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Syllabus :
Syllabus for M. Phil / Pre-Ph.D Programme in Geography
UNIT-I
Research: Nature, meaning and types; The Research Process: operational steps and research methodology
(Formulating a research problem, conceptualizing a research design, constructing an instrument for data
collection, selecting a sample, writing a research proposal, collecting data, processing data, writing a
research report) Research in Social and Physical/Natural Sciences; Geography and Social Science
Research.
UNIT-II
Key components of philosophical approach: Ontology, Epistemology, Ideology and Methodology; Modes
of scientific explanation: inductive and deductive reasoning History and Philosophical Systems of the
Discipline of Geography: Physical Sciences tradition; Social Sciences tradition, Humanistic tradition.
UNIT-III
Philosophy and Methodology in Human Geography: A general introduction to Empiricism, Positivism and
Humanistic approach.
UNIT-IV
Mechanics of Writing Research: research report; technical report; assignment, research paper; Style in
research writing: Notes and Bibliography, Author-Date Citation and Reference list, Referencing the
Internet; Common ethical issues in research.
Note:
(1). There will be eight questions in all, two from each unit. Candidates will be required to attempt
four questions selecting one question from each unit. All questions will carry equal marks.
(2) One of the assignments for presentation will be on ‘Literature Survey and Review System’
carrying 10 marks to be evaluated by the Departmental Research Committee.
References:
Clifford, Nicholas J. and Gill Valentine (eds.) (2003), Key Methods in Geography, London: Sage.
Holloway, Sarah L. et.al. (eds.), (2003), Key Concepts in Geography, London: Sage.
Kitchin, Rob and Nicholas J. Tale (2000), Conducting Research into Human Geography, Essex: Pearson
Education.
Montello, Daniel R. and Paul C. Sutton (2006), Scientific Research Methods in Geography, New Delhi:
Sage.
Stoddart, D.R. (ed.) (1981), Geography, Ideology and Social Concern, Oxford: Basil Blackwell.
Unwin, Tim (1992), The Place of Geography, Essex: Prentice Hall.
PAPER-II
METHODS AND TECHNIQUES IN GEOGRAPHY
Hours: 3
Max. Marks: 100
End term Exam: 80
Internal Assessment: 20
UNIT-I
Quantitative and Qualitative Research-key characteristics; quantitative and qualitative methods. Qualitative
research techniques: a general survey
UNIT-II
Methods of Data Collection: Primary data (Census and Sampling Methods-sampling size and sample
frames), Secondary Data—an appraisal of some basic secondary sources of socio-economic and
demographic data with particular reference to India.
UNIT-III
Data Classification; Standardization of Data: Rank, Z-Score; Composite index, Distinction between
Parametric and Non-Parametric tests;
Non-Parametric Tests: Formulation and testing of null hypothesis, one/two tailed tests, and Chi-Square,
Spearman’s Rank Correlation.
UNIT-IV
Parametric Tests: Pearson’s Product Moment correlation coefficient, regression analysis-simple and
multiple
Note: There will be eight questions in all, two from each unit. Candidates will be required to attempt four
questions selecting one question from each unit. All questions will carry equal marks.
Reference:
Hammond, R. and P.S. Mc Cullagh (1978), Quantitative Techniques in Geography, Oxford: Clarendon
Press.
Kitchin, Rob and Nicholas J. Tale (2000), Conducting Research into Human Geography, Essex: Pearson
Education.
Rogers, Peter A. (2009), Statistical Methods for Geography, London: Sage.
PAPER-III
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN GEOGRAPHY
(PRACTICALS)
Time: 4 Hours
Max. Marks: 100
UNIT-I
Fundamentals of Computer: Hardware and Software, Computer Assisted Cartography: Preparation of
Graphs and Diagrams—Line Graph, Bar-Diagram and Scatter Diagram.
UNIT-II
Statistical Analysis with SPSS: Correlation; regression and mapping of residuals, Principal Component and
Factor Analysis—calculation and mapping of factor scores.
(Mapping to be done using GIS software)
UNIT-III
GIS in Geography, Brief Introduction to GIS software and hardware. Data Representation: Raster and
Vector Data.
UNIT-IV
Data Output Through GIS: Map Digitization—Digitizing operation, Thematic mapping and overlaying.
Note:
(1) There will be six questions in all, two from each unit. Candidates will be required to attend three
questions selecting at least one question from each unit. All questions will carry equal marks.
