Choice Based Credit SystemB.A./B.Sc.

(Honours)Geography Syllabus Annual

Pattern (Revised-2018-19 onwards) Amended 2019-20
Year CORE COURSE (14) Skill Enhancement Elective: Discipline Elective: Generic (GE) (4)
Course(SEC) (2) Specific DSE(4) (Optional)

1. Geomorphology 5. Disaster Management

GEOGH101CC GEOGH105EG
OR
2. Cartographic
Geography of Tourism
Techniques
1st \ GEOGH106EG
(Practical)
6. Spatial Information
GEOGH102CC-P
Technology
3. Human Geography
GEOGH107EG
GEOGH103CC
OR
4. Thematic Cartography
Regional Development
GEOGH104CC-P
GEOGH108EG

1. Climatology 7. Remote Sensing 9. Climate Change: Vulnerability and

GEOGH201CC (Practical) Adaptation
2nd GEOGH207SEC-P GEOGH211EG
2. Statistical Methods in Or OR
Geography(Practical) Advanced Spatial Rural Development
GEOGH202CC-P Statistical Techniques GEOGH212EG
GEOGH208SEC-P
3. Geography of India 10.Industrial
GEOGH203CC 8. Geographical Information Geography
System(Practical) GEOGH213EG
4. Economic Geography GEOGH209SEC-P OR
GEOGH204CC Or Sustainable
Research Methods Development
(Practical) GEOGH214EG
5. Environmental GEOGH210SEC-P
Geography
GEOGH205CC
 1. 6. Field Work and
2. Research Methodology
3. (Practical)
GEOGH206CC-P

1. Regional Planning and 5. Population Geography

Development GEOGH305EDS1
GEOGH301CC OR
2. Remote Sensing and Resource Geography
GIS GEOGH306EDS1
(Practical) 6. Urban Geography
GEOGH302CC-P GEOGH307EDS2
3rd 3. Evolution of OR
Geographical Thought Agricultural Geography
GEOGH303CC GEOGH308EDS2
4. Disaster Management 7. Geography of Health and Well
Based Project Work Being
(Practical) GEOGH309EDS3
GEOGH304CC-P OR
Political Geography
GEOGH310EDS3
8. Hydrology and Oceanography
GEOGH311EDS4
OR
Social Geography
GEOGH312EDS4

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 B.A./B.Sc.(Honours)Geography
Note: Practical paper will not have tutorials.
Core Courses
First Year
1. Geomorphology
2. Cartographic Techniques (Practical)
3. Human Geography
4. Thematic Cartography (Practical)

Second Year
1. Climatology
2. Statistical Methods in Geography (Practical)
3. Geography of India
4. Economic Geography
5. Environmental Geography
6. Field Work and Research Methodology (Practical)

Third Year
1. Regional Planning and Development
2. Remote Sensing and GIS (Practical)
3. Evolution of Geographical Thought
4. Disaster Management based Project Work (Practical)

Skill Enhancement Course (any 2)

Second Year
1. Remote Sensing (Practical)
Or
Advanced Spatial Statistical Techniques
2. Geographical Information System (Practical)
OR
Research Methods (Practical)

3
 Elective Generic Papers (any four)
FIRST YEAR
1. Disaster Management
Or
Geography of Tourism
2. Spatial Information Technology
Or
Regional Development

SECOND YEAR
3. Climate Change: Vulnerability and Adaptation
Or
Rural Development
4. Industrial Geography
Or
Sustainable Development

Elective: Discipline Specific DSE Papers (Any Four)

THIRD YEAR

1. Population Geography
Or
Resource Geography
2. Urban Geography
Or
Agricultural Geography

3. Geography of Health and Wellbeing

Or
Political Geography

4. Hydrology and Oceanography

Or
Social Geography

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 B.A./B.Sc.(Honours) Geography

CORE COURSES
1. GEOMORPHOLOGY- GEOGH101CC
Course Code GEOGH101CC
Credits-6 L T P
65 25 0
Course Type Core
Lectures to be Delivered 90
Continuous Comprehensive Assessment (CCA) Pattern: Maximum Marks Allotted: 30
Mid Term Test* (Marks) Class Test/ Quiz/Seminars Attendance Total Marks
Tutorials/Assignments (Marks) (Marks)
(Marks)
15 5 5 5
Total 15 5 5 5 30
* The pattern of examination for conducting the Mid Term Test will be same as prescribed for annual
examination.
Annual Examination System:
Maximum Marks Allotted Minimum Pass Marks Time Allotted
70 28 3.00 Hrs
Paper Setting Scheme (Theory Paper)
Section No of Syllabus Nature of Questions and Answers Questions to be Maximum
Questions Coverage Attempted Marks
10 Complete Objective Type 10(1 mark each) 10
A
4 Complete Short answer type (25-50 words) 4 (3 marks each) 12
B 2 Unit I Choice based Long answer type 1(12 marks each) 12
C 2 Unit II Choice based Long answer type 1(12 marks each) 12
D 2 Unit III Choice based Long answer type 1(12 marks each) 12
E 2 Unit IV Choice based Long answer type 1(12 marks each) 12
TOTAL 70
Course Content and Credit Scheme
Unit Allotted Time
Topic (Hours)
L T P
I. Introduction 20 7 0
Geomorphology: Definition, Nature and Scope. Interior Structure of the
Earth, Theory of Isostasy: Aiary and Pretts’s Views
II. Earth Movements 15 6 0
Continental Drift, Plate Tectonics, Types of Folds and Faults, Earthquakes
and Volcanoes.
III. Geomorphic Processes: 15 6 0
Weathering, Mass Wasting, Cycle of Erosion (Davis and Penck).
IV. Evolution of Landforms (Erosional and Depositional): 15 6 0
Fluvial, Karst, Aeolian, Glacial,

Total Hours 65 25 0
L-Lecture, T-Tutorial and P-Practical and Practices

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 Reading List
1. BloomA.L.,2003:Geomorphology:ASystematicAnalysisofLateCenozoicLandforms,Prentice-Hallof
India, New Delhi.
2. Bridges E.M., 1990:World Geomorphology, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
3. Christopherson, Robert W., (2011), Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, 8 Ed., Macmillan
Publishing Company
4. Kale V. S. and Gupta A., 2001:Introduction to Geomorphology, Orient Longman, Hyderabad.
5. KnightonA.D.,1984:Fluvial Forms and Processes, Edward Arnold Publishers ,London.
6. Richards K. S., 1982: Rivers: Form and Processesin Alluvial Channels, Methuen, London.
7. Selby, M.J., (2005), Earth’s Changing Surface, Indian Edition, OUP
8. Skinner,BrianJ.andStephenC.Porter(2000),TheDynamicEarth:AnIntroductiontophysicalGeology,
4th Edition, John Wiley and Sons
9. Thornbury W. D., 1968: Principles of Geomorphology, Wiley.
10.Gautam,A (2010): Bhautik Bhugol, Rastogi Publications, Meerut
11.Tikkaa,RN (1989): Bhautik Bhugol ka Swaroop, Kedarnath Ram Nath, Meerut
12.Singh, S (2009):Bhautik Bhugol ka Swaroop, Prayag Pustak, Allahabad

2. CARTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES: PRACTICAL GEOGH102CC-P

Course Code GEOGH102CC-P
Credits-6 L T P
25 0 130(65)*
Course Type Core
Lectures to be Delivered 90
Continuous Comprehensive Assessment (CCA) Pattern: Maximum Marks Allotted: 30
Mid Term Test* (Marks) Class Test/ Quiz/Seminars Attendance Total Marks
Tutorials/Assignments (Marks) (Marks)
(Marks)
15 5 5 5
Total 15 5 5 5 30
* The pattern of examination for conducting the Mid Term Test will be same as prescribed for the annual
examination (practical paper).
Marks Allocation Scheme Annual Practical (AP) Examination System:
Particulars Maximum Marks Minimum Pass Marks Time Allotted
Written Lab Work 10
Practical Record* 5 08 3.00 Hrs
Viva-Voce 5
Total 20
*Note: Use of non-programmable calculators and map stencils are allowed in the examination hall. The
practical record may be evaluated on the parameters of Punctuality, Neatness, Entirety and indexing
Paper Setting Scheme for Written Lab Work#
Section No of Syllabus Nature of Questions and Answers Questions to be Maximum
Questions Coverage Attempted Marks
10 Complete Objective Type 10 (I mark each) 10
A
4 Complete Short answer type (25-50 words) 4(3 marks each) 12
B 2 Unit I Choice based Long answer type 1(7 marks each) 7
C 2 Unit II Choice based Long answer type 1(7 marks each) 7
D 2 Unit III Choice based Long answer type 1(7marks each) 7
E 2 Unit IV Choice based Long answer type 1(7marks each) 7
Total 50
# Note: It is mandatory that paper setting of written lab work for annual practical (AP) will be done by the
university.
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 Course Content and Credit Scheme
Unit Topic Allotted Time
(Hours)
L T P
I. Introduction 6 0 10(5)*
Cartography – Nature and Scope.
History of Cartography

II. Scales 6 0 30(15)*

Concept and application
Graphical Construction of Plain,
Comparative and Diagonal Scales.
III. Map Projections 7 0 40(20)*
Graphical Construction of Polar Zenithal
Stereographic,Bonne’sandMercator’sProjections,andUniversalTransverse
Mercator (UTM) Projection properties and uses
IV. Topographical Map 6 0 50(25)*
Interpretation of a Mountain area with the help of Cross and Longitudinal
Profiles.
Slope Analysis –Wentworth’s method

Total Hours 25 0 130 (65)*

L-Lecture, T-Tutorial and P-Practical and Practices

* As per the weightage assigned to the P (Practical and Practices) category in the
CBCS regulations 2 hours practical work has been treated equal to 1 credit hour.
Practical Record: A Project File in pencil, comprising on exercise each on scale, map projection,
interpretation of topographic sheet and slope analysis.

Reading List
1. AnsonR.andOrmellingF.J.,1994: International Cartographic Association: Basic Cartographic Vol.
Pregmen Press.
2. Gupta K.K. and Tyagi, V. C., 1992:Working with Map, Survey of India, DST, New Delhi.
3. Mishra R.P. andRamesh,A.,1989:Fundamentalsof Cartography, Concept, New Delhi.
4. MonkhouseF.J.andWilkinsonH.R.,1973:Maps and Diagrams, Methuen, London.
5. Rhind D.W. and Taylor D.R. F., (eds.),1989: Cartography: Past, Present and Future, Elsevier,
International Cartographic Association.
6. Robinson A.H., 2009:Elements of Cartography, John Wiley and Sons, New York.
7. Sharma J. P.,2010: Prayogic Bhugol, Rastogi Publishers, Meerut.
8. Singh R.L. and Singh R.P.B.,1999:Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers.
9. Sarkar,A.(2015)Practical geography: A systematic approach. Orient Black Swan Private Ltd., New
Delhi
10.SinghRL&Rana P B Singh(1991)Prayogtmak Bhugol ke Mool Tatva, Kalyani Publishers, New
Delhi
11.Sharma,JP(2010)Prayogtmak Bhugol ki Rooprekha, Rastogi Publications, Meerut
12.Singh,RL&Dutta,PK (2012)Prayogatmak Bhugol, Central Book Depot, Allahabad

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 3. HUMAN GEOGRAPHY- GEOGH103CC
Course Code GEOGH103CC
Credits-6 L T P
65 25 0
Course Type Core
Lectures to be Delivered 90
Note: CCA & annual examination (AE) scheme is same as in Paper GEOGH101CC
Course Content and Credit Scheme
Unit Topic Allotted Time
(Hours)
L T P
I Introduction 20 7 0
Definition, Nature, Major Sub-fields, Contemporary Relevance of
Human Geography
II Space and Society 15 6 0
Cultural Regions of the world
Human Races: Classification(Griffith Taylor) and world distribution
Major Religions of the world and distribution
Major languages of the world and distribution

III Population 15 6 0
World Population Distribution, density and growth, Demographic
Transition Theory.

