This document outlines the syllabus for geography courses in the B.A. first year semester program at Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University. It includes details on 5 theory papers and 2 practical papers to be taken over two semesters. Paper I introduces physical geography concepts. Paper II focuses on climatology. Papers III consists of two practical exams assessing map skills, field work, use of graphs and diagrams, and weather instruments. Topics covered include the earth's structure, landforms, climate elements, world climates, and human-environment interactions. Assessment includes exams, practical journals, and field visits.
This document outlines the syllabus for geography courses in the B.A. first year semester program at Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University. It includes details on 5 theory papers and 2 practical papers to be taken over two semesters. Paper I introduces physical geography concepts. Paper II focuses on climatology. Papers III consists of two practical exams assessing map skills, field work, use of graphs and diagrams, and weather instruments. Topics covered include the earth's structure, landforms, climate elements, world climates, and human-environment interactions. Assessment includes exams, practical journals, and field visits.
This document outlines the syllabus for geography courses in the B.A. first year semester program at Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University. It includes details on 5 theory papers and 2 practical papers to be taken over two semesters. Paper I introduces physical geography concepts. Paper II focuses on climatology. Papers III consists of two practical exams assessing map skills, field work, use of graphs and diagrams, and weather instruments. Topics covered include the earth's structure, landforms, climate elements, world climates, and human-environment interactions. Assessment includes exams, practical journals, and field visits.
This document outlines the syllabus for geography courses in the B.A. first year semester program at Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University. It includes details on 5 theory papers and 2 practical papers to be taken over two semesters. Paper I introduces physical geography concepts. Paper II focuses on climatology. Papers III consists of two practical exams assessing map skills, field work, use of graphs and diagrams, and weather instruments. Topics covered include the earth's structure, landforms, climate elements, world climates, and human-environment interactions. Assessment includes exams, practical journals, and field visits.
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SWAMI RAMANAND TEERTH MARATHWADA
UNIVERSITY, NANDED.
(MCQ Pattern)
SYLLABUS
GEOGRAPHY B.A. FIRST YEAR SEMESTER PATTERN
With effect from June, 2011
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Geography B A F Y Semester Paper No. Title of Paper Marks Periods per week Sem I I Introduction to physical Geography 50 40+10(Int) *05 Sem II II Climatology 50 40+10(Int) *05 Sem I & II III Practicals in Geography Practical Paper I Practical Paper - 2
50 50
*03(Per Batch)
*03(Per Batch)
* In old pattern there were two theory papers and one practical whereas in new pattern one theory paper and one practical paper containing two practicals have been introduced. Part of old theory paper is diverted in practical and some part in theory paper. Therefore teaching work load will be of five periods for theory and six periods ( 3+3) for practical. Internal Examination pattern for theory paper : Two tests of five marks each. 1. Strength of students for each practical batch for each paper shall not be more than 20 (Twenty). 2. Submission of certified journal and village/ City/tour visit report is Compulsory. 3. Students shall not be allowed for practical examination without certified journal . 4. Total periods for each theory paper shall be 60 per semester. 5. Total periods for each practical paper of 50 marks shall be 90 per year. 6. Practical examination will be held in Second Semester. 3 B.A. First Year Semester I Paper I Introduction to Physical Geography
Unit I 12 periods a. Definition, Nature and scope of physical geography b. Origin of solar system - One Star Hypothesis, Two Star Hypothesis, Solar system c. Earths rotation and revolution and its effects. Unit II 12 periods a. Interior of the earth crust, mental and core b. Wegners theory of Continental Drift c. Rocks : Types, Origin and Composition Unit III 12 periods Geomorphic Processes : Exogenic processes weathering, erosion, transportation and deposition Unit IV Endogenetic processes : 12 periods a. Slow processes Epeirogenic and Orogenic b. Sudden processes Earthquakes and Volcano Unit V Geomorphic Agents : 12 periods a. Agents of geomorphic processes and resulting landforms i) River, ii) Glacier, iii) Wind, iv) Underground water and v) Sea waves.
