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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
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Descriptive Type Question pattern
For Discipline Core (DC) and Discipline Specific Elective (DSE)
(Semester End Written Examination)
Full Marks = 25
(10 Marks x 1 Question) + (5 Marks x 3 Questions)
Internal Assessment
Full Marks = 10
(As mentioned in corresponding syllabus)
(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)
(Semester End Written Examination)
Full Marks = 40
(10 Marks x 2 Question) + (5 Marks x 4 Questions
Syllabus (CBCS)
Geography Honours
2
Discipline Specific Elective (DSE)
(Semester End Written Examination)
(10 Marks x 1 Question) + (5 Marks x 3 Questions)
(As mentioned in corresponding syllabus)
(Semester End Laboratory based Test)
+ (03 Marks for
limits for descriptive type questions (Theory)
(Semester End Written Examination)
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 --
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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
Semester wise Course Structure under CBCS
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
Semester wise Course Structure under CBCS
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
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
& 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
(non practical based) 10 40
50
(practical based) 10 25
4x50=200
50
(non practical based) 10 40
50
(practical based) 10 25
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
-- -- --
Semester wise Course Structure under CBCS
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 --
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Semester wise Course Structure under CBCS
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
Semester wise Course Structure under CBCS
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
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 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)
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)
the periphery of University guideline
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Semester Wise Distribution of Credits / Marks
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
will have to opt Generic Elective(GE) from other discipline as per availability of the college and staying within
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
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
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
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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
Syllabus (CBCS)
Geography Honours
6
Semester Wise Distribution of Credits / Marks
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 discipline
will have to opt Generic Elective(GE) from other discipline as per availability of the college and staying within
Credits Marks
06 50
06 50
06 50
02 50
20 200
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
Credits Marks
50
50
50
50
200
Generic Elective (GE) of this discipline will be opted by other discipline and students of this discipline
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
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)
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
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Semester-IV
Course Detail Theory Practical
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
will have to opt Generic Elective(GE) from other discipline as per availability of the college and staying within
the periphery of University guideline
Semester-V
Course Detail Theory Practical
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
Course Detail Theory Practical
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
will have to opt Generic Elective(GE) from other discipline as per availability of the college and staying within
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.
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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
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
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
Mode: Preparation of assignment on relevant theoretical
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
• Semester End Examination
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
• Semester End Examination
• Internal Assessment
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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
Semester End Examination 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
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 least
two parts.
10 Marks
Mode: Preparation of assignment on relevant theoretical
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,
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
Mode: Preparation of assignment on relevant theoretical
aspects as directed by the Department)
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
• Semester End Examination
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
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
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
Semester End Examination 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.
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
Another One Practical
3 marks for submission of Laboratory
Note Book duly signed by the Teacher followed by the
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
• Semester End Examination
• Internal Assessment
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
• Semester End Examination
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
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
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 least
two parts.
10 Marks
Mode: Preparation of assignment on relevant theoretical
aspects as directed by the Department)
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
: World Geomorphology, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
2001): Introduction to Geomorphology, Orient Longman, Hyderabad.
: Principles of Geomorphology, Wiley
GE1B: Practical
This will be opted by the students of other discipline only]
02 Credits
15 Marks
Semester End Examination 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
Syllabus (CBCS)
Geography Honours
11
Landforms of India from Topomaps and Images, Geological Society of
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
Mode: Preparation of assignment on relevant theoretical
aspects as directed by the Department)
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
Another One Practical
3 marks for submission of Laboratory
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,
quartzite, limestone, mica, talc, calcite and feldspar)
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
English/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
• Semester End Examination
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
Note Book duly signed by the Teacher
performance in a viva-voce.
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,
quartzite, limestone, mica, talc, calcite and feldspar)
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
English/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
Semester End Examination 25 Marks
Mode: Written Examination;
Exam. Duration: 1.5 Hours;
Question Pattern: Students have to answer
Syllabus (CBCS)
Geography Honours
12
Note Book duly signed by the Teacher followed by the
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.
f Practical Geography: Concept Publishing Company.