Distribution of marks is as under:
Lab Test: 60 marks
Lab Record: 30 marks
Viva-voce on lab record: 10 marks
(2) The practical shall be conducted a board of internal examiners comprising the course-incharge and
one other teacher of the department on rotation basis as decided by PGBOS on rotation basis.
References:
Burrough, Peter A. and Rachael A. McDonnell ((1998), Principles of Geographical Information Systems,
Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Clarke, Keitch C. (1995), Analytical and Computer Cartography, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.
Heywood, Ian et.al. (2002), An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems, Delhi: Pearson.
Keates, J.S. (1996), Understanding Maps, Essex: Longman.
Schuurman, Nadine (2003), GIS: A Short Introduction, Oxford: Blackwell.
1. Geomorphology : Fundamental concepts; Diastrophism forces; tectonics;
concept of geomorphic cycle; Landforms associated with fluvial, glacial, arid,
coastal and karst cycles.
2. Climatrology: Composition and structure of the atmosphere; Heat budget of
the earth; Distribution of temperature; Atmosphere pressure and general
circulation of winds; Moonsoon and jet stream; Tropical and temperate
cyclones; Classification of world climates; Koppen’s and Thornthwaite’s
schemes.
3. Oceanography: Ocean deposits; Coral reefs; Temperature and salinity of the
oceans; Tides and ocean currents.
Bio-Geography: World distribution of plants and animals; Forms and
function pf ecosystem; conservation and management of ecosystems;
Problems of pollution.
4. Geographical Thought : General character of Geographic knowledge during
the ancient and medieval period; foundations of Modern Geography;
Determinism and possibilism; Areal differentiation and spatial organization
5. Population Geography: Patterns of world distribution; Growth and density
of population; Patterns and processes of migratyion; Demographic transition.
Settlement Geography: Site, situation, types, size, spacing and internal
morphology or rural and urban ssettlement hierarchy; Christaller’s Central
place theory; August Losche’s theory of market centres.
6. Economic Geography: Secgtors of Economy: primary Secondary, Tertiary
and quaternary, Netural resource; renewable and non-renewable.
Measurement of agricultural productivity and efficiency; Crop combination
and diversification; Von Thunen’s Model.
7. Industrial Geography: Weber’s and Losch’s approaches; Resource based
and footloose industries.
8. Transport Geography: Models of transportation and transport cost:
Accessibility and connectivity.
9. Political Geography: Heartland and Rimland theories; Boundaries and
fronters; nature of Administrative areas and Geography of Public policy and
finance.
10. Social Geography: Ethncity; dialect; language, caste and religion; Concept of
social being.
11. Cultural Geography: Culture- area and cultural regions; Human races;
Habitat; Economy and Society of Tribal Groups.
12. Regional Planning : Regional Concept; in Geography; Concept of Planning
region; Types of regions; Method of regional delineation; Regional planning
in India; Indicators of development; Regionalo Imbalances; Evolution, Nature
and scope of town planning with special reference to India, and fundamental
of town and country planning.
13. Geography of India: Physiographic divisions; Climate: and Microclimate
Vegetations types and vegetation regions; Major soil types; Patterns; Mineeral
and power resources; major industries and industrial regions; Water shed map
of India
14. Cartography: Types pf maps: Techniques for the study of spatial patterns of
distributing; Coropleth; Isopleth and Chorochromatic map and pie diagrams;
Mapping of location- specific data; Accessibility and flow maps.
15. Remote Sensing : Computer application in mapping; Digital mapping;
Geographic information Systems (GIS).
16. Statistical Methods: Data source and types of data: Frequency distribution
and cumulative frequency; Measures of central tendency; Sekection of class
intervals for mapping; Measures of dispersion and concentration; Standard
attributes; simple and Multiple correlation; Regression.
Nearest-neighbour analysis: Scaling techniques: Rank score; weighted score;
Sampling techniques for Geographical analysis.
Note: There will be 100 questions of multiple choice type of one mark each
covering the4 whole syllabus. The examination duration will be of 2 hours. The
question paper will contain at least 5 questions from each part of syllabus.

