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University of Mumbai
Revised Syllabus w.e.f. Academic Year, 202 3-24 (CBCS)
T.Y.B.A. /T.Y.B.Sc. (Geography) Semester – V
Paper – IV: Introduction to Geomorphology
COURSE CODE: UAGEO-501 (2023-24), Credit: 04
Course Learning Outcomes:
After the completion of this course, student should be able to:
1. To define the field of Geomorphology and to explain the essential principles of
Geomorphology.
2. To know the mechanism of dynamic nature of earth’s surface and it’s interior.
3. To illustrate and explain the forces affecting the crust of the earth and its effect.
4. To understand the conceptual and dynamic aspects of landform development.
Course Objectives:
This course aims to:
1.To define the concepts in Geomorphology and Physical Geography.
2.To introduce various concept to understand cycles of the solid Earth surface.
3. To understand the mechanism of dynamic nature of earth’s surface
4.To study the impact of human on geomorphic system.
UNIT – I: Introduction to Geomorphology TOTAL
LECTURES
1.1 Introduction to Geomorphology - Definition, Nature and Scope
12 1.2 Earth: Interior Structure and composition
1.3 Wegner’s Continental Drift Theory
1.4 Plate Tectonic Theory
UNIT – II: - Earth movements
12 2.1 Endogenic forces - types of folds and faults .
2.2 Earthquake: causes, effects, and distribution.
2.3 Earthquakes in India
2.4 volcanoes: causes, effects, and distribution
UNIT – III: Weathering and Mass Movement
12 3.1 Weathering - Meaning and concept, controlling factors of weathering
3.2 Types of Weathering - physical , chemical and biological
3.3 Mass Movement - meaning , factors of Mass Movement
3.4 Classification of Mass Movement
UNIT – IV: Rocks and Minerals
12 4.1 Definition of rocks and minerals, Difference between rocks and
minerals
4.2 Rock types – igneous rocks, characteristics and classification
4.3 Sedimentary rocks - characteristics and classification
4.4 Metamorphic rocks - characteristics and classification
UNIT – V: Evolution of Landforms (Erosional and Depositional):
12 5.1 Fluvial,- Erosional and depositional features of River
5.2 Aeolian - Erosional and depositional features of wind
5.3 Glacial - Erosional and depositional features of glacier
5.4 Coastal - Erosional and depositional features of sea waves
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REFERENCES:
1. Ahmed E. (1985) Geomorphology, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.
2. A.N. Strahler (1968) The Earth Sciences, Harper & Row Intl. Edn, New York
3. Dayal P. (1995) A Text Book of Geomorphology 2nd Edition. Sukla Book/Dept.
Patna
4. Lal D.S. (2009) Physical Geography , Sharda Pustak Bhavan, Allahabad .
5. Hussain Majid (2001) Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Rawat Publications,
Jaipur.
6. Negi B.S.(1993) Physical Geography, S.J. Publication, Meerut.
7. Qazi S.A. (2009) Principles of Physical Geography, A.P.H. Publication, New Delhi.
8. Savindra Singh (2015) Physical Geography, Pravalika Publication, , Allahabad.
9 . Thornberry W.D. (1969) Principles of Geomorphology 2nd Edition, Wiley
International Edn. & Wiley Eastern Reprints 1984
10. Vishwas S. Kale, Avijit Gupta (2018), Introduction to Geomorphology, Universities
Press.
11. William D. Thornbury(2004). Principles of Gomorphology, 2nd Edition, CBS
Publisher and Distributor Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi
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Marks -100 Total Time: 3
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N.B. 1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
2. Use of Map Stencils is permitted.
3. Draw sketches and diagrams wherever necessary.
Q. 1. One Long -answer Question on Unit – I of 20 Marks
OR 20
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answer Questions on Unit – I of 10 Marks each
Q. 2. One Long -answer Question on Unit – II of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – II of 20 Marks / Two Short-
answer Questions on Unit – II of 10 Marks each
Q. 3. One Long -answer Question on Unit – III of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – III of 20 Marks / Two Short-
answer Questions on Unit – III of 10 Marks each
Q. 4. One Long -answer Question on Unit – IV of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – IV of 20 Marks / Two Short-
answer Questions on Unit – IV of 10 Marks each
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Syllabus for T.Y.B.A. (Geography),
Paper No. V Geography of Rural Settlement
(effect from Academic Year 2023-24)
SEMESTER- V, Paper No. V (A)
COURSE CODE: UAGEO-502A (2023-24), Credit: 04
Course Outcome:
1. Learners will be able to recognize definitions, nature, scope, characteristics and
importance of settlement geography. (Knowledge)
2. Learners will be able to describe origin, growth, characteristics, distribution,
structure
and rural urban fringe of rural settlements. (Comprehension)
3. Learners will be able to discover concepts like origin, growth, classification and
Hierarchy of rural settlements. (Application)
4. Learners will be able to analyses distribution of settlements in India
Objectives:
1 To recognize definitions, nature, scope, characteristics and importance of rural
settlement
geography.
2. To describe origin, growth, characteristics, distribution, structure and rural urban
fringe
of rural settlements.
3. To discover concepts like origin, growth, classification and hierarchy of rural
settlements.
4. To analyses rural density and distribution of settlements in India
Unit I - Origin of Rural Settlements (12 lectures)
1.1 Origin and growth of settlements - evolution of rural settlements
– Definition – Nature – Scope – Importance
1.2 Structure of house and building materials in India
1.3 House types and distribution in India
1.4 Regional variations in rural settlement patterns in India
Unit II - Factors and Types of Rural Settlement (12 lectures)
2.1 Factors affecting on Rural Settlements – Physical, Economical, Socio-
cultural Political
2.2 Types of Rural settlement on the basis of location, pattern, function, &
spacing
2.3 Location – Wet point, Dry point, Pattern – Liner, Circular, Square,
Fan, Net/Reticulum, Star/Radial, Arrow, Terrace pattern
2.4 Function – Agriculture, Fishing, Lumbering, Mining
Spacing- Compact, Scattered
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Unit III - Hierarchy of Rural settlement (12 lectures)
3.1 Hierarchy of Rural settlement- Farm village, Hamlets, Village, Weekly
market centre- Town
3.2 Settlement pattern in Old & New World – Importance
3.3 Old world (Farm village, Forest village - Examples)
3.4 New world – (Mining village, Transport village, Tourist village -
Examples)
Unit IV - Changing Pattern of Rural Settlement (12 lectures)
4.1 Changing pattern of Rural Land use – (Special Reference of local
villages)
4.2 Rural Urban Fringe – Definition, significance and Concept, Impact of
Rural Urban Fringe - Examples in Maharashtra
4.3 Distribution and density of rural settlements in India
4.4 Sustainable development of rural settlements with Special Reference
to India
Unit V- IRDP and Rural Settlement (12 lectures)
5.1 Rural problems and need of planning
5.2 Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) Definition, Nature,
Scope & Importance
5.3 IRDP – Self Employment Programmes
5.4 Integrated Rural Development Programme - Problems of
implementation
References:
Dr. Shivram Thakur and Dr. Rajaram Patil (2016). Settlement Geography,
Konkan Geographers Association of India.
Sahu, B.K. (2003). Rural Development in India; Anmol Publishers, Delhi.
Mandal, R. B. (2001) Introduction to Settlement Geography, Concept
Publications, New Delhi.
Singh, R. Y. (2005) The Geography of Settlement, Rawat Publication, Jaipur.
Singh R. L.- Readings in Settlement Geography- The National Geographical
Society of India.
Settlement Geography, Hudson
Hudson, Settlement Geography.
Chattopadhyay, B.C. Rural Development in India, 1985,
Government of India, 2007, Planning Commission, First Five Year Plan,
Community Development and Rural Extension. New Delhi, Academic
Foundation.
Mukherji, B. 1967, Community Development in India,
Kartar Singh., 1986, Rural Development: Principles, Policies and Management
Government of India, Planning Commission Report.
Geography Of India, By Majid Husain
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QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Marks -100 Total Time: 3
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N.B. 1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
2. Use of Map Stencils is permitted.
3. Draw sketches and diagrams wherever necessary.
Q. 1. One Long -answer Question on Unit – I of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – I of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – I of 10 Marks each
Q. 2. One Long -answer Question on Unit – II of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – II of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – II of 10 Marks each
Q. 3. One Long -answer Question on Unit – III of 20 Marks
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One Long-answer Question on Unit – III of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – III of 10 Marks each
Q. 4. One Long -answer Question on Unit – IV of 20 Marks
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One Long-answer Question on Unit – IV of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
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Q. 5. One Long -answer Question on Unit – V of 20 Marks 20
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University of Mumbai
Revised Syllabus w.e.f. Academic Year, 2023-2024 (CBSCS)
T.Y.B.A. / T.Y.B.Sc. (Geography), Semester – V
Paper – V-B: Regional Planning and Development
COURSE CODE: UAGEO- 502B (2023-24), Credit: 04
Learning Outcomes:
After the completion of this course, students will be able to -
1. Explain the concepts and fundamental aspects of region, regionalisation, and
planning
2. Understand the concept of regional planning with reference to surveys,
planning regions, and growth poles
3. Understand the concepts, fundamentals, and theoretical aspects of regional
development
4. Explain the nature of regional planning in India with reference to
development disparities, multi-level planning, backward area development
programmes, and planning process
5. Explain the nature of rural and urban development planning in India with
the help of case studies
Objectives –
1. To make students aware of concept of regional planning
2. To realize students how regional planning are prepared and executed.
3. To know how regional balance and sustainable development can be
achieved in
the region
UNIT – I: Introduction to Region and Regional
Planning TOTAL
LECTURES
1.1 Region: Concept, Types, and Hierarchy
12 1.2 Regionalization: Concept and Methods - Delineation of Agricultural Regions
and
Industrial Regions in India as Examples
1.3 Meaning of Planning –Need, Concept, Nature, and Types of Regional Planning
1.4 Regional Planning: Principles and Approaches
UNIT – II: Understanding Regional Planning
12 2.1 Geography, Environment, and Regional Planning: Relationship and Issues
2.2 Role of Surveys in Regional Planning
2.3 Planning Regions: Characteristics and Need - Planning Regions of India as
an
Example
2.4 Growth Pole Theory and Regional Planning
UNIT – III: Understanding Regional Development
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3.1 Concepts of Growth, Development, Underdevelopment – Indicators of
Development
12 3.2 Regional Imbalance: Concept, Causes, and Consequences
3.3 Rostow’s Model of Stages of Economic Growth and Friedman’s Core and
Periphery Model
3.4 Strategies for Regional Development
UNIT – IV: Regional Planning in India – I
12 4.1 Regional Disparities and Levels of Development in India
4.2 Multi-Level Planning in India
4.3 Backward Area Development Programmes: Hill Areas and Tribal Areas
4.4 Role of Five-Year Plans and NITI Aayog in the Planning Process of India
UNIT – V: Regional Planning in India – II
12 5.1 Rural Planning in India: Integrated Area Development Planning (IADP)
5.2 Rural Development Planning: Case Study of Any Two Villages in Maharashtra
5.3 Urban Planning in India: Smart Cities Mission, and Atal Mission for
Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)
5.4 Urban Development Planning: Case Study of Mumbai Metropolitan Region
References
Bishnoi Reet. (2022). Regional Planning and Development. AkiNik Publications, New
Delhi.
