Course Name: Geographical Thought 

Paper Code: GGY - HC - 6016 

Course objectives

 This paper is a core paper that intends to introduce students to philosophical and methodological issues in the development of the discipline of geography.

 To assess the nature and trend of ancient, modern and post-modern trends in the field of geography

Course outcomes

 The paper will be useful for students in understanding perspectives on the development and contemporary trends in geography and its systematic study.

 The paper will be useful for students preparing for UGC NET/SLET exams and other competitive exams including the civil services.

Evolution of Geographical Thought 

1. Paradigms in Geography 

2. Pre-Modern – Early Origins of Geographical Thinking with reference to the Classical and Medieval Philosophies. 

3. Modern – Evolution of Geographical Thinking and Disciplinary Trends in Germany, France, Britain, United States of America. 

4. Debates – Environmental Determinism and Possibilism, Systematic and Regional, Ideographic and Nomeothetic. 

5. Trends – Quantitative Revolution and its Impact, Behaviouralism, Systems Approach, Radicalism, Changing Concept of Space in Geography, Future of Geography. 

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Course Name: Geography of Resources and Development 

Paper Code: GGY - HC - 6026 

Course objectives

This theory course basically deals with concept of resource and its classification, and the distribution, utilization and management of land, water, forest and energy resources. It also focuses on the natural resource base of North-East India and its problems of conservation and management. Besides, it also provides basic idea about sustainable development of resources. 

Course outcomes

● Understanding the basic concept of resource and its various types and their utilities

● Acquiring basic information about potentials and management of resources like land, water, forest and power in global context.

● Understanding the prevailing natural resource potential of North-East India and problems of management.

Resource Geography 

1. Natural Resource: Concept and Classification 

2. Distribution, Utilisation, Problems and Management of Land Resources and Water Resources 

3. Distribution, Utilisation, Problems and Management of Forests and Energy Resources 

4. Appraisal and Conservation of Natural Resources in North-East India 

5. Sustainable Resource Development 

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Course Name: Geography of Health and Wellbeing 

Paper Code: GGY - HE - 6016 

Course objectives

This theory course basically deals with understanding the concept of health and geography of health as a field of study. It throws light on the factors determining human health and occurrence of various types of diseases in relation to ecology. It also provides information about human health in relation to global climate change in general and disease pattern in relation to varying environmental contexts in India in particular. 

Course outcomes

● Understanding of the concept of human health in the context of geography of health.

● Acquiring knowledge about factors influencing human health and occurrence of diseases in varying ecological settings.

● Providing useful information about the impact of global climate change on human health and occurrence of various diseases in different ecological settings in India.

Geography of Health and Wellbeing 

1. Perspectives on Health: Definition; linkages with environment, development and health; Dualism between medical and health geography; Driving forces in health and environmental trends - population dynamics, urbanization, poverty and inequality. 

2. Disease and Ecology: Ecologies and causes of infectious disease; Diffusion of diseases in geographical context; Classification: Communicable and non communicable diseases. 

3. Exposure and Health Risks: Air pollution; household wastes; water; housing; workplace. 

4. Health and Disease Pattern in Environmental Context with special reference to India, Types of Diseases and their regional pattern (Communicable and Lifestyle related diseases). 

5. Climate Change and Human Health: Changes in climate system – heat and cold; Biological disease agents; food production and nutrition.

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Course Name: Hydrology and Oceanography 

Paper Code: GGY - HE - 6026 

Course objectives 

● To provide knowledge on the principles, concepts and scope of hydrology and oceanography

● To make the students understand about the importance and relevance of the study of hydrology and oceanography as branches of physical geographic study.

Course outcomes 

● The students will learn to analyse the hydrology of any area, even his/her local area and identify the components of the hydrological cycle operating in the area.

● (ii) The students will learn the dynamic processes associated with the oceans and also the importance and values of the ocean resources.Hydrology and Oceanography 

1. Hydrological Cycle: Systems approach in hydrology, human impact on the hydrological cycle; Precipitation, interception, evaporation, evapo-transpiration, infiltration, ground-water, run off and over land flow; Hydrological input and output. 

2. River Basin Characteristics & Problems (Flood & Drought) 

3. Ocean Floor Topography and Oceanic Movements – Waves, Currents and Tides. 

4. Ocean Salinity and Temperature – Distribution and Determinants. 

5. Coral Reefs and Marine Deposits and Ocean Resources: Types and Theories of Origin; Biotic, Mineral. 

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Course Name: Sustainable Development 

Paper Code: GGY - HE - 6036 

Course objectives

The paper highlights on the basics of sustainability including the millennium development goals. It also focuses on sustainable and inclusive development along with environmental management. Sustainable development policies and programmes including the principles of good governance are also discussed in the paper. 

Course outcomes

● Thorough understanding about the concept of sustainability, sustainable development and inclusive development;

● Knowledge of sustainable development policies and programmes;

● Deeper knowledge of the national environmental policy, and the principles of good governance.

Sustainable Development 

1. Sustainable Development: Definition, Components, Limitations and Historical Background. 

2. The Millennium Development Goals: National Strategies and International Experiences 

3. Sustainable Regional Development: Need and examples from different Ecosystems. 

4. Inclusive Development: Education, Health; Climate Change: The role of higher education in sustainable development; The human right to health; Poverty and disease; The Challenges of Universal Health Coverage; 

5. Sustainable Development Policies and Programmes: The proposal for SDGs at Rio+20; Illustrative SDGs; Goal-Based Development; Financing for Sustainable Development; Principles of Good Governance; National Environmental Policy, CDM.

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Course Name: Research Methods and Project Work 

Paper Code: GGY - HE - 6044 

Course objectives

The paper Research Methods (Practical) is will enable students to: 

● Understand how to approach a research problem and to formulate research objectives and research questions in proper perspective. In addition, knowledge of formulating of hypothesis and testing, framing of questionnaires, understand both qualitative and quantitative techniques of data collection and analyze the same 

● Understand the basics and utility of review of literature and preparation of research report.

Course outcomes

● This course will help students to proceed with a research problem and the steps she/he should adopt and the tools and craft to be employed which doing quality research.


Unit I: Research Methods 

1. Geographic Enquiry: Definition and Ethics; Framing Research Questions, Objectives, Literature Review; Preparing Sample Questionnaire 

2. Data Collection: Type and Sources of Data; Methods of Collection; Input and Editing 

3. Data Analysis: Qualitative Data Analysis; Quantitative Data Analysis; Data Representation Techniques 

4. Structure of a Research Report: Preliminaries; Text; References, Bibliography and Citations; Abstract 

5. Preparation of a Research Report 


Unit II: Disaster Management based Project Work 

The Project Report based on any two field based case studies among following disasters and one disaster preparedness plan of respective college or locality: 

1. Floods 

2. Bank erosion 

3. Drought 

4. Cyclone and Hailstorms 

5. Earthquake 

6. Landslides 

7. Human Induced Disasters: Fire Hazards, Chemical, Industrial accidents 

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