Shivaji University, Kolhapur

Bachelor of Arts (BA Geography), Shivaji University, Kolhapur

Mode of Learning:

Full Time

Course Level:

Bachelors Degree

Course Duration:

3 Years
 
 

Eligibility:

H.S.C examination pass.

Course Description:

Shivaji University, Kolhapur is offering Bachelor of Arts (BA Geography). In this section, learn about the Bachelor of Arts (BA Geography) course at Shivaji University, Kolhapur

Semester I

Paper I -Geomorphology
- Unit 1: Introduction to Geomorphology
1.1) Definition, nature and scope.
1.2) Significance of Geomorphology
1.3) Recent trends in Geomorphology

- Unit 2: The Earth Crust
2.1) Characteristics of Land and water distribution
2.2) Wegner’s theory of continental drift.
2.3) Plate Tectonic theory

- Unit 3: Diostroaphic movements
3.1) Endogenetic andExogenetic forces and their effects.
3.2) Earthquakes: causes, effects, and distribution.
3.3) Volcanoes: causes, effects, and distribution.

- Unit 4: Weathering and Erosion
4.1) Weathering: Meaning and Types.
4.2) Concept of cycle of Erosion.
4.3) Erosional and depositional features of River and Wind.

Reference Books For Geomorphology

- Clyton. K. (1986) - ‘Earth Crust’ Adus Brooks London.
- Davis W.M. (1909) - ‘Geographical Essay’ Ginnia Co.
- Garland G.D. (1966) - ‘Continental Drift’ Uni. of Torontp press- Canada.
- Hodgson J.H. (1964) - ‘Earthquakes and Structure’ Prentice Hall inc.
- Dayal P (1946) - ‘A text book of Gemorphology’ Shukla Book Depot Patana.
- Kale V.A & Gupta (2001) - ‘Elements of Geomorphology’ Oxford Uni. Press. 8) Pitty A.F. (1971) - ‘Introduction of Geomorphology’ Adus Brooks London.
- Strahler A.N. (1968) - ‘Physical Geography’ Easten P. Ltd. New Delhi.
- Steers J.A. (1958) - ‘Earth Crust’ Adus Brooks London.

Semester II

Paper II Climatology
- Unit 1: Atmosphere
1.1) Composition and structure of atmosphere.
1.2) Weather and its elements. 1.3) Climate- factors affecting the climate.

- Unit 2: Insolation and Atmospheric pressure
2.1) Insolation: solar constant, Heat balance of the Earth.
2.2) Distribution of Temperature: Horizontal, Vertical, Inversion of Temperature,Range of Temperature.
2.3) Formation of Pressure Belts.
2.4) Shifting of Pressure Belts on Earth.

- Unit 3: Winds, Humidity and precipitation.
3.1) Winds: Planetary, and Monsoon winds.
3.2) Types of Humidity.
3.3) Forms of Condensation and types of Precipitation

Unit 4 : Practical (only theory)
4.1) Isoline:Defination, Characters and its types
4.2) Isobaric Patterns : , Cyclone , Anti Cyclone, Wedge, Col
4.3) Weather instruments: Principle, mechanism and function of following. Instruments - Thermograph, Barograph , cup anemometer and Rain gauge.

Reference Books For Climatology

- Barry R.G. & Chorley (1985) - ‘Atmosphere, weather climate’ ELBS Pub.
- Garland G.D. (1966) - ‘Continental Drift’ Univ. of Toranto press- Canada.
- Strahler A.N. (1968) - ‘Physical Geography’ Eastern P. Ltd. New Delhi.
- Monkhouse (1951) - ‘Principle of Physical Geography’ Mc Graw Hill Pub-New York.
- Savindersingh (1998) - ‘Physical Geography’ Prayag Pub. Allahabad. 6) Triwartha G.T. (1980) - ‘An Introduction to climate’ Tata Mc. Gran Hill Pub London.
- Griffith J.F. - ‘Applied Climatology

Semester III

Paper III Human Geography
- Unit 1 (No.of Lectures – 15)
Human Geography: Nature, Scope, Branches and, Approaches
1.1 Definition
1.2 Nature,
1.3 Scope
1.4 Branches and its relation with other Social Sciences
1.5 Approaches to the study
1.6 Significance of the study

- Unit 2 (No.of Lectures – 10)
Man and Environment Relationship
2.1 Concept of Environmentalism
2.2 Concept of Possibilism and Neo-Determinism
2.3 Impact of man on Environment
2.4 Human adoption to the environment in the regions of recurrent floods, droughts and cyclones in India.