Monkhouse F. J and Wilkinson,H.R.( 1971): Maps and Diagrams B.I. publications private limited, new Delhi
): 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
to answer One question
• Internal Assessment
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
• Semester End Examination
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
carrying 10 marks out of Two given questions;
questions carrying 5 marks each out of given
questions. Question carrying 10 marks will have at least
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
external) of rural settlements, site and situation, rural house types with reference to India,
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
Semester End Examination 15 Marks
Syllabus (CBCS)
Geography Honours
13
given questions; Three
questions carrying 5 marks each out of given Six
questions. Question carrying 10 marks will have at least
Ms. PowerPoint presentation of assignment on
relevant theoretical aspects as directed by the
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
external) of rural settlements, site and situation, rural house types with reference to India,
) 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
• Semester End Examination
• Internal Assessment
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
Hill Higher Education.
3. Gupta, K. K. & Tyagi, V. C. (1992
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
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.
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
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 least
two parts.
10 Marks
Mode: Ms. PowerPoint presentation of assignment on
relevant theoretical aspects as directed by the
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
Another One Practical
3 marks for submission of Laboratory
Note Book duly signed by the Teacher followed by the
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.
Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers.
: Statistical Methods in Geographical Studies: Student Edition, Rajesh; New Edition.
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
Mode: Ms. PowerPoint presentation of assignment on
relevant theoretical aspects as directed by the
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
• Semester End Examination
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):
Hill Higher Education.
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
• Semester End Examination
• Internal Assessment
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
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
Semester End Examination 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.
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)
This will be opted by the students of other discipline only]
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 least
two parts.
10 Marks
Mode: Preparation of assignment on relevant theoretical
aspects as directed by the Department)
Syllabus (CBCS)
Geography Honours
15
Spatial Data, Prentice-Hall.
Fundamentals of Cartography, Concept, New Delhi.
Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers.
Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization (3rd
Practical geography: A systematic approach, Orient Black Swan Private Ltd., New Delhi.
Examination;
to perform One
Another One Practical
3 marks for submission of Laboratory
Note Book duly signed by the Teacher followed by the
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.
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
Mode: Preparation of assignment on relevant theoretical
aspects as directed by the Department)
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
• Semester End Examination
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.
3. Ahmed, I. 1994: Practical Geography, Jawahar Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi
4. Sarkar,A. (1997): Practical Geography: A systematic approach, Orient Lomgman Ltd, Hyderabad
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
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
Geography weather and climate, controlling factors of climate, Atmospheric layers,
Atmospheric Temperature, Planetary and periodic winds, Monsoon, local winds. insolation
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
This will be opted by the students of other discipline only]
02 Credits
15 Marks
Semester End Examination 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.
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
Khan, MD.Z.A. (1998): Text Book of Practical Geography: Concept Publishing Company.
Ahmed, I. 1994: Practical Geography, Jawahar Publishers and Distributors, 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 Temperature, Planetary and periodic winds, Monsoon, local winds. insolation
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
Another One Practical
3 marks for submission of Laboratory
Note Book duly signed by the Teacher followed by the
Rain Gauge, Maximum and Minimum Thermometer and Hygrometer
Wilkinson,H.R.( 1971): Maps and Diagrams B.I. publications private limited, new Delhi
Khan, MD.Z.A. (1998): Text Book of Practical Geography: Concept Publishing Company.
rkar,A. (1997): Practical Geography: A systematic approach, Orient Lomgman Ltd, Hyderabad
Credits Marks
Practical (02) 06 50
Practical (02) 06 50
Practical (02) 06 50
06 50
24 200
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
guideline
Total Credit
Total Marks
• Semester End Examination
• Internal Assessment
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
• Semester End Examination
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
Generic Elective (GE) of this discipline will be opted by other discipline and students of this discipline will have to opt
(GE) from other discipline as per availability of the college and staying within the periphery of University
DC5A: Climatology (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 least
two parts.
10 Marks
Mode: Preparation of Term Paper on relevant theoretical
aspects as directed by the Department)
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;
frontogenesis and frontolysis; weather: stability and instability; barotropic and baroclinic
Circulation in the atmosphere: Planetary winds, jet stream, index cycle; tropical and mid
latitude cyclones; monsoon circulation and mechanism with reference to India
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
Semester End Examination 15 Marks
Mode: Laboratory based Examination;
Exam. Duration: 1.5 Hours
Question Pattern: : Students have
Syllabus (CBCS)
Geography Honours
17
Generic Elective (GE) of this discipline will be opted by other discipline and students of this discipline will have to opt
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
on relevant theoretical
aspects as directed by the Department)
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;
frontogenesis and frontolysis; weather: stability and instability; barotropic and baroclinic
cycle; tropical and mid-
latitude cyclones; monsoon circulation and mechanism with reference to India
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
• Semester End Examination
• Internal Assessment
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
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
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.