IV Settlements 15 6 0
Types and Patterns of Rural Settlements
Classification of Urban settlements
Trends and Patterns of World Urbanization
Total Hours 65 25 0
L-Lecture, T-Tutorial and P-Practical and Practices

Reading List
1. Chandna, R.C. (2010) Population Geography, Kalyani Publisher.
2. Hassan, M.I. (2005) Population Geography, Rawat Publications, Jaipur
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 Introduction to Cultural
Geography. W. H. Freeman and Company, New York.
6. Kaushik, S.D.(2010) Manav Bhugol, Rastogi Publication, Meerut.
7. Maurya,S.D.(2012) Manav Bhugol, Sharda Pustak Bhawan. Allahabad.
8. Hussain, Majid (2012) Manav Bhugol. Rawat Publications, Jaipur

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 4. THEMATIC CARTOGRAPHY-Practical- GEOGH104CC-P
Course Code GEOGH104 CC-P
Credits-6 L T P
25 0 130(65)*
Course Type Core
Lectures to be Delivered 90
Note: CCA and AE scheme is same as in GEOGH102CC-P
Course Content and Credit Scheme
Unit Topic Allotted Time
(Hours)
L T P
I. Introduction 6 0 10(5)*
Maps–Classification and Types
Principles of Map Design.

II. Diagrammatic Data Presentation 6 0 30(15)*

Line, Barand Circle.

III. Thematic Mapping Techniques 7 0 40(20)*

Properties, Usesand Limitations:
ArealData--Choropleth, Dot, Proportional Circles; Point Data, Isopleth.

IV. Cartographic Overlays 6 0 50(25)*

Point, Line and Areal Data.
Thematic Maps– Preparation and Interpretation.
Total Hours 25 0 130 (65)*
L-Lecture, T-Tutorialand P-Practical and Practices

* As per the weightage assigned to the P (Practical and Practices) category in the
CBCS regulations 2 hours practical work has been treated equal to 1 credit hour.
Practical Record: A Thematic Atlas shouldbe prepared ona specific theme
with fiveplates ofanystateinIndia.

Reading List
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:ThematicMapDesign (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. KraakM.-J. and Ormeling F.,2003: Cartography: Visualization of Geo-Spatial Data, Prentice-Hall.
5. MishraR.P. andRameshA.,1989: Fundamentals of Cartography, Concept, New Delhi.
6. Sharma J. P.,2010: Prayogic Bhugol, Rastogi Publishers, Meerut.
7. Singh R.L.and Singh R.P.B.,1999:Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers.
8. Slocum T. A., Mcmaster R.B. and Kessler F. C.,2008:ThematicCartography and Geovisualization
(3rd 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
11.Singh,LR&SinghR(1977):Manchitra or Pryaogatamek Bhugol ,Central Book ,Depot ,Allahabad
12.BhopalSinghR L and Dutta P K (2012) Prayogatamak Bhugol, Central Book Depot, Allahabad

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 1. CLIMATOLOGY- GEOGH201CC
Course Code GEOGH201CC
Credits-6 L T P
65 25 0
Course Type Core
Lectures to be Delivered 90
Note: CCA & AE scheme is same as in Paper GEOGH101CC
Course Content and Credit Scheme
Unit Topic Allotted Time
(Hours)
L T P
I. Introduction 20 7 0
Atmospheric Composition and Structure–Variation with Altitude, Latitude
and Season. Insolation and Temperature–Factors and Distribution, Heat
Budget, Temperature Inversion.
II. AtmosphericPressureandWinds 15 6 0
Planetary Winds,ForcesaffectingWinds,GeneralCirculation, Jet
Streams, Monsoon-Origin and Mechanism.

III. Atmospheric Moisture 15 6 0

Evaporation, Humidity, Condensation ,Fog and Clouds, Precipitation
Types, Stability and Instability; Climatic Regions(Koppen)

IV. Airmass and Atmospheric Disturbances 15 6 0

Airmass meaning source region and Classification
Tropical Cyclones, Extra Tropical Cyclones

Total Hours 65 25 0
L-Lecture, T-Tutorial and P-Practical and Practices
Reading List
1. Barry R. G. and Carleton A.M.,2001:Synopticand Dynamic Climatology ,Routledge ,UK.
2. Barry R. G. and Corley R. J., 1998:Atmosphere,WeatherandClimate, Routledge, New York.
3. CritchfieldH.J.,1987: General Climatology, Prentice-Hallof India, New Delhi
4. Lutgens F. K., Tarbuck E. J. and Tasa D., 2009:The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology,
Prentice-Hall ,Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
5. Oliver J.E. and Hidore J. J.,2002: Climatology: An Atmospheric Science, Pearson Education ,New
Delhi.
6. Trewartha G.T. and HorneL. H., 1980:AnIntroduction to Climate, McGraw-Hill.
7. Gupta LS(2000):Jalvayu Vigyan, Hindi Madhyam Karyanvay Nidishalya, Delhi Vishwa Vidhyalaya,
Delhi
8. Lal, D S(2006):Jalvayu Vigyan, Prayag Pustak Bhavan, Allahabad
9. Vatal, M(1986):Bhautik Bhugol, Central Book Depot, Allahabad
10.Singh,S(2009):JalvayuVigyan,Prayag Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad

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 2. STATISTICAL METHODS IN GEOGRAPHY (Practical)- GEOGH202CC-P
Course Code GEOGH202CC-P
Credits-6 L T P
25 0 130(65)*
Course Type Core
Lectures to be Delivered 90
Note: CCA and AE scheme is same as in GEOGH102CC
Course Content and Credit Scheme
Unit Topic Allotted Time
(Hours)
L T P
I. Introduction 6 0 10(5)*
Use of Data in Geography: Geographical Data Matrix, Significance of
Statistical Methods in Geography; Sources of Data, Scales of Measurement
(Nominal, Ordinal, Interval, Ratio).
II. Tabulation and Descriptive Statistics 6 0 30(15)*
Frequencies (Deciles, Quartiles), Cross Tabulation, Central Tendency
(Mean, Median and Mode, Centro-graphic Techniques, Dispersion
(Standard Deviation, Variance and Coefficient of Variation).
III. Sampling: 7 0 40(20)*
Purposive, Random, Systematic and Stratified.
Theoretical Distribution: Probability and Normal Distribution.
IV. Association and Correlation 6 0 50(25)*
Rank Correlation, Product Moment Correlation, and Simple Regression,
Residuals from regression
Total Hours 25 0 130 (65)*
L-Lecture, T-Tutorial and P-Practical and Practices
* As per the weightage assigned to the P (Practical and Practices) category in the
CBCS regulations 2 hours practical work has been treated equal to 1 credit hour.
Class Record: Each student will submit a record containing five exercises:
1. Construct a data matrix of about (10x10) with each row representing an areal unit (districts or
villages or towns) and about 10 columns of relevant attributes of the areal units.
2. Based on the above table, a frequency table, measures of central tendency and dispersion would be
computed and interpreted for any two attributes.
3. Histograms and frequency curve would be prepared on the entire dataset and attempt to fit a normal
curve and interpreted for one or two variables.
4. From the data matrix a sample set (20Percent) would be drawn using, random-systematic and
stratified methods of sampling and locate the samples on a map with a short note on methods used.
5. Based on of the samples et and using two relevant attributes, a scatter and regression line would be
plotted and residual from regression would be mapped with a short interpretation.
Reading List
1. Berry B. J. L. and Marble D. F. (eds.): Spatial Analysis– A Reader in Geography.
2. Ebdon D., 1977:Statisticsin Geography: A Practical Approach.
3. Hammond P. and McCullagh P.S., 1978:QuantitativeTechniquesinGeography:AnIntroduction,
Oxford University Press.
4. KingL.S., 1969:StatisticalAnalysisinGeography, Prentice-Hall.
5. Mahmood A., 1977:StatisticalMethods in Geographical Studies, Concept.
6. Pal S. K.,1998:Statistics for Geoscientists, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
7. Sarkar, A. (2013) Quantitative geography: techniques and presentations. Orient Black Swan Private
Ltd., New Delhi
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8. SilkJ.,1979:StatisticalConceptsinGeography, Allen and Unwin, London.
9. Spiegel M.R.: Statistics, Schaum's Outline Series.
10.YeatesM.,1974:An Introduction to Quantitative Analysis in Human Geography, McGraw Hill, New
York.
11.Shinha,Indira (2007)Sankhyiki bhugol. Discovery Publishing House, New Delhi

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 3. GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA- GEOGH203CC
Course Code GEOGH203CC

Credits-6 L T P
65 25 0
Course Type Core
Lectures to be Delivered 90
Note: CCA & AE scheme is same as in Paper GEOGH101CC
Course Content and Credit Scheme
Unit Topic Allotted Time
(Hours)
L T P
I. Physical Make up 20 7 0
Characteristics and classification of Physiographic Divisions, soil and
vegetation, climate

II. Population 15 6 0
Growth, Distribution and Density of Population at national level since 1901
Factors affecting population distribution and density
Ethnic Composition: Major racial groups, tribal groups and linguistic groups,
their classification and characteristics

III. Economic 15 6 0
Mineral and power resources distribution and utilization of iron ore, coal,
petroleum, Natural gas
agricultural production and distribution of rice and wheat
Major Industrial region of India

IV. Basis of Regionalization of India 15 6 0

Physiographic (R.L.Singh),Socio –cultural(Sopher), Economic (Sengupta)

