Syllabus of Geography Honours in Vidyasagar University

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Subjects of Study

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Geotectonic, Geomorphology and Hydrology

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Cartographic Techniques in Geography

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Climatology, Soil Geography and Biogeography

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Analytical Techniques in Geography

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Nature of Geography

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Economic & Social Geography

7


Geography of India

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Applied Geographical Techniques and Field Report

Syllabus of Geography Honours in Vidyasagar University
Paper- 1
Geotectonics, Geomorphology & Hydrology
Pattern of Setting Questions:
Long answer type question: -
Each question of 10 marks to be attempted out of two questions, to be set
from each unit with an ‘OR’ in-between (5X10 = 50).(EACH WITHIN 500
WORDS)
Semi-long answer type question:
Each question of 4 marks to be attempted out of two questions, to be set from
each unit with an ‘OR’ in-between. (5X4 = 20)(EACH WITHIN 250
WORDS)
Short answer type question: Each question will bear 2 marks. Ten such
questions are to be answered each within 50 words out of 15 questions
uniformly (almost) set throughout the paper (10x2 = 20).
[Questions in Honours Papers will be set in English only]
1.0 GEOTECTONICS – I
1.1 Origin of the earth with particular reference to modern nebula
hypothesis; Geological timescale and geological history of the Earth.
1.2 Types of minerals and classification of rocks; Characteristics of rocks.
1.3 Structure of Earth: Thermal and physical state of the Earth’s interior
with special reference to seismology.
1.4 Theories of Isostasy: Models of Pratt & Airy and their applicability.
2.0 GEOTECTONICS – II
2.1 Plate tectonics as a unified theory of global tectonics and resultant
landforms; Continental drift and seafloor spreading: Evidences and
mechanisms.
2.2 Surface expression of earth movement: Different types of folds and
faults.
2.3 Geosynclines: Types; Origin of fold mountains in the light of plate
tectonics.
2.4 Earthquakes with particular reference to Tsunami: Mechanism, effects
and management.
3.0 GEOMORPHOLOGY – I
3.1 Basic Concepts, Approaches to geomorphology: Historical and
System; Relevance of Process Studies; Spatial and Temporal Scales.
3.2 Weathering: Types and resultant landforms; Mass movement: Causes,
mechanism and types (Schumm and Chorley).
3.3 Cyclic and non-cyclic concepts of landscape evolution (Davis, Penck
and Hack); Interruption in Fluvial Cycles: Causes and Landforms.
3.4 Landform evolution in Uniclinal, Folded and Faulted structures.
4.0 GEOMORPHOLOGY – II
4.1 Fluvial processes and landforms.
4.2 Coastal processes and landforms.
4.3 Aeolian processes and landforms.
4.4 Glacial and Periglacial processes and landforms.
5.0 GLOBAL HYDROLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY
5.1 Hydrosphere: Components and distribution; Hydrological cycle in
global and basin scale. River basin as a hydrological unit.
5.2 Aspects of runoff, infiltration, evaporation and transpiration; Runoff
cycle; Subsurface water: Types, flow and aquifers.
5.3 Tides: Causes and Types.
5.4 Ocean sediments: Classification and significance.
Paper – V (Honours)
(Practical)
APPLIED & ANALYTICAL GEOGRAPHICAL TECHNIQUES
1.0 SCALE 15 MARKS
1.1 Concept of scale: Definition and Types.
1.2 Magnitude of Reduction and enlargement of map and calculation of
corresponding scale.
1.3 Drawing of Graphical scales: linear, comparative (unit), diagonal, and
vernier (linear and angular) scales.
1.4 Calculation of area from map (Graphical Methods).
Instructions for Practical Work
• Practical works are to be completed in the class room
• Practical Works are to be done in pencil and are to be hand written
and signed by respective class teachers (No need of final sheets).
• Practical Note books will be like those used in other laboratory based
science subjects; Binding of note book is not required.
2.0 ANALYSIS OF GEOLOGICAL MAPS MARKS-20