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
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 least
two parts.
10 Marks
Mode: Preparation of Term Paper on relevant theoretical
aspects as directed by the Department)
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
Another One Practical
submission of Laboratory
Note Book duly signed by the Teacher followed by the
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
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
Mode: Preparation of Term Paper on relevant theoretical
aspects as directed by the Department)
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
• Semester End Examination
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
• Semester End Examination
• Internal Assessment
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
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
: 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
Semester End Examination 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.
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
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 least
two parts.
10 Marks
Mode: Preparation of Term Paper on relevant
aspects as directed by the Department)
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
Another One Practical
3 marks for submission of Laboratory
Note Book duly signed by the Teacher followed by the
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
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
Mode: Preparation of Term Paper on relevant theoretical
aspects as directed by the Department)
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
• Semester End Examination
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.
2. Khan, MD.Z.A. (1998): Text Book of Practical Geography: Concept Publishing Company.
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
• Semester End Examination
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
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
Semester End Examination 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.
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,
Gneiss, Marble, Quartzite, Conglomerate; Quartz, Chalcopyrite, Feldspar, Galena,
Calcite, Haematite, Magnetite, Mica and Talc
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.
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)
This will be opted by the students of other discipline only]
04 Credits
35 Marks
Semester End Examination 25 Marks
Mode: Written Examination;
Exam. Duration: 1.5 Hours;
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
Another One Practical
3 marks for submission of Laboratory
Note Book duly signed by the Teacher followed by the
Temperature, pressure, sky condition, wind
monsoon, Monsoon and
Basalt, Granite,
Gneiss, Marble, Quartzite, Conglomerate; Quartz, Chalcopyrite, Feldspar, Galena,
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.
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
• Internal Assessment
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
• Semester End Examination
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.
2. Ahmed, I. 1994: Practical Geography, Jawahar Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi
3. Sarkar,A. (1997): Practical Geography: A systematic approach,
4. Khullar.D 2014: King’s Practical Geography, Educational Publisher, Delhi
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
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 least
two parts.
10 Marks
Mode: Preparation of assignment on relevant theoretical
aspects as directed by the Department)
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
This will be opted by the students of other discipline only]
02 Credits
15 Marks
Semester End Examination 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.
sex pyramid, choropleth technique and traffic flow diagram
Mahmood A., 1977: Statistical Methods in Geographical Studies, Concept.
Ahmed, I. 1994: Practical Geography, Jawahar Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi
Sarkar,A. (1997): Practical Geography: A systematic approach, Orient Lomgman Ltd, Hyderabad
Khullar.D 2014: King’s Practical Geography, Educational Publisher, Delhi
Syllabus (CBCS)
Geography Honours
21
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
Mode: Preparation of assignment on relevant theoretical
aspects as directed by the Department)
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
Another One Practical
3 marks for submission of Laboratory
Note Book duly signed by the Teacher followed by the
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
• Semester End Examination
• Internal Assessment
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.
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
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)
Generic Elective (GE) of this discipline will be opted by other discipline and students of this discipline will have to opt
(GE) from other discipline as per availability of the college and staying within the periphery of University
DC8A: Regional Planning and Development (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 least
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,
Indicators (Economic, social and environmental) of development, growth versus development
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
Generic Elective (GE) of this discipline will be opted by other discipline and students of this discipline will have to opt
(GE) from other discipline as per availability of the college and staying within the periphery of University
DC8A: Regional Planning and Development (Theory)
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
Mode: Participation in Group Discussion on given
theoretical topics as directed by the Department)
Types of planning, tools and techniques of planning, principles, needs and objectives of
nt with reference to India,
Indicators (Economic, social and environmental) of development, growth versus development
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
• Semester End Examination
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
• Semester End Examination
• Internal Assessment
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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
Semester End Examination 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.
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
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 least
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
Another One Practical
3 marks for submission of Laboratory
Note Book duly signed by the Teacher followed by the
curve, Gini Coefficient and Simson’s method
Mishra, R.P. (2002): Regional Planning: Concepts, Techniques, Policies and Case Studies, Concept, New Delhi
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
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
• Semester End Examination
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.