Please provide me the M.Phil course details for the Maharishi Dayanand University as I plan to pursue the course from there?

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The M.Phil course details for the Maharishi Dayanand University is as follows

Name of the Programme
Minimum Duration (Years)
Mode of admission
Eligibility

M.Phil
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Entrance Test
A Masters degree in the relevant subject of this University or an examination acknowledged as equivalent thereto with atleast 2nd Division i.e. 50% marks or grade “C” in the seven point scale.

No. of seats for the M.Phil Program:

Sr.No.
Name of the Department
M.Phil

FACULTY OF COMMERCE
1
Commerce
15

FACULTY OF EDUCATION
1
Education
15

2
Physical Education
15

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
1
English
15

2
Hindi
20

3
Journalism & Mass Comm.
15

4
Sanskrit
15

FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
1
Mathematics
15

2
Statistics
15

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
1
Defence & Strategic Studies
15

2
Economics
15

3
Geography
15

4
History
15

5
Political Science
15

6
Psychology
15

7
Public Admn.
15

8
Sociology
15

FACULTY OF PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS

MUSIC
i)Music (Instrumental)
10
ii) Music (Vocal)
10

M.Phil Syllabus
I
Commerce
Accounting for Managerial Decisions
Management Concepts and Organizational Behaviour
Business Environment
Managerial Economics

Statistical Analysis for Business and
Quantitative Techniques for Managerial Decisions
Computer Applications to Business
Strategic Management
Accounting Theory and Practice

Defence & Strategic Studies
1. Evolution of Modern strategic thought
2. War and International Relations
3. Area Studies – South Asia
4. Insurgency & Counter Insurgency
5. Warfare in India
6. National Security
7. International Law
8. Defence Economics
9. Civil & Military Relations
10.Theory & Practice of War

II Economics
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Development economics
Indian Economy
Public Economy
Mathematics for Economics
Statistical
Techniques
International Economics

III Education
Phil. Fdns. of Education
Socio. Fdns of Education
Psychological Fdns. of Education
Educational Research

IV English
Question Paper of Entrance Test
consisting of two parts - A & B
- will carry 100 Marks.
Result of the entrance exam will be
prepared on the basis of the total
marks obtained by the student in both
these parts.
Part A will consist of 60 Multiple
Choice Questions (MCQ) of one mark each.
Part B will carry 40 marks. Students
will be required to attempt two essay
type questions out of the given four.
Part B will be checked only if the
candidate obtains the minimum
prescribed marks in Part A. Part B will be attempted on a separate sheet
which will be examined by two examiners and the average of the two
will be taken as the final score of this
part.
Both Part A and Part B will be based
on latest syllabus of MA (English) of
M.D.University, Rohtak

V Geography
Geomorphology
Climatology
Geographical Thought
Population Geography
Economic Geography
Political Geography
Social Geography
Geography of India
Regional Planning
Statistical Methods

VI Hindi
The entrance examination paper will
consist of 100 questions of one mark
each, based on the syllabus of M.A.
(Previous) and M.A.(Final)
History of Hindi literature
Kavya Shastra
Language

VII History
M.A.(Previous)
a) Ancient Societies
b)
Medieval Societies
c) Modern world
d) State in India
e) History of Haryana
M.A. (Final)
a) Historiography; concepts, methods
and tools
b) Indian Archaeology
c) Ancient Indian History
d) Medieval Indian History
e) Modern Indian History

VIII Journalism and Mass Communication
Basic Concepts in Communication
Mass Media and Society
Essential of Journalism
Evolution of Media in India
Development Communication
Communication Research
Inter - national Communication Radio, T.V. & New Media Production
Advertising and Public Relations
Media Writing

IX Mathematics
Advanced Abstract Algebra; Real Analysis; Topology; Complex Analysis;
Differential Equations; Integration Theory and Functional Analysis;
Partial Differential Equations; Mechanics

X Physical Education
Sports Psychology
History & principles of Physical
Education & Sports
Kinesiology
Anatomy, Physiology, Physiology
Exercise and Sports Medicine
Sports Sociology
Bio-mechanics in Physical Education
Officiating and Coaching
(rules, dimensions, regulations of
major athletic & sports (games event)
Health Education
Yoga
Research Methodology
Test Measurement and Evaluation in
Physical Education
Sports Management
Computer Applications
Current Affairs
Sports Training

Xi Political Science
Entrance test will be based on NET
(UGC) syllabus.

Xii Psychology
Fundamentals of Psychology
Applied Psychology
Research
Methods & Statistics

Xiii Public Administration
Administrative Theory and Thoughts
Indian Administration
Development Administration
Research Method

Xiv Sanskrit
Entrance test will be based on NET
(UGC) syllabus.

Xv Statistics
Probability theory
Statistical Methods
Statistical Inference
Sampling Techniques
Design of Experiments
Applied Statistics
Complex Analyst
Numerical Methods
Linear Programming

Xvi Sociology
Introduction to Sociology/
Basic Concepts
Sociological Thinkers
Classical Sociology Theories
Research Methodology
Society and culture in India
Advanced Sociological Theories
Understanding Indian Society
Rural Sociology
Quantitative Techniques

Address:

Maharshi Dayanand University
Delhi Road, University Secretariat,
Rohtak, Haryana 124001, India