Total Hours 65 25 0
L-Lecture, T-Tutorial and P-Practical and Practices

Reading List
1. DeshpandeC.D.,1992:India: A Regional Interpretation, ICSSR, New Delhi.
2. Johnson,B.L.C.,ed. 2001. Geographical Dictionary of India. Vision Books, New Delhi.
3. Mandal R.B.(ed.),1990:Patterns of Regional Geography –AnIntenationalPerspective.Vol.3 – Indian
Perspective.
4. Sdyasuk Galina and P Sengupta (1967): Economic Regionalisation of India, Census of India
5. Sharma,T.C.2003: India-Economic and Commercial Geography. Vikas Publ.,New Delhi.
6. Singh R.L., 1971: India: A Regional Geography, National Geographical Society of India.
7. Singh, Jagdish 2003: India-A Comprehensive & Systematic Geography, Gyanodaya Prakashan,
Gorakhpur.
8. Spate O.H.K .and Learmonth A.T.A., 1967: India and Pakistan: A General and Regional
Geography, Methuen.
9. Tirtha, Ranjit 2002:Geography of India, Rawat Publs.,Jaipur & New Delhi.
10.Pathak, C.R.2003:SpatialStructure and Processes of Development in India. Regional Science
Assoc., Kolkata.
11.Tiwari,R.C.(2007)Geography of India. Prayag Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad
12.Sharma, T.C.(2013) Economic Geography of India. Rawat Publication, Jaipur

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 4. Economic Geography- GEOGH204CC
Course Code GEOGH204CC

Credits-6 L T P
65 25 0
Course Type Core
Lectures to be Delivered 90
Note: CCA & AE scheme is same as in Paper GEOGH101CC
Course Content and Credit Scheme
Unit Topic Allotted Time
(Hours)
L T P
I. Introduction 20 7 0
Nature and scope of Economic Geography
Concept and classification of economic activity

II. Relationship between Economic activities and Environment 15 6 0

Theories of Economic activity VonThunen theory and Weber’s theory
III. Primary & Secondary Activities 15 6 0
Subsistence and commercial Agriculture and mining.
Manufacturing (Cotton Textile ,Iron and Steel),

IV. Tertiary Activities and Contemporary issues 15 6 0

Major Oceanic Routes: Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Ocean
Concept of Manufacturing Regions, Special Economic Zones and
Technology Parks.

Total Hours 65 25 0
L-Lecture, T-Tutorial and P-Practical and Practices

Reading List
1. Alexander J.W., 1963:Economic Geography, Prentice-Hall Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
2. Coe N.M. ,Kelly P.F.and Yeung H.W., 2007:EconomicGeography:AContemporaryIntroduction,
Wiley-Blackwell.
3. HodderB.W.andLeeRoger,1974:EconomicGeography, Taylor and Francis.
4. Combes P., Mayer T. and Thisse J.F.,2008: Economic Geography: The Integration of Regions and
Nations, Princeton University Press.
5. Wheeler J. O.,1998: Economic Geography, Wiley..
6. Durand L., 1961:Economic Geography, Crowell.
7. Bagchi-SenS.andSmithH.L.,2006:Economic Geography: Past, Present and Future, Taylor and
Francis.
8. WillingtonD.E.,2008:EconomicGeography,HusbandPress.
9. Clark,GordonL.;Feldman,M.P.andGertler,M.S.,eds.2000:TheOxford

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 5. Environmental Geography- GEOGH205CC
Course Code GEOGH205CC
Credits-6 L T P
65 25 0
Course Type Core
Lectures to be Delivered 90
Note: CCA & AE scheme is same as in Paper GEOGH101CC

Unit Topic Allotted Time

(Hours)
L T P
I. Definition and Scope of Environmental Geography 20 7 0
Meaning and Components of Environment
Ecosystem– Concept, components and Functions

II. Human-Environment Relationship 15 6 0

Environmental determinism and Possibilism
Biomes- Definition, Mountain and Desert Regions

III. Environmental Problems Their Causes Impacts and Management 15 6 0

Air and water Pollution
Biodiversity Loss

IV. Environmental Management Initiatives in India 15 6 0

Environmental Protection Act, 1982, Environmental Policy of
India(2006)
Chipko Movement

Total Hours 65 25 0

Reading List
1. Chandna R. C., 2002:EnvironmentalGeography,Kalyani,Ludhiana.
2. CunninghumW.P.andCunninghumM.A.,2004: Principals of Environmental Science: Inquiry and
Applications, Tata Macgraw Hill, New Delhi.
3. Goudie A., 2001: The Nature of the Environment, Blackwell, Oxford.
4. Singh,R.B.(Eds.)(2009)BiogeographyandBiodiversity.RawatPublication,Jaipur
5. Miller G. T., 2004: Environmental Science: Working with the Earth, Thomson Brooks Cole,
Singapore.
6. MoEF, 2006:National Environmental Policy-2006,Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government
of India.
7. Singh,R.B.andHietala,R.(Eds.)(2014)LivelihoodsecurityinNorthwesternHimalaya:Case
studiesfromchangingsocio-economicenvironmentsinHimachalPradesh,India.Advancesin
Geographical and Environmental Studies, Springer
8. Odum, E. P. et al, 2005:Fundamentals of Ecology, Ceneage Learning India.
9. SinghS.,1997: Environmental Geography, Prayag Pustak Bhawan. Allahabad.
10.UNEP,2007:Global Environment Outlook: GEO4: Environment For Development, United Nations
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 Environment Programme.
11.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
12.Singh,R.B.(1998)EcologicalTechniquesandApproachestoVulnerableEnvironment, New
Delhi, Oxford & IBH Pub..
13.Singh,Savindra2001.ParyavaranBhugol,PrayagPustakBhawan,Allahabad.(inHindi)

6. Field Work and Research Methodology (Practical)- GEOGH206CC-P

Course Code GEOGH206CC-P
Credits-6 L T P
25 0 130(65)*
Course Type Core
Lectures to be Delivered 90
Note: CCA and AE scheme is same as in GEOGH102CC-P
Course Content and Credit Scheme
Unit Topic Allotted Time
(Hours)
L T P
I. Introduction 6 0 10(5)*
Field Work In Geographical Studies–Role, Value ,Data and Ethics of Field-
Work.
Defining the Field and Identifying the Case Study–Rural /Urban/Physical
/Human/ Environmental.

II. Field Techniques 6 0 30(15)*

Merits,DemeritsandSelectionoftheAppropriateTechnique;Observation(Particip
ant /Non Participant), Questionnaires (Open/ Closed/ Structured/Non-
Structured); Interview with Special Focus on Focused Group Discussions;
Space Survey (Transects and Quadrants, Constructing a Sketch)

III. Use of Field Tools 7 0 40(20)*

Collection of Material for Physical and Socio-Economic Surveys.
IV. Designing the Field Report 6 0 50(25)*
Aims and Objectives, Methodology, Analysis, Interpretation and Writing the
Report.

Total Hours 25 0 130 (65)*

L-Lecture, T-Tutorial and P-Practical and Practices

* As per the weightage assigned to the P (Practical and Practices) category in the
CBCS regulations 2 hours practical work has been treated equal to 1 credit hour.
Practical Record
1. Each student will prepare an individual report based on primary and secondary data collected during
field work.
2. The duration of the field work should not exceed10 days.
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 3. The word count of the report should be about8000to 12,000 excluding figures, tables ,photographs,
maps, references and appendices.
4. One copy of the report onA4sizepapershould be submitted in soft binding.
Reading List
1. Creswell J., 1994: Research Design: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches Sage Publications.
2. Dikshit,R.D.2003.The Art and Science of Geography: Integrated Readings. Prentice-Hall of India,
New Delhi.
3. EvansM.,1988:“Participant Observation: The Researcher as Research Tool” in Qualitative Methods
In Human Geography, eds. J. Eyles and D. Smith ,Polity.
4. Mukherjee, Neela 1993. Participatory Rural Appraisal: Methodology and Application. Concept Publs.
Co., New Delhi.
5. Mukherjee, Neela 2002. Participatory Learning and Action: with100Field Methods. Concept Publs.
Co., New Delhi
6. RobinsonA.,1998: "Thinking Straight and Writing That Way", in Writing Empirical Research Reports:
ABasic Guide for Students of the Social and Behavioural Sciences, eds.by F. Pryczakand R. Bruce
Pryczak, Publishing :Los Angeles.
7. Special Issue on “Doing Fieldwork” The Geographical Review 91:1-2 (2001).
8. StoddardR.H.,1982:FieldTechniquesandResearchMethodsin Geography, Kendall/Hunt.
10.Wolcott,H.1995.TheArtofFieldwork.AltaMiraPress,WalnutCreek,CA.

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 1. Regional Planning and Development- GEOGH301CC
Course Code GEOGH301CC
Credits-6 L T P
65 25 0
Course Type Core
Lectures to be Delivered 90
Note: CCA & AE scheme is same as in Paper GEOGH101CC
Course Content and Credit Scheme
Unit Topic Allotted Time
(Hours)
L T P
I. Introduction 20 7 0

DefinitionofRegion,EvolutionandTypesofRegionalplanning:Formal,Functional
,andPlanning.Regionsand Regional Planning; Need for Regional
Planning;Types of regional Planning.
II. Choice of a Region for Planning 15 6 0
Characteristics of an Ideal Planning Region; Delineation of Planning. Region;
Regionalization of India for Planning (Agro Ecological Zones)
III. Theories and Models for Regional Planning 15 6 0
GrowthPoleModelof Perroux; Growth Centre Model in
IndianContext;Myrdal,Hirschman,Rostow andFriedmann
IV. ChangingConceptofDevelopment 15 6 0
Concept of under development; Efficiency-Equity Debate
Measuringdevelopment:Indicators (Economic,Social
andEnvironmental);Concept of Human development Index.

Total Hours 65 25 0

L-Lecture, T-Tutorialand P-Practical and Practices

Reading List
1. Blij H.J.De,1971:Geography:RegionsandConcepts,JohnWiley and Sons.
2. ClavalP.l,1998: An Introduction to Regional Geography, Blackwell Publishers, Oxford and
Massachusetts.
3. Friedmann J. and Alonso W.(1975):Regional Policy-Readings in Theory and Applications, MIT
Press, Massachusetts.
4. Gore C. G., 1984: Regions in Question: Space, Development Theory and Regional Policy,
Methuen, London.
5. Gore C. G., Köhler G., Reich U-P. and Ziesemer T., 1996:Questioning Development; Essays on the
Theory, Policies and Practice of Development Intervention, Metropolis-Verlag ,Marburg.
6. HaynesJ.,2008:Development Studies, Polity Short Introduction Series.
7. Johnson E.A.J.,1970:TheOrganization of Space in Developing Countries, MIT Press,
Massachusetts.
8. Peet R., 1999:TheoriesofDevelopment, The Guilford Press, New York.
9. UNDP 2001-04: Human Development Report, Oxford University Press.
10.WorldBank 2001-05:WorldDevelopmentReport, Oxford University Press, New

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 2. Remote Sensing and GIS (Practical)-
GEOGH302CC-P
Course Code GEOGH302CC-P
Credits-6 L T P
25 0 130(65)*
Course Type Core
Lectures to be Delivered 90
Note: CCA and AE scheme is same as in GEOGH102CC-P
Course Content and Credit Scheme
Unit Topic Allotted Time
(Hours)
L T P
I. Introduction 6 0 10(5)*
RemoteSensingandGIS:DefinitionandComponents,Development,Platforms
andTypes,

II. Aerial Photography and Satellite Remote Sensing 6 0 30(15)*

Principles, Types and Geometry of Aerial
Photograph;PrinciplesofRemoteSensing,EMRInteractionwithAtmosphere
andEarthSurface; Satellites (Landsat and IRS)and Sensors.