2.1 Construction of geological section of horizontal, uniclinal and folded
structures.
2.2 Succession of rock groups.
2.3 Topography and drainage in relation to underlying structures.
2.4 Geological history.
3.0 MAP PROJECTION 20 MARKS
3.1 Concept and classification of map projections.
3.2 Principle, properties, construction (Graphical / Trigonometric), use and
limitations of the following projections
3.2.1 Cylindrical Equal-Area and Mercator’s projection.
3.2.2 Gnomonic, Stereographic and Equal Area projections (polar cases)
3.2.3 Simple Conic (One standard parallel), Bonne’s and Sinusoidal
projection.
4.0 SURVEYING & MAPPING 25 MARKS
4.1 Concept of Surveying. Traverse Survey by Prismatic Compass (Plotting
by Parallel Meridian and Included Angle); Calculation and
representation of area.
4.2 Construction of profiles by Dumpy Level. Preparation of contour map
of a small area by Prismatic Compass and levelling instruments on
triangle.
4.3 Determination of height [with accessible and inaccessible bases (Same
Vertical Plane)] by Theodolite.
5.0 Rocks and Minerals Identification Marks 10
Identification of common minerals and rocks with their characteristics
(Megascopic):
Quartz, Feldspar (Plagioclase and Orthoclase), Mica (Biotite and
Muscovite), Haematite, Magnetite, Chalcopyrite, Galena, Calcite,
Gypsum, Bauxite and Talc.
Granite, Basalt, Dolerite, Pegmatite, Conglomerate, Sandstone, Shale,
Limestone, Gneiss, Schist, Phyllite, Quartzite, Marble.
6.0 LABORATORY NOTEBOOK & VIVA-VOCE 10 MARKS
Long answer type question: -
Each question of 10 marks to be attempted out of two questions to be set from
each unit with an ‘OR’ in-between (5X10 = 50). (EACH WITHIN 500
WORDS)
Semi-long answer type question:
Each question of 4 marks to be attempted out of two question to be set from
each unit with an ‘OR’ in-between. (5X4 = 20) EACH WITHIN 250
WORDS)
Short answer type question: Each question will bear 2 marks. Ten such
questions are to be answered each within 50 words out of 15 questions
uniformly (almost) set throughout the Paper (10x2 = 20).
Questions in Honours Papers will be set in English
1.0 CLIMATOLOGY-I
1.1 Composition and layering of the atmosphere.
1.2 Factors controlling insolation, terrestrial heat balance, horizontal and
vertical distribution of temperature, temperature inversion.
1.3 Planetary wind system: Tricellular model, upper air circulation- Jet
stream; Genesis of monsoon.
1.4 Origin and classification of air mass. Origin and characteristics of
tropical and temperate cyclones.
2.0 CLIMATOLOGY-II
2.1 Forms and processes of condensation; Mechanism of precipitation.
2.2 Processes and significance of Ozone depletion and green house
warming; Southern Oscillation and their significance: El Nino and La
Nina.
2.3 Weather forecasting: Basic elements and significance in hazard
management.
2.4 Classification of World climate: Schemes of Koppen and Thornthwaite
3.0 SOIL GEOGRAPHY
3.1 Soil: Definition, soil forming factors and development of soil profiles.
Mechanism of formation of podzol, laterite, chernozem and salinealkaline
soils
3.2 Properties of soil and their significance in sustaining soil fertility and
productivity; Physical properties: Texture, structure, soil porosity, soil
water, soil air, soil colour. Chemical properties: pH, Organic Matter,
Total Soluble Salt (TSS), Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC)) and Base
Exchange Capacity (BEC).
3.3 Principles of taxonomic soil classification and land capability
classification after USDA.
3.4 Soil erosion and land degradation: Types and factors, their impacts on
soil fertility and their management.
4.0 BIO GEOGRAPHY- I
4.1 Biogeography: Concept, importance and relevance. Definition of
ecology. Ecosystem: Definition, principles and subdivisions.
4.2 Micro-ecosystem: Ponds and Meadows
4.3 Ecosystem mechanism: Homeostasis and productivity. Biosphere and
energy: Energy sources, food chain and food web and energy flow in
ecosystem. Ecological Pyramids.
4.4 Role of soil moisture, organic matter and mineral composition in
supplying nutrients and augmenting primary productivity. Bio-Geo-
Chemical Cycles: gaseous (Nitrogen, Carbon) and sedimentary
(Phosphorous).
5.0 BIO GEOGRAPHY- II
5.1 Spatial dimensions in Ecology: Definition of Ecotope, Ecotone,
