on Field Report Duration of viva-voce: not to exceed 10 minutes.

References

1. Clifford, N., Cope, M., Gillespie, T.W., French, S. (Eds)

2. Gardiner, V., Dacombe, R.V.

3. Lindholm, R. (1987): A Practical Approach to Sedimentology, Allen & Unwin.

4. Monkhouse, F.J., Wilkinson, H.R.

5. ed (2017 reprint), Alphaneumera

6. Northey, N., Draper, D., Knight, D.B.

7. A Student's Guide to Research and Writing, 6th ed, Oxford University Press.

8. Saha, P.K. and Basu, P. (

SEC2: Climate Change

Total Credit

Total Marks




Field report will be conducted using any relevant topic from Physical and Human

Geography. Any specific issue could be addressed.

The report is to be prepared for a C.D. Block /P.S./ Mouza/ G. P./ Municipality/ Sub

division/ Drainage Basin area or any other physical units primarily on the basis of field

Participation of each student in the Field Work is mandatory & Certificate of field


Field report is to be prepared by the student in his/her own hand writing but maps and

diagrams may be prepared with the aid of software.

No part of the report should contain any photocopied or Printed/typed material.

Length of the report not to exceed 3000 words.

rt should contain up to 10 pages for diagrams and maximum of 4 pages for

Questionnaire(s)/ schedule(s) are to be prepared for collection of primary data and one of

the same as filled in during the field work, duly signed by the concerned teac

annexed with the field report.

The report should be prepared normally with primary data collected by field survey.

Incorporation of secondary data should not exceed 1/5th of the total report.

voce: not to exceed 10 minutes.

Clifford, N., Cope, M., Gillespie, T.W., French, S. (Eds) (2016): Key Methods in Geography, 3rd ed, Sage.

Gardiner, V., Dacombe, R.V. (1982): Geomorphological Field Manual, George Allen & Unwin

A Practical Approach to Sedimentology, Allen & Unwin.

Monkhouse, F.J., Wilkinson, H.R. (1971): Maps and Diagrams: Their Compilation and Construction, 3rd

ed (2017 reprint), Alphaneumera-Kolkata

Northey, N., Draper, D., Knight, D.B. (2015): Making Sense in Geography and Environmental Sciences:

A Student's Guide to Research and Writing, 6th ed, Oxford University Press.

(2009): Advanced Practical Geography, Books and Allied (P) Ltd., Kolkata

SEC2: Climate Change: Vulnerability and Adaptations (Theory)

02 Credits

50 Marks





carrying 10 marks out of Four given questions;



two parts.

10 Marks

Mode: Submission of assignment as instructed

Department)

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

45

Field report will be conducted using any relevant topic from Physical and Human

The report is to be prepared for a C.D. Block /P.S./ Mouza/ G. P./ Municipality/ Sub-

her physical units primarily on the basis of field

Participation of each student in the Field Work is mandatory & Certificate of field


pared by the student in his/her own hand writing but maps and

No part of the report should contain any photocopied or Printed/typed material.

rt should contain up to 10 pages for diagrams and maximum of 4 pages for

Questionnaire(s)/ schedule(s) are to be prepared for collection of primary data and one of

the same as filled in during the field work, duly signed by the concerned teacher, be

The report should be prepared normally with primary data collected by field survey.

Incorporation of secondary data should not exceed 1/5th of the total report.

Key Methods in Geography, 3rd ed, Sage.

Geomorphological Field Manual, George Allen & Unwin

Maps and Diagrams: Their Compilation and Construction, 3rd

Making Sense in Geography and Environmental Sciences:

Books and Allied (P) Ltd., Kolkata

: Vulnerability and Adaptations (Theory)

to answer Two question

given questions; Four

questions carrying 5 marks each out of given Eight



Climate Change: Vulnerability and Adaptations1. Scope and trends of subject, Understanding Climate Change with reference to the Geological

Time Scale

2. Evidences and factors of climate change, Green House Gases and Global Warming

3. Electromagnetic spectrum, Atmospheric window, heat balance of the earth

4. Economic and social impact of climate Change, impacts on Agriculture and Water; Flora and

Fauna; Human Health and morbidity

5. Global initiatives to climate change mitigation: Kyoto Pr

development mechanism, COP, Climate fund

6. Climate change vulnerability assessment and adaptive strategies with particular reference to

South Asia, IPCC reports, National Action Plan (of India) on Climate Change

References

1. Andrew E. Dessler, Edward

to the Debate; Cambridge University Press

Multidisciplinary Approach; Cambridge University Press.

