CBCS syllabus distribution--Odd
VIDYASAGAR METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
CLASS WISE DISTRIBUTION OF CBCS SYLLABUS,
I, III & V SEMESTER, 2020
ARUNABHA MISHRA
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
I SEMESTER HONOURS
CC-1 Practical: 1.Megascopic identification of rocks and minerals, Minerals: Bauxite, Calcite, Chalcopyrite, Feldspar, Galena, Gypsum, Hematite, Magnetite, Mica, Quartz, Talc, Tourmaline; Rocks: Granite, Basalt, Dolerite, Laterite, Limestone, Shale, Sandstone, Conglomerate, slate, Phyllite, Schist, Gneiss, Quartzite, Marble
2. Extraction and interpretation of geomorphic information from Survey of India 1:50k topographical maps of plateau region: Construction of relief profiles (superimposed, projected, and composite). Delineation of drainage basins. Construction of relative relief map, slope map (Wentworth’s method), drainage density map, stream ordering (Strahler), and bifurcation ratio on a drainage basin (c. 5’ x 5’).
3. Construction of hypsometric curve and derivation of hypsometric integer of a drainage basin (c. 5’ x 5’) from Survey of India 1:50k topographical maps of plateau region.
CC-2 Theory: 1. Concept and application of scales: Plain, comparative, diagonal and Vernier. 2. Bearing: Magnetic and true, whole-circle and reduced. 3. Survey of India topographical maps: Reference scheme of old and open series, information on the margin of maps.
CC-2 Practical: 1. Graphical construction of scales: Plain, comparative, diagonal and Vernier.
2. Construction of projections: Polar Zenithal Stereographic, Simple Conic with one standard parallel, Bonne’s, Cylindrical Equal Area, and Mercator’s [20]
III SEMESTER HONOURS
CC-5 Practical: 1. Measurement of weather elements using analogue instruments: Mean daily
temperature, air pressure, relative humidity, and rainfall. 2. Construction and interpretation of hythergraph and climograph (G. Taylor). 3. Interpretation of a daily weather map of India: Pre-Monsoon, Monsoon, and Post-Monsoon. 4. Construction and interpretation of wind rose.
CC-6 Practical: 1. Construction and interpretation of rating curves. 2. Construction and interpretation of hydrographs and unit hydrographs. 3. Construction and interpretation of monthly rainfall dispersion diagram (Quartile method). Climatic water budget and Ergograph.
4. Construction of Theissen polygon from precipitation data.
CC-7 Theoretical: Unit I: Frequency Distribution and Sampling
1. Importance and significance of statistics in Geography. 2. Discrete and continuous data, population and samples, scales of measurement (nominal, ordinal, interval and ratio).
3. Sources of geographical data for statistical analysis. 4. Collection of data and preparation of statistical tables. 5. Sampling: Need, types, significance, and methods of random sampling.
6. Theoretical distribution: Frequency, cumulative frequency, normal, and probability.
Unit II: Numerical Data Analysis
7. Central tendency: Mean, median, mode, and partition values. 8. Measures of dispersion range, mean deviation, standard deviation, and coefficient of variation. 9. Association and correlation: Product moment correlation and rank correlation. 10. Regression: Linear and non-linear. 11. Time series analysis: Moving average. 12. Hypothesis testing: Chi-square test and T-test.
CC-7 Practical: 1. Construction of data matrix with each row representing an areal unit (districts / blocks /mouzas / towns) and corresponding columns of relevant attributes.
2. Based on the above, a frequency table, measures of central tendency, and dispersion would be computed and interpreted using histogram and frequency curve.
3. From the data matrix, a sample set (20%) would be drawn using random, systematic, and stratified methods of sampling and the samples would be located on a map with an explanation of the methods used.
4. Based on the sample set and using two relevant attributes, a scatter diagram and linear regression line would be plotted and residual from regression would be mapped with a short interpretation.