Chand Mahesh and Puri V.K. (2000). Regional Planning in India. Allied Publishers Ltd.,
Mumbai.
Chandana R. C. (2016). Regional Planning and Development. Kalyani Publishers, New
Delhi.
Datt G., Mahajan A. (2016). Datt and Sundaram’s Indian Economy. S. Chand Publishing,
New Delhi Hall P. (2016). Urban and Regional Planning. Routledge, London
Jiwan Janki. (2023). Regional Development and Planning. Rawat Publications, Jaipur.
Khullar D. R. (2023). India A Comprehensive Geography. Kalyani Publishers. Ludhiana.
Knowles, R and Wareing, J. (1996). Economic and Social Geography. Made Simple
Series, Rupa & Co., Calcutta
Misra R. P. (2002). Regional Planning. Concept Publishing Co., New Delhi
Sundaram K. V. (1985). Geography and Planning: Essays in Honour of Prof. V. L. S.
Prakasa Rao. Concept Publishing Co., New Delhi
Sundaram K. V. (1989). Regional Planning and Development: Essays on Space, Society,
and Development in Honour of Professor R. P. Misra. Heritage Publishers, New Delhi
Tiwari R. C. (2016). Geography of India. Pravalika Publications, Allahabad.
Tiwari R. C. (2020). Settlement Geography Rural and Urban Settlements. Pravalika
Publications, Prayagraj.
http://amrut.gov.in/content/
https://www.egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/37981/1/Unit-13.pdf
https://mmrda.maharashtra.gov.in
https://ncrpb.nic.in
https://niti.gov.in
https://pangeography.com/core-periphery-model-by-
friedman/#:~:text=The%20core%20is%20a%20large,natural%20resources%20and%20labor%20forc
e.
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https://planningcommission.gov.in
https://rural.nic.in/en/scheme-websites
https://smartcities.gov.in/
https://transformingindia.mygov.in/category/rural-development/
https://udri.org/wp-
content/uploads/Mumbai%20Reader/MR%209/01%20Swapna%20Banerjee%20Guha%20-
%20India%E2%80%99s%20New%20Urban%20Policy%20&%20Contemporary%20Urban%20Plan
ning.pdf
https://unnatbharatabhiyan.gov.in/public/uploads/documents/1678962142Guidelines_and_Case_Stud
ies_for_Integrated_Village_Development_Planning.pdf
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/277006190_Regional_disparities_in_the_post_reform_Indi
ahttps://www.smartvillage.biz/
https://yojana.gov.in
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btGd0G67ls0&list=PLOPRSIT7epTYgu03HIMMKSGJQTDGr
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Q. 2. One Long -answer Question on Unit – II of 20 Marks
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Q. 3. One Long -answer Question on Unit – III of 20 Marks
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One Long-answer Question on Unit – III of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
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Q. 4. One Long -answer Question on Unit – IV of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – IV of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
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Q. 5. One Long -answer Question on Unit – V of 20 Marks 20
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University of Mumbai
Revised Syllabus w.e.f. Academic Year, 2023-24 (CBSGS)
T.Y.B.A. / T.Y.B.Sc. (Geography), Semester –V, Paper: V-C
Subject Title: GEOGRAPHY OF HEALTH
COURSE CODE: UAGEO- 502C (2023-24), Credit: 04
Outcomes
01 Health geography is important for public health policy
02 Health Geography have Spatial scale, globalization and urbanization
03 Social and spatial inequalities in health
04 Approaches to geographic research
05 Health and place: a caution and recognition
Objectives –
1. To understand various geographical perspectives related to human
health.
2. To create awareness of human health and environmental trends.
3. The students are familiar with geographical background of diseases and
their regional pattern.
4. To make students familiar with the process of health care planning in
India
5. To aware students about impact of climate change on human health
Unit I - Introduction to Geography of Health TOTAL
LECTURES
1.1 Nature, scope and evolution of Geography of Health
12 1.2 Conceptual background and components of Geography of Health
1.3 Significance and approaches of Geography of Health
1.4 Relation of Geography of health with other branches of social science
Unit- II -The Pollution Syndrome 12
2.1 Air Pollution: Causes, Effects and remedial measures
2.2 Water Pollution: Causes, Effects and remedial measures
2.3 Radioactive Pollution: Causes, Effects and remedial measures
2.4 Solid waste : Causes, Effects and remedial measures
Unit III - Geography of Diseases 12
3.1 Types of diseases and their regional pattern
3.2 a) Case studies of communicable diseases – HIV – Aids
b) Case studies of non-communicable diseases – Cancer
3.3 a) Case study of epidemic disease – Malaria
b) Case study of pandemic disease - COVID-19
3.4 Climate change and Global health
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Unit IV -Health and Environment 12
4.1 Linkages of health, development & environment
4.2 Sustainable development Goals and Health
4.3 Population dynamics, urbanization, poverty and inequality
4.4 Migration and related health issues
Unit V - Health Care Facilities 12
5.1 Health care facilities in India
5.2 Spatial Distribution of health care facilities in Maharashtra
5.3 Health care policies in India
5.4 Health Organizations: WHO, UNISEF, Red Cross Society and NGOs
References
Alice E. Marczewski and Michael Kamrin: Toxicology for the Citizen.
B. Brockband, J.Cohrsson, and V.T. Covello: The Risk Assessment Manual: A
Guide to Understanding and Using Health and Environmental Assessments
Marilyn O. Ruiz: Geography of Disease
Michael Emch, Elisabeth Dowling Root, and Margaret Carrel: Health and
Medical Geography Fourth Edition
Rhonda Humbird: AP Environmental Science - Part 1: The Living World
WHO report ( https://www.who.int/data/gho/data/themes/world-health-statistics )
Misra R.P.: Geography of Health- A treatise on Geography of Life & Death in
India, Concept Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd.
Kanaro Pavlos and others (Ed.) : Spatial Analysis in Health Geography,
Routledge.
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Marks -100 Total Time: 3
Hours
N.B. 1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
2. Use of Map Stencils is permitted.
3. Draw sketches and diagrams wherever necessary.
Q. 1. One Long -answer Question on Unit – I of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – I of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – I of 10 Marks each
Q. 2. One Long -answer Question on Unit – II of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – II of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – II of 10 Marks each
Q. 3. One Long -answer Question on Unit – III of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – III of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – III of 10 Marks each
Q. 4. One Long -answer Question on Unit – IV of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – IV of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – IV of 10 Marks each
Q. 5. One Long -answer Question on Unit – V of 20 Marks 20
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One Long-answer Question on Unit – V of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
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University of Mumbai
Revised Syllabus w.e.f. Academic Year, 2023-2024 (CBSGS)
T.Y.B.A. / T.Y.B.Sc. (Geography), Semester V. Paper No: VI
Subject Title: TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES IN GEOGRAPHY
FOR SPATIAL ANALYSIS-I (Practical)
COURSE CODE: UAGEO- 503 (2023-24), Credit: 03
Course Outcomes
• Understand and prepare different kinds of maps.
• Recognize basic themes of map making.
• Development of observation skills.
Course Objectives: This course aims to:
To understand the concept and techniques of the map projections.
To study the physiography, drainage and vegetation of a place with the help of
Topographical maps and Weather map
To know the skill of preparing of Thematic maps
Unit -
I Map Projections Lectures
1.1. Basic Concepts Definition, scale, direction, azimuth, graticule,
great circle, true meridian, types of projections, choice of projections 09
09
1.2. Zenithal Polar Projections Equal Area, Equidistant
1.3. Cylindrical Projections - Equal Area, Equidistant
1.4. Conical Projections - One standard parallel, two standards parallel
Unit-
II Interpretation of Topographical maps - S.O.I. Topographical
Maps,
2.1. Basic elements of map and calculation or identification of relief,
direction, bearing and distance, Area Calculation and demarcation of
watershed
09 2.2. Study of physiography, drainage and vegetation (one full
toposheet of hilly and plateau region each)
2.3. Study of settlements size, pattern, utilities (one full toposheet of
plains and urban region each)
2.4. Study of transport network (one full toposheet of plains and urban
area each)
Unit-
III Preparation of Thematic maps (Manually)
3.1. Preparation of a district thematic maps with actual data- Dot and
Pictogram
09 3.2. Preparation of a district thematic maps with actual data-
Choropleth and Isopleth
3.3. Preparation of a district thematic maps with actual data- Located
bar, located circle and pie chart
Unit-
IV Weather map - reading and interpretation
4.1 Weather Instrument information – Thermometer - Barometer -
Hygrometer - Anemometer - Rain gauge
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4.2 Weather Symbol reading 09
4.3 Weather Map – interpretation
Unit-
V Computer Section for practical - Google Earth
5.1. Download Google earth Pro (Free) 09
5.2. Identify your college location and its latitude and longitude with the
help of Google earth pro
5.3. Practically use of Google earth tool -Add Placement, Add polygon,
Add path, Add Image over layer, Historical image comparison,
Show rules , Google Map, Evaluation profile
References -
KarlekarShrikant- Bhoogol shastratil Sanshodhan Paddhati,
Monkhouse F.J. - Maps & Diagrams, Methuen and Co., London, 1971
(3rd Edition, Revised).
