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Savitribai Phule Pune University

(Formerly University of Pune)

S.Y.B.A. (Geography) Correction

Choice Based Credit System Syllabus

To be implemented from Academic Year 2020-2021

Semester

Core

Courses

Paper

Code

Subject

Total

Lecture

Credit

III

Geography

CC-1C

Gg:

201(A)

Environmental Geography

Economic Geography -I

Geography

DSE – 1A

Gg:

220(A)

Geography of Maharashtra

- I

Population Geography – I

Geography

DSE – 2A

Gg:

210(A)

Practical Geography – I

(Scale and Map

Projections)

SEC-I

SEC -

Introduction to

Geographical Information

System (GIS) /

Applied Course of Disaster

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Management

Geography

CC-1C

Gg:

201(B)

Environmental Geography

Economic Geography -II

Geography

DSE – 1B

Gg:

210(B)

Geography of Maharashtra

– II

Population Geography – II

Geography

DSE – 2B

Gg:

220(B)

Practical Geography – II

(Cartographic Techniques,

Surveying and Excursion /

Village / Project Report)

SEC-I

SEC -

& Introduction to Remote

Sensing /

Applied Course of Travel

& Tourism

S. Y. B. A. GEOGRAPHY

Equivalence of Previous syllabus along with new syllabus:

Pager

Old Course (2013 Annual Pattern)

New Course (2019 Semester Pattern)

Gg-210 Elements of Climatology

and Oceanography

Gg-210 Geography of Disaster

Management

Gg: 210(A)Environmental Geography I

Gg: 210(A)Economic Geography -I

Gg: 210(B)Environmental Geography II

Gg: 210(B)Economic Geography -II

Gg-220 Economic Geography

Gg-220 Tourism Geography

Gg: 220(A)Geography of Maharashtra - I

Gg: 220(A) Population Geography – I

Gg: 220(B) Geography of Maharashtra – II

Gg: 220(B) Population Geography – II

Gg-201 Fundamentals of

Geographical Analysis

Gg: 201(A)Practical Geography – I (Scale

and Map Projections)

Gg: 201(B)Practical Geography – II

(Cartographic Techniques, Surveying and

Excursion / Village / Project Report)

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S.Y.B.A. Geography (G2) Syllabus for Semester III

Name of Subject: Environment Geography- I, Subject Code: Gg.210 (A)

Objectives:

1. To create the awareness about dynamic environment among the student.

2. To acquaint the students with fundamental concepts of environment

geography for development in different areas.

3. The students should be able to integrate various factors of Environment and

dynamic aspect of Environmental geography.

4. To make aware the students about the problems of environment , their utilization

and conservation in the view of sustainable development

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No.

Topic

Sub Topics

Teaching

Hours

Total

Credits

Introduction to

Environmental Geography

1. Definition, Nature and scope

of Environmental Geography.

2. Types of Environment

3. Importance of Environmental

Geography

4. Approaches to study of

environmental Geography

Ecosystem

1. Meaning, concept and

definition of ecosystem.

2. Structure ( Biotic and Abiotic

factors) and food chain, Tropic

Level, food web, energy flow

3. Types of ecosystem

a) Equatorial Forest and

b) Pond Ecosystem

Biodiversity and its

conservation

1. Concept of biodiversity

2. Economic value and potential

of biodiversity

3. Loss of biodiversity and

hotspots in India

4. Conservation of biodiversity

Environmental Pollution

1. Concept of Pollution

2. Air pollution-Causes, effects

and control measures

3. Water pollution-Causes,

effects and control measures

4. Soil pollution-Causes, effects

and control measures

Reference Book:

1. Miller G.T., 2004, Environmental Science Working with the Earth, Thomson Books

Cole, Singapure

2. Saxena H.M., 2017, Environmental Geography( Ed III), Rawat Publicastions, Jaipur

3. Odum E.P. et al.2005, Fundamentals of Ecology, Ceneage Learning, India

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4. Sharma P.D.2015, Ecology and Environment, Rastogi Publications,Meerut

5. Kormondy, Edward J, 2012, Concept of Ecology, PHI Learning Pvt.Ltd,New Delhi

6. Singh R.B.(Eds) 2009, Biogeography and Biodiversity, Rawat Publications, Jaipur

7. Singh S,Prayag, 1997, Environment Geography, Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad

8. Chandana R.C.2002, Environmental Geography, Kalyani Publication, Ludhiana

9. Goudie A, 2001, The Nature of The Environment, Blackwell ,Oxford

10. Gholap T. N., 2000, Environment Science, Nishikant Publications, Pune. (Marathi)

11. Choudhar A.H., & et. al., 2014, Disaster Management, Atharva Publication, Pune.

(Marathi)

12. Musmade A. H., More J. C. 2014, Geography of Disaster Management, Diamond

Publication, Pune. (Marathi)

13. Saptarshi P. G., More J. C., Ugale V. R., 2009, Geography and Natural Hazads,

Diamond Publishing, Pune. (Marathi)

S.Y.B.A. Geography (G2) Syllabus for Semester IV

Name of Subject: Environment Geography- II, Subject Code: Gg.210 (B)

Objectives:

1. To create awareness about dynamic environment among the students.

2. To acquaint students with the fundamental concepts of Environment Geography.

3. To acquaint students about the past, presents and future utility and potentials of natural

resources.