CLASS TEST OF HONOURS COURSES (AT LEAST TWO) —30 MARKS EACH (10X1+5X2+2X5)
V SEMESTER HONOURS
CC-11-Theory: Research Methodology and Fieldwork
Unit II: Fieldwork
1. Fieldwork in Geographical studies: Role and significance. Selection of study area and objectives. Pre-field academic preparations. Ethics of fieldwork [6]
2. Field techniques and tools: Observation (participant, non-participant), questionnaires (open, closed, structured, non-structured). Interview [5]
3. Field techniques and tools: Landscape survey using transects and quadrants, constructing a sketch, photo and video recording [5]
4. Positioning and collection of samples. Preparation of inventory from field data [4]
5. Post-field tabulation, processing and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data [5]
6. Fieldwork: Logistics and handling of emergencies [5]
CC--11 Practical: Field report—
1. Introduction: Study area extent and space relations, reasons for selection of the study area on the basis of a specific problem or special feature, objectives, methods of data collection, analyses and presentation, sources of information, etc.
2. Physical aspects: Lithology and geological structure, relief, slope, drainage, climate, soil, vegetation, environmental issues, proneness to natural hazards, etc.
3. Socio-economic aspects: i. Population attributes: Number, sex ratio, literacy, occupational structure, ethnic and religious composition, language, per capita income, etc.
ii. Settlement characteristics: Number of houses, building materials, number and size of rooms, amenities, etc.
iii. Agriculture: General land use, crop-combination, use of fertiliser and irrigational facilities, production and marketing etc.
iv. Other economic activities: Fishing, horticulture, brick-making, household and other industries, etc.
d. Conclusions: Relation between physical and cultural landscape. Evaluation of problems and prospects. General recommendations.
4. Bibliography.
Note:1. The students will prepare (i) a chorochromatic land use land cover map on the basis of plot to plot survey; (ii) a profile of suitable length, surveyed and plotted, with different land use land cover superimposed on it.
2. All sections of the report should contain relevant maps, diagrams and photographs using primary and secondary data, clearly citing sources.
3. All surveys should pertain to the objective of the study. Surveys not relevant for establishing the relation between physical and cultural landscape should be avoided.
CLASS WISE DISTRIBUTION OF CBCS SYLLABUS,2020(JULY-DECEMBER)
JADABLAL SANTRA
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
I SEMESTER HONOURS
CC-1 Theory: 1. Development of river network and landforms on granites, basalts and lime stones 2. Coastal processes and landforms, 3. Glacial and glacio-fluvial processes and landforms. 4. Aeolian and fluvio-aeolian processes and landforms.
CC-2 Theory: 1.Representation of data using dots, spheres and divided proportional circles.
2. Representation of data using isopleth, choropleth, and chorochromatic maps.
CC-2 Practical: 1.Thematic maps: Proportional squares, pie diagrams with proportional circles, dots and spheres. 2. Thematic maps: Choropleth, isopleth, and chorochromatic maps.
I SEMESTER GENERAL
CC-1 Theory: Unit-II: 1. Principal geomorphic agents. Classification and evolution of fluvial, coastal, aeolian, and glacial landforms. Unit-III: 2. Global hydrological cycle: Its physical and biological role. 3. Run off: Controlling factors. Concept of ecological flow. 4. Drainage basin as a hydrological unit. Principles of watershed management. Unit-IV: 5. Physical and chemical properties of ocean water. Distribution and determinants of temperature and salinity.6. Ocean circulation, wave, and tide. 7. Marine resources: Classification and sustainable utilization.
CC-1 Practical: 1. 1.Megascopic identification of rocks and minerals, Minerals: Bauxite, Calcite, Chalcopyrite, Feldspar, Galena, Hematite, Mica, Quartz, Talc, Tourmaline; Rocks: Granite, Basalt, Laterite, Limestone, Shale, Sandstone, Conglomerate, slate, Phyllite, Schist, Gneiss, Quartzite, 2. Extraction of physiographic information from Survey of India 1:50k topographical maps of plateau region: Construction and interpretation of relief profiles (superimposed, projected and composite), Construction and interpretation of relative relief map
(5’×5’).
III SEMESTER HONOURS
CC-6 Theory: Unit-II: 1. Water mass, T–S diagram. 2. Air-Sea interactions, ocean circulation, wave and tide. 3. Ocean temperature and salinity: Distribution and determinants. 4. Coral reefs: Formation, classification and threats. 5. Marine resources: Classification and sustainable utilization. 6. Sea level change: Types and causes.
