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Geography II

This document outlines the syllabus and course requirements for a geography degree. It is divided into two parts: Paper A focuses on regional geography and requires students to study South Asia and Pakistan, analyzing the physical, human, economic, transportation, trade, and international relations. Five recommended textbooks are listed. Paper B covers map work and practical skills. It involves the study of map types, contour maps, map projections, quantitative techniques, and field work including surveys and a report. Nine recommended textbooks are provided for these topics.

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Geography II

This document outlines the syllabus and course requirements for a geography degree. It is divided into two parts: Paper A focuses on regional geography and requires students to study South Asia and Pakistan, analyzing the physical, human, economic, transportation, trade, and international relations. Five recommended textbooks are listed. Paper B covers map work and practical skills. It involves the study of map types, contour maps, map projections, quantitative techniques, and field work including surveys and a report. Nine recommended textbooks are provided for these topics.

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16.

Geography
B.A/B.SC. Geography-II Total Mark: 100
Appendix A
(Outlines of Tests)

Paper-A: Regional Geography (Written) : 50 Marks


Paper-B: Map Work & Practical : 50 Marks

The distribution of marks for the Map Work and Practical Examination shall be as follows
1. Lab. Work.
2. Field Surveying
3. Field Report
4. Record of Map Work.
5. Vive Voce
Examination in Lab. Work, Field Survey and Field Report shall be conducted during the Practical
Examination by the same Examiners. -
Note. : A [minimum of sixty practicals of 3 hours each shall be required in two years]
(30 practicals each year). Map Work & Practical Examination will spread over two days

Appendix B
(Syllabi and Courses of Reading)

Paper-A: Regional Geography 50 Marks

GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTH ASIA AND PAKISTAN


Study of South Asia with special emphasis on Pakistan order the headings:
a) Resource base:
(Physical, Human and Economic)
b) Transport,
c) Trade
d) International relations.

Recommended Books

1. BRANDNOCK.R.W. (1992) Handbook of South Asia London


2. KURESHY,K .U. (1986) Geography of Pakistan Lahore Hafeez Press
3. BRANDNOCK, R.W. (1982) Agricultural Challenges in South Asia London:
John Murray
4. JOHNSON, B.L.C (1979) Pakistan London, Heinemann.
5. SPATE, O.H.K and India and Pakistan London: Methuen
LEARMONTH, A.T.A. (1986).

Paper-B: Map Work & Practical 50 Marks

1. Study of Maps
(a) Types of Maps
(b) Seals Plain and diagonal

2. Methods or representation of relief. Exercises and drawing of composite contour maps with the
help of given data and information.

3. Interpretation of:
(a) Topographical Maps
(b) Arial Photographs and introduction to Remote Sensing.
(c) Weather maps of Pakistan.

4. Map projections : general principles, classification, choice of projection, merits and demerits,
construction or graticule by simple graphic methods of the Following projections:
(a) Cylindrical-Simple and Equal Area, and Mercator's (with Table).
(b) Zenithal-Gnomonic, Stereographic and Orthographic (Polar cases)
(c) Conical one and two standard parallels and Bonne's.

5. Simple quantitative techniques and their use in geography. Study of frequency Distribution,
averages (Mean, median and mode), mean deviation standard deviation and correlation.

6. Preparation of distribution craps with the help or Symbols - Line bars. Shads, dots, circle.

7. Instrumental surveying-Making of plans with the help of chain, plane table and prismatic
compass.

8. Field report based on the study or geographical aspects of a selected areas/activity.


Recommended Books:

1. DENT, B.D. (1993) Cartography: Thematic Maps design


Oxford, WCB
2. BENTON jr. A.R. (1992) Elements of Plane Surveying
New York: McGraw-Hill
3. CAMPBELL, J. (1990) Introduction to Cartography
Oxford, WCB
4. BRIGGS, K (1989) Practical Geography
London: Hodder and Stoughton
5. ROBINSON, A.H. (1988) Elements of Geography
New York, John Wiley
6. SINGH, R.L. (1979) Elements of Practical Geography
New Delhi, Kalyani Publisher
7. AHMAD, K.S (1973) Map Production
Lahore Publisher Unit
8. BYGOTT, J. (1969) An Introduction to Map Work and
Practical Geography
London University Tutorial Press
9. MONKHOUSE, F.J (1971) Maps and Diagrams
& (Third Ed.)London. Methuen & Co
WILKINSON, H.R.

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