2. Climate Change Science: An

on Earth and Life Studies, Committee on the Science of Climate Change; National Academies Press, 2001

3. Fleming, J.R. (2005): Historical Perspectives on Cli

4. Hardy, J.T. (2003): Climate Change: Causes, Effects, and Solutions, John Wiley & Sons,

5. Houghton, J. (2015): Global Warming; Cambridge University Press.

6. Hulme, M. (2009): Why We Disagree about Climate Change:

Opportunity; Mike Hulme, Cambridge University Press, 2009

7. Maréchal, M.A.C. (2015

8. Maslin, M. (2014): Climate Change: A Very Short Introduction.

9. Maslin, M. (2008): Global Warming: A Very Short Introduction; Edition 2, Oxford University Press, Oxford.

10. Frank P. Incropera (2015

Intersection of Science, Economics, Politics, and Human Behavi

11. Spencer R. Weart (2008): T

12. United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP)

Environment for Development, United Nations.


Climate Change: Vulnerability and Adaptations Scope and trends of subject, Understanding Climate Change with reference to the Geological

Evidences and factors of climate change, Green House Gases and Global Warming

Electromagnetic spectrum, Atmospheric window, heat balance of the earth

Economic and social impact of climate Change, impacts on Agriculture and Water; Flora and

Fauna; Human Health and morbidity

Global initiatives to climate change mitigation: Kyoto Protocol, Carbon trading, Clean

development mechanism, COP, Climate fund

Climate change vulnerability assessment and adaptive strategies with particular reference to


drew E. Dessler, Edward A. Parson (2006): The Science and Politics of Global Climate Change: A Guide

ate; Cambridge University Press (2006): Burroughs, W.J. 2007. Climate Change: A

Multidisciplinary Approach; Cambridge University Press.

Climate Change Science: An Analysis of Some Key Questions (2001): National Research Council, Division


Historical Perspectives on Climate Change, Oxford University Press.

Climate Change: Causes, Effects, and Solutions, John Wiley & Sons,

Global Warming; Cambridge University Press.

Why We Disagree about Climate Change: Understanding Controversy, Inaction and

Opportunity; Mike Hulme, Cambridge University Press, 2009

): Climate Change: Past, Present, and Future; John Wiley & Sons.

Climate Change: A Very Short Introduction.

Global Warming: A Very Short Introduction; Edition 2, Oxford University Press, Oxford.

2015): Climate Change: A Wicked Problem: Complexity and Uncertainty at the

Intersection of Science, Economics, Politics, and Human Behavior, Cambridge University Press.

Spencer R. Weart (2008): The Discovery of Global Warming; Harvard University Press.

United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) (2007): Global Environment Outlook: GEO4:

Environment for Development, United Nations.

Syllabus (CBCS)

Geography Honours

46

Scope and trends of subject, Understanding Climate Change with reference to the Geological

Evidences and factors of climate change, Green House Gases and Global Warming

Electromagnetic spectrum, Atmospheric window, heat balance of the earth

Economic and social impact of climate Change, impacts on Agriculture and Water; Flora and

otocol, Carbon trading, Clean

Climate change vulnerability assessment and adaptive strategies with particular reference to


The Science and Politics of Global Climate Change: A Guide

Burroughs, W.J. 2007. Climate Change: A

National Research Council, Division


mate Change, Oxford University Press.

Climate Change: Causes, Effects, and Solutions, John Wiley & Sons,

Understanding Controversy, Inaction and

Climate Change: Past, Present, and Future; John Wiley & Sons.

Global Warming: A Very Short Introduction; Edition 2, Oxford University Press, Oxford.

Climate Change: A Wicked Problem: Complexity and Uncertainty at the

or, Cambridge University Press.

Harvard University Press.

Global Environment Outlook: GEO4:

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