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STATE MODEL SYLLABUS FOR

UNDER GRADUATE
COURSE IN GEOGRAPHY
(Bachelor of Arts Examination)

UNDER
CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM
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GEOGRAPHY

CORE COURSE (14) Ability Ability Elective: Discipline Elective: Generic

Enhancement Enhancement Specific DSE (4) (GE) (4)
Compulsory Elective Course
Course (AECC) (2) (AEEC) (2)
(Skill Based)
Semester

I CC1 Geomorphology English SEC -II GE-I

Communication/ Communicative Geography of
CCII Cartography Odia/ Hindi English and English India
Writing

II CCIII Human Geography Environmental GE-II

Studies Geography of
CCIV Climatology Odisha

III CCV Oceanography SEC -I GE-III

CCVI Statistical Methods in Disaster
Geography Management Climatology

CCVII Geography of Odisha

IV CCVIII Evolution of Geographical GE- IV

Thought Human Geography
CCIX Economic Geography

CCX Environmental Geography

V CCXI Regional Planning and DSE-I

Development Population
Geography
CCXII Remote Sensing & GIS DSE -II
Resource Geography

VI CCXIII Geography of India DSE -III

Urban Geography
CC XIV Disaster management DSE - IV
Dissertation/
Project Work
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Geography (Honours)

Core course – 14 papers, Discipline Specific Elective – 4 papers

Generic Elective for Non Geography students – 4 papers. Incase University offers 2 subjects as
GE, then papers 1 and 2 will be the GE paper.

Marks per paper - Midterm : 15 marks, End term : 60 marks,Practical:25 Total – 100 marks
Credit per paper – 6 ,Teaching hours per paper – 50 hours + 10 hours tutorial
CC I: Geomorphology
Unit I: Geomorphology: Meaning, Nature & Scope, Field of Geomorphology, History of
Development in 19th and 20th Century (European and American School), Recent
trends
Unit II: Earth: Interior Structure and Isostasy (Airy and Pratt’s view), Rocks-Types
Unit III: Earth Movements: Plate Tectonics, Types of Folds and Faults, Earthquakes and
Volcanoes (Types and Landforms).
Unit IV: Geomorphic Processes: Weathering, Mass Wasting, Cycle of Erosion (Davis and
Penck).
Unit V: Evolution of Landforms: (Erosional and Depositional): Fluvial, Karst, Aeolian,
Glacial and Coastal
Practical
Unit I: Drawing of Contour Features – Mountain, Valley (U shape and V shape), Water
Fall, Plateau and Escarpment
Unit II: Drawing of Latitude and Longitude
Unit III: Calculation of time of place with reference to GMT
Unit IV: Practical Record and Viva-voce (10% of marks)
Text Book
1. Singh, S (2009):Bhautik Bhugol ka Swaroop, Prayag Pustak, Allahabad
Reading List:
1. Bloom A. L., 2003: Geomorphology: A Systematic Analysis of Late Cenozoic
Landforms, Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi.
2. Bridges E. M., 1990: World Geomorphology, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
3. Christopherson, Robert W., (2011), Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical
Geography, 8 Ed., Macmillan Publishing Company
4. Kale V. S. and Gupta A., 2001: Introduction to Geomorphology, Orient Longman,
Hyderabad.
5. Knighton A. D., 1984: Fluvial Forms and Processes, Edward Arnold Publishers,
London.
6. Richards K. S., 1982: Rivers: Form and Processes in Alluvial Channels, Methuen,
London.
7. Selby, M.J., (2005), Earth’s Changing Surface, Indian Edition, OUP
8. Skinner, Brian J. and Stephen C. Porter (2000), The Dynamic Earth: An Introduction to
physical Geology, 4th Edition, John Wiley and Sons
9. Thornbury W. D., 1968: Principles of Geomorphology, Wiley.
10. Gautam, A (2010): Bhautik Bhugol, Rastogi Publications, Meerut
11. Tikkaa, R N (1989): Bhautik Bhugol ka Swaroop, Kedarnath Ram Nath, Meerut
12. Singh, S (2009): Geomorphology, Prayag Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad.
13. Steers, J. A. – Unstable Earth, Kalyani Publisher.
CC II: Cartography
Unit I: Cartography-Nature and scope
(a) Scientific basis of Cartography
(b) Cartography as a science of human communication
(c) Branches of Cartography
Unit II: Basic Geodesy, Scale – Concept and application
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(a) Spherical Earth, Ellipsoidal Earth. Geoid Earth

(b) Geographical Coordinates (Latitude and Longitude), Graticules
(c) Scale, Construction of types of Scales (Plain, Comparative and Diagonal Scale)
Unit III: Map Projections:
(a) Meaning and Use, Brief Historical aspect.
(b) Transformation of area, Distance and Direction
(c) Simple Cylindrical Projection, Conical Projection with one standard projection
Unit IV: Slope Analysis and Geological Map Gradient and slope
(a) Interpretation of Bedding plane, Strike and Dip structure & stratigraphy of
Geological map.
(b) Slope defined and methods of determination of slope (Wentworth’s method and
Smith)
Practical Record:
A Project File in pencil, comprising one exercise each, on scale, map projection, interpretation
of geological maps, slope analysis. Record and Viva-Voce carries 10% of marks
Text Book
1. Singh R. L. and Singh R. P. B., 1999: Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani
Publishers.
2. Mishra R.P. and Ramesh, A., 1989: Fundamentals of Cartography, Concept, New Delhi.
Reference Books
1. Anson R. and Ormelling F. J., 1994: International Cartographic Association: Basic
Cartographic Vol. Pregmen Press.
2. Monkhouse F. J. and Wilkinson H. R., 1973: Maps and Diagrams, Methuen, London.
3. Robinson A. H., 2009: Elements of Cartography, John Wiley and Sons, New York.
4. Sarkar, A. (2015) Practical geography: A systematic approach. Orient Black Swan
Private Ltd., New Delhi.
CC III:Human Geography
Unit I: Introduction: Defining Human Geography: Nature and scope; Major Themes;
Contemporary Relevance, Man-nature Relation.
Unit II: Society: Race, Religion & Language of World, culture – count, meaning cultural
Regions of the world.
Unit III: Population: Factor affecting population distribution, Population Growth and
Distribution; Population Composition; Demographic Transition Theory,
Population Problems in under developed world.
Unit IV: Settlements: Types and pattern of Rural Settlements; Functional Classification of
towns and Trends of World Urbanization
Practical: Interaction with a community and report on socio cultural status.
Text Book
Hussain, Majid (2012) Human Geography. Rawat Publications, Jaipur
Reference Books
1. Human & Economic Geography- Go cheng leong
2. Johnston R; Gregory D, Pratt G. et al. (2008) The Dictionary of Human Geography,
Blackwell Publication.
3. Daniel, P.A. and Hopkinson, M.F. (1989) The Geography of Settlement, Oliver & Boyd,
London. Human Geography, Rupa Publication
4. Human Geography, B.S. Negi
5. Chandna, R.C. (2010) Population Geography, Kalyani Publisher.
6. Hassan, M.I. (2005) Population Geography, Rawat Publications, Jaipur
7. Jordan-Bychkov et al. (2006) The Human Mosaic: A Thematic Introduction to Cultural
Geography. W. H. Freeman and Company, New York.

CC IV:Climatology
Unit I: Atmospheric Composition and Structure – Variation with Altitude, Latitude and
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Season.
Unit II: Insolation and Temperature – Factors and Distribution, Heat Budget,
Temperature Inversion.
Unit III: Atmospheric Pressure and Winds – Planetary Winds, Forces affecting Winds,
General Circulation, Jet Streams.
Unit IV: Atmospheric Moisture – Evaporation, Humidity, Condensation, Fog and Clouds,
Precipitation Types, Stability and Instability, Climatic Regions (Koppen)
Unit V: Cyclones – Tropical Cyclones, Extra Tropical Cyclones, Monsoon - Origin and
Mechanism.
Practical
1. Drawing & Use of weather instruments- Six maximum & Minimum Thermometer,
Aneroid Borometer, Rain Gauge.
2. Interpretation of Weather Map, Drawing of Climograph.
3. Record & Viva-Voce carries 10% of marks
Text Book
1. Lal, D S (2006): Jalvayu Vigyan, Prayag Pustak Bhavan, Allahabad
Reading List –
2. Barry R. G. and Carleton A. M., 2001: Synoptic and Dynamic Climatology, Routledge,
UK.
3. Barry R. G. and Corley R. J., 1998: Atmosphere, Weather and Climate, Routledge, New
York.
4. Critchfield H. J., 1987: General Climatology, Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi
5. Lutgens F. K., Tarbuck E. J. and Tasa D., 2009: The Atmosphere: An Introduction to
Meteorology, Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
6. Oliver J. E. and Hidore J. J., 2002: Climatology: An Atmospheric Science, Pearson
Education, New Delhi.
7. Trewartha G. T. and Horne L. H., 1980: An Introduction to Climate, McGraw-Hill.
8. Gupta L S(2000): Jalvayu Vigyan, Hindi Madhyam Karyanvay Nidishalya, Delhi
Vishwa Vidhyalaya, Delhi
9. Vatal, M (1986): Bhautik Bhugol, Central Book Depot, Allahabad
10. Singh, S (2009): Jalvayu Vigyan, Prayag Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad
CC V:Oceanography
Unit I: Bottom Relief of Ocean, Atlantic, Indian Ocean and Pacific
Unit II: Temperature and salinity of ocean - determinants and distribution, T-S Diagram
Unit III: Movement of Ocean water- Waves, Currents (Atlantic, Pacific and Indian) Tides:
Types and Theories
Unit IV: Ocean Deposits: Types and Distribution, Coral Reefs : Types, Theory of Origin
(Darwin and Dana, Louis Agasiz)
Project (Practical)
Text Book
1. Sharma R. C. amd M. Vital: Oceanography
2. Lal, D. S. – Oceanography.
Reference Book:`
1. King, L. C. : Oceanography
2. Singh, S. – Physical Geography
CC VI:Statistical Methods in Geography
Unit I: Use of Data in Geography: Geographical Data Matrix, Tapes and Sources of
Data, Scales of Measurement (Nominal, Ordinal, Interval, Ratio).
Unit II: Tabulation and Descriptive Statistics: Frequencies. Distribution & measures of
Central Tendency (Mean, Median and Mode)
Unit III: Measures of Dispersion (mean Deviation, Standard Deviation, Variance and
Coefficient of Variation).
Unit IV: Measures of Association and Correlation: Rank correlation, Product moment
correlation and Simple linear Regression.
Practical
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Class Record: Each student will submit a record containing five exercises:
1. Tabular and graphical representation of frequency distribution.
2. Exercises on mean, medium, mode in grouped Data.
3. Exercises on Drawing of scatter diagram, correlation and regression.
4. Record & Viva-voce carries 10% of marks.
Text Book:
1. Mahmood A., 1977: Statistical Methods in Geographical Studies, Concept.
2. Sarkar, A. (2013) Quantitative geography: techniques and presentations. Orient Black
Swan Private Ltd., New Delhi
Reference Book:
1. Hammond P. and McCullagh P. S., 1978: Quantitative Techniques in Geography: An
Introduction, Oxford University Press.
2. Yeates M., 1974: An Introduction to Quantitative Analysis in Human Geography,
McGraw Hill, New York
3. Silk J., 1979: Statistical Concepts in Geography, Allen and Unwin, London
4. King L. S., 1969: Statistical Analysis in Geography, Prentice-Hall
5. Pal S. K., 1998: Statistics for Geoscientists, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
6. Ebdon D., 1977: Statistics in Geography: A Practical Approach.
CC VII: Geography of Odisha
Unit I: Physiographic of Odisha, Drainage
Climate, Soil, Natural Vegetation
Unit II: Agriculture: (a) Production and Distribution of Rice, Pulses, Oil seeds;
(b) Agricultural Problems and Prospects
Unit III: Minerals and power recourses:
(a) Distribution of Iron Ore, Bauxite, Coal
(b)Iron and steel industry, Aluminum Industry, Cotton Textile
Unit IV: (a) Population: Distribution and Growth
(b) Transport : Roadways & Railways
Practical
Unit I: Drawing Population Density map of Odisha
Unit II: Bar diagram showing major rice producing districts in Odisha
Unit III: Identification of Iron ore and Bauxite region in Odisha
Unit IV: Drawing of Major rivers in Odisha
Unit IV: Practical Record and Viva-voce (10% of marks)
Text Book:
1.Sinha, B. N. - Geography of Odisha
Reading List:
1. Roy, G. C.- Geography of Odisha
CC VIII: Evolution of Geographical Thought
Unit I: Geographical concepts of ancient and classical period: Greek, Roman &
Indian.
Unit II: Founders of modern geographical thought: Carl Ritter, Ratzel, Vidal Dela Block.
Unit III: Dichotomy in Geography– Environmental Determinism and Possibilism,
Systematic and Regional, Ideographic and Nomeothetic.
Unit IV: Recent – Quantitative Revolution in Geography, Behavioural approach in
Geography, radicalism in Geography.
Project (Practical) -Project form course content
Text Book:
1. Evolution of Geographical Thought- Majid Hussain
Reference Books:
1. Dikshit R. D., 1997: Geographical Thought: A Contextual History of Ideas, Prentice–
Hall India.
2. Hartshone R., 1959: Perspectives of Nature of Geography, Rand MacNally and Co.
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3. Martin Geoffrey J., 2005: All Possible Worlds: A History of Geographical Ideas,
Oxford.
4. Holt-Jensen A., 2011: Geography: History and Its Concepts: A Students Guide, SAGE.
5. Kapur A., 2001: Indian Geography Voice of Concern, Concept Publications.
CC IX: Economic Geography
Unit I: Concept and classification of economic activity, Factors Affecting location of
Economic Activity with special reference to Agriculture, Location of Economic
Activity: Von Thunen Theory and Weber’s theory.
Unit II: Primary Activities: Types and problems and agriculture, agricultural regions of
the world, forestry and fishing.
Unit III: Secondary Activities: Manufacturing (Cotton Textile, Iron and Steel), Regions of
the world: Special Economic Zones and its significance.
Unit IV: Tertiary Activities: Transport, Roads and Railways, Air and Water, Trade
Practical
Class Record: Each student will submit a record containing five exercises:
1. Determination of Agricultural efficiency – Bhatia & Kendal
2. Drawing of Traffic flow diagram, Isochrone
3. Drawing of Isotim & Isodapane
4. Practical record and viva-voce 10% of mark
Text Book
1. Roy, Pritish: Economic Geography
2. Gautam, Alaka: Economic Geography,
Reference Book
1. Alexander J. W., 1963: Economic Geography, Prentice-Hall Inc., Englewood Cliffs,
New Jersey.
2. Wheeler J. O., 1998: Economic Geography, Wiley.
3. Durand L., 1961: Economic Geography, Crowell.
4. Willington D. E., 2008: Economic Geography, Husband Press.
5. Clark, Gordon L.; Feldman, M.P. and Gertler, M.S., eds. 2000: The Oxford
CC X:Environmental Geography
Unit I: Environmental Geography – Concept and Scope, Environmental contrast (Biotic
Abiotic, Global, Continental, Local) Environmental control of (light,
Temperature, Water, topography and edaphic factors)
Unit II: Ecosystem – Concept, Structure and Functions, Tropic level, Food Chain, Bio-
geo-chemical Cycle (Nitrogen and Carbon), Energy flow in Ecosystem.
Unit III: Environmental Problems in Tropical, Temperate and Polar Ecosystems.
Environmental pollution (water and air)
Unit IV: Environmental Programmes and Policies – Major Global & National programme
and policies, concept of spaceship earth, earth summit 1992, wildlife act of India
1972, water pollution control act of India 1974, National Environmental tribunal
– 1995 of India.
Project (Practical)
Submission of report on any environmental problem of global, national and local level by
individual student.
Text Book:
1. Santra, S.C Environmental Science
2. Singh S., 1997: Environmental Geography, Prayag Pustak Bhawan. Allahabad.
Reference Book:
1. Chandna R. C., 2002: Environmental Geography, Kalyani, Ludhiana.
2. Cunninghum W. P. and Cunninghum M. A., 2004: Principals of Environmental Science:
Inquiry and Applications, Tata Macgraw Hill, New Delhi.
3. Goudie A., 2001: The Nature of the Environment, Blackwell, Oxford.
4. Miller G. T., 2004: Environmental Science: Working with the Earth, Thomson
BrooksCole, Singapore.
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5. Odum, E. P. et al, 2005: Fundamentals of Ecology, Ceneage Learning India.

CC XI:Regional Planning and Development
Unit I: Definition of Region, Evolution and Types of Regional planning: Formal,
Functional, and Planning Regions, Need for Regional Planning;
Characteristics of an Ideal Planning Region
Unit II: Delineation of Planning Region; Approaches and Methods, Planning Regions of
India
Unit III: Theories and Models for Regional Planning: Growth Pole Model of Perroux;
Myrdal, Hirschman, Rostow.
Unit IV: Policies and Programs for Rural and Regional Development Planning in India,
Concept of Human development Index
Project (Practical)
Submission of project report on any topic from the course
Text Book
1. Chand, Mahesh and V. K. Puri: Regional Planning
2. Mishra R. P : Regional Planning, Concept Publishers, New Delhi
Reference Book:
1. Friedmann J. and Alonso W. (1975): Regional Policy - Readings in Theory and
Applications, MIT Press, Massachusetts.
2. Haynes J., 2008: Development Studies, Polity Short Introduction Series.
3. Peet R., 1999: Theories of Development, The Guilford Press, New York.
4. UNDP 2001-04: Human Development Report, Oxford University Press.
5. World Bank 2001-05: World Development Report, Oxford University Press, New
CC X II:Remote Sensing and GIS
Unit I: Remote Sensing and GIS: Definition and Components, Platforms and Types,
Advantages of Remote Sensing, Limitation of Remote Sensing & Principle of
Remote Sensing
Unit II: Aerial Photography and Satellite Remote Sensing: Principles, Types and
Geometry of Aerial Photograph; EMR Interaction with Atmosphere and Earth
Surface; Satellites and Types of Sensors.
Unit III: GIS Data Structures: Types (spatial and Non-spatial), Raster and Vector Data
Structure, GPS elements and Uses.
Unit IV: Manual Image Interpretation and Analysis: Image Elements, Land use/ Land
Cover Mapping from Satellite Images.
Project (Practical)
A project file consisting of two exercises will be done from aerial photos and satellite images
(scale, orientation and interpretation) or 3 exercises on using any GIS Software on above
mentioned themes - or
Submission of project report on any topic from the course
Record & Viva-voce carries 10% of marks
Text Book
1. Lillesand T. M., Kiefer R. W. and Chipman J. W., 2004: Remote Sensing and Image
Interpretation, Wiley. (Wiley Student Edition).
Reference Book:
1. Bhatta , B. (2008) Remote Sensing and GIS, Oxford University Press, New Delhi.
2. Campbell J. B., 2007: Introduction to Remote Sensing, Guildford Press
3. Chauniyal, D. (2010) Sudur Samvedana Avam Bhaugolik Suchna Pranali, Sharda
Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad.
4. Jensen, J. R. (2005) Introductory Digital Image Processing: A Remote Sensing
Perspective, Pearson Prentice-Hall.
5. Joseph, G. 2005: Fundamentals of Remote Sensing, United Press India.
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CC X III:Geography of India
Unit I: Physiographic Divisions, soil and vegetation, climate (characteristics and
classification)
Unit II: Population: Distribution, Demographic structure, trend of population growth
Unit III: Mineral and power resources distribution and utilisation of iron ore,
coal, petroleum, Natural gas;
Unit IV: Agricultural production and distribution of rice and wheat, industrial
development: automobile, Information technology, Iron & Steel, Cotton and
Textile Industry
Practical
Class Record:
1. Population density map of India by Choropleth
2. Graphical presentation of economic data
3. Pie chart showing occupational structure of India
4. Population pyramid
5. Practical record and viva-voce (10% of marks)
Text Book
1. Sharma, T.C. (2013) Economic Geography of India. Rawat Publication, Jaipur
2. Khullar, D. R. India: A Comprehensive Geography
Reference Book:
1. Deshpande C. D., 1992: India: A Regional Interpretation, ICSSR, New Delhi.
2. Mandal R. B. (ed.), 1990: Patterns of Regional Geography – An International
Perspective. Vol. 3 – Indian Perspective.
3. Sharma, T. C. 2003: India - Economic and Commercial Geography. Vikas Publ.,
New Delhi.
4. Singh R. L., 1971: India: A Regional Geography, National Geographical Society of
India.
5. Singh, Jagdish 2003: India - A Comprehensive & Systematic Geography,
Gyanodaya Prakashan, Gorakhpur.
6. Spate O. H. K. and Learmonth A. T. A., 1967: India and Pakistan: A General and
Regional Geography, Methuen.
CC XIV: Disaster Management
Unit I: Concept of Hazards, Disasters, Natural and man made hazards, Types of hazards,
Concept of disaster management, Vulnerability and risk.
Unit II: Disaster management cycle, Pre disaster management, During disaster
management, Post Disaster review and management, Prevention, mitigation,
preparedness, Adaptation.
Unit III: Detail study of nature and characteristics of hazards: Flood, Cyclone, Drought,
Earthquake. Manmade hazards – Industrial and Fire.
Unit IV: Indigenous community based disaster preparedness. Role of NDMA, NIDM,
NDRF, OSDMA & ODRAF, Disaster working system. Role of NGOs and GOs
in disaster management.
Practical
Project work – Preparation of a report on a specific hazard/ disaster
Text books
1.Singh, Savindar (2009): Disaster Management
Reference books:
1. Mishra B.J : Natural hazards and disaster management
2. Sundar I & Sezuiyan T : Disaster management
3. Verma : Encyclopedia of Disaster management
4. Eye Publication : Vulnerable India
5. Sinha. A. – Disaster management, United Press
6. Singh R.B – Risk Assessment and Vulnerability analysis.
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DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE

DSE I:Population Geography
Unit I: Defining the Field – Nature and Scope; Sources of Data with special reference to
India (Census, Vital Statistics and NSS).
Unit II: Population Size, Distribution and Growth – Determinants and Patterns; Theories
of Growth – Malthusian Theory and Demographic Transition Theory.
Unit III: Population Dynamics: Fertility, Mortality and Migration – Measures,
Determinants and Implications.
Unit IV: Population Composition and Characteristics – Age-Sex Composition; Rural and
Urban Composition; Literacy.
Unit V: Contemporary Issues – Ageing of Population; Declining Sex Ratio; HIV/AIDS,
Population Problems.
Project (Practical)
Submission of Project report on any topic from the course
Text book
1. Chandna R. C. and Sidhu M. S., 1980: An Introduction to Population Geography,
Kalyani Publishers.
Reading List:
2. Barrett H. R., 1995: Population Geography, Oliver and Boyd.
3. Bhende A. and Kanitkar T., 2000: Principles of Population Studies, Himalaya
Publishing House.
4. Clarke J. I., 1965: Population Geography, Pergamon Press, Oxford.
5. Jones, H. R., 2000: Population Geography, 3rd ed. Paul Chapman, London.
6. Lutz W., Warren C. S. and Scherbov S., 2004: The End of the World Population
Growth in the 21st Century, Earthscan.
7. Newbold K. B., 2009: Population Geography: Tools and Issues, Rowman and
Littlefield Publishers.
8. Pacione M., 1986: Population Geography: Progress and Prospect, Taylor and Francis.
9. Wilson M. G. A., 1968: Population Geography, Nelson.
10. Panda B P (1988): Janasankya Bhugol, M P Hindi Granth Academy,Bhopal
11. Maurya S D (2009) Jansankya Bhugol, Sharda Putak Bhawan, Allahabad
12. Chandna, R C (2006), Jansankhya Bhugol, Kalyani Publishers, Delhi
DSE II:Resource Geography
Unit I: Natural Resource: Concept, Classification and Techniques
Unit II: Distribution, Utilization of Land Resource and Water Resources
Unit III: Distribution, Utilisation, of Forest and Energy Resources
Unit IV: Problem and management of Land Resources, Water Resources, Forest
Resources, Energy Resources
Unit V: Appraisal and Conservation and Natural Resources (Water, Forest and Land)
Project(Practical)
Submission of project report on any topic from the course
Text book
1. Singh, R.L. 1988 (Reprint) ― India: A Regional Geography
Reading List:
1. Cutter S. N., Renwich H. L. and Renwick W., 1991: Exploitation,
Conservation,Preservation: A Geographical Perspective on Natural Resources Use,
John Wiley and Sons, New York.
2. Gadgil M. and Guha R., 2005: The Use and Abuse of Nature: Incorporating This
Fissured Land: An Ecological History of India and Ecology and Equity, Oxford
University Press. USA.
3. Holechek J. L. C., Richard A., Fisher J. T. and Valdez R., 2003: Natural Resources:
Ecology, Economics and Policy, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
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4. Jones G. and Hollier G., 1997: Resources, Society and Environmental Management,
Paul Chapman, London.
5. Klee G., 1991: Conservation of Natural Resources, Prentice Hall, Englewood.
6. Mather A. S. and Chapman K., 1995: Environmental Resources, John Wiley and Sons,
New York.
7. Mitchell B., 1997: Resource and Environmental Management, Longman Harlow,
England.
8. Owen S. and Owen P. L., 1991: Environment, Resources and Conservation, Cambridge
University Press, New York.
9. Rees J., 1990: Natural Resources: Allocation, Economics and Policy, Routledge.
London.
DSE III:Urban Geography
Unit I: Urban geography: Introduction, nature and scope; history of urbanization, Urban
Morphology
Unit II: Trends and Patterns of Urbanization in developed and developing countries,
Christaller Theory.
Unit III: Functional classification of cities: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods,
Umland, Morphology of Urban Settlement & Urban Sphere of Influence.
Unit IV: Urban Issues: problems of housing, slums, civic amenities (water and transport),
Air Pollution and Noise Pollution
Unit V: Case studies of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Chandigarh with reference
to land use & Urban Issues.
Practical
Class Record: Each student will submit a record containing five exercises:
1. Drawing of Proportionate Wheel diagram to show Urban land use.
2. Traffic flow Diagram.
3. Drawing of Point symbol map of a town (any civic facility)
4. Drawing of area map of a town showing major residential or market zone
5. Practical record and viva-voce (10% of marks)

Text books
1. Ramachandran R (1989): Urbanisation and Urban Systems of India, Oxford University
Press, New Delhi
Reading List:
1. Fyfe N. R. and Kenny J. T., 2005: The Urban Geography Reader, Routledge.
2. Graham S. and Marvin S., 2001: Splintering Urbanism: Networked Infrastructures,
Technological Mobilities and the Urban Condition, Routledge.
3. Hall T., 2006: Urban Geography, Taylor and Francis.
4. Kaplan D. H., Wheeler J. O. and Holloway S. R., 2008: Urban Geography, John Wiley.
5. Knox P. L. and McCarthy L., 2005: Urbanization: An Introduction to Urban
Geography, Pearson Prentice Hall New York.
6. Knox P. L. and Pinch S., 2006: Urban Social Geography: An Introduction, Prentice-
Hall.
7. Pacione M., 2009: Urban Geography: A Global Perspective, Taylor and Francis.
8. Sassen S., 2001: The Global City: New York, London and Tokyo, Princeton University
Press.
9. Ramachandran R (1989): Urbanisation and Urban Systems of India, Oxford University
Press, New Delhi
10. Ramachandran, R., 1992: The Study of Urbanisation, Oxford University Press, Delhi
11. Singh, R.B. (Eds.) (2001) Urban Sustainability in the Context of Global Change,
Science Pub., Inc., Enfield (NH), USA and Oxford & IBH Pub., New Delhi.
12. Singh, R.B. (Ed.) (2015) Urban development, challenges, risks and resilience in Asian
megacities. Advances in Geographical and Environmental Studies, Springer
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Geography DSE IV
DISSERTATION/ PROJECT WORK
A project report may be given in view of discipline specific papers. It is considered as a
special course involving application of knowledge solving exploring a real life situation and
difficult problem.
GENERIC ELECTIVE
GE I: Geography of India
Unit I: Physical: Physiographic Divisions, soil and vegetation, climate (characteristics
and classification)
Unit II: Population: Distribution and growth, Structure
Unit III: Economic: Mineral and power resources distribution and utilisation of iron ore,
coal, Petroleum, gas; agricultural production and distribution of rice and wheat,
industrial development: automobile and Information technology
Unit IV: Social: Distribution of population by race, caste, religion, language, tribes
Unit V: Transport in India: Road, Rail and Airways
Practical
Project: Submission of Project report on any topic from the course
Text books
1. Sharma, T.C. (2013) Economic Geography of India. Rawat Publication, Jaipur
2. Khullar, D. R. India: A Comprehensive Geography
Reading List:
1. Deshpand C. D., 1992: India: A Regional Interpretation, ICSSR, New Delhi
2. Johnson, B. L.C., ed. 2001. Geographical Dictionary of India, Vision Books, New Delhi
4. Sdyasuk Galina and P. Sengupta (1967): Economic Regionalisation of India, Census of
India
GE II: Geography of Odisha
Unit I: Physiographic of Odisha, Drainage
Unit II: Climate, Soil, Natural Vegetation
Unit III: Agriculture: (a) Production and Distribution of Rice, Pulses, Oil seeds;
(b) Agricultural Problems and Prospects
Unit IV: Minerals and power recourses:
(a) Distribution of Iron Ore, Bauxite, Coal
(b)Iron and steel industry, Aluminum Industry, Cotton Textile
Unit V: (a) Population: Distribution and Growth
(b) Transport: Roadways & Railways
Practical
Unit I: Drawing Population Density map of Odisha
Unit II: Bar diagram showing major rice producing districts in Odisha
Unit III: Identification of Iron ore and Bauxite region in Odisha
Unit IV: Drawing of Major rivers in Odisha
Unit IV: Practical Record and Viva-voce (10% of marks)
Text books
1. Sinha, B. N. - Geography of Odisha
Reading List:
1. Roy, G. C.- Geography of Odisha
GE III:Climatology
Unit I: Atmospheric Composition and Structure – Variation with Altitude, Latitude and
Season.
Unit II: Insolation and Temperature – Factors and Distribution, Heat Budget, Temperature
Inversion.
Unit III: Atmospheric Pressure and Winds – Planetary Winds, Forces affecting Winds,
General Circulation, Jet Streams.
Unit IV: Atmospheric Moisture – Evaporation, Humidity, Condensation, Fog and Clouds,
Precipitation ,Types, Stability and Instability.
Unit V: Cyclones – Tropical Cyclones, Extra Tropical Cyclones, Monsoon - Origin and
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Mechanism.
Practical
1. Drawing & Use of weather instruments- Six maximum & Minimum Thermometer,
Aneroid Barometer, Rain Gauge.
2. Interpretation of Weather Map, Drawing of Climograph.
3. Record & Viva-Voce carries 10% of marks
Text books
1. Lal, D S (2006): Jalvayu Vigyan, Prayag Pustak Bhavan, Allahabad
Reading List -
2. Barry R. G. and Carleton A. M., 2001: Synoptic and Dynamic Climatology, Routledge,
UK.
3. Barry R. G. and Corley R. J., 1998: Atmosphere, Weather and Climate, Routledge, New
York.
4. Critchfield H. J., 1987: General Climatology, Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi
5. Lutgens F. K., Tarbuck E. J. and Tasa D., 2009: The Atmosphere: An Introduction to
Meteorology, Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
6. Oliver J. E. and Hidore J. J., 2002: Climatology: An Atmospheric Science, Pearson
Education, New Delhi.
7. Trewartha G. T. and Horne L. H., 1980: An Introduction to Climate, McGraw-Hill.
8. Gupta L S(2000): Jalvayu Vigyan, Hindi Madhyam Karyanvay Nidishalya, Delhi
Vishwa Vidhyalaya, Delhi
9. Vatal, M (1986): Bhautik Bhugol, Central Book Depot, Allahabad
10. Singh, S (2009): Jalvayu Vigyan, Prayag Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad
GE IV:Human Geography
Unit I: Introduction: Defining Human Geography; Major Themes; Contemporary
Relevance
Unit II: Space: Cultural Regions;
Unit III: Society: Race, Religion and Language of World
Unit IV: Population: Population Growth and Distribution; Population Composition;
Demographic Transition Theory
Unit V: Settlements: Types of Rural Settlements; Types of Urban Settlements;
Trends and Patterns of World Urbanization
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Project(Practical)
Interaction with a community and report on socio cultural status
Text Book
Hussain, Majid (2012) Human Geography. Rawat Publications, Jaipur
Reading List:
1. Hassan, M.I. (2005) Population Geography, Rawat Publications, Jaipur
2. Daniel, P.A. and Hopkinson, M.F. (1989) The Geography of Settlement, Oliver & Boyd,
London.
3. Johnston R; Gregory D, Pratt G. et al. (2008) The Dictionary of Human Geography,
Blackwell Publication.
4. Jordan-Bychkov et al. (2006) The Human Mosaic: A Thematic Introduction to Cultural
Geography. W. H. Freeman and Company, New York.
5. Kaushik, S.D. (2010) Manav Bhugol, Rastogi Publication, Meerut.
6. Maurya, S.D. (2012) Manav Bhugol, Sharda Pustak Bhawan. Allahabad.
7. Hussain, Majid (2012) Manav Bhugol. Rawat Publications, Jaipur
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GEOGRAPHY -PASS

Semester Course Course Name

I DSC-I Geography of India

DSC-I Practical

II DSC-II Geography of Odisha

DSC-II Practical

III DSC-III Climatology

DSC-III Practical

IV DSC-IV Human Geography

DSC-IV Practical

V DSE-I Population Geography

DSE-I Practical

VI DSE-II Resource Geography

DSE-II Practical
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GEOGRAPHY PASS
DESCIPLINE SPECIFIC CORE
DSC I: Geography of India
Unit I: Physical: Physiographic Divisions, soil and vegetation, climate (characteristics
and classification)
Unit II: Population: Distribution and growth, Structure
Unit III: Economic: Mineral and power resources distribution and utilisation of iron ore,
coal, petroleum, gas; agricultural production and distribution of rice and wheat,
industrial development: automobile and Information technology
Unit IV: Social: Distribution of population by race, caste, religion, language, tribes
Unit V: Transport in India: Road, Rail and Airways

Practical
Project: Submission of Project report on any topic from the course
Text books
1. Mandal R. B. (ed.), 1990: Patterns of Regional Geography- An International Perspective,
Vol. 3 Indian Perspective
Reading List:
1. Deshpand C. D., 1992: India: A Regional Interpretation, ICSSR, New Delhi
2. Johnson, B. L.C., ed. 2001. Geographical Dictionary of India, Vision Books, New Delhi
3. Mandal R. B. (ed.), 1990: Patterns of Regional Geography- An International
Perspective, Vol. 3 Indian Perspective.
4. Sdyasuk Galina and P. Sengupta (1967): Economic Regionalisation of India, Census of
India
DSC II: Geography of Odisha
Unit I: Physiographic of Odisha, Drainage
Unit II: Climate, Soil, Natural Vegetation
Unit III: Agriculture: (a) Production and Distribution of Rice, Pulses, Oil seeds;
(b) Agricultural Problems and Prospects
Unit IV: Minerals and power recourses:
(a) Distribution of Iron Ore, Bauxite, Coal
(b)Iron and steel industry, Aluminum Industry, Cotton Textile
Unit V: (a) Population: Distribution and Growth
(b) Transport : Roadways & Railways
Practical
Unit I: Drawing Population Density map of Odisha
Unit II: Bar diagram showing major rice producing districts in Odisha
Unit III: Identification of Iron ore and Bauxite region in Odisha
Unit IV: Drawing of Major rivers in Odisha
Unit IV: Practical Record and Viva-voce (10% of marks)
Text books
1. Sinha, B. N. - Geography of Odisha
Reading List:
1. Roy, G. C.- Geography of Odisha
DSC III: Climatology
Unit I: Atmospheric Composition and Structure – Variation with Altitude, Latitude and
Season.
Unit II: Insolation and Temperature – Factors and Distribution, Heat Budget,
Temperature Inversion.
Unit III: Atmospheric Pressure and Winds – Planetary Winds, Forces affecting Winds,
General Circulation, Jet Streams.
Unit IV: Atmospheric Moisture – Evaporation, Humidity, Condensation, Fog and Clouds,
Precipitation Types, Stability and Instability.
Unit V: Cyclones – Tropical Cyclones, Extra Tropical Cyclones, Monsoon - Origin and
Mechanism.
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Practical
1. Drawing & Use of weather instruments- Six maximum & Minimum Thermometer,
Aneroid Barometer, Rain Gauge.
2. Interpretation of Weather Map, Drawing of Climograph.
3. Record & Viva-Voce carries 10% of marks
Text books
1. Lal, D S (2006): Jalvayu Vigyan, Prayag Pustak Bhavan, Allahabad
Reading List -
1. Barry R. G. and Carleton A. M., 2001: Synoptic and Dynamic Climatology,
Routledge, UK.
2. Barry R. G. and Corley R. J., 1998: Atmosphere, Weather and Climate, Routledge,
New York.
3. Critchfield H. J., 1987: General Climatology, Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi
4. Lutgens F. K., Tarbuck E. J. and Tasa D., 2009: The Atmosphere: An Introduction to
Meteorology, Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
5. Oliver J. E. and Hidore J. J., 2002: Climatology: An Atmospheric Science, Pearson
Education, New Delhi.
6. Trewartha G. T. and Horne L. H., 1980: An Introduction to Climate, McGraw-Hill.
7. Gupta L S(2000): Jalvayu Vigyan, Hindi Madhyam Karyanvay Nidishalya, Delhi
Vishwa Vidhyalaya, Delhi
8. Lal, D S (2006): Jalvayu Vigyan, Prayag Pustak Bhavan, Allahabad
9. Vatal, M (1986): Bhautik Bhugol, Central Book Depot, Allahabad
10. Singh, S (2009): Jalvayu Vigyan, Prayag Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad
DSC IV: Human Geography
Unit I: Introduction: Defining Human Geography; Major Themes;
Contemporary Relevance
Unit II: Space: Cultural Regions;
Unit III: Society: Race, Religion and Language of World
Unit IV: Population: Population Growth and Distribution; Population Composition;
Demographic Transition Theory
Unit V: Settlements: Types of Rural Settlements; Types of Urban Settlements;
Trends and Patterns of World Urbanization
Project (Practical)
Interaction with a community and report on socio cultural status
Text books
1. Chandna, R.C. (2010) Population Geography, Kalyani Publisher.
Reading List:
1. Chandna, R.C. (2010) Population Geography, Kalyani Publisher.
2. Hassan, M.I. (2005) Population Geography, Rawat Publications, Jaipur
3. Daniel, P.A. and Hopkinson, M.F. (1989) The Geography of Settlement, Oliver &
Boyd, London.
4. Johnston R; Gregory D, Pratt G. et al. (2008) The Dictionary of Human Geography,
Blackwell Publication.
5. Jordan-Bychkov et al. (2006) The Human Mosaic: A Thematic Introduction to
Cultural Geography. W. H. Freeman and Company, New York.
6. Kaushik, S.D. (2010) Manav Bhugol, Rastogi Publication, Meerut.
7. Maurya, S.D. (2012) Manav Bhugol, Sharda Pustak Bhawan. Allahabad.
8. Hussain, Majid (2012) Manav Bhugol. Rawat Publications, Jaipur
DSE I: Population Geography
Unit I: Defining the Field – Nature and Scope; Sources of Data with special reference to
India (Census, Vital Statistics and NSS).
Unit II: Population Size, Distribution and Growth – Determinants and Patterns; Theories
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of Growth – Malthusian Theory and Demographic Transition Theory.

Unit III: Population Dynamics: Fertility, Mortality and Migration – Measures,
Determinants and Implications.
Unit IV: Population Composition and Characteristics – Age-Sex Composition; Rural and
Urban Composition; Literacy.
Unit V: Contemporary Issues – Ageing of Population; Declining Sex Ratio; HIV/AIDS,
Population Problems.
Project (Practical)
Submission of Project report on any topic from the course
Text book
1. Chandna R. C. and Sidhu M. S., 1980: An Introduction to Population Geography,
Kalyani Publishers.
Reading List:
1. Barrett H. R., 1995: Population Geography, Oliver and Boyd.
2. Bhende A. and Kanitkar T., 2000: Principles of Population Studies, Himalaya Publishing
House.
3. Chandna R. C. and Sidhu M. S., 1980: An Introduction to Population Geography,
Kalyani Publishers.
4. Clarke J. I., 1965: Population Geography, Pergamon Press, Oxford.
5. Jones, H. R., 2000: Population Geography, 3rd ed. Paul Chapman, London.
6. Lutz W., Warren C. S. and Scherbov S., 2004: The End of the World Population Growth
in the 21st Century, Earthscan.
7. Newbold K. B., 2009: Population Geography: Tools and Issues, Rowman and Littlefield
Publishers.
8. Pacione M., 1986: Population Geography: Progress and Prospect, Taylor and Francis.
9. Wilson M. G. A., 1968: Population Geography, Nelson.
10. Panda B P (1988): Janasankya Bhugol, M P Hindi Granth Academy,Bhopal
11. Maurya S D (2009) Jansankya Bhugol, Sharda Putak Bhawan, Allahabad
12. Chandna, R C (2006), Jansankhya Bhugol, Kalyani Publishers, Delhi
DSE II: Resource Geography
Unit I: Natural Resource: Concept, Classification and Techniques
Unit II: Distribution, Utilization of Land Resource and Water Resources
Unit III: Distribution, Utilisation, of Forest and Energy Resources
Unit IV: Problem and management of Land Resources, Water Resources, Forest
Resources, Energy Resources
Unit V: Appraisal and Conservation and Natural Resources (Water, Forest and Land)
Project (Practical)
Submission of project report on any topic from the course
Text book
1. Singh, R.L. 1988 (Reprint) ― India: A Regional Geography
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Reading List:
1. Cutter S. N., Renwich H. L. and Renwick W., 1991: Exploitation, Conservation,
Preservation: A Geographical Perspective on Natural Resources Use, John Wiley and
Sons, New York.
2. Gadgil M. and Guha R., 2005: The Use and Abuse of Nature: Incorporating This
Fissured Land: An Ecological History of India and Ecology and Equity, Oxford
University Press. USA.
3. Holechek J. L. C., Richard A., Fisher J. T. and Valdez R., 2003: Natural Resources:
Ecology, Economics and Policy, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
4. Jones G. and Hollier G., 1997: Resources, Society and Environmental Management,
Paul Chapman, London.
5. Klee G., 1991: Conservation of Natural Resources, Prentice Hall, Englewood.
6. Mather A. S. and Chapman K., 1995: Environmental Resources, John Wiley and Sons,
New York.
7. Mitchell B., 1997: Resource and Environmental Management, Longman Harlow,
England.
8. Owen S. and Owen P. L., 1991: Environment, Resources and Conservation, Cambridge
University Press, New York.
9. Rees J., 1990: Natural Resources: Allocation, Economics and Policy, Routledge.London.
Geography SEC-I : Disaster Management
Unit I: Concept of Hazards, Disasters, Natural and man made hazards, Types of hazards,
Concept of disaster management, Vulnerability and risk.
Unit II: Disaster management cycle, Pre disaster management, During disaster
management, Post Disaster review and management, Prevention, mitigation,
preparedness, Adaptation.
Unit III: Detail study of nature and characteristics of hazards: Flood, Cyclone, Drought,
Earthquake. Manmade hazards – Industrial and Fire.
Unit IV: Indigenous community based disaster preparedness. Role of NDMA, NIDM,
NDRF, OSDMA & ODRAF, Disaster working system. Role of NGOs and GOs
in disaster management.
Project (Practical) – Preparation of a report on a specific hazard/ disaster
Text books
1.Singh, Savindar (2009): Disaster Management
Reference books:
1. Mishra B.J : Natural hazards and disaster management
2. Sundar I & Sezuiyan T : Disaster management
3. Verma : Encyclopedia of Disaster management
4. Eye Publication : Vulnerable India
5. Sinha. A. – Disaster management, United Press
6. Singh R.B – Risk Assessment and Vulnerability analysis.
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Training programs required for under graduate faculty

1. R.S. & G.I.S. with practical modules – 21days

2. Advance cartographic & statistical techniques and its application in Geography.
3. Research methodology and field work in Geography.

Laboratory Equipments Required

1. Desktop - 10
2. Print set -2
3. Plan meter -
4. Rota meter -
5. Toposheets -
6. Satellite image-
7. Aerial photograph-
8. Stereoscope
9. Parallax Bar
10. Tracing Table
11. GPS (Garmin) - 5
12. Clinometers Compass

Student Project

1. Environment
2. Rural Development
3. Urban studies
4. Natural Hazards