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
Mode: Participation in Group Discussion on given
theoretical topics as directed by the Department)
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
activity with special reference to agriculture (Von Thunen), and industry (Weber).
ctivities: 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-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
Semester End Examination 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.
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
Mode: Participation in Group Discussion on given
theoretical topics as directed by the Department)
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
activity with special reference to agriculture (Von Thunen), and industry (Weber).
ctivities: 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 (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
Another One Practical
3 marks for submission of Laboratory
Note Book duly signed by the Teacher followed by the
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
• Semester End Examination
• Internal Assessment
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
• Semester End Examination
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
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
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 least
two parts.
10 Marks
Mode: Participation in Group Discussion on given
theoretical topics as directed by the Department)
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
Rohtak Conference, Volume 1. Advances in Geographical and Environmental Studies, Springer
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
Semester End Examination 15 Marks
Syllabus (CBCS)
Geography Honours
25
to answer One question
given questions; Three
questions carrying 5 marks each out of given Six
stion carrying 10 marks will have at least
Mode: Participation in Group Discussion on given
theoretical topics as directed by the Department)
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
Rohtak Conference, Volume 1. Advances in Geographical and Environmental Studies, Springer
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
• Semester End Examination
• Internal Assessment
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:
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
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.
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)
This will be opted by the students of other discipline only]
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 least
two parts.
10 Marks
Mode: Preparation of assignment on relevant theoretical
aspects as directed by the Department)
Concept of economic activities and sectors of economy: primary, secondary, tertiary,
quaternary and quinary; Resource: Definition, classification, resource conservation.
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
(distribution and use); Industries: Iron and Steel (India) ; Cotton Textile (India).
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
Another One Practical
3 marks for submission of Laboratory
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.
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
Mode: Preparation of assignment on relevant theoretical
aspects as directed by the Department)
sectors of economy: primary, secondary, tertiary,
quaternary and quinary; Resource: Definition, classification, resource conservation.
Forest Resource: Importance, conservation; Concept of social forestry and agro-
ivation (Asia); Plantation agriculture: Tea (India).
conventional: Wind, Solar
(distribution and use); Industries: Iron and Steel (India) ; Cotton Textile (India).
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
• Semester End Examination
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
2. Khan, MD.Z.A. (1998): Text Book of Practical Geography: Concept Publishing Company.
3. Ahmed, I. 1994: Practical Geography, Jawahar Publishers and Distr
4. Sarkar,A. (1997): Practical Geography: A systematic approach, Orient Lomgman Ltd, Hyderabad
5. Khullar.D 2014: King’s Practical Geography, Educational Publisher, Delhi
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
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
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
This will be opted by the students of other discipline only]
02 Credits
15 Marks
Semester End Examination 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.
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)
Monkhouse F. J and Wilkinson,H.R.( 1971): Maps and Diagrams B.I. publications private limited, new Delhi
Khan, MD.Z.A. (1998): Text Book of Practical Geography: Concept Publishing Company.
Ahmed, I. 1994: Practical Geography, Jawahar Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi
Sarkar,A. (1997): Practical Geography: A systematic approach, Orient Lomgman Ltd, Hyderabad
Khullar.D 2014: King’s Practical Geography, Educational Publisher, Delhi
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
Another One Practical
3 marks for submission of Laboratory
Note Book duly signed by the Teacher followed by the
compound Bar Diagram, Proportional
Map Projection: Simple conical projection with one standard parallel, Cylindrical equal area
Monkhouse F. J and Wilkinson,H.R.( 1971): Maps and Diagrams B.I. publications private limited, new Delhi
Khan, MD.Z.A. (1998): Text Book of Practical Geography: Concept Publishing Company.
Sarkar,A. (1997): Practical Geography: A systematic approach, Orient Lomgman Ltd, Hyderabad
Credits Marks
06 50
06 50
06 50
06 50
02 50
26 250
DC11A: Soil & Biogeography (Theory)
Total Credit
Total Marks
• Semester End Examination
• Internal Assessment
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.
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
DC11A: Soil & Biogeography (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 least
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
Causes, consequences of deforestation and management; Wetland: concept and significance
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
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
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;
Causes, consequences of deforestation and management; Wetland: concept and significance
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
• Semester End Examination
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
• Semester End Examination
• Internal Assessment
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
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
Semester End Examination 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.
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
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 least
two parts.
