GEOGRAPHY
(General) PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY B.A. FIRST YEAR SYLLABUS
(Elements of Geomorphology)
PAPER-I
Full Marks - 75
The objective of this course is to introduce the latest concepts in physical geography, essentially geomorphology to the students of geography in a brief but adequate manner.
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Course Contents: Geomorphology
Unit-I: Earth's interior. Wagner's theory Continental Driff: Plate Tectonics, Earth movements orogenic and epirogenic. Isostasy earthquakes and volcanoes.
Unit-II: Geomorphic agents and processes : erosion transportation and deposition mass wasting Evolution of landscape Concept of cycle erosion, Interruptions of cycle of erosion Fluvial, Arid, Glacial, Karst and Coastal landscapes.
CLIMATOLOGY
Unit-III
Weather and climate; definition and significance of climatology, element of weather and climate their causes :
Composition and structure of the atmosphere. Air masses and fronts; concept, classification and properties Atmospheric disturbances; tropical and temperate cyclones; thunderstom and tornadoes.
Unit-IV
Climatic Classification; basis of Koppen's classification and types distribution. Characteristics and related plant and animal life.
Oceanography
Unit-V
Relevance of oceanography in earth and atmospheric Sciences - Definition of oceanography. Surface configuration of the ocean floor. continental shelf continental slope, åbyssal plain, mid oceanic and oceanic trenches. Relie of Atlantic. Pacific and Indian Oceans. Distribution of temperature and salinity of oceans and seas. Marine deposits and coral reefs
Suggested Readings
1. Doyal P.A. Text book Geomorphology Shukla book depot, Patna, 1996
2. Dury: GH. The Face of the Earth Penguins 1980
3. Ernst; W.G.- Earth systems Process and issues Combridge University Press2000
4. IQSSR A Surve of Research in physical Geography Concept New Delhi1988
5. Kale V and Grpta, - Element of Geomorphology Oxford University Press Calcutta 2001
6. Barry, R.G & Chorley,R.J. Atmosphere Weather and limate Routledge.1998
7. Critchfield, H- General Climatology prentice Hall New Yourk -1978
8. Das, P.K.-The Monsoons, National Book Trust New Delhi, 1968
9. King, C.A.M. Oceanography for Geographers E. Arnold London, 1975
10. Patterson, S-Introduction of Meteorology. McGraw-Hill Book Co, London 1996
11. Stringer, E.T.-Foundation Climatology, Surjeet publications, (Delhi 1982)
12. Trewartha, G.T.-An Introduction to Climate International Students edition McGregor Hill New York, 1980 baille
13. Steers, J. A. -The Unstable Earth. Some recent views in geography. Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi, 1984
14. Summerfield M.A.-Global Geomorphology Longman 1991
PRACTICAL COURSE
PAPER-I (B)
The course has been divided into three units. There shall be three questions each unit and examinees shall be required to answer all questions .
The examination shall be of two hours duration and shall carry 25 marks.
Unit-1: Enlargement and reduction of maps. Cartograms: (Compound bar. Proportionate pre, band graph - 10 marks
Unit-II:
Interpretation of Topographical Sheat and weather maps. -10 marks
Unit-III: Record of practical class work and Viva voce. 5 marks
Books Recommended
Monklouse : Maps and Diagrams
Singh and Dutta : Elements of Practical Geography
Singh and Kanaujia : Practical Geography
Jagdish Singh : Prayogik Bhugol
J.P. Sharma : Prayogik Bhugol
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HONOURS COURSE
B.A. Ist Part: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY - I
Students who offer Honours in Geography shall have to appear in Seven theory and Three Practical papers carrying a total of 800 marks. The distribution of papers and marks shall be as follows:
Theory paper I : 75 marks
Theory paper II : 75 marks
Practical Paper(Ib & Ilb) : 25 marks
PAPER -I
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY -
(Elements of Geomorphology)
Objective :-
The objective of this course is to introduce the latest concepts in physical geography, essentially geomorphology to the students of geography a brief but adequate manner.
Course Contents: Geomorphology
Unit-I:
Earth's interior. Wagner's theory Continental Driff: Plate Tectonics, Earth movements orogenic and epirogenic. Isostasy earthquakes and volcances.