III. 7 0 40(20)*
GIS Data Structures
Types(spatialand Non-spatial),Raster and Vector Data Structure
IV. Image Processing (Digital and Manual)and Data Analysis 6 0 50(25)*
Pre-processing(Radiometric and
GeometricCorrection),Enhancement(Filtering);Classification(Supervise
dandUn-supervised), Geo-Referencing; Editing and Output; Overlays

InterpretationandApplicationofRemoteSensingandGIS:Landuse/LandCove
r,UrbanSprawl
Analysis; Forests Monitoring
Total Hours 25 0 130 (65)*

L-Lecture, T-Tutorial and P-Practical and Practices

* As per the weightage assigned to the P (Practical and Practices) category in the
CBCS regulations 2 hours practical work has been treated equal to 1 credit hour.

Practical Record: A project file consisting of two exercises will be done from aerial photos and satellite images
(scale, orientation and interpretation) and 3exercises on using any GIS Software on above mentioned
themes.

Reading List
1. Campbell J. B.,2007: Introduction to Remote Sensing, Guildford Press.
2. Jensen J. R.,2004: Introductory Digital Image Processing: A Remote Sensing Perspective, Prentice
Hall.

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3. Joseph,G.2005:Fundamentals of Remote Sensing, United Press India.
4. LillesandT.M.,KieferR.W.andChipmanJ.W.,2004:RemoteSensingandImageInterpretation,
Wiley.(Wiley Student Edition).
5. Nag P. and Kudra, M., 1998: Digital Remote Sensing, Concept, New Delhi.
6. Rees W. G., 2001: Physical Principles of Remote Sensing, Cambridge University Press.
7. Singh R.B. and Murai S., 1998:Space-informatics for Sustainable Development, Oxford and IBH
Pub.
8. Wolf P. R. and Dewitt B.A., 2000:ElementsofPhotogrammetry:WithApplicationsinGIS,McGraw- Hill.
9. Sarkar ,A.(2015)Practical geography: A systematic approach. Orient Black Swan Private Ltd.,
New Delhi

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 3. Evolution of Geographical Thought - GEOGH303CC

Course Code GEOGH303CC

Credits-6 L T P
65 25 0
Course Type Core
Lectures to be Delivered 90
Note: CCA & AE scheme is same as in Paper GEOGH101CC
Course Content and Credit Scheme
Unit Topic Allotted Time
(Hours)
L T P
I. Introduction 20 7 0
Meaning nature and scope of geography
A brief introduction to emergence of geography as scientific discipline
Contribution of Greeks and Romans

II. Modern– Evolution of Geographical Thinking and Disciplinary Trends in 15 6 0

Germany, France ,Britain, United States of America.
III. Debates–Environmental Determinism and Possibilism, Systematic and 15 6 0
Regional

IV. Trends – Quantitative Revolution, Behaviouralism, Systems Approach, 15 6 0

Radicalism, Feminism;
Total Hours 65 25 0

L-Lecture, T-Tutorial and P-Practical and Practices

Reading List
1. Arentsen M.,StamR.andThuijisR.,2000:Post-modernApproachestoSpace,ebook.
2. Bhat, L.S. (2009) Geography in India (Selected Themes). Pearson
3. Bonnett A., 2008:WhatisGeography?Sage.
4. Dikshit R.D.,1997: Geographical Thought: A Contextual History of Ideas, Prentice–Hall India.
5. Hartshone R., 1959:Perspectivesof Nature of Geography, R and Mac Nally and Co.
6. Holt-JensenA.,2011: Geography: History and Its Concepts: A Students Guide, SAGE.
7. Johnston R.J.,(Ed.): Dictionary of Human Geography, Routledge.
8. JohnstonR.J.,1997:GeographyandGeographers,Anglo-AmericanHumanGeographysince1945,
Arnold, London.
9. Kapur A.,2001: Indian Geography Voice of Concern, Concept Publications.
10.Martin Geoffrey J., 2005: All Possible Worlds: A History of Geographical Ideas, Oxford.
11.Soja,Edward1989.Post-modernGeographies,Verso,London.Reprinted1997:RawatPubl.,Jaipur and
New Delhi.

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 4.Disaster Management based Project Work(Practical) - GEOGH304CC-P

The Project Report based on any two fields based case studies among following disasters and one
disaster
Preparedness plan of respective college or locality:
Course Code GEOGH304CC-P
Credits-6 L T P
25 0 130(65)*
Course Type Core
Lectures to be Delivered 90
Note: CCA and AE scheme is same as in GEOGH102CC-P
Course Content and Credit Scheme
Unit Topic Allotted Time
(Hours)
L T P
I. Flood and Flash Flood/Could 6 0 10(5)*

II. Cyclone and Hailstorms 6 0 30(15)*

III. Earthquake and Landslides 7 0 40(20)*

IV. Human Induced Disasters: Fire Hazards, Road Accident 6 0 50(25)*

Total Hours 25 0 130 (65)*

L-Lecture, T-Tutorial and P-Practical and Practices

* As per the weightage assigned to the P (Practical and Practices) category in the
CBCS regulations 2 hours practical work has been treated equal to 1 credit hour.

Reading List
1. Governmentof India.(1997)Vulnerability Atlas of India. New Delhi, Building Materials &
Technology Promotion Council,Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India.
2. Kapur,A.(2010)VulnerableIndia: A Geographical Study ofDisasters,SagePublication,New Delhi.
3. Modh, S. (2010) Managing Natural Disaster:Hydrological, Marine andGeological Disasters,
Macmillan,Delhi.
4. Singh, R.B. (2005) RiskAssessment andVulnerabilityAnalysis, IGNOU, New Delhi.Chapter 1,2
and 3
5. Singh,R.B.(ed.),(2006)NaturalHazardsandDisasterManagement:Vulnerabilityand Mitigation,
Rawat Publications, New Delhi.
6. Sinha,A.(2001).DisasterManagement:LessonsDrawnand StrategiesforFuture,New UnitedPress, New
Delhi.
7. Stoltman,J.P.etal.(2004)International Perspectives on Natural Disasters, KluwerAcademic
Publications.Dordrecht.

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 8. SinghJagbir(2007) “DisasterManagementFuture ChallengesandOppurtunities”, 2007.Publisher-
I.K.InternationalPvt.Ltd.S-25, GreenParkExtension,UphaarCinemaMarket,New Delhi,India
(www.ikbooks.com).

Skill Enhancement Course (Any 2)

5. Remote Sensing (Practical) GEOGH207SEC-P

Course Code GEOGH207SEC-P
Credits-4 L T P
15 0 90(45)*
Course Type Skill Enhancement
Lectures to be Delivered 60
Continuous Comprehensive Assessment (CCA) Pattern: Maximum Marks Allotted: 30
Mid Term Test* (Marks) Class Test/ Quiz/Seminars Attendance Total Marks
Tutorials/Assignments (Marks) (Marks)
(Marks)
15 5 5 5
Total 15 5 5 5 30
* The pattern of examination for conducting the Mid Term Test will be same as prescribed for annual
examination (practical paper).
Marks Allocation Scheme annual examination (AP) Practical:
Particulars Maximum Marks Minimum Pass Marks Time Allotted
Written Lab Work 10
Practical Record* 05 8 3.00 Hrs
Viva-Voce 05
Total 20
*Note: Use of non-programmable calculators and map stencils are allowed in the examination hall. The
practical record may be evaluated on the parameters of Punctuality, Neatness, Entirety and indexing
Paper Setting Scheme for Written Lab Work#
Section No of Syllabus Nature of Questions and Answers Questions to be Maximum
Questions Coverage Attempted Marks
10 Complete Objective Type 10 (1 Mark each) 10
A
4 Complete Short answer type (25-50 words) 4 (3 Marks each) 12
B 2 Unit I Choice based Long answer type 1(7Marks each) 7
C 2 Unit II Choice based Long answer type 1(7 Marks each) 7
D 2 Unit III Choice based Long answer type 1(7 Marks each) 7
E 2 Unit IV Choice based Long answer type 1(7 Marks each) 7
Total 50
# Note: It is mandatory that paper setting of written lab work for annual examination practical (AEP) will be
done by the university.
Course Content and Credit Scheme
Unit Topic Allotted Time
(Hours)
L T P

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 I. Introduction 3 0 10(5)*
Remote Sensing: Definition and Historical Development; Platforms
and Types; Aerial Photography
II. Satellite Remote Sensing 4 0 20(10)*
Principles, EMR Interaction with Atmosphere and Earth Surface;
Satellites (Landsat and IRS); Sensors

III. Image Processing 4 0 30(15)*

Pre-processing (Radiometric and Geometric Correction);
Enhancement (Filtering); Classification (Supervised and Un-
supervised)
IV. Satellite ImageInterpretation. 4 0 30(20)*
Application of Remote Sensing: Land Use Land Cover.

Total Hours 15 0 90(45)*

L-Lecture, T-Tutorialand P-Practical and Practices

Practical Record: A project file consisting of 5 exercises on using any method on above
mentioned themes.
* As per the weightage assigned to the P (Practical and Practices) category in the
CBCS regulations 2 hours practical work has been treated equal to 1 credit hour.
Reading List
1. Bhatta , B. (2008) Remote Sensing and GIS, Oxford University Press, New Delhi.
2. CampbellJ. B.,2007: IntroductiontoRemote Sensing,Guildford Press
3. Chauniyal, D. (2010) SudurSamvedanaAvamBhaugolikSuchnaPranali, ShardaPustak
Bhawan, Allahabad.
4. Jensen, J. R. (2005) Introductory Digital Image Processing: A Remote Sensing
Perspective, Pearson Prentice-Hall.
5. Joseph,G.2005:Fundamentals of Remote Sensing,United Press India.
6. LillesandT.M.,KieferR.W.andChipmanJ.W.,2004:RemoteSensingandImageInterpretation,
Wiley.(Wiley StudentEdition).
7. Li, Z., Chen, J. and Batsavias, E. (2008) Advances in Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing
and Spatial Information Sciences CRC Press, Taylor and Francis, London
8. Mukherjee, S. (2004) Textbook of Environmental Remote Sensing, Macmillan, Delhi.
9. NagP.andKudra,M., 1998: Digital Remote Sensing,Concept, NewDelhi.
10.SinghR.B. andMuraiS., 1998:Space-informatics for SustainableDevelopment, Oxford and IBH Pub.