NCERT - Textbook for Class-12, Practical Work in Geography Part II
Peter A. Rogerson - Statistical Methods for Geography, Sege Publishers -
2001 Robinson A.H. - Elements of Cartography, Wiley
Sarkar Ashish - Practical Geography, Orient Black Swan 2015 Sarkar
Ashish Quantitative Geography, Orient Black Swan 2013
Singh R.L. & Singh P. B. - Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani
Publishers 2005 Stoddard Robert Field techniques and research
methods in geography, Geography faculty publication
http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/geographyfacpub/26
Thakur S. A. - , Konkan Geographer s publication
(2016)
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3 Hours
N.B. 1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
2. Use of Map Stencils is permitted.
3. Draw sketches and diagrams wherever necessary.
Q. 1. One Long -answer Question on Unit – I of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – I of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – I of 10 Marks each
Q. 2. One Long -answer Question on Unit – II of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – II of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – II of 10 Marks each
Q. 3. One Long -answer Question on Unit – III of 20 Marks
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One Long-answer Question on Unit – III of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – III of 10 Marks each
Q. 4. One Long -answer Question on Unit – IV of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – IV of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – IV of 10 Marks each
Q. 5. One Long -answer Question on Unit – V of 20 Marks 20
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University of Mumbai
Revised Syllabus w.e.f. Academic Year, 2023-24 (CBSGS)
T.Y.B.A. / T.Y.B.Sc. (Geography), Semester – V, Paper: VII
Subject Title: POPULATION GEOGRAPHY
COURSE CODE: UAGEO- 504 (2023-24), Credit: 04
COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. Understand the nature, scope, importance approaches and relation with other social
sciences of Population Geography
2. Understand the structure, growth, density and distribution of population in India and
World.
4. Get knowledge about population theories.
5. Understand the causes, consequences and recent trends of migration in India
6. Understand the contemporary issues of population in India.
7. The components of frameworks; population dynamics; world population and development
with special reference to India.
8. The Acquiring, handling and analyzing population data both at the grassroots level and
secondary sources
OBJECTIVE
1) To Population geographers seek to understand the society around them.
2) To The structure of a population, and how populations change through population movements
and processes.
3) To Population geography reflects the diversity of geography, while also being closely related
to demography and spatial demography.
4) To be able to explain territorial diversity and complexity, and the interrelations of natural
environmental phenomena with economic, social and cultural phenomena.
5) To develop an understanding of the close interaction of population growth and the
developmental process with particular reference to development program for raising the standard
of living of people.
UNIT- I Introduction to Population Geography TOTAL
LECTURES
1.1 Concept, definition, nature, scope, importance
12 1.2 Approaches to the study of Population Geography
1.3 Basic sources of population data
1.4 Population Geography and other social sciences
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UNIT- II Population Dynamics
12 2.1 Population growth in the world
2.2 Causes and effects of population growth in India
2.3 World: Population density and its determinants
2.4 Structure of population (Age ,Sex and occupational)
UNIT- III Theories of Population Growth
12 3.1 Demographic Transition Model
3.2 Malthus’s Population Theory
3.3 Karl Marx’s Population Theory
3.4 Concept of under population, over population & optimum population
UNIT- IV Migration
12 4.1 Definition and Classification of Migration
4.2 Factors affecting on migration - Pull and push factors
4.3 Consequences of Migration
4.4 Recent trend of migration in India
UNIT- V Contemporary Issues in India
12 5.1 Ageing population and Increasing number of old age home
5.2 Gender issues, Sexual assault, Domestic violence
5.3 Poverty and unemployment in India
5.4 Rapid urbanization and problem caused by urbanization in India
Reference:
Bhende A. and Kanitkar T.,(2000): Principles of Population Studies , Himalaya Publishing House
ChandnaR.C.andSidhuM.S.,1980: An Introduction to Population Geography , Kalyani Publishers
Chandna, R C (2006), Jansankhya Bhugol, Kalyani Publishers, Delhi
Chandna, R C (2014),: Geography of Population: Concepts, Determinants and Patterns, Kalyani
Publishers, Delhi
Tiwari Ram Kumar (2015) Jansankhya Bhugol PravalikaPublication, Allahabad
Thakur, Patil, Datta, Pednekar, Roy, and Kamble (2016): Population Geography , Konkan Geographers
Association in India
Roy. D. (2015) Population Geography, Books &Allied Publication, Kolkata
Datt, G. And Mahajan, A. (2016): “Datt and Sundaram’s Indian Economy”, S. Chand Publishing, New
Delhi
Drezee J and Sen A.: “Indian Economic Development and Social Opportunity”, Oxford University
Press, London
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Gautam, A. (2010): “Advanced Economic Geography”, Sharda PustakBhawan, Allahabad
Hartshorne T. & Alexander J.W.: “Economic Geography”, Prentice New Delhi
Hodder, B. and Lee, R. (2008):“Economic Geography”, Rawat Publishers, Jaipur
Khanna K.K., Gupta V. K., (1987): “Economic and Commercial Geography”, Sultan Chand and Com.
Memoria, C. B. : “Economic and Commercial Geography of India”
Saxena, H. (2016): “Economic Geography”, Rawat Publishers, Jaipur
Singh, J. and Dhillon, S.: “Agricultural Geography”, Tata McGraw hill Publication Company Ltd., New
Delhi.
10. Vaidya B.C. (1998): “Readings in Transportation Geography”, Devika Publications, New Delhi.
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QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Marks -100 Total Time: 3
Hours
N.B. 1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
2. Use of Map Stencils is permitted.
3. Draw sketches and diagrams wherever necessary.
Q. 1. One Long -answer Question on Unit – I of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – I of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – I of 10 Marks each
Q. 2. One Long -answer Question on Unit – II of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – II of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – II of 10 Marks each
Q. 3. One Long -answer Question on Unit – III of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – III of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – III of 10 Marks each
Q. 4. One Long -answer Question on Unit – IV of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – IV of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – IV of 10 Marks each
Q. 5. One Long -answer Question on Unit – V of 20 Marks 20
OR
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Questions on Unit – V of 10 Marks each
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University of Mumbai
Revised Syllabus w.e.f. Academic Year, 2023-24
(CBSGS) T.Y.B.A./T.Y.B.Sc. (Geography),
Semester – V, Paper – VIII - A
Subject Title: GEOGRAPHY OF RESOURCES
COURSE CODE: UAGEO- 505A (2023-24), Credit: 04
Course Outcomes- At the end of the course the students will:
1. Understand concepts of different natural resources, its use, overuse, with its solution by natural
resource management methods.
2. Appreciate the need for managing land and water resources for sustainable growth and
development, managerial skills such as land evaluation and land classification.
3. Also, able to understand the causes and consequences of water stress and draw
water conservation and management plans
Objectives –
1 To explain the types of natural resources that exist.
2. To Study the role of government and different agencies in the natural resource management
3.To Study the threat to the natural resources and the policies to solve it.
4. Analyze the problems of resource depletion with special reference to forests, water and fossil
fuels
5. Understand the concept of Sustainable Resource development
UNIT – I: Introduction - Geography of Resources TOTAL
LECTURES
1.1 Definition Nature and Scope of Geography of Resources
12 1.2 Significance of Geography of Resources
1.3 Classification of Instrumental Wealth
1.4 Factors Affecting on Instrumental Wealth
UNIT – II: Natural resources
12 2.1 Overuse and degradation of natural resources
2.2 Modern and traditional methods of resource utilization
2.3 Resource conservation a nd methods
2.4 Sustainable use of natural resources
UNIT – III: Water and Natural Vegetation
12 3.1 Distribution of Earth's Water Resources
3.2 Water Pollution and Water Conservation
3.3 Classification of Na tural Vegetation in the world
3.4 Deforestation – Causes and Forest Conservation
UNIT – IV: Soil and Energy Resources
12 4.1 Factors affecting on soil structure and soil formation
4.2 Soil types and conservation of soil
4.3 Distribution of energy resources in world
4.4 Problems and Management of Energy Resources: Conventional
and Non-Conventional
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UNIT – V: Human Resources
12 5.1 Concept of human resource and Human
Development Index (HDI) and its components
5.2 Factors affecting on the human resource development,.
5.3 Population: Growth and distribution
5.4 Role of human resource in socio -economic development
Reference Books:
1.Chandna R.C. (2014): Geography of Population, Kalyani Publishers, Ludhiana, India
2.Gautam Alka (2010) Environmental Geography: Sharda Pustak Bhavan, Allahabad
3.Gautam Alka: 2013: Advanced Economic Geography, Sharda Pustak Bhawan,
Allahabad, India, Third Edition
4.Gautam Alka: Resource Geography, Sharda Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad, India,
5.Husain Majid, 2003: Resources Geography, Anmol Publications Pvt. Ltd. (2003)
ISBN: 9788170418764
6.Khullar D. R. (2014) India: A Comprehensive Geography, Kalyani Publishers, ISBN-13:
978- 9327246759
7.Mondal P and Dalai (2017) Sustainable Utilization of Natural Resources: CRC Press
(2017) ISBN 9781498761833
8.Singh Savinder (2015): Environmental Geography: Prayag Pustak Company, Allahabad
9.Singh Vipul (2012) The Human Footprint on Environment: Issues in India
Macmillan Publishers India Pvt. Ltd, ISBN: 935-059-098-0
10.Verma C.L. (2014): Economic and Resource Geography, Forward Books; 1ST edition
(2014) ISBN-10: 9381763534
11.Website: htt ps://www.rese archgate.net/publication/280298490_Resource_Geography
12.William A.: Nonfuel Minerals and the World Economy", Vogely, World Resources v
Institute Book Yale University Press
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Marks -100 Total Time: 3
Hours
N.B. 1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
2. Use of Map Stencils is permitted.
3. Draw sketches and diagrams wherever necessary.
Q. 1. One Long-answer Question on Unit – I of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – I of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – I of 10 Marks each
Q. 2. One Long-answer Question on Unit – II of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – II of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – II of 10 Marks each
Q. 3. One Long-answer Question on Unit – III of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – III of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – III of 10 Marks each
Q. 4. One Long-answer Question on Unit – IV of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – IV of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – IV of 10 Marks each
Q. 5. One Long-answer Question on Unit – V of 20 Marks 20
OR
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Questions on Unit – V of 10 Marks each
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Syllabus for T.Y.B.A. (Geography)
SEM. V Paper No. VIII-B
Political Geography
COURSE CODE: UAGEO- 505B (2023-24), Credit: 04
Program outcome
To further the understanding of the students of uneven outcomes of political processes and the
ways in which political processes are themselves affected by spatial structures.
To understand the development of group identities such as nations and examine the linkages
between these identities and the political organization of territory.
To develop an appreciation for the effects of boundaries on economic, political, and social
processes.
To study in relevant details theoretical concepts and challenges underpinning the study of
geography and politics.