4. To make aware students about the problems of environment, its utilization and

conservation in the view of sustainable development.

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No.

Topic

Sub Topics

Teaching

Hours

Total

Credits

Environmental

Disaster

1. Meaning and concepts of

environmental disaster

2. Classification of Disaster

3. Natural Disaster

a) Earthquake b) Flood

4. Biological Disaster

a) Swine flu b) Novel Corona

(COVID-19)

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Environmental

Problems

1. Global Warming and climate change

2. Ozone Depletion

3. Acid rain

4. Over use of chemical fertilizers,

pesticides and insecticides

Environmental

Planning and

Management

1. Need of Planning and Management

2. Micro, macro and meso level

Planning and Management with

reference to India

3. Environmental impact assessment

Environmental

Policies

1. Introduction of environmental

policies

2. Environmental education in India

3. Kyoto Protocol

Reference Book:

1. Miller G.T., 2004, Environmental Science Working with the Earth, Thomson Books

Cole, Singapure

2. Saxena H.M., 2017, Environmental Geography,( III ED) Rawat Publicastions, Jaipur

3. Odum E.P. et al.2005, Fundamentals of Ecology, Ceneage Learning, India

4. Sharma P.D.2015, Ecology and Environment, Rastogi Publications,Meerut

5. Kormondy, Edward J, 2012, Concept of Ecology, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi

6. Singh R.B.(Eds) 2009, Biogeography and Biodiversity, Rawat Publications, Jaipur

7. Singh S,Prayag, 1997, Environment Geography, Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad

8. Chandana R.C.2002, Environmental Geography, Kalyani Publication, Ludhiana

9. Goudie A, 2001, The Nature of The Environment, Blackwell ,Oxford

10. Gholap T. N., 2000, Environment Science, Nishikant Publications, Pune. (Marathi)

11. Choudhar A.H., & et. al., 2014, Disaster Management, Atharv Publication, Pune.

(Marathi)

12. Musmade A. H., More J. C. 2014, Geography of Disaster Management, Diamond

Publication, Pune. (Marathi)

13. Saptarshi P. G., More J. C., Ugale V. R., 2009, Geography and Natural Hazads,

Diamond Publishing, Pune. (Marathi)

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S.Y.B.A. Geography (G2) Syllabus for Semester III

Name of Subject: Economic Geography- I, Subject Code: Gg.210 (A)

Objectives:

1. To introduce students to the basic principles and concepts of economic geography

2. To acquaint students with the applications to economic geography for development in

different areas

3. The students should be able to integrate various factors of economic development and

dynamic aspect of economic geography.

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No.

Topic

Sub Topics

Teaching

Hours

Total

Credits

Introduction to

Economic

Geography

1. Definition, nature and scope of economic

geography.

2. Need and significance of economic

geography

3. Economic geography and its relation

with social sciences

4. Approaches of the study of economic

geography

Economic

Activity

1. Introduction and concept of economic

activity with problems and prospect

2. Primary activity

3. Secondary activity

4. Tertiary activity

Concept and

classification of

resources

1. Concept of resources

2. Renewable energy Resources

i. Hydro electricity

ii. Solar energy

iii. Wind energy

3. Non-renewable Resources

i. Coal,

ii. Iron ore

iii. Mineral oil

4. Conservation of resources

Agriculture

1. Role of Agriculture in Indian economy

2. Factors influencing agriculture in India

a) Physical b) Socio-economic

c) Political and cultural

3. Agro-based industries in India

a) Dairy industry b Cotton industry

4. 4. Agro –Tourism

Reference Books :

1. Gautam A., 2010, Advance Economic Geography, Sharda Pustak Bhavan, Allahabad

2. Chauhan R. N., 2007, Basic Principles of Economic Geography, ABD Publishers,

Jaipur

3. Padey P. N., Economic Geography, Nirali Publication ,Pune

4. Sadhukhan S. K., 1994, Economic Geography An Appraisal of Resources, S Chand &

Campany Ltd ,New Delhi

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5. Roy P., Mukherjee S., 1993, Economic Geography: Resource Appraisal of resources-

New Central Book Agency, Calcutta

6. Mannur H. G., 2008, International Economics, Vikas Publishing House PvtLtd,Noida

7. Siddharth K., 2003, Economic Geography, Theories, Processes &Patterns, Kisalaya

Publications Pvt, Ltd, Noida

8. Husain M., 2008, Geography of India, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi

9. Bhat L. S., 1973, Regional Planning in India, Statistical Publishing Society, Kolkata

10. Desai V,1991, Fundamentals of Rural Development, Rawat Publications, New Delhi

11. Paranjape, Gupte, Karmarkar, 1974, Economic & Commercial Geography, Nirali

Publication, Pune.