III SEMESTER GENERAL
CC-3 Theory: Unit-I: 1. Sectors of the economy: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary and Quaternary. Factors affecting location of economic activities. 2. Location of industries with special reference to India: Cotton, Iron and Steel
Unit-II: 3. Human Society: Structure, functions, social systems. Population and migration: overview, causes and effects. 4. Types and characteristics of social organisations: Primitive, hunting–gathering, agrarian, industrial. 5. Race, Language and Religion: Origin, characteristics and spatial variations.
Unit-II: 6. Rural and urban settlements: Differentiation in cultural landscapes. 7. Cultural regions and cultural realms. 8. Diffusion of culture and innovations.
CC-3 Practical: 1. State-wise variation in occupational structure by proportional divided circles. 2. Time series analysis of industrial production using any two manufactured goods from India. 3. Measuring arithmetic growth rate of population comparing two datasets. 4. Nearest neighbour analysis: Rural example from Survey of India 1:50k topographical maps.
CLASS TEST OF HONOURS COURSES (AT LEAST TWO) —30 MARKS EACH (10X1+5X2+2X5)
V SEMESTER HONOURS
DSE-B-5-05-Theory: 1. Races and racial groups of the world [5] 2. Cultural regions of India [4]
3. Rural settlement: Definition, nature and characteristics [3]
4. Rural settlement: Site, situation, and morphology [5]
5. Rural house types with reference to India, social segregation in rural areas. Census of
India categories of rural settlements [7]
DSE-B-5-05-Practical: Cultural and Settlement Geography
DSE-B-5-05 Practical:
1. Mapping language distribution of India [10] CD block-wise housing distribution in any district of West Bengal using proportional square [20]
CLASS TEST OF HONOURS COURSES (AT LEAST TWO) —50 MARKS EACH (10X2+5X4+2x5)
V SEMESTER GENERAL: Regional Development
DSE-A-5-01-Theory: Regional Development
1. Problem regions and regional planning. Backward regions and regional plans: special area development plans in India. Damodar Valley Corporation: Success and failure [5]
2. Changing concept of development: Economic, demographic and environment. Concept of human development [5]
3. Indicators of development: Economic, demographic, and environmental. Concept of human development [5]
3. Regional development in India, regional inequality, disparity and diversity [5]
4.Development and regional disparities in India since Independence: Disparities in agricultural development [5]
5.Development and regional disparities in India since Independence: Disparities in industrial development [5]
DSE-A-5-01-Practical: Regional Development
1. Delineation of regions according to given criteria using Weaver’s method [15]
2. Determination of sphere of influence by gravity model [15]
3. Measurement of inequality by Lorenz curve and location quotient [15]
4. Preparation of Z-score and composite index from suitable data [15]
CLASS WISE DISTRIBUTION OF CBCS SYLLABUS,2020(JULY-DECEMBER)
SUMANTA KAR
SACT
I SEMESTER HONOURS
CC-1 Theory: 1. Folds and Faults—origin and types. 2. Degradational processes: Weathering, mass wasting, and resultant landforms. 3. Development of river network and landforms on uniclinal and folded structures. Surface expression of faults.
CC-1 Practical: 1. Measurement of dip and strike using clinometers.
CC-2 Theory: 1. Maps: Components and classification.2. Coordinate systems: Polar and rectangular. 2. Concept of generating globe. 3. Grids: Angular and linear systems of measurement.
I SEMESTER GENERAL
CC-1 Theory: 1. Earth’s interior with special reference to seismology. 2. Plate Tectonics as a unified theory of global tectonics. Formation of major relief features of the ocean floor and continents according to Plate Tectonics. 3. Folds and faults: Classification and surface expressions. 4. Degradational processes: Weathering, mass wasting, and resultant landforms. 5. Basic models of slope evolution: Decline, replacement and retreat. Systems approach
and its significance in geomorphology.
CC-1 Practical: Extraction of drainage information from Survey of India topographical maps of plateau region: Extraction and interpretation of channel features and drainage patterns,
Construction of channel profiles.
III SEMESTER HONOURS
CC-5 Theory—Climatology:
Unit II: Atmospheric Phenomena and Climatic Classification:
1. Condensation: Process and forms. Mechanism of precipitation: Bergeron-Findeisen theory, collision and coalescence. Forms of precipitation. 2. Air mass: Typology, origin, characteristics and modification. 3. Fronts: Warm and cold, frontogenesis, and frontolysis. 4. Weather: Stability and instability, barotropic and baroclinic conditions. 5. Circulation in the atmosphere: Planetary winds, jet streams, index cycle. 6. Monsoon circulation and mechanism with reference to India.