10 Marks
Mode: Written Test on given theoretical topics as directed
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
Another One Practical
3 marks for submission of Laboratory
Note Book duly signed by the Teacher followed by the
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.
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
Mode: Written Test on given theoretical topics as directed
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.
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
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
• Semester End Examination
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
• Semester End Examination
• Internal Assessment
Part 1: Remote Sensing
1. Concept, Principles, Stages, Types and Methods of RS, types of RS satellites and sensors
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
DC12B: Hydrology and Oceanography (Practical)
02 Credits
15 Marks
Semester End Examination 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.
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
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 least
two parts.
10 Marks
Mode: Written Test on given theoretical topics as directed
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
Another One Practical
3 marks for submission of Laboratory
Note Book duly signed by the Teacher followed by the
: 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.,
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
Mode: Written Test on given theoretical topics as directed
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
• Semester End Examination
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
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
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
Oxford University press, New York.
: 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
Semester End Examination 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.
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
Another One Practical
for submission of Laboratory
Note Book duly signed by the Teacher followed by the
1. Burrough, P.A. (1998): Principles of Geographical Information system for land resources
Oxford University press, New York.
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.
12. Singh R. L. and Singh R. P. B. (
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
Edition), Prentice Hall.
DSE
Total Credit
Total Marks
• Semester End Examination
• Internal Assessment
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.
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
: Principles of Geographical Information system for land resources
Oxford University press, New York.
(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.
: Remote Sensing and Its Application, Universities Press (India) Ltd.,
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
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 least
two parts.
10 Marks
Mode: Written Test on given theoretical topics as directed
by the Department)
Nature and scope Political Geography
Concept of State, Nation and Nation State, Attributes of State – Frontiers, Boundaries,
Enclave and exclave, Territory and Sovereignty and Emergence of new states
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.
: Remote Sensing and Its Application, Universities Press (India) Ltd.,
ach. Orient Black Swan Private Ltd., New Delhi
s, Orient Black Swan Pvt. Ltd.: New
: Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers.
as Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.: New Delhi.
Publishers: New Delhi.
master R. B. and Kessler F. C. (2008): Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization (3rd
to answer One question
given questions; Three
questions carrying 5 marks each out of given Six
marks will have at least
Mode: Written Test on given theoretical topics as directed
Frontiers, Boundaries,
Enclave and exclave, Territory and Sovereignty and Emergence of new states
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
• Semester End Examination
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
Hill Higher Education
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
• Semester End Examination
• Internal Assessment
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
(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
Semester End Examination 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.
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
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 least
two parts.
10 Marks
Mode: Written Test on given theoretical topics as directed
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
Another One Practical
3 marks for submission of Laboratory
Note Book duly signed by the Teacher followed by the
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.
Spatial Data, Prentice-Hall.
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),
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
Mode: Written Test on given theoretical topics as directed
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
• Semester End Examination
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. (
Hill Higher Education.
2. Doornkamp, Jhon C. and King, Cuchlaine A.M.
Edward Arnold: London.
3. Gupta K. K. and Tyagi V. C. (
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
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),
bifurcation ratio, Sinuosity indices, Hypsometry (percentage hypsometry)
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
: World Geomorphology, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
: 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
Semester End Examination 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.
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),
bifurcation ratio, Sinuosity indices, Hypsometry (percentage hypsometry)
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,
: World Geomorphology, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
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
Another One Practical
3 marks for submission of Laboratory
Note Book duly signed by the Teacher followed by the
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.
9. Singh R. L. and Singh R. P. B. (
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.
12. Slocum T. A., Mcmaster R. B. and Kessler F. C. (
Edition), Prentice Hall.
13. Tyner J. A. (2010): Principles of Map Design, The Guilford Press.
DSE2A
Total Credit
Total Marks
• Semester End Examination
• Internal Assessment
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. (
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
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.
master R. B. and Kessler F. C. (2008): Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization (3rd
: Principles of Map Design, The Guilford Press.
A: Social and Cultural Geography (Theory)
04 Credits
35 Marks
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 least
two parts.
10 Marks
Mode: Written Test on given theoretical topics as directed
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
social behaviour and contemporary social issues (dowry, delinquency, child labour, gender
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
Poverty, Age Structure & Political Economy in India, Oxford University Press
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)
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36
Spatial Data, Prentice-Hall.
: Fundamentals of Cartography, Concept, New Delhi.