Objectives:
1) To enable students to acquire knowledge of Political Geography.
2) To understand basic concepts of Political Geography.
3) To study various theories of Political Geography.
4) To understand the frontiers and Boundaries
Units Name of the Unit/ Subunit No. of
Lectures
Unit – I : Introduction of Political Geography
12 1.1. Political Geography: Definition, Nature and Scope
1.2 Development of Political Geography
1.3 Recent trends in Political Geography
1.4 Significance of Political Geography and approaches in
Political Geography
Units – 2 : Evaluation of State and Nation -I
12 2.1 Concept of State
2.2 Factors affecting the State
2.3 Centrifugal Forces in the States and its effects
2.4 Centripetal Forces in the States and its effects
Units – 3 : Evaluation of State and Nation –II
12 3.1 Concept of Nation, Nationalism
3.2 Deference of State -Nation
3.3 Concept and Types of Boundary
3.4 Concept and Types of Frontiers
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Units- 4 : Frontiers and Boundaries
12 4.1 Differences Betwee n Frontiers and Boundaries
4.2 Classification of International Boundaries
4.3 Boundaries of India
4.4 Characteristics and Problems of Boundaries
Units – 5 : Theories in Political Geography and world Geopolitics
12 5.1 Disputes of Indian boarders with neighbouring countries
5.2 Geo-politics of Indian Ocean
5.3 Hartland Theory – H.J. Mackider
5.4 Rimland Theory – N. J. Spykeman
Reference Books:
Adhikari S., 1997: Political Geography, Rawat Pub. Jaipur.
Cohen S.B., 1973: Geography and Politics in divided world. Oxford, New York.
Dixit R.D., 1982: Political Geography. Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
Dwivedi R.L., 1996: Political Geography. Chaitanya Prakashan , Allhabad.
Moor R., 1981: Modern Political Geography. McMillan, London.
Pounds N.G., 1972: Political Geography. McGraw Hill, London.
Taylor P., 1998: Political Geography, Prentice Hall.
Adhikari, S. (2015): “Political Geography”, Rawat Publications, Jaipur
Adhikari, S. (2011): “Political Geography of India: A Contemporary Perspective”, Sharda
Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad
Dikshit R. (1985): “Political Geography: A Contemporary Perspective” McGraw, Hill, New
Delhi
Dikshit, S. (1993): “Electoral Geography of India”, Vishwavidyalaya Prakashan, Varanasi
Dwivedi, R. (1996): “Political Geography” Chaitanya Prakshan, Allahabad
Jones, M. (2004): “An Introduction to Political Geography: Space, Place and Politics”,
Routledge
Muir, R. (1995): “Modern Political Geography”, McMillan, London
Painter, J. and Jeffrey, A. (2009): “Political Geography”, Sage Publications
Sinha, M. (2007): “Electoral Geography of India”, Adhyayan Publications and Distributers,
New Delhi
घारपुरे व. ल. ( 2013 ) राजकìय भूगोल, िपंपळापुरे अँड कं , नागपूर
लाटकर , आपटे ( 1998 ) राजकìय भूगोल, िवīा ÿकाशन , नागपूर
पाटील वलास ( 2015 ) राजकìय भूगोल , ÿशांत पिÊलकेशन , जळगाव
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QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Marks -100 Total Time: 3
Hours
N.B. 1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
2. Use of Map Stencils is permitted.
3. Draw sketches and diagrams wherever necessary.
Q. 1. One Long -answer Question on Unit – I of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – I of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – I of 10 Marks each
Q. 2. One Long -answer Question on Unit – II of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – II of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – II of 10 Marks each
Q. 3. One Long -answer Question on Unit – III of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – III of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – III of 10 Marks each
Q. 4. One Long -answer Question on Unit – IV of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – IV of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – IV of 10 Marks each
Q. 5. One Long -answer Question on Unit – V of 20 Marks 20
OR
One Long-answer Question on Unit – V of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – V of 10 Marks each
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University of Mumbai
Revised Syllabus w.e.f. Academic Year, 2022-2023 (CBSGS)
T.Y.B.A. / T.Y.B.Sc. (Geography), Semester V,
Paper\ IX Subject Title: GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY
COURSE CODE: UAGEO- 506 (2023-24), Credit: 03
Course Outcomes
Have knowledge of the principles of remote sensing, sensor resolutions and image referencing
schemes.
• Interpret satellite imagery and understand the preparation of false color composites from
them.
• Training in the use Geographic Information System (GIS) software for contemporary
mapping skills.
• Analysing and interpreting remotely sensed satellite images and aerial photographs in order
to understand topographical and cultural variations on the Earth’s surface.
Conducting field excursions and preparation of field report on research on problem in
different areas of India Apply GIS to the preparation of thematic maps.
Objectives -
1. To understand the basic concepts and fundamentals of physical principles of remote
sensing
2. To create a firm basis for successful integration of remote sensing in any field of
application.
3. To study basics of digital image processing and image interpretation techniques.
4. To study the applications of the remote sensing to solve the real-world
Problems.
5. To understand the concept and techniques of the Geographic Information Systems.
UNIT - I Remote Sensing - I 9
1.1 Geospatial Technology: Concept, Components and Importance
1.2 Remote Sensing: Concept, Process and Geographical Applications
1.3 Electromagnetic Energy, EMR and EMS - Spectral Reflectance and
Spectral Signature or Curve - Platforms, Sensors and Resolution
1.4 Elements of Visual Image Interpretation - Mapping of Thematic Layers
and Visual Image Interpretation of Physical and Manmade Features
UNIT - II Remote Sensing - II 9
2.1 Digital image analysis: land use and landform classification, 3D view of
DEM
2.2 Aerial Photographs: Concept, Process and Types
2.3 Interpretation of Aerial Photographs
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2.4 Advanced Remote Sensing Technology - Use of Bhuvan website
UNIT - III Global Positioning System
3.1 GPS : Concept, Segments, Applications
3.2 Types of GPS GPS Data Accuracy and Errors
3.3 Factors Affecting GPS Data - Global Navigation System
3.4 Ground Survey and Demarcation of Point, Line and Polygon Features
with GPS Device Transfer GPS Data to Computer with Software’s
like -Easy GPS
UNIT - IV Geographic Information System I 9
4.1 GIS: Concept, Components and Applications - Map Projection and
Coordinate System
4.2 GIS Data Acquisition and Types
4.3 Importing Image into GIS Software and Geo-referencing
4.4 Creating Layers by Digitization of Point, Line and Polygon Features
UNIT V Geographic Information System II 9
5.1 Functions of Database Creation Input, Editing and Linking
5.2 Spatial Database Analysis: Overlay, Merge, Query
5.3 Using Map-Composer for Map Layout and Design
5.4 Preparation of Thematic Maps
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Paper IX : GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY
Question Paper Pattern
Q. 1 Unit I 16
Q. 2 Unit II 16
Q. 3 Unit III 16
Q. 4 Unit IV 16
Q. 5 Unit V 16
Q. 6 Preparation Thematic Maps by using Geospatial Technology Tools 10
Q. 7 Journal and Viva 10
References:
1.
2.
3. Afzal Sharieff and et. al. (Ed.) (2010): An Introduction to Remote Sensing, SARUP Book
Publishers Pvt. Limited, New Delhi.
4. Anson, R. W. and Ormeling, F. J., (Ed.) (1993): Basic Cartography for Students and
Technicians, Vol.I, International Cartographic Association and Elseiver Applied Science
Publishers, London.
5. American Society of Photogrammetry (1983): Manual of Remote Sensing, ASP
PalisChurch,V.A.
6. Agrawal, N.K.(2006), Essentials of GPS (Second Edition), Book Selection Centre,
Hyderabad
7. Bhatia (2016): Remote Sensing and GIS, Oxford University Press, New Delhi.
8. Bhatia, S. C. (2008): Fundamentals of Remote Sensing, Atlantic Publishers and
Distributors (P) Limited, New Delhi.
9. Bhatta Basudeb 2016: Remote Sensing and GIS, Oxford University Press, New Delhi
10. Barrett, E.G. and Curtis, L.F. (1992): Fundamentals of Remote Sensing in Air Photo-
interpretation, McMillan, New York. 7.
11. Bernhardsen, Tor (2002): Geographical Information Systems: An Introduction, Third
Edition, John Wiiey& Sons, Inc., New York.
12. Burrough, Peter A and McDonnell, R.A. (1998): Principles of Geographical Information
Systems, Oxford University Press, Mumbai.
13. Campbell. J. (1989): Introduction to Remote Sensing, Guilford, New York.
14. Clarke, Keith C. (1998): Getting Started with Geographic Information Systems,
Prentice-Hall Series in Geogl. Info. Science, Prentice-Hall, Inc. N.J.
15. Central Board of Secondary Education (New Delhi): Geospatial Technology
Textbook, Class XI and XII
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16. Chaisman, N. 1992: Exploring Geographical Information Systems, John Wiley and
Sons Inc., New York. Lillesand, T.M. and Kiefer, R. W. 1994: Remote Sensing and
Image Interpretation, 3rd edition, John Wiley and Sons, New York.
17. Dickinson, G. C. (1977) Statistical Mapping and the Presentation of Statistics,
Edward Arnold Ltd., London.
18. George B and Kolte P. E. (2010): The GIS Book, Cengage Learning India
Private Limited, New Delhi.
19. George Joseph (2013): Fundamentals of Remote Sensing, Second Edition,
Universities Press (India) Private Limited, Himayatnagar, Hyderabad.
20. Heywood, I.et al (2002): An Introduction to Geological Systems, Pearson
Education Limited,
21. New Delhi.
22. Iliffe, J.C (2006), Datums and Map Projections for Remote Sensing, GIS and
Surveying, Whittles Publishing, New York.
23. Jonson. R. J. (2003): Remote Sensing of the Environment-An Earth Resources
Perspective
24. Kang-Tsang Chang (2010): Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, Tata
McGraw Hill Edition, New Delhi.
25. Lillesand and Keifer (2010) Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation, Fourth
Edition, Wiley.
26. Pearson Education Series in Geographical Information Science, Keith C. Clarke
(Series editor) Pearson Educators Private Limited. (Singapore), New Delhi.
27. Monkhouse, F. J. and H. R. Wilkinson, (1971): Maps and Diagrams, Methuen & Co.
Ltd., London.
28. Robinson, A. H. and Others (1995): Elements of Cartography, VI Edition, John Wiley
& Sons, New York.