Unit-II:
Geomorphic agents and processes : erosion transportation and deposition mass wasting Evolution of landscape Concept of cycle erosion, Interruptions of cycle of erosion Fluvial, Arid, Glacial, Karst and Coastal landscapes
Climatology
Unit-III
Weather and climate; definition and significance of climatology, elements of weather and climate their causes. Composition and structure of the atmosphere. Air masses and fronts; concept, classification and properties. Atmospheric disturbances; tropical and temperate cyclones; thunderstorms and tornadoes
Unit-IV
Climatic Classification; basis of Koppen's classification and types distribution. Characteristics and related plant and animal life
Oceanography
Unit-V
Relevance of oceanography in earth and atmospheric Sciences - Definition of oceanography. Surface configuration of the ocean floor. continental shelf, continental slope, abyssal plain, mid oceanic and oceanic trenches. Relief of Atlantic. Pacific and Indian Oceans. Distribution of temperature and salinity of oceans and seas. Marine deposits and coral reefs
1. Dayal, P;A Text book of Gemorphology. shukla Book Depot, Patna. 1995.
2. Dury, GH. : The Face of the Eath Penguins, 1980
3. Ernst, W.G : Earth systems Process and Issues Cambridge University Press, 2000
ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY
PAPER-II
Objectives :
The basic economy of the world is undergoing rapid transformation in recent times. The process of such transformation of economic activities from Primary secondary and tertiary stage is dynamic in nature in View of this, the objectives of acquainted course are to integrate the various factors of economic development and to the students about this dynamic aspect of economic Geography.
Course Contents:
Unit-I
Definition, nature scope and recent trends of economic geography, its relation with economics and allied subjects, Classification of economics local and spatial organization ; sectors of economy primary secondary and tertiary the impact of economic activities on environment.
Unit-II
Natural resources, Classification : Renewable and nonrenewable biotic and abiotic, Conservation of resources, Changing nature of economic activities; mining forestry , agriculture, industry trade and transport.
Unit-III
Agriculture physical, social cultural environment influencing crop production Spatial distribution of major food and cash crops of the world; Agriculture types and classification
Unit-IV
Minerals and industries classification of minerals ferrous and non-ferrous and their world distribution energy minerals and resources Industries ; factor of localization, Major industries-iron and steel, textile chemicals cement paper, ship buildings and small scale and cottage industries.
Unit-V
Trade and Transport : geographical factors in their development, Major water, land and air transport, Internal and international trade World Trade Organization (WTO) and globalization and their effect on developing countries of the world
Suggested Readings
1. Boesoh, H:A geography world Economy. D. Van Nostrand Co. New York. 1964
2. Chapman. J.D. : Geography and Energy, Longman London 1989
3. Gregor. H.F. : Geography of Agriculture Prentice Hall, New Jersey, USA. 1970
4. Griggs, D.B. The Agricultural Systems of the world Cambridge University
5. Hartshorne .T.N. and Alexander, J.W. : Economic Geography Prentice Hall, New Delhi 1988
6. Jones C.F. and Darkenwald, GG : Economic Geography. Mc Millan Co. Now York, 1975
7. Millar E. : Geography Manufacturing Prentice Hall, New York, 1962
8. Raza, M and Agrawal Y. : Transport Geography of India Concept, New Delhi 1986
9. Smith. D.M. Industrial Location-An Economic Geographical Analysis, John Will New York. 1971
10. Thomas R.S.: The Geography of Economic Activities McGraw Hill, New 1962.
Padagogy
The students should be taken to the field to identify the economic activities praciced by people may be in agriculture industry trade and commitee. The factors localization may be explained to the students citing local examples. The students should be encouraged to consult current journals and magazines form library.
PAPER I B & II B: PRACTICAL
The course has been divided into Four Units. There shall be four questions. One from each unit and the examinees shall be required to answer all questions. The examination shall be of three hours duration and shall carry 50 marks
Unit-I Enlargement and reduction of maps Carot grams ; Compound Bar. Propotionate Picdiagrams, Band graphs 15 Marks
Unit-II: Interpretation of Topographical sheets and Weather Maps. 10 Marks
Unit-III: Projection :- Cylindrical equidistant and equal area, zenithal equidistant and equal area, Simple
Conical Projection with one and two standard parallels. 15 marks
Unit-IV Record of practical class work and Viva-voce 10 marks
Books Recommended :
1. Singh : Dutta : Elements of Practical Geography
2. Singh & Kanuja : Practical Geography
3. Monkhouse & Wilkinson : Maps and Diagrams
4. Raize : Principles of Cartography
5. Singh.Jagdish : Prayogik Bhugol
6. Sharma J.P. : Proayogik Bhugol