Course Name: Geomorphology
Paper Code: GGY - HC - 1016
Course objectives
● To provide a general idea about the topographic and surficial characteristics of the
earth’s surface to the students.
● To make the students aware of the dynamic geomorphic processes responsible for the
development of landforms of varied types and nature.
● To apply scientific knowledge on landform development based on geomorphic concepts,
principles and theories.
Course outcomes
The students will learn that the earth is unstable and it is undergoing constant changes
due to dynamic earth’s processes.
The students will come to know about the meaning and scope of geomorphology as a
major branch of Physical Geography.
After gaining knowledge based on the contents embodied in this paper, the students will
be able to realize the importance of geomorphological knowledge as applied in various
developmental activities executed in different areas.
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Geomorphology - Part A (Theory)
Credit 4 (40 Classes)
1. Geomorphology: Nature, Scope and Significance (4 classes)
2. Structure and characteristics of the earth’s crust and interior (4 classes)
3. Forces of landform development: Endogenetic forces (folding, faulting earthquakes
and volcanoes) and exogenetic forces (weathering, erosion and mass wasting)
(10 classes)
4. Earth Movements: Continental drift theory, Isostasy, Mountain building: views of
Holmes and Kober, Plate tectonics. (10 classes)
5. Concept of Cycle of Erosion: Davis and Penck, Landform development under
Fluvial, Aeolian and Glacial conditions.
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Geomorphology - Part B (Practical)
Credit 2 (20 classes of two-hour duration each)
1. Study of Topographical Maps: Topographical map content and numbering system, the
general interpretation of toposheets in respect of physical characteristics. (5 classes)
(3 Assignments)
2. Profile Drawing (serial, superimposed, projected and composite). (4 classes)
(3 Assignments)
3. Preparation of Slope Map / Relative Relief Map: Wentworth’s method and Smith’s
method (4 classes) (3 Assignments)
4. Delineation of drainage basin and drainage network, construction of cross and long
profiles, stream ordering by Horton and Strahler’s method. (4 classes)
(6 Assignments)
5. Interpretation of Geological map and Construction of cross –section (Two geological
maps including one with interruptions) showing different sedimentary beds.
(3 classes) (2 assignments)
6. Practical Note book 2 marks
7. Viva-voce 2 marks
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Course Name: Cartographic Techniques
Paper Code: GGY - HC - 1026
Course objectives
This course on Cartographic Techniques provides a general understanding of the field of
cartography including its modern developments and importance in geographic study. It more
particularly focuses on various types of map scale and their construction; principles of map
projection and construction of selected few; and preparation of thematic maps through the
representation of various geographical data using different cartographic techniques.
Course outcomes
● Understanding the importance of various cartographic techniques in geographical study
● General understanding of map type, map scale and map content.
● An acquaintance of different cartographic techniques for representation of various facets
of physical and human geographic data of any area.
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Cartographic Techniques - Part A (Theory)
Credit 4 (40 classes)
1. Cartography – Meaning, Development (Traditional and Modern Cartography) and
Importance of Cartography in Geography. (8 classes)
2. Shape and size of the earth, coordinate system (latitude and longitude) (8 classes)
3. Maps: Types, scale and content, representation of point, line and area in maps
(8 classes)
4. Map Projections: Concept of Map Projection, Classification of Map Projections and choice of map projection. (10 classes)
5. Thematic mapping: Concept and types (6 classes)
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Cartographic Techniques - Part B (Practical)
Credit 2 (20 classes of two-hour duration each)
1. Construction of graphical scale (linear, diagonal and comparative); conversion of map
scale (6 classes) (10 Assignments)
2. Construction of graticules of Zenithal Polar Gnomonic and Stereographic, Simple Conical with one standard parallel, Bonne’s conical, Gall’s Stereographic Cylindrical along with their properties, uses and limitations. (8 classes) (5 Assignments)
3. Preparation of thematic maps (choropleth, isopleth and pie diagram) for representing various physical geographic data. (6 classes) (6 Assignments)
4. Practical Note book 2 marks
5. Viva-voce 2 marks
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Course Name: Physical Geography Paper Code: GGY-HG-1016
Course objectives
To provide a general idea about the topographic and surficial characteristics of the
earth’s surface to the students.