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 2. Advanced Spatial Statistical Techniques- GEOGH208SEC-P
Course Code GEOGH208SEC-P
Credits-4 L T P
15 0 90(45)*
Course Type Skill Enhancement
Lectures to be Delivered 60
Note: CCA and AE scheme is same as in GEOGH102CC-P
Course Content and Credit Scheme
Unit Topic Allotted Time
(Hours)
L T P

I. Introduction 3 0 10(5)*
Statistics and Statistical Data: Spatial and non-spatial; indices of
inequality and disparity (Lorenz Curve) .
II. Probabilitytheory 4 0 20(10)*
probabilitydensityfunctionswithrespecttoNormal,Binomialand
III. Sampling Poisson distributions and their geographical applications. 4 0 30(15)*
Sampling pl ansfo rspa t i al andnon -spatial data,
s am pl i ngdi st ri but i ons ; sampling estimates for large and small
samples tests involvingmeans and proportions.

IV. Correlation and Regression Analysis: 4 0 30(20)*

Rank order correlation and product moment correlation; linear
regression, residuals from regression, and simple curvilinear
regression.

Total Hours 15 0 90(45)*

L-Lecture, T-Tutorialand P-Practical and Practices
Note: Any Statistical Software Package (SPSS,MS Excel, R, etc.) may be used for practice.
* As per the weightage assigned to the P (Practical and Practices) category in the
CBCS regulations 2 hours practical work has been treated equal to 1 credit hour.

Reading List
1. BartJamesEandGerldM.Barber,1996:ElementaryStatisticsforGeographers,TheGuiefordPress, London.
2. Eldon,D.,1983: StatisticsinGeography: A PracticalApproach,Blackwell,London.
3. Cressie,N.A.C.,1991: Statisticsfor Spatial Analysis,Wiley, New York.
4. Gregory,S.,1978:StatisticalMethodsand the Geographer (4th Edition), Longman,London.
5. Haining,R.P.,1990:SpatialDataAnalysisintheSocialandEnvironmentalScience,Cambridge
University Press, Cambridge.
6. McGrew,Jr.andCahrles,B.M.,1993:AnIntroductiontoStatisticalProblemSolvinginGeography, W.C.
Brocan Publishers, New Jersey.
7. Mathews,J.A.,1987:QuantitativeandStatisticalApproachestoGeography:A PracticalManual
Pergamon, Oxford.

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8. S.K.,1998:StatisticsforGeoscientists:TechniquesandApplications,ConceptPublishingCompany, New
Delhi.
9. Wei, W.S.,1990: Time Series Analysis: Variate and Multivariate Methods , Addison Wesley
Publishing.
10.Yeates,Mauris,1974:AnIntroductionto QuantitativeAnalysisinHumanGeography,McGrawhill, New
York.

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 6. Geographical Information System (Practical)- GEOGH209SEC-P
Course Code GEOGH209SEC-P
Credits-4 L T P
15 0 90(45)*
Course Type Skill Enhancement
Lectures to be Delivered 60
Note: CCA and AE scheme is same as in GEOGH102CC-P

Course Content and Credit Scheme

Unit Topic Allotted Time
(Hours)
L T P
I. Introduction 3 0 10(5)*
Meaning and ScopeofGIS
Components ofGIS
HistoryofGeographicInformation System(GIS)
II. Data Types 4 0 20(10)*
GIS Data Structures:
Types (spatial and Non-spatial)
RasterandVectorData
Structure.
III. Spatial referencing system 4 0 30(15)*
Concept of Georeferencing
Editing and attribute data integration
IV. GIS based Exercises on 4 0 30(20)*
Georeferencing, Subsetting,
Extraction of Land Use/Land Cover layers of any area and
thematic mapping
Total Hours 15 0 90(45)*
L-Lecture, T-Tutorial and P-Practical and Practices

Practical Record: A project file consisting of 5 exercises on using any GIS Software on above
mentioned themes.
* As per the weightage assigned to the P (Practical and Practices) category in the
CBCS regulations 2 hours practical work has been treated equal to 1 credit hour.

Reading List
1. Bhatta, B. (2010) Analysis of Urban Growth and Sprawl from Remote Sensing,Springer,
Berlin Heidelberg.41
2. Burrough,P.A.,andMcDonnell,R.A. (2000)PrinciplesofGeographicalInformationSystem-Spatial
InformationSystemandGeo-statistics.OxfordUniversity Press
3. Chauniyal, D.D. (2010) SudurSamvedanevamBhogolikSuchanaPranali, ShardaPustak
Bhawan,Allahabad
4. Heywoods,I.,Cornelius,SandCarver,S.(2006)AnIntroductiontoGeographicalInfromation
system.PrenticeHall.
5.Jha, M.M. and Singh, R.B. (2008) Land Use: Reflection on Spatial Informatics
Agriculture and Development, New Delhi: Concept.
6.Nag, P. (2008) Introduction to GIS, Concept India, New Delhi.
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7. Sarkar,A.(2015)Practical geography:Asystematicapproach.OrientBlackSwanPrivateLtd.,
NewDelhi
8. Singh, R.B. and Murai, S. (1998) Space Informatics for Sustainable Development,
Oxford and IBH, New Delhi.

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 4. Research Methods (Practical) - GEOGH210SEC-P
Course Code GEOGH210SEC-P
Credits-4 L T P
15 0 90(45)*
Course Type Skill Enhancement
Lectures to be Delivered 60
Note: CCA and AE scheme is same as in GEOGH102CC-P
Course Content and Credit Scheme
Unit Topic Allotted Time
(Hours)
L T P
I. Geographic Enquiry 3 0 10(5)*
Concept, Framing Research Questions, Objectives and Hypothesis;
Literature Review
II. Data Collection 4 0 20(10)*
Type and Sources of Data; Methods of Collection;Preparing
Sample Questionnaire
III. Data Analysis 4 0 30(15)*
Data Tabulation
Data Analysis (Qualitative and Quantitative)
Data Representation Techniques (Maps and Diagrams)
IV. Structure of a Research Report 4 0 30(20)*
Abstract, Main Text; References and Bibliography
Total Hours 15 0 90(45)*
L-Lecture, T-Tutorial and P-Practical and Practices
* As per the weightage assigned to the P (Practical and Practices) category in the
CBCS regulations 2 hours practical work has been treated equal to 1 credit hour.
Reading List

1. Creswell J., 1994: Research Design:Qualitativeand QuantitativeApproaches SagePublications.

2. Dikshit,R.D.2003.The ArtandScienceof Geography: IntegratedReadings.Prentice-Hallof India, New
Delhi.
3. EvansM.,1988:“Participant Observation:TheResearcherasResearch Tool”in QualitativeMethods
inHumanGeography,eds.J.EylesandD.Smith,Polity.
4. Misra,R.P. (2002) Research Methodology, Concept Publications, New Delhi.
5. Mukherjee, Neela 1993. Participatory RuralAppraisal: Methodology and Application.Concept Publs.
Co., New Delhi.
6. Mukherjee, Neela 2002. Participatory LearningandAction: with100Field Methods. Concept Publs.
Co., New Delhi
7. RobinsonA.,1998: "ThinkingStraight andWritingThatWay", inWriting Empirical Research
Reports:ABasicGuideforStudents of theSocial andBehavioural Sciences, eds.by F. Pryczakand R.
BrucePryczak,Publishing:LosAngeles.
8. SpecialIssueon“DoingFieldwork” The Geographical Review 91:1-2 (2001).
9. StoddardR.H.,1982:FieldTechniquesandResearchMethodsin Geography,Kendall/Hunt.
11.Wolcott,H.1995.TheArtofFieldwork.AltaMiraPress,WalnutCreek,CA.
12.Yadav,H.(2013)ShodhPravidhiEvamMatratamakBhugol,RajaPublications,Delhi.

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 Elective Discipline Specific (any four)

8. Population Geography- GEOGH305EDS1

Course Code GEOGH305EDS1
Credits-6 L T P
65 25 0
Course Type Discipline Specific Elective
Lectures to be Delivered 90
Note: CCA & AE scheme is same as in Paper GEOGH101CC
Course Content and Credit Scheme
Unit Topic Allotted
Time
L (Hour
T P
s)
I. Introduction 20 7 0
Definition, Nature and Scope of population geography
Sources of Data with special reference to India (Census, Vital
Statistics and National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO).

II. Population 15 6 0
Size, Distribution and Growth – Determinants and Patterns.
Theories of Growth – Malthusian Theory and Demographic Transition
Theory.
III. Population Dynamics 15 6 0
Fertility, Mortality and Migration – Measures, Determinants and
Implications.
Population Composition and Characteristics – Age-Sex Composition;
Rural and Urban Composition; Literacy.
IV. Contemporary Issues 15 6 0
Ageing of Population; Declining Sex Ratio; Rural Depopulation.
Total Hours 65 25 0
L-Lecture, T-Tutorialand P-Practical and Practices
Reading List
1. BarrettH.R.,1995:Population Geography, Oliver andBoyd.
2. Bhende A.andKanitkarT.,2000: PrinciplesofPopulation Studies,HimalayaPublishingHouse.
3. ChandnaR.C.andSidhuM.S.,1980:An Introduction toPopulation Geography,Kalyani Publishers.
4. Clarke J. I., 1965:PopulationGeography, Pergamon Press, Oxford.
5. Jones,H.R.,2000: Population Geography,3rded.Paul Chapman,London.
6. Lutz W., Warren C.S. and Scherbov S.,2004:The EndoftheWorldPopulationGrowth in the 21st
Century, Earthscan
7. Newbold K. B., 2009: Population Geography:Tools andIssues, Rowmanand Littlefield Publishers.
8. PacioneM.,1986:PopulationGeography:ProgressandProspect, Taylor and Francis.
9. Wilson M.G.A., 1968: PopulationGeography, Nelson.
10.Panda B P (1988):JanasankyaBhugol,M P Hindi GranthAcademy,Bhopal
11.Maurya S D (2009) JansankyaBhugol, ShardaPutakBhawan, Allahabad
12.Chandna,RC(2006),JansankhyaBhugol,KalyaniPublishers,Delh
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Resource Geography- GEOGH306EDS1
Course Code GEOGH306EDS1
Credits-6 L T P
65 25 0
Course Type Discipline Specific Elective
Lectures to be Delivered 90
Note: CCA & AE scheme is same as in Paper GEOGH101CC
Course Content and Credit Scheme
Unit Topic Allotted Time
(Hours)
L T P
I. Natural Resource: Concept its Different Classification. 20 7 0

II. Distribution, Utilisation, Problems and Management: 15 6 0

Land Resources
Water Resources
Forests Resources
III. Natural Resources Appraisal 15 6 0
Depletion and Degradation of Natural Resources, Causes and
Impacts (Land Water and Forest)
IV. Uses and Misuse of Natural Resources 15 6 0
Conservation of Natural Resources
Sustainable Resource Development
Total Hours 65 25 0
L-Lecture, T-Tutorialand P-Practical and Practices

Reading List
1. Cutter S. N.,Renwich H. L.and Renwick W., 1991:Exploitation,Conservation,Preservation:A
GeographicalPerspective onNaturalResourcesUse, JohnWiley andSons, NewYork.
2. GadgilM.and Guha R., 2005:TheUseandAbuseofNature:Incorporating ThisFissuredLand:An
EcologicalHistory ofIndia andEcology andEquity, OxfordUniversity Press. USA.
3. HolechekJ. L.C.,Richard A., Fisher J. T.and ValdezR., 2003:NaturalResources:Ecology,
Economics andPolicy, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
4. JonesG.andHollierG.,1997:Resources,Society and EnvironmentalManagement,Paul Chapman,
London.
5. KleeG., 1991:ConservationofNatural Resources,Prentice Hall,Englewood.
6. Mather A. S.and Chapman K., 1995: EnvironmentalResources,JohnWiley andSons,New York.
7. Mitchell B., 1997: Resource andEnvironmentalManagement,LongmanHarlow,England.
8. OwenS. and OwenP. L.,1991: Environment,ResourcesandConservation, CambridgeUniversity
Press, New York.
9. Rees J., 1990:NaturalResources:Allocation,EconomicsandPolicy, Routledge.London.