A Laboratory Manual, books &Allied Pvt. Ltd.:
: Thematic Maps: Their Design and Production, Methuen Young
A Laboratory Manual, books &Allied Pvt. Ltd.:
lysis, Orient Black Swan Pvt. Ltd.: New
Techniques And Presentations, Orient Black Swan Pvt.
: Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers.
Map work and Practical Geography, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.: New Delhi.
Elements of Practical Geography, kalyani Publishers: New Delhi.
: Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization (3rd
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
Mode: Written Test on given theoretical topics as directed
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,
social behaviour and contemporary social issues (dowry, delinquency, child labour, gender
Concepts of Cultural Hearth and Realm, Cultural diffusion, Cultural segregation, cultural
Poverty, Age Structure & Political Economy in India, Oxford University Press
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
• Semester End Examination
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. (
Hill Higher Education
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.
9. Singh R. L. and Singh R. P. B. (
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.
12. Slocum T. A., Mcmaster R. B. and Kessler F. C. (
Edition), Prentice Hall.
13. Tyner J. A. (2010): Principles of Map Design, The Guilford Press.
SEC1
Total Credit
Total Marks
• Semester End Examination
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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
Semester End Examination 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.
Mapping of composition of social/cultural group of Indian population in any Indian states
(district wise) following choropleth technique, bar diagram/proportional divided circle
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.
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: Ne
master R. B. and Kessler F. C. (2008): Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization (3rd
: Principles of Map Design, The Guilford Press.
SEC1: Geography of Tourism (Theory)
02 Credits
50 Marks
Semester End Examination 40 Marks
Mode: Written Examination;
Exam. Duration: 2 Hours;
Question Pattern: Students have to answer
carrying 10 marks out of Four given questions;
Syllabus (CBCS)
Geography Honours
37
Examination;
to perform One
Another One Practical
3 marks for submission of Laboratory
Note Book duly signed by the Teacher followed by the
Mapping of composition of social/cultural group of Indian population in any Indian states
(district wise) following choropleth technique, bar diagram/proportional divided circle
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.
Spatial Data, Prentice-Hall.
: Fundamentals of Cartography, Concept, 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
: Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers.
Map work and Practical Geography, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.: New Delhi.
Elements of Practical Geography, kalyani Publishers: New Delhi.
: Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization (3rd
to answer Two question
given questions; Four
• Internal Assessment
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
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questions carrying 5 marks each out of given
questions. Question carrying 10 marks will have at least
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
questions. Question carrying 10 marks will have at least
Mode: Submission of assignment as instructed by the
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
• Semester End Examination
• Internal Assessment
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
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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
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 least
two parts.
10 Marks
Mode: Preparation of supervised Term Paper on given
theoretical topics as directed by the Department)
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
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
Mode: Preparation of supervised Term Paper on given
theoretical topics as directed by the Department)
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
• Semester End Examination
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
• Semester End Examination
• Internal Assessment
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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
Semester End Examination 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.
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
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 least
two parts.
10 Marks
Mode: Preparation of supervised Term Paper on given
theoretical topics as directed by the Department)
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
Another One Practical
3 marks for submission of Laboratory
Note Book duly signed by the Teacher followed by the
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).
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
Mode: Preparation of supervised Term Paper on given
theoretical topics as directed by the Department)
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
• Semester End Examination
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
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Evolution of Geographical Thought
Definition, nature, scope and contents of Geography, Development of Geography and
contributions of Greek, Roman and Indian geographers; Impact of ‘Dark Age’ on Geography
Transition from Cosmography to Scientific Geography (Contributions of Bernard Varenius
and Immanuel Kant); Dualism and Dichotomies (General vs. Particular, Physical vs. Human,
Regional vs. Systematic, Determinism vs. Possibilism, Ideographic vs. Nomothetic)
Evolution of Geographical thoughts after pre-modern phase, contribution of German, French,
British and America school of thought, Contributions of Humboldt and Ritter
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
Semester End Examination 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.
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
contributions of Greek, Roman and Indian geographers; Impact of ‘Dark Age’ on Geography
ions of Bernard Varenius
and Immanuel Kant); Dualism and Dichotomies (General vs. Particular, Physical vs. Human,
Regional vs. Systematic, Determinism vs. Possibilism, Ideographic vs. Nomothetic)
ontribution of German, French,
British and America school of thought, Contributions of Humboldt and Ritter
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
Another One Practical
3 marks for submission of Laboratory
Note Book duly signed by the Teacher followed by the
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
• Semester End Examination
• Internal Assessment
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
• Semester End Examination
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
DSE3A: Applied 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 least
two parts.