CC-6 Theory: 1. Systems approach in hydrology. Global hydrological cycle: Its physical and biological role. 2. Run off: controlling factors. Infiltration and evapotranspiration. Run off cycle.
3. Drainage basin as a hydrological unit. Principles of water harvesting and watershed
management. 4. Groundwater: Occurrence and storage. Factors controlling recharge, discharge and movement. 5. Major relief features of the ocean floor: Characteristics and origin according to plate tectonics. 6. Physical and chemical properties of ocean water.
SEC-A-3-01: COASTAL MANAGEMENT: 1. Environmental impacts and management of mining, oil exploration, salt manufacturing, land reclamation and tourism. 2. Principles of Coastal Zone Management. Exclusive Economic Zone and Coastal Regulation Zones with reference to India.
CLASS TEST OF HONOURS COURSES (AT LEAST TWO) —30 MARKS EACH (10X1+5X2+2X5)
V SEMESTER HONOURS
DSE-A-5-01-Theory: Fluvial Geomorphology
1. Large rivers of the tropics: Characteristics and significance [5]
2. Fluvial landforms: Terraces, alluvial fans, badlands and accretion topography [5]
3. Riverbank erosion and river degeneration: Processes, management, and impact on land use [5]
4. 10. Human intervention on fluvial systems: Types and consequences [8]
5. 11. Concept and significance of ecological flow [3]
6. 12. Integrated watershed management: Principles and significance [5]
DSE-B-5-05-Theory: Unit I: Cultural Geography
1. Definition, scope and content of cultural geography [5]
2. Development of cultural geography in relation to allied disciplines [5]
3. Cultural hearth and realm, cultural diffusion, diffusion of major world religions and languages [6]
4. Cultural segregation and cultural diversity, culture, technology and development. [5]
DSE-B-5-05-Theory: Settlement Geography
1. Urban morphology: Models of Burgess, Hoyt, Harris, and Ullman. [7]
2. City-region and conurbation. Functional classification of cities: Schemes of Harris, Nelson, and McKenzie [5]
DSE-B-5-05-Practical: Cultural and Settlement Geography
DSE-B-5-05 Practical:
1. Social area analysis of a city (Shevky & Bell) [15]
2. Identification of rural settlement types from Survey of India 1:50k topographical maps [15]
V SEMESTER GENERAL: Regional Development
DSE-A-5-01-Theory: Regional Development
1. Definition of region. Types and need of regional planning [3]
2. Choice of a region for planning; characteristics of an ideal planning region; delineation of
planning region [7]
3. Regionalization of India for planning (agro-ecological zones) [5]
4. Strategies/models for regional planning: growth pole model of Perroux [6]
5. Growth centre model in Indian context. Concept of village cluster [4]
7. Development and regional disparities in India since independence : Disparities in human
resource development in terms of education and health [5]
CLASS WISE DISTRIBUTION OF CBCS SYLLABUS,2020(JULY-DECEMBER)
NILANJANA RAY
SACT
I SEMESTER HONOURS
CC-1 Theory: 1. Earth’s tectonic and structural evolution with reference to geological time scale. 2. Earth’s interior with special reference to seismology. Isostasy: Models of Airy, Pratt, and their applicability. 3. Plate Tectonics as a unified theory of global tectonics: Processes and landforms at plate margins and hotspots. 4. Role of time in geomorphology: Schumm and Lichty’s model. Models on landscape evolution: Views of Davis, Penck, King, and Hack. Significance of systems approach.
CC-2 Theory: 1. Concept of geoid and spheroid with special reference to Everest and WGS-84. 5. Map projections: Classification, properties and uses. 6. Concept and significance of UTM projection. [27]
III SEMESTER HONOURS
CC-3 Theory—Climatology:
Unit I: Elements of the Atmosphere:
1. Nature, composition and layering of the atmosphere. 2. Insolation: Controlling factors. Heat budget of the atmosphere. 3. Temperature: horizontal and vertical distribution. Inversion of temperature: types, causes and consequences. 4. Overview of climate change: Greenhouse effect. Formation, depletion, and significance of the ozone layer.
Unit II: Atmospheric Phenomena and Climatic Classification: 5. Atmospheric disturbances: Tropical and mid-latitude cyclones, thunderstorms. 6. Climatic classification after Thornthwaite (1955) and Oliver.
