AC 26 -2-2015
Item no. 4.13
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Revised s yllabus
Program: B.A
Course: Geography
Sem I & II
( As Per Credit Based Semester and Grading System
with effect from the academic year 2015– 2016 )
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Syllabus for F. Y.B.A. course in the subject of Geography
(With effect from the academic year 2015- 16)
Subject: Geography- Paper - I Physical Geography Part- I (Landforms)
Credits - 04
SEMESTER -I
COURSE CODE: UAGEO101
Unit I
(12)
Physical Geography – Importance, definition and branches
Interior of the Earth, Distribution of land and water
Unit II
(12)
Rocks and Minerals, Folds and Faults, Weathering types, Mass movements
Unit III
(12)
Work of River - erosional and depositional landforms
Work of Glacier - erosional and depositional landforms
Unit IV
(12)
Work of Wind- erosional and depositional landforms
Work of Sea waves - erosional and depositional landforms
Work of Underground water - erosional and depositional landforms
Unit V
(12)
Practical: Interpolation of contour lines, contour landforms and cross -sections, profiles -
importance and types
F.Y.B.A. - Geography Paper - I
Subject: Geography - Paper - I Physical Geography Part -I (Landforms)
SEMESTER- I
COURSE CODE: UAGEO101
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT –25 Marks
i) One periodical class test: (20 Marks)
Question Paper Pattern for Periodical Class Test
Q.1. Match the Column / Fill in the Blanks / Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark each) 05
Marks
Q.2. Answer in One or Two Lines (Concept based Questions) (1 Mark each) 05 Marks
Q.3. Answer in Brief (Attempt Any Two of the Three) (5 Marks each) 10 Marks
ii) Active participation in routine class instructional deliveries and overall conduct as a responsible
learner, mannerism and articulation and exhibit of leadership qualities in organizing related academic
activities : (5 Marks)
EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT -75 Marks
Time: 2 & 1/2 hours Marks: 75
All questions are compulsory
Q.1 Practical (15 marks)
Q.2 Unit 1 (15 marks) or Q.2 Unit 1 (15 marks)
Q.3 Unit 2 (15 marks) or Q.3 Unit 2 (15 marks)
Q.4 Unit 3 (15 marks) or Q.4 Unit 3 (15 marks)
Q.5 Unit 4 (15 marks) or Q.5 Unit 4 (15 marks)
(Q.2 to Q.5 may be divided into two sub question - one sub question of 8 marks and another
sub question will be of 7 marks OR Q.2 to Q.5 may be asked fully as a long answer question
of 15 marks)
List of Re ference Books:
1. Englen, O.D. (1994) : Geomorphology, The Macmillan Company, New York
2. Negi B.S (1993) : Physical Geography, S.J. Publications, Meerut
3. Strahler Alan H. and Strahler Arther N. (1992) : Modern Physical Geography, John
Willey & Sons, INC, New York
4. Majid Hussain (2001) : Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Rawat Publications, Jaipur and New Delhi
5. Bhatt J.J. (1998) : Oceanography, Exploring the Planet Ocean, D. Von Nestrand Co. New York
6. Qazi S.A. (2009) : Principles of Physical Ge ography, APH Publishing Corporation,
New Delhi
7. Sparks B. W. (1988) : An Introduction to Geomorphology, Longman, London
8. Dayal P. (1990) : An Text book of Geomorphology, Shukla Book Depot, Patna
9. Singh Savindra (1998) : Physical Geography, Prayag Pustak Bhavan, Allahabad
10. Muller Peter O. (2003) : Physical Geography: The Global Environment Text Book & Study Guide, Oxford University Press, USA.
संदभर् �ंथ (�ाकृितक भूगोलाची मुलतत्वे )
१. �ा. दाते (1995) : �ाकृितक भूगोल , िव�ा �काशन , नागपूर .
२. डॉ. िव�ल घारपुरे (2001) : �ाकृितक भूगोल , शैलजा �काशन .
३. सूभाषचं� सारंग (2000) : �ाकृितक भूगोल , िव�ा �काशन , नागपूर .
४. रजनी देशमुख (2003) : �ाकृितक भूगोल , िव�ा �काशन , नागपूर .
५. यु. बी. पाठारे (2008) : �ाकृितक भूगोल , िव�ा �काशन , नागपूर .
६. ए. बी. सवदी आिण कोळेकर (2008) : �ाकृितक भूगोल , िनराली �काशन , पुणे.
७. कोलते , भोयर , पुरािणक (2003) : भूगोल शा�ाची मूलतत्वे , िव�ा �काशन , नागपूर .
८. डॉ. जयकुमार मगर (2001) : भू�प शा�ाची मूलतत्वे , अकॅ डेमीक इंटर�ाईज , औरंगाबाद.
९. डॉ. पाथरे आिण डॉ. राजहंस (2008) : �ाकृितक भूगोल , िव�ा �काशन , औरंगाबाद .
१०. डॉ. िव�ल घारपुरे (2001) : �ाकृितक भूगोलाची मूलतत्वे , िपम्पळपुरे अकॅडेमी , नागपूर .
११. अिहराव , धापटे , भोस (1998) : �ाकृितक भूगोल , िनराली �काशन , पुणे.