29. Sudhakar S (1993) : Forest Type and Density Mapping in Meghalaya through Digital
Image Processing of Indian Remote Sensing Satellite Data, Collaborative project
report by Meghalaya State Forest Dept. and RRSSC, Kharagpur.
30. Thomson O and Frank S (2000): Time Integrative Geographic Information System,
Springer, New York.
31. Training Module of Capacity Building Training Programme in Geospatial Technology
sponsored by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India in
collaboration of Himachal Pradesh University.
32. Tutorials from the - http://dst-iget.in/tutorials
33. bhuvan.nrsc.gov.in/
34. https://www.isro.gov.in
35. https://www.iirs.gov.in/
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University of Mumbai
Revised Syllabus for
T.Y.B.A. /T.Y.B.Sc (Geography)
Semester – (for Sem VI)
(Choice Based Credit System)
(With effect from the academic year 2023-24)
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University of Mumbai
Revised Syllabus w.e.f. Academic Year, 2023-24 (CBCS)
T.Y.B.A. /T.Y.B.Sc. (Geography), Semester – VI
Paper – IV: Introduction to Climatology and Oceanography
COURSE CODE: UAGEO-601 (2023-24), Credit: 04
Course Objectives:
To provide students with basic understandings of climatology and oceanography
To enable to understand the basic concepts of weather and climate
To gain essential background for further studies in weather and climate
To introduce the fundamentals of atmospheric phenomena, global climate and climate change.
To gain essential background of origin and development of oceanography
To enable to understand the basic concepts of ocean floor, temperature and salinity of ocean water
To introduce the fundamentals of various movements of ocean water, marine ecosystem, pollution
and the influence of ocean
Course Outcome:
To understand the importance of atmosphere and ocean
To know measurements of atmosphere pressure and formation of pressure belts
To understand weather phenomena like winds, humidity, condensation and precipitation
To get knowledge about the concepts of cyclone, anti-cyclone, global warming and climate
change.
To know about the major oceans and their characteristics
To understand the bottom relief of the oceans
To get knowledge about the concepts of waves, tides and currents
UNIT – I: Introduction to Climatology TOTAL
LECTURES
1.1 Introduction of Climatology - Concept and elements of weather and climate
12 1.2 Evolution of atmosphere its composition and structure
1.3 Insolation and heat budget of the earth
1.4 Vertical and horizontal distribution of temperature
UNIT – II: - Air Pressure, Atmospheric Circulation, Precipitation
12 2.1 Measurement of air pressure and distribution of pressure belts
2.2 Winds: global, regional and local
2.3 Upper air circulation - Jet stream
2.4 Process of condensation and precipitation
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UNIT – III: Special Weather Phenomena
12 3.1 Cyclone – types and origin, structure, global distribution and associate
weather
3.2 Tornados: Origin, structure, distribution and associate weather
3.3 Anti-cyclones: Origin, structure, global distribution and associate weather
3.4 Global warming and its impact on weather
UNIT – IV: Introduction to Oceanography
12 4.1 Origin and Development of Oceanography, Branches of oceanography
4.2 Ocean floor relief and its characteristics
4.3 Composition of ocean water, distribution of salinity and affecting factors
4.4 Ocean waves formation and types
UNIT – V: Concept of tides, Ocean currents and marine pollution
12 5.1 Concept and types of Tides
5.2 Ocean Currents – types and their effects
5.3 Coral reefs and their importance
5.4 Marine pollution and its impact on marine ecosystem
References: Climatology
Ahrens, C.D. (2012): Essentials of Meteorology: An Invitation to the Atmosphere;
Cengage Learning, Boston
Ahrens, C.D., Jackson, P.L., Jackson, C.E.J. and Jackson, C.E.O. (2012):
Meteorology Today: An Introduction to Weather, Climate and the Environment; Cengage
Learning; Boston
Barry, R.G. and Chorley, R.J. (2003): Atmosphere, Weather and Climate; Psychology
Press, Hove; East Sussex.
Chawan S.V. (ed) (2015): Physical Geography, Paper I, Published by Director (I/C),
Institute of Distance and Open Learning, University of Mumbai.
Critchfield, H.J., (1975): general Climatology, Prentice Hall, New Jersey. Lal D.S. (1997):
Climatology; Sharda Pustak Bhavan; Allahabad
Lydolph, P.E.( 1985): The Climate of the Earth, Rowman Nad Allanheld, Totowa,
New Jersey.
Mather, J.R.(1974): Climatology: Fundamentals and Applications; Mc Craw Hill Book Co.,
U.S.A.
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Matthews, W. H., Kellogg, W., Robinson, G.D. (1971): Man’s Impact on Climate;
M.I.T. Press Design Dept. U.S.A.
Oliver, J.E. (1993): Climatology: An Atmospheric Science, Pearson Education India,
New Delhi
Rosenberg, N.J., Blad, B.L., Verma, S.B.(1983): Micro-climate Biological Environment;
John Wiley & Sons, U.S.A.
Rumney, G.R. (1968): Climatology and the World Climates, Macmillan, London.
Shinde P.; Pednekar H. et.al. (2010): Introduction to Geography, Sheth Publishers
Pvt.Ltd., Mumbai.
Subrahmanyam, V.P. (ed) (1983): Contributions to Indian Geography a) Vol III-
General Climatology, b) Volume IV- Applied Climatology. Heritage Publishers,
New Delhi.
Trewartha, G.T. (1980): An Introduction to Climate; McGraw Hill, New York, 5th
edition, (International Student Edition)
http://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/agrometeorology/condensation-meaning-process-and-
types/88791
http://gescli.blogspot.in/2011/09/concept-of-climatology.html
References: Oceanography
Bhatt, J.J. 91978): Exploring the Planet Ocean, D.Von Nostrand Co.New York.
Birla Economic Research Foundation, economic Research Division 91992): The
Oceans, Allied Publishers Ltd. New Delhi.
Chandra, S. and Others (eds).(1993): The Indian Ocean and its islands: Strategic
Scientific and Historical perspectives, sage Publications, New Delhi. Chawan S.V. (ed)
(2015): Physical Geography, Paper I, Published by Director (I/C), Institute of Distance
and Open Learning, University of Mumbai. Fairbridge, R.W.ed) Encyclopeadia of
Oceanography, Reinholt, New York. Sharma, R.C. (ed)(1985): The Oceans: realities and
Prospects, Rajesh Publications, New Delhi.
Sengupta,R. and Desa E,(eds) (2001): The Indian Ocean: A Perspective Vol.,I and II
Oxford and IBH Publishing Company Private Limited, New Delhi.
Paul, P.R.(1998): Invitation to Oceanography, Jones and Bartlett Publishing, Sudbury,
Massachusetts.
Rajgopalan, R (ed) (1996): Voices for Oceans, A Report to the Independent World
Commission on the Oceans, International Ocean Institute, Operational centre, Madras,
India.
Qasim, S.Z(1998): Glimpses of Indian Ocean, Universities Press(India) Limited,
Hyderabad.
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QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Marks -100 Total Time: 3
Hours
N.B. 1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
2. Use of Map Stencils is permitted.
3. Draw sketches and diagrams wherever necessary.
Q. 1. One Long -answer Question on Unit – I of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – I of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – I of 10 Marks each
Q. 2. One Long -answer Question on Unit – II of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – II of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – II of 10 Marks each
Q. 3. One Long -answer Question on Unit – III of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – III of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – III of 10 Marks each
Q. 4. One Long -answer Question on Unit – IV of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – IV of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – IV of 10 Marks each
Q. 5. One Long -answer Question on Unit – V of 20 Marks 20
OR
One Long-answer Question on Unit – V of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – V of 10 Marks each
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
T.Y.B.A./B.Sc (Geography)
Sem.VI - Paper no V
Geography of Urban Settlement
COURSE CODE: UAGEO-602A (2023-24), Credit: 04
COURSE OUTCOMES:
1) The students were known the importance of urban settlements through urban
geography.
2) The students understood the types of Urban Settlements, Site and Situations.
3) The students were familiar with an idea of relationship between human activities and
urban development.
4) Detail understanding of students regarding present urban problems and students are
capable to handling of present problematic situations in urban areas.
5) The students are developed as a good urban planner and environmental conservator.
OBJECTIVES
1) To Study the basics of Urban Geography.
2) To Study the types of Urban Settlements, Site and Situations.
3) To get an idea of relationship between human activities and urban development.
4) To make students capable for handling present problematic Situation in Urban areas.
5) To make students as a good urban planner and environmental Conservator.
Unit I - Introduction to Geography Of Urban Settlements
1.1 Urban Geography - Definition, Nature and Scope.
1.2 Approaches of Urban Geography.
1.3 Urban Settlement Geography relation with Other Disciplines subjects
1.4 Factors affecting on growth and Development of Urban settlement
Unit II - Urban Settlements
2.1 Site and Situation of Urban Settlements
2.2 Patterns of Urban Settlements – Nuclear, Linear, Rectangular, Circular,
Star related other patterns
2.3 Hierarchy of Urban Settlements
2.4 Functional Classification of Towns
Unit III - Urbanization
3.1 Urbanization - Concept, origin and growth of urbanisation with special reference
to India
3.2 Cities and Its Umland – Concept, Determinants of Umland of Indian
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Cities.
3.3 The Central Business District (C.B.D ) – (Characteristics, Classification,
Delimitation, Parameters)
3.4 Contemporary Urban Issue / Urban Problems
Unit IV - Theories of Urban Morphology
4.1 Central Place Theory
4.2 Concentric Zone Theory
4.3 The Sector Theory
4.4 The Multiple Nuclei Theory
Unit V- Urban Planning
5.1 Town Planning - Concepts, Aims, Need of Town Planning.
5.2 Case Studies of Planned Cities - New Mumbai, Chandigarh.
5.3 Case Studies of Metropolitan Areas – Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata
5.4 Urban Policies and Problems of Town Planning in India
References
● सावंत ÿकाश (1998) नागरी भूगोल, फडके ÿकाशन कोÐहापूर.
● सवदी ए.बी. (2010) नागरी भूगोल िनराली, ÿकाशन पुणे.
● डॉ.िवĜल घारपुरे (2013 ) नागरी भूगोल िपंपळापुरे पिÊलकेशन नागपूर.
● देशपांडे सी.डी. (1983 ) शहरे- कॉÆटीन¤टल ÿकाशन, पुणे.
● खतीब के.ए. (2007) वसाहत भूगोल अजब ÿकाशन कोÐहापूर.