SEC-A-3-01: COASTAL MANAGEMENT: 1. Components of a coastal zone. Coastal morphodynamic variables and their role in evolution of coastal forms. 2. Coastal hazards and their management using structural and non-structural measures: Erosion, flood, sand encroachment, dune degeneration, estuarine sedimentation and pollution.
III SEMESTER GENERAL
CC-3 Theory: 1. Location of economic activities: Theories of von Thünen, Lösch, and Weber.
2. Globalisation and integration of world economies. 3. Social Issues: Diversity, conflict and transformation. 4. Carl Sauer: cultural landscape and its elements.
SEC-A-3-01: COASTAL MANAGEMENT: 1. Components of a coastal zone. Coastal morphodynamic variables and their role in evolution of coastal forms. 3. Coastal hazards and their management using structural and non-structural measures: Erosion, flood, sand encroachment, dune degeneration, estuarine sedimentation and pollution.
CLASS TEST OF HONOURS COURSES (AT LEAST TWO) —30 MARKS EACH (10X1+5X2+2X5)
V SEMESTER HONOURS
CC-11-Theory: Research Methodology and Fieldwork
Unit I: Research Methodology
1. Research in Geography: Meaning, types and significance [5]
2. Literature review and formulation of research design [5]
3. Defining research problem, objectives and hypothesis [6]
4. Research materials and methods [4]
5. Techniques of writing scientific reports: Preparing notes, references, bibliography, abstract, and keywords [6]
6. Plagiarism: Classification and prevention [4]
CC-12-Theory: Remote Sensing
1. Principles of Remote Sensing (RS): Types of RS satellites and sensors [5]
2. Sensor resolutions and their applications with reference to IRS and Landsat missions [5]
3. Image referencing schemes and acquisition procedure of free geospatial data from NRSC / Bhuvan and USGS. [5]
4. Preparation of False Color Composites from IRS LISS-3 and Landsat TM/ OLI data.
5. Principles of of image interpretation. Preparation of inventories of landuse land cover (LULC) features from satellite images [5]
6. Acquisition and utilisation of free Digital Elevation Model data: CartoDEM, SRTM and ALOS [5]
Unit II: Geographical Information Systems and Global Navigation Satellite System
7. GIS data structures types: Spatial and non-spatial, raster and vector [5]
8. Principles of preparing attribute tables, data manipulation, and overlay analysis [6]
9. Principles and significance of buffer preparation [4]
10. Principles and significance of overlay analysis [5]
Unit III: Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)
11. Principles of GNSS positioning and waypoint collection [5]
12. Principles of transferring of GNSS waypoints to GIS. Area and length calculations from GNSS data [5]
CC-12 Practical:
1. Image georeferencing and enhancement. Preparation of reflectance libraries of LULC features across different image bands of IRS L3 or Landsat OLI data [15]
2. Supervised image classification, class editing, and post-classification analysis [15]
3. Digitisation of features and administrative boundaries. Data attachment, overlay, and preparation of annotated thematic maps [20]
4. Waypoint collection from GNSS receivers and exporting to GIS database [10]
DSE-A-5-01-Theory: Fluvial Geomorphology
1. Scope and components of Fluvial Geomorphology. Rivers as hydro-systems. Geographers’
approach to study of rivers [3]
2. Processes and significance of sediment entrainment. The Hjulström curve [5]
3. Models of channel initiation and network development [5]
4. Linear, areal and altitudinal properties of drainage basin. Horton’s stream laws. [5]
5. Fundamentals of Rosgen stream classification system [5]
6. Fluvial morphodynamics: Adjustment of channel forms to tectonic, climatic, sea level and
land use changes [6]
7. Concept and significance of ecological flow [3]
DSE-A-5-01-Practical: Fluvial Geomorphology
1. Identification of drainage patterns and construction of channel profiles from Survey of India 1:50k topographical maps. Computation of sinuosity indices from river planforms[20]
2. Riverbank erosion: Quantification of eroded area and vulnerability zonation using multidated
maps and images [20]
3. Flood frequency analysis from hydrographs [5]
4. Analyses of pebbles: Sphericity and roundness indices [15]
CLASS TEST OF HONOURS COURSES (AT LEAST TWO) —50 MARKS EACH (10X2+5X4+2x5)