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Syllabus for F. Y.B.A. course in the subject of Geography
(With effect from the academic year 2015- 16)
Subject: Geography- Paper - I Physical Geography Part- II (Climatology
and Oceanography)
SEMESTER -II
COURSE CODE: UAGEO201
Credits - 04
Unit I
(12)
Atmospheric layers, Vertical and horizonta l distribution of temperature, Insolation – factors
affecting distribution of temperature, Pressure and Wind belts - Distribution, Local winds,
Monsoon and Planetary winds
Unit II
(12)
Humidity, Condensation and Precipitation - Types and Distribution
Unit III
(12)
Ocean relief features – Bottom relief features of the Pacific Ocean
Salinity and its distribution
Unit IV
(12)
Tides – Causes, Types and Effects
Ocean currents –Formation and Effects
Ocean currents of the Atlantic Ocean
Unit V
Practical :
(12)
Signs and Symbols used in Weather maps
Weather instruments: Thermometer, Barometer, Wind Vane, Anemometer, Hygrometer, Rain
gauge - (Diagrammatic representation, working and uses of these instruments)
F.Y.B.A. - Geography Paper - I
Subject: Geography - Paper - I Physical Geography Part -II (Climatology and
Oceanography)
SEMESTER- II
COURSE CODE: UAGEO201
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT –25 Marks
i) One periodical class test: (20 Marks)
Question Paper Pattern for Periodical Class Test
Q.1. Match the Column / Fill in the Blanks / Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark each) 05
Marks
Q.2. Answer in One or Two Lines (Concept based Questions) (1 Mark each) 05 Marks
Q.3. Answer in Brief (Attempt Any Two of the Three) (5 Marks each) 10 Marks
ii)Active participation in routine class instructional deliveries and overall conduct as a responsible
learner, mannerism and articulation and exhibit of leadership qualities in organizing related academic
activities:
(5
Marks)
EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT – 75 Marks
Time : 2&1/2 hours Marks : 75
All questions are compulsory
Q.1 Practical (15 marks)
a) Weather: Signs and Symbols (5 marks)
b) Weather Instruments: Diagrammatic representation, working and uses (10 marks)
Q.2 Unit 1 (15 marks) or Q.2 Unit 1 (15 marks)
Q.3 Unit 2 (15 marks) or Q.3 Unit 2 (15 marks)
Q.4 Unit 3 (15 marks) or Q.4 Unit 3 (15 marks)
Q.5 Unit 4 (15 marks) or Q.5 Unit 4 (15 marks)
(Q.2 to Q.5 may be divided into two sub question - one sub question of 8 marks and another
sub question will be of 7 marks OR Q.2 to Q.5 may be asked fully as a long answer quest ion
of 15 marks)
List of Reference Books:
11. Negi B.S (1993) : Physical Geography, S.J. Publications, Meerut
12. Strahler Alan H. and Strahler Arther N. (1992) : Modern Physical Geography, John
Willey & Sons, INC, New York
13. Majid Hussain (2001) : Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Rawat Publications,
Jaipur and New Delhi
14. Trewartha, G.T (1954) : An Introduction to Climate, McGraw -Hill Book Company,
London
15. Bhatt J.J. (1998) : Oceanography, Exploring the Planet Ocean, D. Von Nestrand Co.
New York
16. Qazi S.A. (2009) : Principles of Physical Geography, APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi
17. Lal D.S. (1997) : Climatology, Sharda Pustak Bhavan, Allahabad
18. Singh Savindra (1998) : Physical Geography, Prayag Pustak Bhavan, Allahabad
19. Muller Peter O. (2 003) : Physical Geography: The Global Environment Text Book &
Study Guide, Oxford University Press, USA.
संदभर् �ंथ (�ाकृितक भूगोलाची मुलतत्वे )
१. �ा. दाते (1995) : �ाकृितक भूगोल , िव�ा �काशन , नागपूर .
२. डॉ. िव�ल घारपुरे (2001) : �ाकृितक भूगोल , शैलजा �काशन .
३. सूभाषचं� सारंग (2000) : �ाकृितक भूगोल , िव�ा �काशन , नागपूर .
४. रजनी देशमुख (2003) : �ाकृितक भूगोल , िव�ा �काशन , नागपूर .
५. यु. बी . पाठारे (2008) : �ाकृितक भूगोल , िव�ा �काशन , नागपूर .
६. ए. बी. सवदी आिण कोळेकर (2008) : �ाकृितक भूगोल , िनराली �काशन , पुणे.
७. कोलते, भोयर , पुरािणक (2003) : भूगोल शा�ाची मूलतत्वे, िव�ा �काशन , नागपूर .
८. डॉ. जयकु मार मगर (2001) : भू�प शा�ाची मूलतत्वे, अकॅडेमीक इंटर�ाईज , औरंगाबाद .
९. डॉ. पाथरे आिण डॉ. राजहंस (2008) : �ाकृितक भूगोल , िव�ा �काशन , औरंगाबाद .
१०. डॉ . िव�ल घारपुरे (2001) : �ाकृितक भूगोलाची मूलतत्वे, िपम्पळपुरे अकॅडेमी , नागपूर .
११. अिहराव , धापटे , भोस (1998) : �ाकृितक भूगोल , िनराली �काशन , पुणे.