● सवदी, कोळेकर, (2005) आधुिनक भूगोल िनराली ÿकाशन, पुणे.
● S.D.Maurya (2022) URBAN GEOGRAPHY Sharda Pustak Bhawan Prayagraj U.P.
● Surender Singh and Jitender Saroha 2021 Urban Geography Pearson Education
Publications .
● Alam, S.M. (1965): Hyderabad - Secundrabad: A Study in Urban Geography, Allied
Publishers, Bombay,
● Bansal, S.C. (2013): Nagriya Bhugol, Minaxi, Prakashan, Meerut.
● L.N. Verma ( 2008) Urban Geography Rawat Publications-Jaipur.
● Kaplan (2014) Urban Geography John Wiley & Sons Publisher New Jersey, U.S.
● Andrew E. G. Jonas, Eugene McCann and Mary Thomas 2015 Urban Geography:
Critical Introduction John Wiley & Sons Publisher New Jersey, U.S.
● Michael Pacione (2009) Urban Geography: A Global Perspective- Routledge Publisher
U.K.
● Ghosh. S. (2015): “Introduction to Settlement Geography”, Orient Blackswan Private
Limited, Hyderabad.
● Johnson J.H. (1967): Urban Geography, An Introductory Analysis. 4. Bose A: India's
Urbanization 1974-2000, Tata Mc Graw Hill, New Delhi.
● Carter H (1972): The study of urban Geography, Edward Arnold, London.
● Kaplan D. H., Wheeler J. O. and Holloway S. R., (2008) Urban Geography, John Wiley
John Wiley & Sons Publisher New Jersey, U.S.
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● Knox P. L. and McCarthy L., (2005) Urbanization: An Introduction to Urban Geography,
Pearson Prentice Hall New York.
● Knox P. L. and Pinch S., (2006) Urban Social Geography: An Introduction, Prentice-Hall.
● Ramachandran R (1989) Urbanisation and Urban Systems of India, Oxford University
Press, New Delhi.
● Ramachandran, R., (1992) The Study of Urbanisation, Oxford University Press, Delhi.
● Singh, R.B. (2015) Urban development, challenges, risks andresilience in Asian
megacities.
QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Marks -100 Total Time: 3
Hours
N.B. 1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
2. Use of Map Stencils is permitted.
3. Draw sketches and diagrams wherever necessary.
Q. 1. One Long-answer Question on Unit – I of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – I of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – I of 10 Marks each
Q. 2. One Long-answer Question on Unit – II of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – II of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – II of 10 Marks each
Q. 3. One Long-answer Question on Unit – III of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – III of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – III of 10 Marks each
Q. 4. One Long-answer Question on Unit – IV of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – IV of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – IV of 10 Marks each
Q. 5. One Long-answer Question on Unit – V of 20 Marks 20
OR
One Long-answer Question on Unit – V of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – V of 10 Marks each
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Revised Syllabus w.e.f. Academic Year, 2023-24 (CBSGS) T.Y.B.A./T.Y.B.Sc.
(Geography), Semester –VI, Paper: V – B
Subject Title: Geography of Transport
COURSE CODE: UAGEO-602B (2023-24), Credit: 04
Course Outcome: -
1) Students will learn about the role of transport in entire economic and social processes.
2) This course aims to make students understand the locational advantage of different
economic and social institutes based on transport principle.
3) They are made aware of the role of public transport in addressing the problems of
congestion and air pollution.
4) This understanding may help them in formulating plan for regional development and
economic regeneration by proper transport planning. The objectives are –
1) To understand the nature of transport
2) To know the current problems, issues and trends in transport at a variety of geographical
scales and across several modes.
3) To examine the major problems, issues and trends facing the transport sector in both the
developed and developing worlds and to discuss appropriate possible responses.
Unit-I: Introduction to Transport Geography TOTAL
LECTURES
1.1 Definition Nature & Scope of Geography of Transport
12 1.2. Importance of Geography of Transport
1.3. Definition of Distance and its types, Factors affecting on Transportation
1.4. Phases of growth and development of different modes of transpor t
Unit-II: Transport Network System
12 2.1. Transport network system – structure and properties
2.2. Application of graph theory measures
2.3. Location of routes and efficiency of network
2.4. Bases of spatial interaction, complementary intervening opportunity and
Transferability
Unit -III: Evolution of Modes of Transport
12 3.1. Evolution of transport network and their environment
3.2. Transport cost, Principles of transport cost fixation,
3.3. Comparative cost advantage by different modes
3.4. Factors influencing comparative cost structures and locational responses
Unit -IV: Theoretical Framework and Impact of Transport 12
4.1 Measures and Indices of connectivity and accessibility 1212१२
१२१२12
12 4.2 Transportation Models : Traffic congestion Model and Spatial Flow Models,
Gravity Model
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4.3 Impact of Transport on environment & Tourism Development
4.4 Issues associated with road, rail, water and air transportation
Unit –V: Urban Transport Policy and P lanning
12 5.1. Transport development in developing countries, urban, transportation:
growth and problems of urban transportation
5.2. Challenges and issues of Urban Transport - Transport and environmental
degradation; vehicular pollution and congestion,
5.3. Urban Land Use and Transportation ,
5.4. National Highway Development and Transport Planning in India.
REFERENCES:
1. Chorley R.J. & Haggett P. (1967): Models in Geography Methuen & Co. London.
2. Hagget, F and Chorley, R.J. Network Analysis’, Edward Arnold, London, 1968.
3. Hay, A.: Transport Economy, MacMillan, London, 1973.
4. Hoyle, B.S. (ed.): Transport and Development, MacMillan, London, 1973.
5. Hurst, M.E.( ed.) (1974): Transportation Geography, McGraw-Hill. 6. Raza, M. and Agrawal
Y.P.: Trans port Geography of India, Concept. New Delhi, 1985.
7. Robinson H &Bamford C.G. : Geography of Transport Macdonald & Evans., London 1978.
8. Saxena, H. M. (2010): Transport Geography, Rawat Publications, Jaipur
9. Taffe, E.J. & Gauthier (Jr.) H.L.: Geography of Transportation, Prentice-Hall, Englewood
Cliffs, N.J., 1973.
10. Ullman E.L.: American Commodity Flow University of Washington Press 1957.
QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Marks -100 Total Time: 3
Hours
N.B. 1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
2. Use of Map Stencils is permitted.
3. Draw sketches and diagrams wherever necessary.
Q. 1. One Long-answer Question on Unit – I of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – I of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – I of 10 Marks each
Q. 2. One Long-answer Question on Unit – II of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – II of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – II of 10 Marks each
Q. 3. One Long-answer Question on Unit – III of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – III of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – III of 10 Marks each
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Q. 4. One Long-answer Question on Unit – IV of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – IV of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – IV of 10 Marks each
Q. 5. One Long-answer Question on Unit – V of 20 Marks 20
OR
One Long-answer Question on Unit – V of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – V of 10 Marks each
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Revised syllabus w. e. f. academic year 2023-24 (CBSGS)
T.Y.B.A/T.Y.B. Sc. (Geography), Semester -VI, Paper: V -C
Subject Title : Geography Of Disaster Mitigation And Management
COURSE CODE: UAGEO-602C (2023-24), Credit: 04
Course Outcomes
Understand the nature of hazards and disasters
Assess risk, perception and vulnerability with respect to hazards.• Prepare hazard zonation maps.
Assessing the nature, impact and management of major natural and man-made
hazards affecting the Indian subcontinent
Course Objectives:
1 . To provide a general concept of disasters caused by nature beyond the human control.
2. To aware about the classification of natural disasters
3. To demonstrate the devastating effect of natural disasters to society
UNIT-I Meaning & Concept of Disaster & Hazard
No of
Lectures
1.1 Concept of Disaster, Hazard, Vulnerability and Risks 12
1.2 Typology of hazards &Disasters -Natural Disasters &Man -made Disasters
1.3 Impacts of Disaster-Socio-economic and Political
1.4 Need of Disaster Management in India
UNIT-II Disaster Management :Method &Approaches
12 2.1 Disaster Management :Meaning & Concept
2.2 Disaster Management :Historical Perspective
2.3 Disaster Management :Methods &Approaches
2.4 Pre & Post -Disaster Stage of Management
UNIT-III Disaster Management & Organizations
12
3.1 Role of National Organization for Disaster Management
3.2 Role of International Organization for Disaster Management –UNISDR,
INSARAG, Red Cross
3.3 Role of NGOs, Community & social media in Disaster Management
3.4 Need & Challenges faced by various organizations
UNIT-IV Natural Disaster and its Management in India
12
4.1 Earthquake Distribution, Causes ,Effects, Management
4.2 Flood-Distribution, Causes, Effects, Management
4.3 Cyclone- Distribution, Causes, Effects, Management
4.4 Landslides - Causes, Effects, Management
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UNIT-V Anthropogenic Disaster and its Management in India
12
5.1 Industrial Hazard -Causes, Effect and management
5.2 Terrorism – Causes, effect and management
5.3 Deforestation - , Causes, Effect and management
5.4 Accidents – Causes, Effect and management
References:
1. Coppola,D.P(2011):Introduction to International Disaster Management.Elesvier, Butterworth-
Heinemann
2. Dasgupta R. (2007) Disaster Management and Rehabilitation, Miital Publication. New Delhi
3. Govt.Of India: Disaster Management in India,Ministry of Home affair, New Delhi
4. Murthy,D.B.N (2008) : Disaster Management, Deep & Deep Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
5. Singh,Savindra and Singh, Jeetendra (2016):Disaster Management, Pravalika Publications,
Allahabad
6. Management of Man Made Disaster - S. L. Goel - Deep & Deep Publication PVT. LTD.
7. गोडबोले, मराठे :आप°ी ÓयवÖथापन संकÐपना, डायमंड पिÊलकेशÆस,पुणे
8. पठारे संभाजी,अजय चाकाने :आप°ी िनराकरण, डायमंड पिÊलकेशÆस,पुणे
9. मोरे जोितराम, अजुªन मुसमाडे :आप°ी ÓयवÖथापन भूगोल ,डायमंड पिÊलकेशÆस,पुणे
10. आप°ी ÓयवÖथापनाचा भूगोल – ÿा. राजकुमार डी. कांबळे, ÿा. बारवकर भगवान ÿा. साळुंके
वासुदेव , – स³सेस पिÊलकेशन, पुणे
QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Marks -100 Total Time: 3
Hours
N.B. 1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
2. Use of Map Stencils is permitted.
3. Draw sketches and diagrams wherever necessary.
Q. 1. One Long-answer Question on Unit – I of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – I of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – I of 10 Marks each
Q. 2. One Long-answer Question on Unit – II of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – II of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – II of 10 Marks each
Q. 3. One Long-answer Question on Unit – III of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – III of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – III of 10 Marks each
Q. 4. One Long-answer Question on Unit – IV of 20 Marks
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OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – IV of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – IV of 10 Marks each
Q. 5. One Long-answer Question on Unit – V of 20 Marks 20
OR
One Long-answer Question on Unit – V of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – V of 10 Marks each
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Revised Syllabus w.e.f. Academic Year, 2023-2024 (CBSGS)
T.Y.B.A. / T.Y.B.Sc. (Geography), Semester VI, Paper No: VI
Subject Title: TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES IN GEOGRAPHY FOR
SPATIAL ANALYSIS-II (Practical)
COURSE CODE: UAGEO-603 (2023-24), Credit: 03
Course Outcomes
Learn the significance of statistics in geography. Understand the importance of use
of data in geography
Recognize the importance and application of Statistics in Geography
Interpret statistical data for a holistic understanding of geographical phenomena.
