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17th November 2015, 10:38 AM
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Vidyasagar University Msc geography syllabus
I took admission in the Msc Geography course of the Vidyasagar University and need the syllabus of it so can you please provide me this?
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17th November 2015, 12:58 PM
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Re: Vidyasagar University Msc geography syllabus
As you need the syllabus of Msc Geography course of the Vidyasagar University so here I am providing you this PAPER GEO-101: GEOTECTONICS AND GEOMORPHOLOGY (Marks 50) Unit-1: GEOTECTONICS Full Marks- 25(End term Examination- 20 and Internal Assessment- 5) Pattern of setting questions: Group- A(Long Answer Type): Two questions, each of 8 marks(without division), will be set for answering any one. Group- B(Semi-long Answer Type): Four questions, each of 4 marks(without division), will be set for answering any two. Group- C(Short Answer Type): Four questions, each of 2 marks(without division), will be set for answering any two. 1.1 Origin and evolution of Universe with special reference to Stellar evolution. 1.2 Relative and absolute dating: principles and techniques. 1.3 Origin of earth’s magnetic field, paleomagnetism, geomagnetic polarity reversal and paleomagnetic timescale, paleomagnetic polar wandering curves and reconstruction of plate tectonic motions. 1.4 Mechanism of plate dynamics. Application of plate tectonic theory in explaining orogenesis, volcanism, earthquake. 1.5 Neo-tectonics and its worldwide evidences. Unit-2: GEOMORPHOLOGY Full Marks- 25(End term Examination- 20 and Internal Assessment- 5) Pattern of setting questions: Group- A(Long Answer Type): Two questions, each of 8 marks(without division), will be set for answering any one. Group- B(Semi-long Answer Type): Four questions, each of 4 marks(without division), will be set for answering any two. Group- C(Short Answer Type): Four questions, each of 2 marks(without division), will be set for answering any two. 2.1 Concepts in geomorphology: historical and functional approaches, uniformitarianism and catastrophism, base level, grade and profile of equilibrium. 2.2 Weathering: factors, processes and landforms. Mass wasting: safety factor, and resultant landforms. 2.3 Slope Evolution: process-form relationship onslope elements, theories of Wood, Davis, Penck, King, Young and Savigear. Dynamic metastability in slope evolution. 2.4 Fluvial processes and forms: threshold energy for entrainment and transport, channel form and patterns, flood plains, alluvial fan, terraces and delta. 2.5 Applied geomorphology in planning, hydrologyand economic geology. Geomorphology in hazard Management (flood, landslide and subsidence). Vidyasagar University Msc geography Syllabus For complete syllabus here is the word file |