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 7. Urban Geography- GEOGH307EDS2
Course Code GEOGH307EDS2
Credits-6 L T P
65 25 0
Course Type Discipline Specific Elective
Lectures to be Delivered 90
Note: CCA & ESE scheme is same as in Paper GEOGH101CC
Course Content and Credit Scheme
Unit Topic Allotted Time
(Hours)
L T P
I. Introduction 20 7 0
Urban geography: Definition, nature and scope
Patterns of Urbanisation in developed and developing countries
II. Classification of cities 15 6 0
Functional classification of cities:
Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
III. Urban Issues 15 6 0
Problems of housing, slums, civic amenities (water and transport)
Concept of Smart Cities
IV. Case studies 15 6 0
Delhi, Kolkata and Chandigarh with reference to Land use and
Urban Issues
Total Hours 65 25 0

L-Lecture, T-Tutorialand P-Practical and Practices

Reading List
1. FyfeN.R.andKenny J.T.,2005: The UrbanGeographyReader,Routledge.
2. GrahamS. and Marvin S.,2001:SplinteringUrbanism:NetworkedInfrastructures,Technological
Mobilities and the UrbanCondition, Routledge.
3. HallT., 2006: Urban Geography,TaylorandFrancis.
4. KaplanD. H.,Wheeler J. O.and Holloway S.R., 2008:UrbanGeography, JohnWiley.
5. KnoxP.L.andMcCarthy L.,2005:Urbanization: AnIntroduction to Urban Geography, Pearson
Prentice HallNew York.
6. KnoxP.L.andPinchS.,2006: UrbanSocial Geography:AnIntroduction, Prentice-Hall.
7. PacioneM.,2009:UrbanGeography:A GlobalPerspective,TaylorandFrancis.
8. Sassen S.,2001: The GlobalCity:NewYork,Londonand Tokyo, Princeton UniversityPress.
9. RamachandranR(1989):Urbanisation andUrban SystemsofIndia,OxfordUniversity Press,New
Delhi
10.Ramachandran,R., 1992: The Study of Urbanisation, OxfordUniversity Press, Delhi
11.Singh,R.B.(Eds.)(2001)UrbanSustainabilityintheContextofGlobalChange,SciencePub.,
Inc.,Enfield(NH),USAandOxford &IBH Pub.,NewDelhi.
12.Singh,R.B.(Ed.)(2015)Urbandevelopment,challenges,risksandresilienceinAsianmegacities.
AdvancesinGeographicaland EnvironmentalStudies,Springer

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Agricultural Geography- GEOGH308EDS2
Course Code GEOGH308EDS2
Credits-6 L T P
65 25 0
Course Type Discipline Specific Elective
Lectures to be Delivered 90
Note: CCA & AE scheme is same as in Paper GEOG 0101 CC
CourseContentandCreditScheme
Unit Topic Allotted Time
(Hours)
L T P
I. Introduction 20 7 0
Definition, nature and scope
Land use/ land cover:Concept and classification.
II. Determinants of Agriculture 15 6 0
Physical, Technological and Institutional

III. Agricultural Systems of the World 15 6 0

Whittlesey’s classificationof Agricultural region
Agricultural Land use model of VonThuenen, its modification and
relevance.
IV. Agricultural Regions of India 15 6 0
Agro-climatic and Agro-ecological Regions.
Agricultural Revolutions in India: Green, White and Blue
Total Hours 65 25 0
L-Lecture, T-Tutorialand P-Practical and Practices

Reading List
1. Basu, D.N., andGuha, G.S., 1996: Agro-Climatic RegionalPlanning inIndia, Vol.I& II, Concept
Publication,New Delhi.
2. Bryant, C.R., Johnston,T.R,1992: Agriculturein theCityCountryside, Belhaven Press, London.
3. Burger,A., 1994: Agricultureof theWorld, Aldershot, Avebury.
4. Grigg,D.B.,1984: Introduction toAgricultural Geography, Hutchinson, London.
5. Ilbery B.W.,1985: Agricultural Geography:A Social andEconomic Analysis, Oxford University
Press.
6. Mohammad,N.,1992:NewDimension in Agriculture Geography, Vol. I to VIII, Concept Pub., New
Delhi.
7. Roling, N.G.,and Wageruters, M.A.E.,(ed.) 1998: FacilitatingSustainable Agriculture,Cambridge
University Press, Cambridge.
8. Shafi,M.,2006: AgriculturalGeography,DoringKindersley India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
9.Singh,J., andDhillon,S.S.,1984: Agricultural Geography,TataMcGrawHill,NewDelhi.
10.TarrantJ.R.,1973:Agricultural Geography, DavidandCharles, Devon.

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 8. Geography of Health and Well being- GEOGH309EDS3
Course Code GEOGH309EDS3
Credits-6 L T P
65 25 0
Course Type Discipline Specific Elective
Lectures to be Delivered 90
Note: CCA & AE scheme is same as in Paper GEOGH101CC
Course Content and Credit Scheme
Unit Topic Allotted Time
(Hours)
L T P
I. Introduction 20 7 0
PerspectivesonHealth:Definition;linkageswithenvironment, development
andhealth;
Driving
forcesinhealthandenvironmentaltrends:populationdynamics,urbanization,
povertyand inequality.
II. EnvironmentalQualityandHealth 15 6 0
Humanactivitiesand its implication on environment:
Landuseandagriculturaldevelopment;industrialization;transportandenergy
.
III. ExposureandHealthRisks 15 6 0
Air pollution; household wastes; water; housing; workplace.
Health and Disease as related to Environmental Context with special
reference to India.

IV. ClimateChangeandHumanHealth 15 6 0
Changes in climate system – heat and cold and its impact on Human being.
Biological disease agents: food production and nutrition
65 25 0
Total Hours
L-Lecture, T-Tutorialand P-Practical and Practices
ReadingList:
1. AkhtarRais(Ed.),1990: EnvironmentandHealthThemesinMedicalGeography,Ashish
PublishingHouse,NewDelhi.
2. AvonJoanL.andJonathanAPatzed.2001: EcosystemChangesandPublicHealth,Baltimin,
JohnHoplingUnitPress(ed).
3. Bradley,D.,1977:Water,WastesandHealthinHotClimates,JohnWileyChichesten.
4. ChristalerGeorgeandHristopolesDionissios,1998:SpatioTemporalEnvironmentHealth
Modelling,BostonKluwerAcademicPress.
5. Cliff,A.D.andPeter,H.,1988: AtlasofDiseaseDistributions,BlackwellPublishers,Oxford.
6. Gatrell,A.,andLoytonen,1998: GISandHealth,TaylorandFrancisLtd,London.
7. HardhamT.andTannavM.,(eds):UrbanHealthinDevelopingCountries;Progress,Projects,
Earthgoan,London.
8. MurrayC.andA.Lopez,1996:TheGlobalBurdenofDisease,HarvardUniversityPress.
9. MoellerDadewed.,1993:EnvironmentalHealth,Cambridge,HarwardUniv.Press.
10.Phillips,D.andVerhasselt,Y.,1994:HealthandDevelopment,Routledge,London.
11.Tromp,S.,1980:Biometeorology:TheImpactofWeatherandClimate onHumansandtheir
Environment,HeydonandSon.
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 Political Geography- GEOGH310EDS3
Course Code GEOGH310EDS3
Credits-6 L T P
65 25 0
Course Type Discipline Specific Elective
Lectures to be Delivered 90
Note: CCA & AE scheme is same as in Paper GEOGH101CC
Course Content and Credit Scheme
Unit Topic Allotted Time
(Hours)
L T P
I. Introduction 20 7 0
Concept,NatureandScope.
AttributesofState–Frontiers, Boundaries, Shape, Size, Territory and
Sovereignty
Conceptof Nation,State and Nation State
Geopolitics
II. Electoral Geography 15 6 0
Geography ofVoting,GeographicInfluencesonVotingpattern,Geography of
Representation,Gerrymandering.
III. PoliticalGeography ofResourceConflicts 15 6 0
WaterSharingDisputes,DisputesandConflictsRelated toForestRights and
Minerals.
IV. PoliticsofDisplacement 15 6 0
Issuesofrelief,compensationandrehabilitation withreference toDams and
SpecialEconomicZones
Total Hours 65 25 0
L-Lecture, T-Tutorialand P-Practical and Practices

Reading List
1. Agnew J.,2002:MakingPolitical Geography, Arnold.
2. Agnew J., MitchellK.andToalG.,2003:A Companion toPolitical Geography,Blackwell.
3. Cox K. R., Low M.and RobinsonJ., 2008: TheSageHandbookofPolitical Geography, Sage
Publications.
4. Cox K., 2002: PoliticalGeography:Territory,State andSociety,Wiley-Blackwell
5. GallaherC.,et al,2009: Key ConceptsinPoliticalGeography,SagePublications.
6. GlassnerM.,1993:PoliticalGeography,Wiley.
7. JonesM., 2004:AnIntroductiontoPoliticalGeography:Space,Place andPolitics, Routledg .
8. MathurHM andMMCernea(eds.)Development,DisplacementandResettlement–FocusonAsian
Experience,Vikas,Delhi
9. Painter J. andJeffrey A., 2009:PoliticalGeography,SagePublications.
10.Taylor P. andFlint C., 2000:PoliticalGeography,PearsonEducation.
11.VermaMK(2004):Development,DisplacementandResettlement,RawatPublications,Delhi
12.HodderDick,SarahJLlyodandKeithSMcLachlan(1998),LandLockedStatesofAfricaand
Asia(vo.2),FrankCass

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9.Hydrology and Oceanography- GEOGH311EDS4
Course Code GEOGH311EDS4
Credits-6 L T P
65 25 0
Course Type Discipline Specific Elective
Lectures to be Delivered 90
Note: CCA & AE scheme is same as in Paper GEOGH101CC
Course Content and Credit Scheme
Unit Topic Allotted Time
(Hours)
L T P
I. Introduction 20 7 0
Hydrological Cycle: humanimpactonthehydrologicalcycle;
Hydrologicalinputandoutput:
Precipitation,interception,evaporation,evapo-
transpiration,infiltration,ground-water,runoff andoverlandflow.
II. RiverBasinsandtheir Problems 15 6 0
Characteristics ofriverbasins,basinsurface run-
off,measurementofriverdischarge;floods.