4 Reference Books :- 1. Dayal P.A. : Text book of Geomorphology 2. Dury, G.H. : The face of the Earth 3. Emst, W.G : Earth systems 4. ICSSR : A survey of Research in physical Geography 5. Kale V. and Gupta A. : Elements of Geomorphology 6. Monkhouse F.J. : principles of physical Geography 7. pitty A. : Introduction to Geomorphology 8. sharma H.S. : Tropical Geomorphology 9. Singh S. : Geomorphology 10. Small R.J. : The study of Land forms 11. Sparks B.W. : Geomorphology 12. Steers J. A. : The Unstable Earth, Some recent views in Geography 13. Strahler A.N. : Environmental Geo-Science 14. Strahler A. N. and : modern physical Geography Strahler A. N. 15. Summerfield M. A : Global Geomorphology 16. Thornbury W. D. : Principals of Geomorphology 17. Wooldridge S.W. : The Physical Basis of Geography An outline of And Morgan R.S. Geomorphology 18. Wooldrige S.W. : The Geographer as Scientist 19. R.N. Tikka : Physical Geography
5 Other Readings: . iiii- i. -ir -ni- ni z. i-i iiln iii--i i . . l. iii s. iiii--ii| -n- i. -i -n . iln ini i. i-, i. , i. iri r. iln ini i. -ir -ni- ni c. iln ini i. . . in /. iiln lni i |. |. i. i- i 6 B.A. First Year Semester II Paper : II CLIMATOLOGY
Unit I , 12 periods a) Definition, Nature and Scope of Climatology b) Composition and Structure of the atmosphere Unit II 12 Periods a. Atmospheric temperature Insolation and factors affecting on it, heat balance of the earth, vertical and horizontal distribution of temperature. b. Atmospheric pressure Vertical and horizontal distribution of pressure. c. Types of winds - Planetary, periodic and local winds. Unit III 12 Periods a) Types and forms of Humidity, evaporation and condensation b) Types of precipition, concept of monsoon and distribution of rainfall in India. c) Air Masses: Classification and properties. d) Tropical and temperate cyclones Unit IV Major climates of the world 12 Periods a) Tropical b) Temperate and c) Desert Unit V 12 Periods a) Global warming b) Greenhouse effect c) Ozone depletion
7 Reference Books : 1) Barrry, R.G. and chorely R.J. : Atmosphere, Weather and Climate, Routledge, 1998. 2) Critchfield ,H : General Climatology, Prentice Hall, New York, 1975. 3) Das,P.K : The Monsoons, National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1968. 4) Mather,J.R : Climatology, Mc Graw Hill,New York, 1974. 5) Patterson,S ; Introduction to Meteorology,McGraw Hill Book Co, London, 1959. 6) Trewartha, G.T. An Introduction to Climate, International students edition McGraw Hill, New york 1980. Other Readings :- ) i- .-|. ri-iii- in lni z) in .-| r-iii- s) -n -i r-iii- 8 B.A.First Year Paper III Practicals in Geography Semester- I & II Practical Paper I Semester - I Unit I 20 Periods a. Representation of scale : i. Liner, R.F. and statement b. Conversion of Scale : R.F. To verbal and Verbal to R.F. c. Construction of scale i. Simple, Time and Distance scale
Unit II 20 Periods a. Methods of showing relief: Hachures, Shading, layer tints, contours, bench mark, spot height and trig point. b. Representation of different landforms by contours c. Slopes, Conical hill, Plateau, Ridge, Pass, Cliff, U shaped valley, V shaped valley and Spur. 9 Practical Paper I Semester- II Unit III 20 Periods Study of survey of India topographical maps a. Conventional signs and symbols b. Interpretation of SOI topo-sheets of hilly, Plateau and plain area in respect of (i) Relief, (ii) Drainage, (iii) Settlement and (iv) Communication Unit IV 20 Periods Use of Line and Bar graph for representing population, agriculture, industry and transport data. a. Line Graph Simple and multiple b. Bar Graph Simple, compound and multiple (Vertical)
Unit V 10 Periods Field Work : Organise one day field visit to collect field data. Field work report should be prepared based on collected data and it should be submitted in practical examination. Main objective of the field work is to provide the students with the understanding of ground reality of a chosen site i.e. village/town/tourist site by observation. One aspect such as geomorphic forms and processes, landuse, irrigation, economic activities, village morphology, population characteristics etc. should be selected for field work.
10 Note : 1. Strength of students for each Practical batch shall not be more than 20 (twenty). 2. Student shall not be allowed for practical examination with out certified journal and filed visit report. 3. Total periods for each practical paper of 50 marks shall be 90 per year. 4. Practical examination will be held in second semester.
Reference Books: 1. Khan Z.A. : Text Book of Practical Geography 2. Lawarence, G.R.P. : Cartography methods 3. Mishra, R.P.& Ramesh A. : Fundamentals of Cartography 4. Monkhouse, F.J. & : Maps and Diagrams Wilkinson H.R. 5. Sarkar, A.K. : Practical Geography a Systematic approach 6. Singh R.L. : Elements of practical geography
Other Readings : . iiln ini i-i . |. z. i-li ini i. ilri |. i i. i ;. .
11 B.A. First Year Paper - III PRACTICALS IN GEOGRAPHY Semester I & II Practical Paper II Semester I -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Periods :90
Unit : I Climatic graphs and diagrams 20 periods 1. Line graph, Bar graph ( simple and multiple.) 2. Climograph. 3. Hythergraph. 4. Star diagram Unit : II Weather Instruments ( mchanism, function and use ) 30 periods 1. Minimum and maximum thermometer. 2. Dry and wetbulb thermometr. 3. Hair - hygrometer. 4. Aneroid Barometer. 5. Rainguage. 6. Wind - vane. 7. Cup Anemometer.
Paper II Semester - II Unit : III Study of Indian daily weather reports ( maps ) 20 periods 1. Weather signs and symbols. 2. Shapes of Isobars on weather maps a) Cyclone b) Anticyclone c) Secondary depression. d) V shaped depression ( Trough of low pressure ) e) Wedge f) Col. 3. Interpretation of Indian Daily Weather maps one each from winter summer and rainy season. 12 Unit IV 20 periods 1.Pyramid diagrams for the representation of population data. a) Simple pyramid b) Compound pyramid. c) Superimposed pyamild. 2. Degree of dispersion of rural setttlements by Demangaon and Debouveries. 3. Centrality inedx by W. Christaller.