Know about different types of sampling.
Develop an idea about theoretical distribution.
Learn to use tabulation of data.
Gain knowledge about association and correlation.
Unit -I Nature of data and central tendency Lectures
1.1. Meaning and types of data, variable, observation, observation
value, simple, discrete data and continuous data 09
1.2. Frequency Distribution, Histogram, Frequency Polygon and
Ogive
1.3. Measures of Central Tendency - mean, median and mode
Unit -II Dispersion and Deviation
2.1. Mean Deviation and Quartile Deviation 09
2.2. Standard Deviation
2.3. Moving Averages (3 years and 5 years)
Unit -III Correlation, Regression & Hypothesis Testing
3.1. Calculation of correlation coefficient - Pearson's and Spearman's
methods 09
3.2. Regression analysis
3.3 Systematic and random Sampling with Point, Line and Area types
Unit-IV Surveying
4.1 Plane Table Surveying 09
4.2 Abney level Surveying
4.3 Prismatic compass surveying
Unit-V Field work in Geography 09
Study tour and report writing or Village Survey and report writing
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References -
Karlekar Shrikant- Bhoogol shastratil Sanshodhan Paddhati,
Monkhouse F.J. - Maps & Diagrams, Methuen and Co., London, 1971 (3rd Edition,
Revised).
NCERT - Textbook for Class-12, Practical Work in Geography Part II
Peter A. Rogerson - Statistical Methods for Geography, Sege Publishers -2001
Robinson A.H. - Elements of Cartography, Wiley
Sarkar Ashis - Practical Geography, Orient Black Swan 2015 Sarkar Ashis
Quantitative Geography, Orient Black Swan 2013
Singh R.L. & Singh P. B. - Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers
2005 Stoddard Robert Field techniques and research methods in geography,
Geography faculty publication http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/geographyfacpub/26
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1 All questions are compulsory
2 Figures to the right indicate marks to a sub-question.
3 Use of map stencils and simple calculator is allowed.
Q. 1 Unit-I 16 Marks
Q. 2 Unit II 16 Marks
Q. 3 Unit III 16 Marks
Q. 4 Unit IV 16 Marks
Q. 5 Unit V 16 Marks
Q. 6 Journal and Viva 20 Marks
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Revised Syllabus w.e.f. Academic Year, 2023-24 (CBCS)
T.Y.B.A. /T.Y.B.Sc. (Geography), Semester – VI
Paper – VII: Economic geography
COURSE CODE: UAGEO-604 (2023-24), Credit: 04
Economic Geography outcomes
1) Understand the concept of economic activity, factors
2) affecting location of economic activity. Gain knowledge
3) about different types of Economic activities
4) Assess the significance of Economic Geography, the
5) concept of economic man and theories of choice.
6) Analyze the factors of location of agriculture and industries.
7) Understand the evolution of varied types of economic activities.
8) Map and interpret data on production, economic indices, transport network and flows.
Economic Geography objective
To emphasize the significance of economic world geography in understanding the modern
economic system.
To Offer a thorough overview of fundamental concepts and essential terms Economic
geography’s concepts have been applied.
To Present economic geography of world as an active, complex, and contentious field a
collection of knowledge
To Allow you to apply that you have learned to important socio economic issues in the era of
globalization of the economy
To Motivate you to consider policy ideas for reducing inequity in the globalizing world, and
there is also uneven progress.
UNIT
Numbers Introduction to Economic Geography No. of
Lectures
1.1 Definition, nature, scope and importance of Economic Geography 12
1.2 Approaches and chronological development
1.3 Branches and relationship with social sciences
1.4 Recent themes and concept: agglomeration economics
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UNIT II Major Economic Activities 12
2.1 Meaning, classification of economics activities
2.2 Primary Economic Activities: Fishing, animal husbandry and
agriculture: types, characteristics and influencing factors and major
area.
2.3 Secondary activities: Meaning , types and Characteristics
2.4 Territory and quaternary activities: Meaning, Characteristics
UNIT III Major Industries and Industrial Regions 12
3.1 Locational factors and locational theory
3.2 Major Industries : Iron and Steel, Textile and Sugar Industries
3.3 Industrial Region : India and World
3.4 Industrial Development in India and World
UNIT IV Transportation and Communication
4.1 Meaning, importance of transportation and communication 12
4.2 Means and modes of transportation
4.3 Influencing factors of transportation development
4.4 Transport patterns, flow theory and gravity model
UNIT V International Trade and Trading Organizations
5.1 Meaning, types and factors of trade development 12
5.2 Theories of international trade
5.3 Major trading organization s and blocks
5.4 Trade policies of India and China.
References
Alka Guantam (2015): Advanced economic geography Sharda Pustak Bhavan
R.knowled and J. Wareing (2010) Economic and Social geography “Rupa publication India pvt.
ltd. New Delhi”
Alexander J.W. (1963) Economic Geography “Englewood Cliff
Bale J. (1984): The location of manufacturing industry oliver and boyd idinburgh
Behrman J.N. (1967) industrial policies: international restructuring and transnational, Lexington
Brilton J.N.H (1991) Regional Analysis and economic geography : A case study of manufacturing
in the Bristol region London
Chapmen K. and Devid W. (1991) Industrial Location, Oxford.
Eliot H (1974) Transport Geography”Mcgraw Hill, New York”
Griqq David (1995) An Introduction to Agricultural Geography Roitledge,New York
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Hayes K and Fortheringh an (1984) Gravity and Spatial Interaction Models
Datt, G. And Mahajan, A. (2016): “Datt and Sundaram’s Indian Economy”, S. Chand Publishing,
New Delhi
Drezee J and Sen A.: “Indian Economic Development and Social Opportunity”, Oxford University
Press, London
Gautam, A. (2010): “Advanced Economic Geography”, ShardaPustakBhawan, Allahabad
Hartshorne T. & Alexander J.W.: “Economic Geography”, Prentice New Delhi
Hodder, B. and Lee, R. (2008):“Economic Geography”, Rawat Publishers, Jaipur
Khanna K.K., Gupta V. K., (1987): “Economic and Commercial Geography”, Sultan Chand and
Com.
Memoria, C. B. : “Economic and Commercial Geography of India”
Saxena, H. (2016): “Economic Geography”, Rawat Publishers, Jaipur
Singh, J. and Dhillon, S.: “Agricultural Geography”, Tata McGraw hill Publication Company Ltd.,
New Delhi.
Vaidya B.C. (1998): “Readings in Transportation Geography”, Devika Publications, New Delhi.
Vaidya B.C. (2003): “Geography of Transport Development”, Concept Publication, New Delhi.
Weber Alfred (1957): “Theory of Location of Industry”Chicago Press
QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Marks -100 Total Time: 3
Hours
N.B. 1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
2. Use of Map Stencils is permitted.
3. Draw sketches and diagrams wherever necessary.
Q. 1. One Long-answer Question on Unit – I of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – I of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – I of 10 Marks each
Q. 2. One Long-answer Question on Unit – II of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – II of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – II of 10 Marks each
Q. 3. One Long-answer Question on Unit – III of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – III of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – III of 10 Marks each
Q. 4. One Long-answer Question on Unit – IV of 20 Marks
OR 20
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One Long-answer Question on Unit – IV of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – IV of 10 Marks each
Q. 5. One Long-answer Question on Unit – V of 20 Marks 20
OR
One Long-answer Question on Unit – V of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – V of 10 Marks each
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Revised Syllabus w.e.f. Academic Year, 2023-24 (CBSGS)
T.Y.B.A./T.Y.B.Sc. (Geography), Semester –VI, Paper: VIII – A
Subject Title: BIOGEOGRAPHY
COURSE CODE: UAGEO-605A (2023-24), Credit: 04
Course Outcomes
Understand the varied ecosystems and classify them.
Recognize the significance of biogeochemical cycles and biodiversity.
Comprehend the devastating impact of deforestation.
Identify soil types and derive their ph.
Unit-I: Introduction to Biogeography TOTAL
LECTUR
ES
1.1 Biogeography-Concept, definition, nature and scope
12 1.2. Historical development and branches of Biogeography
1.3. Approaches in Biogeography
1.4. Importance of Biogeographic studies
Unit-II: Ecosystem and Biosphere
12 2.1. Ecosystem: Concept, meaning and types
2.2. Components of ecosystem and ecosystem productivity
2.3. Biosphere: Concept, meaning, components
2.4. Environment controls -
Unit -III: Plant Community
12 3.1. Concept of plant community and classification of plants
3.2. Biotic succession and climax vegetation
3.3. Major plant formation and biomes- Tropical
3.4. Major plant formation and biomes- Temperate
Unit –IV: Animal & Marine Biogeography
12 4.1. Geography of animal communities
4.2. Zoogeographical regions
4.3. Migration of Animals
4.4. Types of ocean habitats ; Island Biogeography, Estuarine Biogeography
Unit-V: Biodiversity
12 5.1. Biodiversity : meaning, importance and types
5.2. Causes of Biodiversity loss
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5.3. Biodiversity conservation
5.4 Biosphere reserves of India
Reference book:
Bharucha, E. (2004): “A Textbook for Environmental Studies”, University Grants
Commission,NewDelhi,Downloaded from
https://www.ugc.ac.in/oldpdf/modelcurriculum/env.pdf
Cunningham, W, and Cunnigham, M. (2017): “Principles of Environmental Science: Inquiry
and Applications”, McGraw Hill Education, Delhi
Gautam, A. (2010): “Environmental Geography”, Sharda Pustak Bhavan, Allahabad
Karlekar, S. and Borges, J. (2008): “Diamond Bhugol- Paryavaran Shatra Kosh”, (Marathi),
Diamond Publications, Pune
Rajagopalan, R. (2016): “Environmental Studies: From Crisis to Core”, Oxford University
Press, New Delhi
Sangle, S. (2017): “Paryavaran Bhugol”, (Marathi), Diamond Publications, Pune
Saxena, H. (2017): “Environmental Geography”, Rawat Publishers, Jaipur.