III. Ocean Floor Topography and Oceanic Movements 15 6 0

Waves,Currentsand Tides.
OceanSalinity andTemperature: DistributionandDeterminants.

IV. OceanResources: 15 6 0
Coral ReefsTypesTheoriesofOrigin
Marine Deposits and Classification
Total Hours 65 25 0
L-Lecture, T-Tutorialand P-Practical and Practices

Reading List
1. Andrew.D.wardandStanley,Trimble(2004):EnvironmentalHydrology,2nd edition,Lewis
Publishers,CRCPress.
2. Karanth,K.R.,1988:GroundWater:Exploration,AssessmentandDevelopment,Tata-McGraw
Hill,NewDelhi.
3. Ramaswamy,C. (1985):Reviewoffloodsin Indiaduringthepast75years:A Perspective.Indian
NationalScienceAcademy,NewDelhi.
4. Rao,K.L.,1982: India'sWaterWealth2ndedition,OrientLongman,Delhi,.
5. Singh, VijayP. (1995): Environmental Hydrology. KluwarAcademicPublications, The
Netherlands.
6. AnikouchineW. A. andSternberg R. W., 1973: The World Oceans: An Introduction to
Oceanography, Prentice-Hall.
7. GarrisonT., 1998:Oceanography,WordsworthCompany, Belmont.
8. Kershaw S., 2000: Oceanography: An EarthScience Perspective, Stanley Thornes, UK.
9. PinetP.R.,2008:InvitationtoOceanography(FifthEdition),JonesandBarlettPublishers,USA,UK
and Canada.
10. SharmaR.C.andVatalM.,1980:OceanographyforGeographers,ChaitanyaPublishingHouse, Allahabad.
11.SverdrupK.A.andArmbrust,E.V.,2008:AnIntroductiontotheWorldOcean,McGrawHill, Boston.

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12. Singh, M., Singh, R.B. and Hassan, M.I. (Eds.) (2014) Landscape ecologyand water
management.ProceedingsofIGURohtakConference,Volume2.AdvancesinGeographicaland
EnvironmentalStudies,Springer

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Social Geography- GEOGH312EDS4
Course Code GEOGH312EDS4
Credits-6 L T P
65 25 0
Course Type Discipline Specific Elective
Lectures to be Delivered 90
Note: CCA & AE scheme is same as in Paper GEOGH101CC
Course Content and Credit Scheme
Unit Topic Allotted
Time
L (Hours
T P
I. Introduction 20 7 ) 0
SocialGeography:Concept,NatureandScope.
II. PeoplingofIndia 15 6 0
Technology andOccupationalChange;
Migration.

III. SocialCategories 15 6 0
Caste,Class,Religion,Race and Gender andtheirSpatialdistribution in India

IV. Geographiesof WelfareandWell-being 15 6 0

Conceptand Components– Healthcare,Housing and Education.
SocialGeographiesofInclusion andExclusion,Slums,CommunalConflictsand
Crime.
Total Hours 65 25 0
L-Lecture, T-Tutorialand P-Practical and Practices

Reading List
1. AhmedA., 1999:SocialGeography,Rawat Publications.
2. Casino V. J.D., Jr., 2009)SocialGeography:ACriticalIntroduction,Wiley Blackwell.
3. CaterJ.andJonesT.,2000:SocialGeography:AnIntroductiontoContemporaryIssues,Hodder
Arnold.
4. HoltL.,2011:GeographiesofChildren,YouthandFamilies:AnInternationalPerspective,Taylor& Francis.
5. Panelli R., 2004:Social Geographies: From Difference to Action, Sage.
6. RachelP.,BurkeM.,FullerD.,GoughJ.,MacfarlaneR.andMowlG.,2001:IntroducingSocial
Geographies,Oxford University Press.
7. SmithD.M.,1977: Humangeography:AWelfareApproach,Edward Arnold,London.
8. SmithD.M.,1994: Geography and SocialJustice,Blackwell,Oxford.
9. SmithS.J.,PainR.,MarstonS.A.,JonesJ.P.,2009:TheSAGEHandbookofSocialGeographies,
SagePublications.
10.Sopher,David (1980): AnExploration ofIndia,CornellUniversity Press, Ithasa
11.Valentine G., 2001: Social Geographies: Space and Society, Prentice Hall.

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 Elective Generic Papers
6. Disaster Management- GEOGH105EG
Course Code GEOGH105EG
Credits-6 L T P
65 25 0
Course Type Discipline Specific Elective
Lectures to be Delivered 90
Note: CCA & AE scheme is same as in Paper GEOGH101CC
Course Content and Credit Scheme
Unit Topic Allotted Time
(Hours)
L T P
I. Introduction 20 7 0
Disasters: Concepts, Hazards, Risk and Vulnerability
Classification of Disaster
II. Natural Disasters in India 15 6 0
Flood, Landslide, Drought, Cyclone, Earthquake and Tsunami:
Causes, Impact and Distribution
III. Human Induced Disasters in India 15 6 0
Fire, Road accidents, DID (Development Induced Disasters):
Causes, Impact and Distribution
IV. Response and Mitigation to Disasters: 15 6 0
Mitigation and Preparedness, NDMA and NIDM
Indigenous Knowledge and Community-Based Disaster
Management
Do’s and Don’ts During and Post Disasters
Total Hours 65 25 0
L-Lecture, T-Tutorialand P-Practical and Practices
Reading List
1. Governmentof India. (1997) Vulnerability Atlas of India. New Delhi, Building Materials
& Technology 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,MarineandGeological
Disasters, Macmillan, Delhi.
4. Singh, R.B. (2005) Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis, IGNOU,New Delhi.
Chapter 1, 2 and 3
5. Singh, R. B. (ed.), (2006) Natural Hazards and Disaster Management: Vulnerability and
Mitigation, Rawat Publications, New Delhi.
6. Sinha, A. (2001). Disaster Management: Lessons Drawn and Strategies for Future, New
United Press, New Delhi.
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7. Stoltman, J.P. et al. (2004) International Perspectives on Natural Disasters, Kluwer
Academic Publications. Dordrecht.

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Geography of Tourism- GEOGH106EG
Course Code GEOGH106EG
Credits-6 L T P
65 25 0
Course Type Discipline Specific Elective
Lectures to be Delivered 90
Note: CCA & AE scheme is same as in Paper GEOG101CC
Course Content and Credit Scheme
Unit Topic Allotted Time
(Hours)
L T P
I. Introduction 20 7 0
Concept nature scope and issues of geography of Tourism
Geographical Parameters of Tourismby Robinson.

II. Type of Tourism 15 6 0

Nature Tourism, Cultural Tourism, Medical Tourism, Pilgrimage
Tourism

III. Recent Trends of Tourism 15 6 0

International and Regional; Domestic Tourism (India); Eco-
Tourism, Sustainable Tourism,
Impact of Tourism on Economy; Environment; Society
IV. Tourismin India 15 6 0
Tourism Infrastructure: A Case Study of Himachal Pradesh
National TourismPolicy
Total Hours 65 25 0
L-Lecture, T-Tutorialand P-Practical and Practices
Reading List
1. Dhar, P.N. (2006) International Tourism: Emerging Challenges and Future Prospects.
Kanishka, New Delhi.
2. Hall, M. and Stephen, P. (2006) Geography of Tourismand Recreation – Environment,
Place and Space, Routledge, London.
3. Kamra, K. K. and Chand, M. (2007) Basics ofTourism: Theory, Operation and Practise,
Kanishka Publishers, Pune.
4. Page, S. J. (2011) TourismManagement: An Introduction, Butterworth-Heinemann-
USA. Chapter 2.
5. Raj, R. and Nigel, D. (2007) Morpeth Religious Tourismand Pilgrimage Festivals
Management: An International perspective by, CABI, Cambridge, USA, www.cabi.org.
6. Tourism Recreation and Research Journal, Center for Tourism Research and
Development, Lucknow
7. Singh Jagbir (2014) “Eco-Tourism” Published by - I.K. International Pvt. Ltd. S-25,
Green Park Extension, Uphaar Cinema Market, New Delhi, India (www.ikbooks.com).
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 6.Spatial Information Technology- GEOGH107EG
Course Code GEOGH107EG
Credits-6 L T P
65 25 0
Course Type Discipline Specific Elective
Lectures to be Delivered 90
Note: CCA & AE scheme is same as in Paper GEOGH101CC
Course Content and Credit Scheme
Unit Topic Allotted Time
(Hours)
L T P
I. Introduction 20 7 0
Definitions,ConceptandHistoricalDevelopment

II. SpatialInformation/Data 15 6 0
Webdatasources;Registrationandprojection;
Datastructures;Data interpolationandmodeling.

III. Workingofspatialinformationsystem 15 6 0
FunctionsofSpatialinformationsystem:Informationretrieval;
Topologicalmodeling;Networks; Overlay;Dataoutput.

IV. Application 15 6 0
ApplicationofSpatialInformationTechnology in Geography
Total Hours 65 25 0
L-Lecture, T-Tutorialand P-Practical and Practices
Reading List
1. C.EsperançaandH.Samet,AnoverviewoftheSANDspatialdatabasesystem,toappearin
CommunicationsoftheACM,1997.http://www.cs.umd.edu/~hjs/pubs/sandprog.ps.gz
2. G.Hjaltason and H.Samet, RankinginSpatialDatabasesinAdvancesinSpatialDatabases—4th
Symposium,SSD’95,M.J.EgenhoferandJ.R.Herring,Eds.,LectureNotesinComputer
Science951,Springer-Verlag,Berlin,1995,83-95.http://www.cs.umd.edu/~hjs/pubs/incnear.ps
3. H. Samet, Spatial DataStructures in Modern Database Systems: The Object Model,
Interoperability,andBeyond,W.Kim,Ed.,Addison-Wesley/ACM Press,1995,361-385.
http://www.cs.umd.edu/~hjs/pubs/kim.ps
4. H.Samet,ApplicationsofSpatialDataStructures:ComputerGraphics,ImageProcessing,and
GIS,Addison-Wesley,Reading,MA,1990.ISBN0-201-50300-0.
6. H.Samet,TheDesignandAnalysisofSpatialDataStructures,Addison-Wesley,Reading,MA,
1990.ISBN0-201-50255-0.
7. H.SametandW.G.Aref,SpatialDataModelsandQueryProcessinginModernDatabase
Systems:TheObjectModel,Interoperability, andBeyond,W.Kim,Ed.,Addison-Wesley/ACM
Press,1995,338-360.http://www.cs.umd.edu/~hjs/pubs/kim2.ps

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8. C. D. Tomlin, GeographicInformation Systems and Cartographic Modeling, Prentice-Hall,
EnglewoodCliffs,NJ,1990.ISBN0-13-350927-3.