Habitat, Biotope and Landscape. Floristic and Zoo geographical realms;
Factors of plant ecology: Light, temperature, moisture, wind, soil and
topography. Impact of climate and soil on distribution of plants and
animals.
5.2 Classification and characteristics of terrestrial biomes with special
reference to tropical rain forests (Selva), temperate grass land (Prairie)
and tropical grass land (Savanna).
5.3 Ecosystem disturbance, speciation and extinction; Migration of animals
due to habitat destruction in South Bengal with special reference to
elephants.
5.4 Succession of plants; Concept of interaction (Symbiotic, Parasitic,
Competition and Predation) among organisms in ecosystem;
Conservation of biodiversity and its significance.
PAPER- II (Honours)
Long answer type question:
Each question of 10 marks to be attempted out of two questions to be set from
each unit with an ‘OR’ in-between (5X10 = 50). EACH WITHIN 500
WORDS)
Semi-long answer type question:
Each question of 4 marks to be attempted out of two questions to be set from
each unit with an ‘OR’ in-between. (5X4 = 20) EACH WITHIN 250
WORDS)
Short answer type question: Each question will bear 2 marks. Ten such
questions are to be answered each within 50 words out of 15 questions
uniformly (almost) set throughout the paper. (10x2 = 20)
Questions in Honours Papers will be set in English
1.0 ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY – I
1.1 Resource: Concept and classification; Economic and environmental
approaches of resource utilization. Perspective of resource management
in developed and developing countries; Sustainable development.
Interrelation between three global issues- population, development and
environment.
1.2 Different sources of energy resources, their relative importance;
Problems of resource depletion; Global scenario: forest, water, fossil
fuels.
1.3 Environment and agriculture systems: Intensive subsistence agriculture
(Rice) and plantation agriculture (Tea), Commercial grain farming
(Wheat), Horticulture and mixed farming.
1.4 Agro-climatic regions of India.
2.0 ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY- II
2.1 Models of agricultural land use and industrial location: Vonthunen,
Weber and Losch.
2.2 Processes of development of industrial regions; Case study of Asansol-
Durgapur, Haldia and Bombay-Pune industrial region.
2.3 Globalization: Definition and its characteristics. Growing importance of
service sector. Role of transport, Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) with special reference to India.
2.4 International trade with reference to GATT, WTO and Economic
Blocs.
3.0 CONCEPTS IN SOCIAL AND CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY
3.1 Nature and content of social geography. Evolution of social geography
and its significance.
3.2 Concept of social space; Social patterns: Social pattern specially in
cities; Intra-urban mobility. Social processes, social well-being, social
justice and gender issues.
3.3 Social groups, social behaviours and contemporary social- environmental issues (Poverty, pogrom and crime) with special
reference to India.
3.4 Concept of culture and its components. Innovation, diffusion and
convergence of culture, cultural pluralism and acculturation.
4.0 ETHNICITY, CULTURE AND ECONOMY
4.1 Family as basic unit of society; Role of ethnicity and economy in the
evolution of social and cultural area.
4.2 Major ethnic groups; Santhals, Lodha and Jarawas of India.
4.3 Major languages: their characteristics and spatial distribution in the
world. Linguistics zones of India; Major religion groups: Their
characteristics and distribution in India.
4.4 Concept of cultural landscape; Agricultural society and culture, Urbanindustrial
society and culture.
5.0 POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY
5.1 Nature and content of Political Geography.
5.2 Politics of space; Boundary and frontier; State, nation and nation-state.
5.3 Geostrategic views: Heart-land concept of Mackinder, Rimland concept
of Spykman.
5.4 Geopolitical concept of Haushofer – its present relevance. Politics of
water and energy resources.
Advance Courses in B.A. Hons Geography

M.A. (Geography)
M.Phil. (Geography)
Ph.D. (Geography)


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