Singh, S. (2017):“Environmental Geography”, Prayag Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad
Αhirrao, W.R. & Others: “Biogeography”, Nirali Prakashan, Pune
Αgrawal, L.C.: “ Biogeography” , Rawat Publications, Jaipur
Parmar and other –“Pryavaran Bhugol” Himalaya Publishing House – Mumbai 2013
Thakur and other - –“Pryavaran Bhugol” Konkan Geographer’s Publication
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QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Marks -100 Total Time: 3
Hours
N.B. 1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
2. Use of Map Stencils is permitted.
3. Draw sketches and diagrams wherever necessary.
Q. 1. One Long-answer Question on Unit – I of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – I of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – I of 10 Marks each
Q. 2. One Long-answer Question on Unit – II of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – II of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – II of 10 Marks each
Q. 3. One Long-answer Question on Unit – III of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – III of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – III of 10 Marks each
Q. 4. One Long-answer Question on Unit – IV of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – IV of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – IV of 10 Marks each
Q. 5. One Long-answer Question on Unit – V of 20 Marks 20
OR
One Long-answer Question on Unit – V of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – V of 10 Marks each
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University of Mumbai
Revised Syllabus w.e.f. Academic Year, 2023-24 (CBSGS)
T.Y.B.A. / T.Y.B.Sc. (Geography)
Semester VI, Paper No.– VIII -B
Subject Title : SOCIAL AND CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY
COURSE CODE: UAGEO-605B (2023-24), Credit: 04
Course Outcomes:
1. Understand the scope and content of socio-cultural geography
2. Understand the concept of cultural hearth and realm, cultural diffusion, diffusion of regions.
3. Develop an understanding of cultural segregation and cultural diversity, technology and development
4. Learn about the different races and racial groups of the world
5. Identify the socio-cultural space and regions of India
6. Understand the indicators of social welfare and wellbeing
Objectives:
1. Students will learn nature and scope of social and cultural geography.
2. The understand the approaches of the socio-cultural geography
3. To grasp the concept of social welfare and wellbeing both theoretical and technical aspects.
4. To understand the dynamics of the social and system .
5. The course explores the social and cultural regions of the world and seeks to provide understanding of today’s
increasing problems in the world.
6. Students will be familiarized with socio-cultural regions, movements and their impacts on economic, cultural and
social activities .
UNIT - I Introduction to Social and Cultural
Geography TOTAL
LECTURES
1.1 Social Geography: Concept, Nature and Scope
12 1.2. Cultural Geography: Concept, Nature and Scope
1.3. Approaches: Possibilistic, Behavioural, Radical and Welfare,
Modern and Postmodern
1.4. Social-cultural Space and Regions with Special Reference to
India
UNIT II – Social and Cultural
Structures 12
2.1. Races, Caste, Ethnicity: Types, Characteristics and Distribution
2.2. Religions : Traits and Distribution
2.3. Tribes: Types, Characteristics and Distribution
2.4. Languages: Distribution of Major languages families
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UNIT III – Socio-cultural Processes and
Wellbeing 12
3.1. Processes of Social Change: Modernization and Globalization –
Positive and Negative Impact
3.2. Concept and Indicators of Social Welfare and Wellbeing –
Happiness Index
3.3. Cultural Realms (Regions) and Diffusion: Cultural Convergences
and Divergences
3.4. Cultural Ecology and Heritage - World Heritage Movements
UNIT - IV Socio-cultural Development and Problems in India 12
4.1. Socio-cultural Development: Indicators and Measurement
4.2. Social Stratification and Exclusion – Causes and Effects
4.3. Socio -cultural Challenges and Problems in Rural and Urban area
4.4. Problems Related to Health and Education - Programs or Policies
Unit-V: Biodiversity 12
5.1. Cultural Heritage Preservation: Efforts of Conservation
5.2. Social Movements: Environmental, Labour, Dalit, Tribal,
Women and Farmers
5.3. Tribal Development: Programmes and Policies
5.4 Women Empowerment: Programmes and Policies
References :
Ahmad, A. (1999): “Social Geography”, Rawat Publications, Jaipur
Bannerjee-Guha, S. (2004): “Space, Society and Geography”, Rawat Publications, Jaipur
Carter and Jones (2000) Social Geography – An Introduction contemporary issues.
CMS (2010): “India Corruption Study 2010: Is the Scenario Changing?”, CMS Research House,
New Delhi, Downloaded from
http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/apcity/unpan047870.pdf
Desai, M. (2007): “Women and the Built Environment”, Zuban Publications, Delhi.
Dutt, A., Wadhwa, V. et al (2012): “Facets of Social Geography: International and Indian Perspectives”,
Foundation Books, New Delhi
Gharpure, V. (2013): “Samajik ani anskrutik Bhugol”, (Marathi) Pimpalapure and Company Publishers, Nagpur
Jyptirmoy Sen (2007): A Text Book of Social and Cultural Geography,” Kalyani Publsiher, New Delhi.
Karmarkar, D. (2012): “Fishy Spaces: Globalisation and Livelihood of Indigenous Fishermen – A Case of
Mumbai”, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany
Knowles, R and Wareing, J. (1996): “Economic and Social Geography”, the Made Simple Series, Rupa& Co.,
Calcutta
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QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Marks -100 Total Time: 3
Hours
N.B. 1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
2. Use of Map Stencils is permitted.
3. Draw sketches and diagrams wherever necessary.
Q. 1. One Long-answer Question on Unit – I of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – I of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – I of 10 Marks each
Q. 2. One Long-answer Question on Unit – II of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – II of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – II of 10 Marks each
Q. 3. One Long-answer Question on Unit – III of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – III of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – III of 10 Marks each
Q. 4. One Long-answer Question on Unit – IV of 20 Marks
OR 20
One Long-answer Question on Unit – IV of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – IV of 10 Marks each
Q. 5. One Long-answer Question on Unit – V of 20 Marks 20
OR
One Long-answer Question on Unit – V of 20 Marks / Two Short-answer
Questions on Unit – V of 10 Marks each
References:
Krishnaraj, M. (2012): “The Women’s Movement in India: A Hundred Year History”, Sage
Publications, New Delhi
Leong, Goh-Cheng and Morgan, G. (1994): “Human and Economic Geography”, Oxford University
Press, Oxford
Majid Husain (1994) Social Geography, Anmol Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
NTA-UGC NET/JRF/SET Geography – Arihant Publication
Puniyani, R. (2018): “Communalism: India’s Struggle for Democracy and Pluralism”,
Raju, S. (2011): “Gendered Geographies: Space and Place in South Asia”, Oxford University Press,
New Delhi.
Rubenstein, J. (2015): “Contemporary Human Geography”, Pearson Education, Noida
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Singh, B. N.: “Human Geography”, PrayagPustakBhavan, Allahabad
Singh, L. R. (2009): “Fundamentals of Human Geography”, ShardaPustakBhawan, Allahabad
Smith D.M. – Human Geography – a Welfare Approach.
Smith D.M. – Geography of Social Justice.
Sukhtankar, S. and Vaishnav, M. (2015): “Corruption in India: Bridging Research Evidence and Policy
Options”, An Independent Paper downloaded from https://www.dartmouth.edu/~sandip/Sukhtankar-
Vaishnav-Corruption-IPF_Full.pdf
Warburton, J. (2013): “Corruption as Social Process”, in P. Larmour and N. Wolanin (eds), Corruption
and Anti-Corruption ”, ANU E Press, Downloaded from http://press-
files.anu.edu.au/downloads/press/p228301/pdf/ch13.pdf
www.nptel.ac.in/courses/109103022/40
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University of Mumbai
Revised Syllabus w.e.f. Academic Year, 2022-2023 (CBSGS)
T.Y.B.A. / T.Y.B.Sc. (Geography), Semester VI, Paper IX:
Research Methodology in Geography (Practical)
COURSE CODE: UAGEO-606 (2023-24), Credit: 03
Course Outcomes
Have expertise in identification of area of study, methodology, quantitative and
quantitative analysis, and conclusions to be drawn about the area – fundamental to
geographical research.
Handle logistics and other emergencies on field.
Develop skills in photography, mapping and video recording.
Paper IX RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN GEOGRAPHY (Practical) No. of
Lectures
UNIT I Research Methodology in Geography 9
1.1 Research in Geography: Concept, Types, Steps and Significance
1.2 Research Methodology: Meaning and Types (Qualitative and Quantitative)
1.3 Defining the Research Problem: Meaning, Need and Techniques
1.4 Research Designs: Concept, Need and Features
UNIT II Data Collection and Processing 9
2.1 Sample Design, Measurement and Scaling
2.2 Data Collection in Geography: Types (Primary and Secondary) and Methods
(Observation, Questionnaire, Schedule, Interview, etc.)
2.3 Role of Internet in Research: Online Research Referencing (Shodhganga,
INFLIBNET, ResearchGate, Academia, Mendeley, etc.)
2.4 Data Processing: Editing, Coding, Classification and Tabulation
UNIT III Data Analysis 9
3.1 Data Analysis: Meaning, Significance and Types
3.2 Using MS-Excel and SPSS for Data Analysis: Graphical, Descriptive and
Inferential Statistical Representation
3.3 Hypothesis: Meaning, Types, Levels of Significance, Degrees of Freedom
and Errors
3.4 Statistical Techniques for Hypothesis Testing
UNIT IV Digital Data Analysis and Research Report Writing 9
4.1 Techniques of Spatial and Non-spatial data Analysis in GIS Softwares (Q-
GIS)
4.2 Techniques of Data Analysis in Satellite Image Processing Softwares
(SAGA)
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4.3 Basics of Research Report Writing: Layout, Structure, Language,
Bibliography, References and Footnotes
4.4 Ethics in Research: Plagiarism
UNIT V Preparation of Research Report 9
5.1 Research Report on any One Theme in Physical Geography or Human
Geography
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