To make the students aware of the dynamic geomorphic processes responsible for the
development of landforms of varied types and nature.
To impact applied scientific knowledge on landform development based on geomorphic
concepts, principles and theories.
Course outcomes
The students will learn that the earth is unstable and it is undergoing constant changes
due to dynamic earth’s processes.
The students will come to know about the meaning and scope of geomorphology, which
a major branch of Physical Geography.
After gaining knowledge based on the contents embodied in this paper, the students will
be able to realize the importance of geomorphological knowledge as applied in various
developmental activities executed on the land and over the earth’s surface.
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Physical Geography - Part A (Theory)
Credit 4 (40 Classes)
1. Physical Geography – Definition and Scope, Components of Earth System. (4 classes)
2. Atmosphere – Composition and the vertical structure, Heat Balance, Global Circulation
Pattern, Monsoon, Koppen’s Climatic Classification. (10 classes)
3. Lithosphere – Internal Structure of Earth based on Seismic Evidence (8 classes)
4. Endogenetic and Exogenetic processes, Works of River, Fluvial Cycle of Erosion – Davis (8 classes)
5. Hydrosphere: hydrological cycle, ocean bottom relief features, oceaninc deposits, tides
and currents.
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Physical Geography - Part B (Practical)
Credit 2 (20 Classes of two-hour duration each)
1. Relief representation from the topographical sheet (v-shaped valley, u-shaped valley,
conical hill, cliff, uniform slope) (10 Classes) (12 Assignments)
2. Profile Drawing (Serial and superimposed) (4 Classes) (4 Assignments)
3. Rainfall-Temperature Graph, Climograph and Hythergraph (4 Classes)
(6 Assignments)
4. Hypsometric and bathymetric curve (2 Classes) (2 Assignments)
5. Practical Note book 2 marks
6. Viva-voce 2 marks
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Course Name: Geography of Tourism
Paper Code: GGY - HG - 1026
Course Objectives
This paper introduces the students with the field of tourism from the lens of geography.
It seeks to develop new insights among students on how tourism and allied activities are
shaped by geography of an area and also how such activities are responsible in shaping
economic, social and environmental context from global to local levels.
Course Outcomes
The paper will be useful for students in developing ideas on how geographical factors
determine tourism activities and how geographers seek to address issues of development
and carrying capacities of varied environments. It will also build skills among students to
engage them to work with tourism/eco-tourism planning exercises.
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Geography of Tourism - Part A (Theory)
Credit 4 (40 classes)
1. Nature and Scope: Concept of tourism; Issues relating to recreation and leisure inter-
relations; Geographical parameters of tourism as postulated by Robinson (4 classes)
2. Types of Tourism: Nature Tourism, Cultural Tourism, Medical Tourism, Pilgrimage
(6 classes)
3. Recent Trends of Tourism: International and Domestic (India); Eco-Tourism, Sustainable
Tourism, Meetings Incentives Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) (12 classes)
4. Impact of Tourism on Economy, Environment and Society (6 classes)
5. Tourism development in India: Tourism Infrastructure; Case Studies of tourism
development in different geographical contexts: Himalayas, Desert, North-East India and
Coastal Areas; National Tourism Policy. (12 classes)
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Geography of Tourism - Part B (Practical)
Credit: 2 (20 classes of two-hour duration each)
1. Trend of growth of tourist arrivals (International and domestic) in the India/ Assam since
1960 using moving average method. (4 Classes) (2 Assignments)
B.A./B.Sc. (Honours) Geography - CBCS
2. Trend of tourist arrivals in the north-eastern states of India since 1980 in comparison to a
top ranking tourist arriving state of India using Band-graph. (4 Classes) (2 Assignments)
3. Representation of relationship among the rainfall, temperature and tourist arrival for any
year or a specific period for Assam and Meghalaya by using appropriate carto-statistical
technique. (3 Classes) (2 Assignments)
4. Preparation of a map of Assam to show important tourist destinations along with their
road, railway and air connectivity. (3 Classes) (2 Assignments)
5. Preparation of a tourist map of NE India showing inflow of tourists (domestic and
international) to major national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.(3 Classes) (2Assignments)
6. Preparation of a trekking map using GPS with the help of appropriate conventional
symbols. (3 Classes) (1 Assignments)
7. Practical Note book 2 marks
8. Viva-voce 2 marks
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