Course Name: Economic Geography
Paper Code: GGY-HC-3016
Course Objectives:
● This is a core paper that intends to introduce students to the principles of economic geography and associated patterns and processes of major economic activities in the world.
● It seeks to develop new insights among students on the relevance of economy geography and associated problems in contemporary times.
Course Outcomes:
● The paper will be useful for students in developing ideas on how geographical aspects organise economic space and will offer perspectives to students if they wish to pursue a research programme.
● The paper will be useful for students preparing for UGC NET/SLET exams and other competitive exams including the civil services.
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Economic Geography - Part A (Theory)
Credit: 4 (40 classes)
1. Meaning, scope and approaches of Economic Geography. (3 classes)
2. Economic activity: meaning and classification; Production system: Role of land, labour and capital. (3 classes)
3. Agriculture: Factors influencing agriculture; types of agriculture; Von Thunen’s model of agricultural location; Factors influencing cultivation of wheat, rice, coffee and tea, and their distribution and production in different parts of the world. (10 classes)
4. Manufacturing: Factors influencing industrial location; Classification of industry; Weber’s theory of industrial location; Factors, distribution and production of iron and steel, cotton textile and IT industries in the world; Special economic zones and technology parks. (10 classes)
5. Transport system: Modes of transport, factors influencing transport development and role of transport in resource mobilization and economic development. (7 classes)
6. Trade: Factors influencing trade in different countries of the world; Trade relations of India with the countries like USA, Russia and Japan. (7 classes)
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Economic Geography - Part B (Practical)
Credit 2 (20 classes of two hour duration each)
1. Trend of rice, wheat and iron & steel production in the world/USA/India since 1960 using moving average and least squares methods. (8 classes) (4 assignments)
2. Trend of production of wheat, rice, maize and barley in the world/USA since 1960 using Band-graph. (3 classes) (2 assignments)
3. Trend of balance of trade relations (export and import value) of India with USA, China and Japan in respect of major commodities since 1990 using Bar-graph. (3 classes)
(2 assignments)
4. Regional variation in fertilizer consumption and agricultural productivity in rice, wheat and barley in selected countries of the world using Bar-graph. (3 classes) (1 assignment)
5. Inter-state/Inter-nation volume of movement of selected commodities and Inter-city movement of traffic/bus in N.E. India through flow cartogram. (3 classes)
(2 assignments)
6. Practical Note book 2 marks
7. Viva-voce 2 marks
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Course Name: Geography of India with special reference to N.E. India
Paper Code: GGY-HC-3026
Course objectives
This is a core paper which intends to introduce students to India as a geographical entity.
It seeks to develop new insights among students on significant geographical dimensions of the country along with its north-eastern part.
A field study is incorporated to make the students understand regional diversity of India with respect to its land, people and economy.
Course outcome
The paper will be useful for students in developing understanding on Indian geography and its various dimensions.
It will also be useful for students preparing for UGC NET/SLET examinations along with civil services and other competitive examinations.
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Geography of India with special reference to N.E. India - Part A (Theory)
Credit 4 (40 classes)
1. India’s location and its significance; administrative divisions. (2 classes)
2. Physical setting: Physiographic divisions and their characteristics; Climate and its seasonal
and regional characteristics; vegetation; soil types and its distribution. (8 classes)
3. Population: Trend of growth, spatial variation in growth and distribution; Age and sex
composition; Linguistic and religious composition. (6 classes)
4. Agriculture: Regional distribution and production patterns of rice, wheat and millet.
(4 classes)
5. Industry: Distribution and production patterns of iron and steel, cotton textile and
fertilizers; Role of transport system in industrial development. (6 classes)
6. North-East India: Land of seven sisters and its locational significance; physiographic
framework; forest cover; agricultural practices including shifting cultivation; industrial
development scenario; population growth, distribution and ethnic composition.
(14 classes
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Geography of India with special reference to N.E. India - Part B (Practical)
Credit: 2 (20 classes of two hour duration each)
Unit 1: 10 marks (2 Questions of 5 marks each)
1. Trend of population growth and growth rates in India and N.E. India since 1901 using Census data (Source: censusindia.gov.in) (3 classes) (2 assignments)
2. Choropleth mapping to show spatial variation in decennial population growth rate in India.
(3 classes) (1 assignment)
3. Spatial variation in the patterns of religious composition of population in India and Social composition of population (SC, ST and General) in N.E. India using pie-graph. (3 classes)
(2 assignments)
4. Trend of foodgrains production (rice, wheat, maize, barley, jowar and bajra) in India since 1950-51 using band-graph. (3 classes) (1 assignment)
5. Map showing distribution of major tribal groups in North-East India (3 classes)
(1 assignment)
Unit 2: (5 classes) 6 Marks (4+2)
6. Preparation of field report based on field study of observational knowledge about the geographical personality of any part of India/N.E. India under the guidance of teacher(s).
Unit 3:
7. Practical Note book 2 marks
8. Viva-voce 2 marks
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Course Name: Quantitative Methods in Geography
Paper Code: GGY-HC-3036
Course Objectives
The paper Quantitative Methods in Geography throws light on the importance of data in geography. It deals with the methods and techniques of data collection, data tabulation, data interpretation and analysis through the application of some basic statistical measures. This paper provides an understanding of the pure and applied nature of geography along with the key elements in the discipline.
Course Outcomes
● Thorough understanding of the statistical methods and techniques used in geographical
studies;
● Understanding of tabulation, analysis and interpretation of geographical data.
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Quantitative Methods in Geography - Part A (Theory)
Credit 4 (40 classes)
1. Quantification and its significance in geographical study; advantages and limitations of quantitative methods in geography. (4 classes)
2. Geographical Data: Nature, types and sources; scale of measurement (nominal, ordinal, interval and ratio). (4 classes)
3. Measures of central tendency (mean, median and mode) and dispersion (range, quartile deviation, mean deviation, standard deviation and coefficient of variation) and their applications in geographical data analysis. (8 classes)
4. Sampling techniques: meaning of sampling and its need; types of sampling (simple random and stratified random). (6 classes)
5. Time series analysis and its applications in geographical studies; Basic techniques of time series data analysis (semi-average, moving average and least squares). (6 classes)
6. Correlation and Regression Analysis: Meaning of correlation; Bi-variate coefficient of correlation (Spearman’s rank correlation and Pearson’s product-moment correlation); linear regression analysis; and their applications in geographical data analysis. (12 classes)
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Quantitative Methods in Geography - Part B (Practical)
Credit 2 (20 classes of two-hour duration each)
1. Tabulation/Grouping of geographical data for making frequency distribution table; Preparation of Histogram, Frequency Polygon and Frequency Curve. (4 classes)
(1+1assignments)
2. Computation of mean, median and mode for ungrouped and grouped geographical data; Determination of median and mode using graphical methods; Determination of the location of spatial mean centre of settlements (using centrographic measure). (5 classes)
(2+1+1 assignments)
3. Computation of the values of standard deviation and coefficient of variation of ungrouped and grouped data relating to some geographical phenomena (rainfall, landholding, income, production, etc) for comparison of distribution patterns. (4 classes) (1+1 assignments)
4. Analysis of time series data of some geographical phenomena (rainfall, production, export value, import value, etc) using moving average and least squares methods. (3 classes) (2 assignments)
5. Computation of coefficient of correlation between two logically associated geographical phenomena using Spearman’s rank correlation and Pearson’s product-moment correlation formulae; Preparation of scatter diagram and fitting the line of linear regression of Y on X for any set of bi-variate data relating to meaningful geographical phenomena. (4 classes)
(2+1 assignments)
6. Practical Note book 2 marks
7. Viva-voce 2 marks
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Course Name: River Basin Studies
Paper Code: GGY – SE-3014
Course Objectives:
The main objective of this course is to develop understanding among the honours students about the river basin and the functioning of its elements.
To train the students for acquiring necessary skill for understanding geomorphology in the field.
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the students will be able to learn use of a few instruments like rotameter, planimeter, Dumpy Level, etc.
To learn the basics of morphometric analysis techniques.
To acquaint with the field methods of river studies in a cross-section.
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River Basin Studies - Part A (Theory)
Credit: 2 (20 classes)
1. Concept of river basin, catchment area and watershed. (3 classes)
2. Concept of fluvial system operating in a river basin; Input-output components in relation to the hydrological cycle; River basin as a fundamental geomorphic unit. (5 classes)
3. Understanding the linear, areal and relief aspects of a river basin. (4 classes)
4. Concept of sediment production zone, sediment transfer zone and sediment deposition zone and associated processes. (4 classes)
5. Sources of water flow in a river basin; Concept of basin runoff and channel discharge; factors affecting basin runoff.
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River Basin Studies - Part B (Practical)
Credit 2 (20 Classes of two-hour duration each)
1. Delineation of a river basin along with drainage network from topographical sheet and preparation of a basin physiography map; conduct of morphometric analysis: Computation of bifurcation ratio, length ratio and basin circulatory ratio. (6 classes) (4 assignments)
2. Relationship analysis using semi-log graph paper between stream order and stream number; stream order and average stream length; stream order and drainage area.
(4 classes) (3 assignments)
3. Cross-sectional survey of a river and construction of profiles at least at three points (Field-based assignment) (3 classes) (1 assignment)
4. Preparation of stream frequency and drainage density maps of a river basin. (4 classes)
(2 assignments) 5. Estimation of basin runoff for winter and summer months taking monthly water discharge data and preparation of a hydrograph. (3 classes) (1 assignment)
6. Practical Note book 2 marks
7. Viva-voce 2 marks
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Course Name: Thematic Cartography
Paper Code: GGY – SE-3024
Course objectives
This course on thematic cartography provides a general understanding of methods and techniques and importance in geographic study. It more particularly focuses on various themes of cartographic techniques; principles of different types of symbols, methods for preparation of maps or plan in different environment and representation of various features of the earth’s surface using different cartographic techniques.
Course outcomes
● Understanding the importance of various techniques of preparation of maps in geographical study
● General understanding of preparation of different types of plan and maps.
● An acquaintance of different cartographic techniques for representation of various facets of earth’s surface
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Thematic Cartography - Part A (Theory)
Credit: 2 (20 classes)
1. Thematic cartography: meaning and importance (3 classes)
2. Thematic Mapping: Principles and techniques of representation of physical and human geographic data (point, line, polygon) (4 classes)
3. Concepts and principles of cartographic overlay and mapping (4 classes)
4. Concept of base map; map types; map reading; map design, layout and typography
(5 classes)
5. Techniques of interpretation of Topographical maps, satellite imageries and aerial photographs for thematic mapping. (4 classes)
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Thematic Cartography - Part B (Practical)
Credit 2 (20 classes of two-hour duration each)
1. Preparation of an administrative/physical map of India containing necessary map elements using appropriate typography. (3 classes) (1 Assignment)
2. Preparation of thematic maps for representing human geographic data using choropleth, isopleth, dot, sphere and proportionate circle techniques. (7 classes) (5 Assignments)
3. Interpretation of topographical maps for preparation of thematic maps through overlay method (taking point, line and area layers) to show relationship between relief and agriculture; and relief, drainage and settlements. (4 classes) (2 Assignments)
4. Locational accessibility mapping based on travel time through isochronic cartogram. (3 classes) (1 Assignment)
5. Preparation of landuse/landcover map through visual interpretation of satellite imagery using appropriate classification scheme. (3 classes) (1 Assignment)
6. Practical Note book 2 marks
7. Viva-voce 2 marks
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Course Name: Economic Geography
Paper Code: GGY-HG-3016
Course Objectives:
This is a generic elective paper with a view to make the students of other honours subjects understand the basic principles of economic geography and associated patterns and processes of major economic activities in the world.
It seeks to develop insights among the students about the relevance of studying economic geography and understanding contemporary economic problems from geographical perspective.
Course Outcomes:
This paper will be useful for the students in developing understanding on how geographical factors organize economic space, and to acquire knowledge about spatial patterns of various economic activities on the earth.
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Economic Geography - Part A (Theory)
Credit 4 (40 classes)
1. Meaning and scope of Economic Geography. (3 classes)
2. Economic activity: meaning and classification; Production system: Role of land, labour and capital; Resource: Concept and classification. (6 classes)
3. Agriculture: Factors influencing agriculture; types of agriculture; Factors influencing cultivation of wheat, rice and tea, and their distribution and production in the world. (10 classes)
4. Manufacturing: Factors influencing industrial location; types of industry; Factors, distribution and production of iron and steel and cotton textile industry in the world. (10 classes)
5. Transport system: Modes of transport, factors influencing transport development and role of transport in resource mobilization and industrial development. (6 classes)
6. Trade: Factors influencing trade; Trade relations of India with the countries like Bhutan, Nepal and Bangladesh. (5 classes)
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Economic Geography - Part B (Practical)
Credit 2 (20 classes of two hour duration each)
1. Trend of rice, wheat and iron & steel production in the world/India since 1960 using moving average method. (5 classes) (3 assignments)
2. Trend of production of wheat, rice, maize and barley in the world/India since 1960 using Band-graph. (4 classes) (2 assignments)
3. Trend of balance of trade relations (export and import value) of India with Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan in respect of major commodities since 1990 using Bar-graph. (4 classes) (2 assignments)
4. Regional variation in fertilizer consumption and agricultural productivity in rice, wheat and barley in selected countries of the world using Bar-graph. (3 classes) (1 assignment)
5. Inter-state and Inter-nation volume of movement of selected commodities through flow cartogram. (4 classes) (2 assignments)
6. Practical Note book 2 marks
7. Viva-voce 2 marks
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Course Name: Cartographic Methods
Paper Code: GGY-HG-3026
Course Objectives:
This course on Cartographic Methods 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 and methods.
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 Methods - Part A (Theory)
Credit: 4 (40 classes)
1. Meaning of cartography and its need in geography; Traditional versus Digital cartography. (6 classes)
2. Shape and size of the earth; Coordinate system (latitude and longitude). (4 classes)
3. Map: Meaning, scale and classification; map as a tool in spatial analysis. (6 classes)
4. Map Projection: meaning and classification (zenithal, conical and cylindrical); choice of map projection. (16 classes)
5. Thematic map: meaning and types; Choropleth and Isopleth mapping. (8 classes)
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Cartographic Methods - Part B (Practical)
Credit: 2 (20 classes of two hour duration each)
1. Construction of graphical scale; Computation work for conversion of map scale
(6 classes) (2+4 Assignments)
2. Construction of graticule of map projection along with properties and uses: Zenithal polar gnomonic, Simple conical with one standard parallel, simple cylindrical and Gall’s
stereographic cylindrical. (8 classes) (4 Assignments)
3. Representation of physical and human geographic data through Choropleth and Isopleth mapping and Pie cartogram. (6 classes) (6 Assignments)
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