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 Regional Development - GEOGH108EG
Course Code GEOGH108EG
Credits-6 L T P
65 25 0
Course Type Discipline Specific Elective
Lectures to be Delivered 90
Note: CCA & AE scheme is same as in Paper GEOGH101CC
Course Content and Credit Scheme
Unit Topic Allotted Time
(Hours)
L T P
I. Introduction 20 7 0
Conceptof Region,
Types of Regions: Formal, Functional and Vernacular
Need of Regional Planning

II. Choice of a Region for Planning 15 6 0

Characteristics of an Ideal Planning Region
Delineation of Planning Region
Regionalization of India for Planning (Agro Ecological Zones)
III. Strategies/Models for Regional Planning 15 6 0
Growth Pole Model of Perroux
Growth Centre Model in Indian Context
IV. ProblemRegions and Regional Planning 15 6 0
Backward Regions and Regional Plans- Special Area Development
Plansin India
DVC-Its Success Story and the Failures
Total Hours 65 25 0
L-Lecture, T-Tutorialand P-Practical and Practices

Reading List
1. Adell,Germán(1999)LiteratureReview:TheoriesandModelsOfThePeri-Urban Interface:A
ChangingConceptualLandscape,Peri-urbanResearchProjectTeam, DevelopmentPlanning
Unit,UniversityCollegeLondonat
2. Bhatt,L.S.(1976)MicroLevelPlanning inIndia.KBPublication,Delhi
3. DeshpandeC.D.,1992:India: A Regional Interpretation, ICSSR, New Delhi.
4. DrezeJ.andA.Sen,IndianDevelopment:SelectRegionalPerspectives(Oxford:Oxford
UniversityPress,1996).
5. Ses,Amratya(2000)DevelopmentasFreedom.RandomHouse,Toronto
6. Raza,M.,Ed.(1988).RegionalDevelopment.ContributionstoIndianGeography.NewDelhi,
HeritagePublishers.
7. Rapley,John(2007)UnderstandingDevelopment:TheoryandPractice inthe3rdWorld.Lynne
Rienner,London.
8. Schmidt-Kallert,Einhard(2005)AShortIntroductiontoMicro-RegionalPlanning,Foodand
AgricultureOrganizationoftheUnitedNations(FAO)at
9. SdyasukGalinaand PSengupta(1967): Economic Regionalisation of India,CensusofIndia
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 8.Climate Change: Vulnerability and Adaptation- GEOGH211EG
Course Code GEOGH211EG
Credits-6 L T P
65 25 0
Course Type Elective Generic
Lectures to be Delivered 90
Note: CCA & AE scheme is same as in Paper GEOGH101CC
Course Content and Credit Scheme
Unit Topic Allotted Time
(Hours)
L T P
I. Introduction 20 7 0
Concept and understanding of Climate Change
Green House Gases and Global Warming
II. Climate Change and Vulnerability 15 6 0
Physical Vulnerability
Economic Vulnerability
Social Vulnerability
III. Impact of Climate Change on 15 6 0
Agriculture and Water
Flora and Fauna
Human Health
IV. Adaptation and Mitigation 15 6 0
Global Initiatives with Particular Reference to South Asia.
National Action Plan on Climate Change;
Local Initiatives (Urban Local Bodies, Panchayats)
Total Hours 65 25 0
L-Lecture, T-Tutorial and P-Practical and Practices
Further Readings
1. IPCC.(2007)ClimateChange2007: Impacts,AdaptationandVulnerability.Contribution ofWorking
GroupIItotheFourthAssessmentReport oftheIntergovernmentalPanelon ClimateChange.
2. IPCC (2014)ClimateChange2014:Impacts,Adaptation,andVulnerability.Part A: Global and
SectoralAspects.ContributionofWorking Group IItotheFifth AssessmentReport ofthe
IntergovernmentalPanel on Climate ChangeCambridgeUniversity Press,Cambridge,United
Kingdomand New York, NY, USA.
3. IPCC (2014)ClimateChange2014:Impacts,Adaptation,andVulnerability.Part B:Regional
Aspects.ContributionofWorkingGroupII tothe FifthAssessmentReportoftheIntergovernmental
Panel on Climate ChangeCambridgeUniversity Press,Cambridge,UnitedKingdomandNew York, NY,
USA.
4. Palutikof, J. P., vander Linden, P. J.andHanson, C.E.(eds.), Cambridge University Press,
Cambridge,UK.
5. OECD.(2008) ClimateChange Mitigation:WhatDoweDo?Organisation andEconomicCo-
operation and Development.
6. UNEP.(2007)GlobalEnvironmentOutlook: GEO4:EnvironmentforDevelopment,UnitedNations
Environment Programme.
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7. Singh,M.,Singh,R.B.andHassan,M.I.(Eds.)(2014)Climatechangeandbiodiversity:Proceedings of
IGURohtakConference, Volume 1. Advances in Geographical and Environmental Studies, Springer
8. Sen Roy, S. and Singh, R.B. (2002)Climate Variability, Extreme Events and Agricultural
Productivityin MountainRegions,Oxford&IBHPub.,NewDelhi.

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 Rural Development- GEOGH212EG
Course Code GEOGH212EG
Credits-6 L T P
65 25 0
Course Type Elective Generic
Lectures to be Delivered 90
Note: CCA & AE scheme is same as in Paper GEOGH101CC

CourseContentandCreditScheme
Unit Topic Allotted Time
(Hours)
L T P
I. Introduction 20 7 0
DefiningDevelopment:Inter-
DependenceofUrbanandRuralSectorsoftheEconomy
NeedforRuralDevelopment,
GandhianApproachofRuralDevelopment.
II. RuralEconomicBase 15 6 0
PanchayatirajSystem,AgricultureandAlliedSectors.
AreaBasedApproachtoRuralDevelopment:
DroughtProneAreaProgrammes,
PMGSY.
III. TargetGroupApproachtoRuralDevelopment 15 6 0
MNREGA,
JanDhanYojana
Rural Connectivity

IV. ProvisionofServices 15 6 0
PhysicalandSocio-EconomicAccesstoElementaryEducation
andPrimary HealthCare
Microcredit
Total Hours 65 25 0
L-Lecture, T-Tutorialand P-Practical and Practices

Reading List
1. GilgA.W.,1985:AnIntroductionto Rural Geography, Edwin Arnold, London.
2. Krishnamurthy,J.2000:RuralDevelopment-ProblemsandProspects,RawatPubls.,Jaipur
3. Lee D.A.andChaudhriD.P.(eds.),1983:RuralDevelopmentandState,Methuen,London.
4. MisraR.P.andSundaram,K.V.(eds.),1979:RuralAreaDevelopment:Perspectivesand
Approaches, Sterling, New Delhi.
5. Misra,R.P.(ed.),1985:RuralDevelopment:CapitalistandSocialistPaths,Vol.1,Concept, New
Delhi.
6. PalioneM.,1984:RuralGeography,HarperandRow,London.
7. RamachandranH.andGuimaraesJ.P.C.,1991:IntegratedRuralDevelopmentinAsia–Leaning from
Recent Experience, Concept Publishing, New Delhi.
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8. RobbP.(ed.),1983:RuralSouthAsia:Linkages,ChangeandDevelopment,CurzonPress.
9. UNAPDI1986:LocalLevel Planning and Rural Development: Alternative Strategies.(United
NationsAsian&PacificDevelopmentInstitute,Bangkok),ConceptPubls.Co.,NewDelhi.
10.WanmaliS.,1992:RuralInfrastructureSettlementSystemsandDevelopmentoftheRegional
EconomyinSouthIndia,InternationalFoodPolicyResearchInstitute,Washington,D.C.
11.Yugandhar,B.N.andMukherjee,Neela(eds.)1991:StudiesinVillageIndia:IssuesinRural
Development, Concept Publs. Co., New Delhi.

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 9. Industrial Geography- GEOGH213EG
Course Code GEOGH213EG
Credits-6 L T P
65 25 0
Course Type Elective Generic
Lectures to be Delivered 90
Note: CCA & AE scheme is same as in Paper GEOGH101CC
Course Content and Credit Scheme
Unit Topic Allotted Time
(Hours)
L T P
I. Introduction 20 7 0
Definition, NatureandScopeofIndustrialGeography

II. Types,GeographicalCharacteristicsandLocationofIndustries 15 6 0
Weber’sTheory,
Smalland
MediumIndustries,HeavyIndustries:CoalandIronbasedindustries,Ruralbase
dIndustries
III. FootlooseIndustry.
Industrial Complexes 15 6 0
Mumbai-Pune Industrial Region,
Bengaluru-ChennaiIndustrialRegion
ChotaNagpurIndustrialRegion

IV. ImpactofIndustrializationinIndia 15 6 0
Environmental
Social
Economic
IndustrialPolicyofIndia
Total Hours 65 25 0
L-Lecture, T-Tutorialand P-Practical and Practices

ReadingList
1. AlexanderJ.W.(1979).EconomicGeography,PrinticeHallofIndiaPvt.Ltd.,New Delhi.
2. GohChengLeong(1997)."Humanand economicgeography",Oxford University Press,New York.
3. Thoman,R.S.,ConklingE.C.andYeates, M.H.(1968). Geography of EconomicActivity,McGraw
HillBookCompany,1968.
4. Miller,E.(1962)Geography ofManufacturingPrinticeHall-EnglewoodCliff,New Jersey
5. GunnarAlexandersson(1967)."Geography ofManufacturing,PrenticeHall,New Jersey
Truman,A.Harishorn,John W.Alexander(2000)" EconomicGeography",Prentice HallofIndia
Ltd., New Delhi.
6. Singh,Jagdish 2003: India-AComprehensive&SystematicGeography, GyanodayaPrakashan,
Gorakhpur.
7. Tirtha,Ranjit 2002:Geography of India,Rawat Publs.,Jaipur & New Delhi.
8. Pathak, C.R.2003:SpatialStructure andProcessesofDevelopment inIndia.RegionalScience
Assoc., Kolkata.
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9. Tiwari,R.C.(2007)Geography ofIndia.PrayagPustak Bhawan,Allahabad
10.Sharma, T.C.(2013) EconomicGeographyof India. RawatPublication,Jaipur

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 Sustainable Development- GEOGH214EG
Course Code GEOGH214EG
Credits-6 L T P
65 25 0
Course Type Elective gENERIC
Lectures to be Delivered 90
Note: CCA & AE scheme is same as in Paper GEOGH101CC
Course Content and Credit Scheme
Unit Topic Allotted
Time
(Hours
L T ) P

I. Introduction 20 7 0
Sustainable Development: Definition, Components, Limitations
and Historical Background.

II. The Millennium Development Goals 15 6 0

National Strategies and International Experiences
Sustainable Regional Development
Need and examples from any two Ecosystems
III. Inclusive Development 15 6 0
Education, Health; Climate Change
Theroleofhigher educationinsustainability
SustainableLivelihoodModel
Policies and Global Cooperation for Climate Change

IV. SustainableDevelopmentPoliciesandProgrammes 15 6 0
Rio+20,Financing for Sustainable Development; National
Environmental Policy, Clean Development Mechanism (CDM).

Total Hours 65 25 0
L-Lecture, T-Tutorialand P-Practical and Practices
ReadingList
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