Vidyasagar University MSC Geography Distance

Can you give me E-Circulars of MSC Geography Distance course of the Vidyasagar University? I am interested to take admission in MSC Geography Distance course of the Vidyasagar University. I have completed my B.Sc degree with 75% marks.

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Directorate of Distance Education, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore was established in 1981 and has been recognized by UGC. The courses offered at the directorate have been fully covered by the norms of the Distance Education Council.

Unit I
1. Modern theories of the origin of the earth.
2. Study of the interior of the earth and the earth’s crust – Isostatic adjustments of the
earth’s crust
3. Plate Tectonics and Neo-tectonics.
4. Doctrine of Uniformitarianism.

Unit II
1. Rock structure; Processes of weathering, mass-wasting and erosion and resultant
landforms.
2. Slope development and slope facets; Relationship between longitudinal and transverse
slope recession; Geomorphological processes upon slopes.
3. Concept of grade, profile of equilibrium and base level.

Unit III
1. Evolution of landforms by the process – Fluvial, Glacial & Periglacial, Aeolian,
Karst and Coastal.
2. Landforms developed by the interruptions of the Fluvial Cycle.

Unit IV
1. Concept of cycle of erosion (W.M. Davis, W. Penck and L.C. King). Landforms
associated with cycle of erosion.
2. Non-cyclic concept (Hack, Chorley and Schumm).
3. Applied geomorphology: Application of geomorphology in planning and development.

MSC Geography syllabus
PART I PAPERS
MODULE 1: GEO-TECTONICS & GEOMORPHOLOGY
Unit I (15)
1. Modern theories of the origin of the earth.
2. Study of the interior of the earth and the earth’s crust – Isostatic adjustments of the
earth’s crust
3. Plate Tectonics and Neo-tectonics.
4. Doctrine of Uniformitarianism.
Unit II (10)
1. Rock structure; Processes of weathering, mass-wasting and erosion and resultant
landforms.
2. Slope development and slope facets; Relationship between longitudinal and transverse
slope recession; Geomorphological processes upon slopes.
3. Concept of grade, profile of equilibrium and base level.
Unit III (10)
1. Evolution of landforms by the process – Fluvial, Glacial & Periglacial, Aeolian,
Karst and Coastal.
2. Landforms developed by the interruptions of the Fluvial Cycle.
Unit IV (15)
1. Concept of cycle of erosion (W.M. Davis, W. Penck and L.C. King). Landforms
associated with cycle of erosion.
2. Non-cyclic concept (Hack, Chorley and Schumm).
3. Applied geomorphology: Application of geomorphology in planning and development.
PAPER-I : MODULE 2
GROUP A- OCEANOGRAPHY (25)
Unit I (15)
1. Study of the continental and oceanic crusts – origin and permanency of the ocean basins.
2. Ocean waters – salinity and temperature and chemical compositions.
3. Air-sea interactions; Ocean circulations, dynamics of waves, tides and currents.
4. Marine ecosystem. Marine sediments – classification, distribution, texture and transport.
Unit II (10)
1. Onshore and Offshore oceanic regions
2. Geomorphology of coastal regions.
3. Coastal ecology – coastal dunes, mangroves and coral reefs.
MODULE 2: GROUP B – HYDROLOGY (25)
Unit I (15)
1. Hydrology – definition and relation with the environment.
2. Hydrological cycle, global and basin hydrology.
3. Estimation and measurement of hydrological parameters; softness and hardness, temperature,
salinity, alkalinity, pH.
4. Study of trace elements and dissolved gases in water.
5. Unit hydrograph and its application.
Unit II (10)
1. Ground water studies – concept of aquifers, depletion and recharge.
2. Concept of watershed and major watersheds in India.
3. Wetland Ecosystems.
4. Major wetlands of India and West Bengal.
MODULE-3: CLIMATOLOGY
Unit I (40)
1. Introductory overview of climate (elements and factors)
– Climatology and Meteorology (15)
a. Sun – Radiation distribution & balance, Cooling & warming of terrestrial / aquatic surface
and atmosphere, Adiabatic heat transfer, Role in weather-making, Seasons
b. Atmosphere- composition, profile, its evolution through phases, greenhouse gases,
probing the atmosphere, atmospheric stability, lifting processes
c. Water- Hydrologic cycle and role in weather-making, latent heat of vaporisation, Bowen
ratio, humidity & saturation concept, poleward heat transport, Heat transport between
hemispheres
2. Study of Agro-meteorological features – temporal variation of rainfall, temperature,
humidity and wind, Methods of climatological measurements. Weather observatories
various elements- Thermometers, Barometers, Psychrometers, rainfall measuring devices
etc., Balloon-based measurements, Rocket-based measurements, Radiosonde, Pyranometer,
Modern-day satellite based measurements. (10)
3. Modern Climatological Concepts: Mechanism of wind developments – surface wind & upper
air circulations; Jet Streams; Planetary Circulations, mechanism of Monsoon; mechanism of
cloud formation, types of precipitation, theories relating to Mechanism of precipitation. (10)
4. Dynamics of Air masses and fronts – Tropical and Extra-tropical Cyclones: scales, genesis
and propagations. (5)
Unit II (10)
1. Climatic classifications –Trewartha and Stamp. (2)
2. Global climatic changes and Global warming (4)
3. ENSO phenomena. (4)
MODULE-4: ENVIRONMENT STUDY
Unit I (20)
1. Definition environmental studies; Components of physical environment & their interrelations
2. Concept of ecosystems: components and structure of ecosystem; Major ecosystems of the
world.
3. Environmental degradation and manifestations – land, water (surface & ground) and air.
4. Concept of managed environmental systems: agricultural ecosystems, multipurpose river-valley
projects and urban areas.
Unit II (15)
1. Importance of socio-cultural environment for human welfare.
2. Components of socio-cultural environment.
3. Relationship between physical and socio-cultural problems.
Unit III (15)
1. Environment-development debate; Environmental movements: Chipko, Silent valley &
Narmada Bachao Andolan.
2. Environmental ethics; Concept of Sustainable Development.
MODULE-5: SETTLEMENT STUDY
Unit I (15)
1. Theories of evolution of human settlement
2. Size and distributions with theoretical models
3. Settlement hierarchy: theories of Christaller and Losch; hierarchy of settlements in India,
primacy of cities.
Unit II (15)
1. Evolution and growth of rural settlements
2. Service centres and the nature of hierarchy.
3. Spatial distribution and dispersion.
4. House forms and types.
Unit III (20)
1. Morphological structures of cities.
2. Functional classification of urban centres.
3. Social area analysis of urban centres.
4. Conurbation, urban agglomeration and rural-urban fringe.
MODULE-6: POPULATION STUDY
Unit I (26)
1. Population Geography as distinct from demography; scope and contents.
2. Sources of population data, their nature and quality.
3. Population characteristics and composition: age, sex, education, religion, casts and tribes,
rural and urban, occupation, language (with spl. Ref. to India).
4. Theory of population dynamics – fertility, mortality, migration.
5. Factors determining population growth, distribution and density with spl. Ref. to India.
6. Migration : Types, patterns and streams of migration and controlling factors.
Unit II (12)
1. Theories of population growth – classical and modern theories.
2. Demographic transition and the problems of developed and developing countries.
3. Nutrition, fertility, morbidity and mortality with special reference to India.
Unit III (12)
1. India’s population policies.
2. Problems of displaced population.
3. Human development index and its components: the Indian scenario.

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