10 Marks
Mode: Preparation of supervised Term Paper on given
theoretical topics as directed by the Department)
Anthropogenic Geomorphology: Subject and System;
Human Impact in a Systems Approach; Some Characteristics of Physical Systems,
indirect impacts of human activities on Geomorphology (processes and forms)
Geomorphic impacts of human society; Anthropogenic landforms
Stages of Intensifying Human Impact on the Landscape: natural, slightly modified, semi
natural landscape, Formation of alien landscape over natural landscape and anthropogenic
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
Hydrological Parameters, University of Burdwan.
Szabo, J., David, L. and Loczy, D. (eds.) (2010): Anthropogenic Geomorphology: A Guide to Man
DSE3B: Applied Geomorphology (Practical)
02 Credits
15 Marks
Semester End Examination 15 Marks
Syllabus (CBCS)
Geography Honours
42
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
Mode: Preparation of supervised Term Paper on given
theoretical topics as directed by the Department)
Human Impact in a Systems Approach; Some Characteristics of Physical Systems, direct and
indirect impacts of human activities on Geomorphology (processes and forms)
Impact on the Landscape: natural, slightly modified, semi-
natural landscape, Formation of alien landscape over natural landscape and anthropogenic
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
Applied River Morphology, Wildland Hydrology, Fort Collins, Colorado
Geomorphological Analysis of Drainage Basin: An Introduction to Morphometric and
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
Hydrological Parameters, University of Burdwan.
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
• Semester End Examination
• Internal Assessment
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
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
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.
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.
Applied River Morphology, Wildland Hydrology, Fort Collins, Colorado
Practical Geography: A Systematic Approach, Orient BlackSwan, Kolkata
Geomorphological Analysis of Drainage Basin: An Introduction to Morphometric and
Hydrological Parameters, University of Burdwan.
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
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 least
two parts.
10 Marks
Mode: Preparation of supervised Term Paper on given
theoretical topics as directed by the Department)
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
Another One Practical
3 marks for submission of Laboratory
Note Book duly signed by the Teacher followed by the
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
Practical Geography: A Systematic Approach, Orient BlackSwan, Kolkata
Geomorphological Analysis of Drainage Basin: An Introduction to Morphometric and
Landforms of India from Topomaps and Images, Geological Society
Yang, X, (2009): Introduction to Mathematics for Earth Scientists, Dunedin Academic Press, London
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
Mode: Preparation of supervised Term Paper on given
theoretical topics as directed by the Department)
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
• Semester End Examination
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
• Internal Assessment
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
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
Semester End Examination 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.
Mean Centre of Population
Computation of Human Development Index (HDI)
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 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
Exam. Duration: 4 Hours;
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,
Raw, M. (1986): Understanding Human Geography: A Practical Approach, Bell and Hyman. London
ltural Landscape, 7th edition, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs
Examination;
to perform One
Another One Practical
3 marks for submission of Laboratory
Teacher followed by the
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
Practical Geography: A Systematic Approach, Orient BlackSwan, Kolkata
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
• Semester End Examination
• Internal Assessment
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
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
coordinator regarding the participation in Field Work is to be attached in the Report.
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
Semester End Examination 40 Marks
Mode: Written Examination;
Exam. Duration: 2 Hours;
Question Pattern: Students have to answer
carrying 10 marks out of Four given questions;
questions carrying 5 marks each out of given
questions. Question carrying 10 marks will have at least
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
coordinator regarding the participation in Field Work is to be attached in the Report.
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
questions. Question carrying 10 marks will have at least
Mode: Submission of assignment as instructed by the
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.
UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA
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
South Asia, IPCC reports, National Action Plan (of India) on Climate Change
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
on Earth and Life Studies, Committee on the Science of Climate Change; National Academies Press, 2001
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
South Asia, IPCC reports, National Action Plan (of India) on Climate Change
The Science and Politics of Global Climate Change: A Guide
Burroughs, W.J. 2007. Climate Change: A
National Research Council, Division
on Earth and Life Studies, Committee on the Science of Climate Change; National Academies Press, 2001
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: