Admissions open for the First Year of MA in Geography

Department of Geography and Geoinformatics

Course Outcomes

First Year Bachelor of Arts

SEMESTER-I

Geography Paper – I: Geomorphology

COURSE CODE: UAGEO11 Credits – 04

Learning Objectives:

The course provides an overview of the Geomorphology, the interior of the earth, earth movements, land forming processes, and practical component based on it.

It aims to shed light on the definition, nature, and scope of geomorphology, the composition of the earth interior, the role of plate tectonics in folding, faulting, volcanic eruption and earthquake, and geomorphic processes in the development of landforms with special reference to the Konkan region.

The course shall further convey an understanding of land forming processes on different temporal and spatial magnitudes.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student can explain nature and scope of Geomorphology, the interior of the earth, types of rocks and minerals, plate tectonics on the earth surface and its relation with folding, faulting, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, land forming processes with special reference to Konkan region and will understand the basics of scale, map projects, and contours.

Skills

The student can plan and carry out a geomorphological field investigation in the locality and identify the basic types of rocks and minerals in the region.

General competence

The student can apply a precise geomorphological language to describe and discuss geomorphological processes and may prepare a contour map of a region.

First Year Bachelor of Arts

SEMESTER-II

Geography Paper – I: Human Geography

COURSE CODE: UAGEO21 Credits – 04

Learning Objectives:

- - The course provides an overview of the Human Geography, Demographic characteristics, human settlements, migration, and practical component based on it.
  - It aims to shed light on the definition, nature, and scope of Human Geography, Demographic Transition Model, Growth and distribution of the Population, site situation and patterns of human settlements, and migration-related aspects.
  - The course shall further focus on the practical application of the various techniques related to population growth, human settlements, and migration.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student can explain the definitions, nature, and scope of Human Geography, Growth, and distribution of World population, demographic transition theory and its application in the region, site, situation, patterns and classification of human settlements, classification, causes, consequences, and trends of international migration.

Skills

The student can explain the demography of the region with geographical reasoning.

General competence

The student can apply various techniques for the study of population, human settlement and migration of a region.

Course Outcomes

First Year Bachelor of Commerce

SEMESTER-I

Environmental Studies

COURSE CODE: UCEVS11 Credits – 04

Learning Objectives:

The course provides an overview of the environment, ecology, ecosystem, natural resources, sustainable development, urbanization and thematic mapping based on all the aspects.

It aims to shed light on the concept and components of the environment, ecology and ecosystem, natural resources and the sustainable development with a focus on the conservation of natural resources in the Konkan region, population growth, and its environmental impact, and the urbanization with special emphasis on Smart City Mission of India.

The course shall further convey an understanding of thematic mapping from an environmental point of view.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student can explain the environment, ecology, ecosystem, food chain, food web, problems associated with natural resources and its conservation with special focus on the Konkan region. Also, students will acquire knowledge of the population and environmental issues related to it, urbanization in India, problems of Urbanization, Smart City Mission of India.

Skills

The student can depict various environmental hotspots with spatial context on the map.

General competence

The student can apply knowledge and study the environmental problems of the Konkan region that may be helpful for the sustainable development of the Konkan.

First Year Bachelor of Commerce

SEMESTER-II

Environmental Studies

COURSE CODE: UCEVS21 Credits – 04

Learning Objectives:

The course provides an overview of solid waste management, the impact of agriculture, industry, and tourism on the environment and inversely.

It aims to shed light on solid wastes and its management, individuals role in the Solid Waste Management, sustainable agriculture, sustainable industrial practices, Bioremediation, and impact of tourism on the environment and conversely. Also, it proposes the role of technology in environmental management.

The course shall further focus on the applications of Google Services in environmental management.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student can explain the problem of SWM, its sources and classification, significance of sustainable agricultural practices and sustainable industrial practices, role of CSR in environmental protection, Bioremediation tourism potential in the Konkan, impact of tourism on environment, and Geospatial Technology for environmental management.

Skills

The student can identify the hotspots of solid wastes and other environmental problems with the help of technology.

General competence

The student can apply Geo-Spatial technology and Google Services for the environmental management in the locality.

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOME

BA in Geography (Part I+II+III)

Geography mainly concerns with the spatial analysis of physical, social, cultural, economic, political, demographic, attributes from a temporal perspective. The graduate programme in geography is tailored to meet the students’ specific educational and professional goals in mind. It focuses on spatial studies, qualitative as well as quantitative, and emphasizes on the human-environment relationship with focus on Research Based Pedagogy Tools (RBPT). During the first year of the programme, the students are trained on advanced concepts of Geomorphology and Human Geography. The third-year allows them to concentrate on specific areas of the subject, on which they complete their field reports. After completing the course, the students will be amply prepared for professional careers in geography and allied disciplines like GIS and Remote Sensing. They will also be able to pursue M.A. /M.Sc. Course in Geography. The overall focus of the program emphasizes equal weightage to physical and human geography.

PSO1. Acquiring Knowledge of Physical Geography:

The student will gain knowledge of physical geography. The student will have a general understanding of the geomorphological and geo-technical process and formation. They will be able to correlate the knowledge of physical geography with human geography.

PSO2 Acquiring Knowledge of Human Geography:

They will be able to acquire the knowledge of Human Geography and will correlate it with their practical life.

PSO3. The ability of Problem Analysis:

The student will be able to analyse the problems of physical as well as cultural environments of both rural and urban areas. Moreover, they will try to find out possible measures to solve those problems.

PSO4. Conduct a Social Survey Project:

They will be eligible for conducting social survey project which is needed for measuring the status of development of a particular group or section of the society.

PSO5. Application of modern instruments:

Students will be able to learn the application of various modern instruments and by these they will be able to collect primary data.

PSO6. Application of GIS and modern Geographical Map Making Techniques:

They will learn how to prepare a map based on GIS by using modern geographical map making techniques.

PSO7. Development of Observation Power:

As a student of Geography, they will be capable to develop their observation power through field experience and in future, they will be able to identify the socio-environmental problems of a locality.

PSO8. Development of Communication Skill and Interaction Power:

After the completion of the project, they will be efficient in their communication skill as well as the power of social interaction. Some of the students are being able to understand and write effective reports and design credentials, make effective demonstrations, and give and receive clear instructions.

PSO9. Enhancement of the ability of Management:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the management principles and apply these to their own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects. They will perform effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

PSO10. Understand Environmental Ethics and Sustainability:

Understand the impact of the acquired knowledge in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of the need for sustainable development.

PSO11. Life-long learning:

Identify the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of societal and environmental change.

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