- Unit 3 (No.of Lectures – 20)
Human Race and Human Life
3.1 Human Races – the basis of racial classification.
3.2 Major Racial groups of the world.
3.3 Human life and its adoption to changing environment.
3.3.1 Human Life in hot region – Bhushmen- past and present life.
3.3.2 Human Life in Mountain Region: Naga- Past & Present Life

- Unit 4 (No.of Lectures – 15)
Rural Settlement
4.1 Factors affecting the location of rural settlement
4.2 Types of rural settlement
4.3 Patterns of rural settlement
4.4 Functions of rural settlement

Semester IV

Paper V Population Geography
- Unit 1 (No.of Lectures – 15)
Population Growth
1.1 Growth of population in the world
1.2 Theories of population growth: Malthus theory and demographic transition theory
1.3 Concept of over, under and optimum population
1.4 Population problems in the developing and developed countries.
1.5 Population policies in China and India

- Unit 2 (No.of Lectures – 15)
Distribution and Composition of Population
2.1 Factors affecting the distribution of world population
2.2 Density of population and its type
2.3 Densely, Moderately and sparsely populated regions of the world
2.4 Population composition : Age & Sex

- Unit 3 (No.of Lectures – 15)
Changes in Population
3.1 Measures of fertility: Factors affecting the fertility, level and trend of world fertility
3.2 Measures of Mortality: Factors affecting the mortality, level and trend of world mortality
3.3 Human Migration: Types, causes and consequences of migration
3.4 Migration policies in U.S.A., India

- Unit 4 (No.of Lectures – 15)
Practical (Only theory)
4.1 Proportional Circles
4.2 Proportional squares
4.3 Divided rectangle
4.4 Population pyramid
4.5 Dot method

Semester V

Paper VII Physical Geography of India
- Unit 1 Location and Physiography (No. of Lectures – 15)
1.1 Location of India: Absolute, Relative, and Strategic.
1.2 Physiographic divisions of India and their characteristics and importance

- Unit 2 Climate (No. of Lectures – 15)
2.1 Seasons in India and weather condition associated with them: summer, rainy, and winter

- Unit 3 Drainage patterns (No. of Lectures – 15)
3.1 Drainage patterns in India.
3.2Important rivers in India. (Ganga, Brahmputra, Narmada, Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri.)
3.3 Surface and Ground Water: distribution and utilization.
3.4 Concept of watershed development and conservation.

Unit 4 Soils and Natural Vegetations (No. of Lectures – 15)
4.1 Soils: a) Types and Distribution.
b) Importance, Degradation, and conservations.
4.2 Natural vegetations:
a) Types and Distribution.
b) Importance, Degradation, and conservations of forests.

Semester VI

Paper X Economic Geography of India
- Unit 1 Resources in India (No. of Lectures – 15)
1.1 Mineral Resources: Distribution and Production of Iron Ore, Bauxite, and Manganese.
1.2 Power Resources; Distribution and Production of Coal, Mineral Oil, Natural Gas.
1.3 Non Conventional Resources: Solar and Wind.

- Unit 2 Agriculture (No. of Lectures – 10)
2.1 Importance of Agriculture in Indian Economy.
2.2 Major Crops: Rice, Wheat, Sugarcane, Cotton, and Tea.
2.3 Green Revolution and Agro Climatic Regions of India.
2.4 Problems of Indian Agriculture in the Context of Globalization.

- Unit 3 Industries (No. of Lectures – 20)
3.1 Importance of Industries in Indian Economy.
3.2 Agro Based Industries: Location Factors, Distribution, Production and Trade of Sugar and Cotton Industries.
3.3 Mineral based industries: Location Factors, Distribution, Production and Trade of Iron and Steel and Aluminum Industries.
3.4 Fertilizer industries.
3.5 Automobile Industries

- Unit 4 Transport and Trade (No. of Lectures – 15)
4.1 Road Ways: Types of Roads in India and their Economic Significance.
4.2 Railways: Railway Zones in India, Kokan Railway.
4.3 Air Ways: Important Air Ways and Air Ports in India.
4.4 Indian Trade: Major Items of Export and Import, India’s Foreign Trade Policy.

 
 

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