12. More J. C., 2014, Geography & Agriculture For MPSC Examination, Atharv

Publication, Pune

13. Pagar S.D., Thorat A. M., More J. C., 2015, Agriculture Geography, Atharav

Publication, Pune.

S.Y.B.A. Geography (G2) Syllabus for Semester IV

Name of Subject: Economic Geography- II, Subject Code: Gg.210 (B)

Objectives:

1. To acquaint students with the basic principles and concepts of economic geography

2. To acquaint the students with the applications to economic geography for development in

different areas.

3. The main aims are to integrate the various factors of economic development and to

acquaint the students with this dynamic aspect of economic geography.

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Topic

Sub Topics

Teaching

Hours

Total

Credits

Trade and Transport

1.Modes of Transportation and their cost

effectiveness Significance of

a) Road b) Rail c) Air

2.Treansportation cost of Major types

3,Types of Trade

a) National

b) International

4.International trade of India

Industries

1. Factors influencing on location of

industries.

2. Weber’s theory of industrial

location

3. Major industrial regions in India

4. a) Iron and steel industry in

India

b) Sugar Industry in Maharashtra

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Regional Planning

Development

1. Concept of regional planning and

development. Their importance

2. Objectives of regional planning

3. Regional and sectoral imbalance in

India

Rural Development

in India

1. Concept of rural development

2. Index of rural development

3. Various schemes of government

for rural development

a) IRD Programme

b) DPAD Programme

Reference Books :

1. Gautam A., 2010, Advance Economic Geography, Sharda Pustak Bhavan, Allahabad

2. Chauhan R. N., 2007, Basic Principles of Economic Geography, ABD Publishers,

Jaipur

3. Padey P. N., Economic Geography, Nirali Publication ,Pune

4. Sadhukhan S. K., 1994, Economic Geography An Appraisal of Resources, S Chand

&Campany Ltd ,New Delhi

5. Roy P., Mukherjee S., 1993, Economic Geography: Resource Appraisal of resources-

New Central Book Agency, Calcutta

6. Mannur H. G., 2008, International Economics, Vikas Publishing House Pvt Ltd,

Noida

7. Siddharth K., 2003, Economic Geography, Theories, Processes & Patterns, Kisalaya

Publications Pvt, Ltd, Noida

8. Husain M., 2008, Geography of India, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi

9. Bhat L. S., 1973, Regional Planning in India, Statistical Publishing Society, Kolkata

10. Desai V,1991, Fundamentals of Rural Development, Rawat Publications, New Delhi

11. Paranjape, Gupte, Karmarkar, 1974, Economic & Commercial Geography, Nirali

Publication, Pune.

12. More J. C., 2014, Geography & Agriculture For MPSC Examination, Atharv

Publication, Pune

13. Pagar S.D., Thorat A. M., More J. C., 2015, Agriculture Geography, Atharav

Publication, Pune.

S.Y.B.A. Geography (S1)Syllabus for Semester III

Name of Subject: Population Geography, Subject Code: Gg.220 (A)

Objectives:

1. To understand the history of population.

2. To introduction of the basic concepts in Population Geography.

3. To understand the types of Population data.

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Topic

Sub Topics

Teaching

Hours

Total

Credits

Introduction

1. Definition, Nature and Scope,

2. Contextual significance of Population

Geography,

3. Relation between Population Geography

and other social Sciences.

Population Data&

Presentation

1. Census of India

2. National Sample Survey, Sample

Registration Survey, NFHS, DLHS,

3. Presentation of Population Data – Maps,

Graphical Presentation, Computer

Application

Population Growth

and Demographic

Attributes

1. Factors affecting Growth of Population

2. Fertility, Mortality - (Concept,

Measurement)

3. Migration - Concept, Causes, Types

Composition of

Population

1. Age-Sex pyramid, Age Structure

2. Occupational Structure, Dependency

Ratio

3. Longevity, Life Expectancy. (with

Reference to India)

Reference Books:

1. Barrett H. R., 1995, Population Geography, Oliver and Boyd Publication,

2. Bhende A. and Kanitkar T., 2000, Principles of Population Studies, Himalaya Publishing

House.

3. Chandna R. C. and Sidhu M. S., 1980, An Introduction to Population Geography, Kalyani

Publishers.

4. Clarke J. I., 1965, Population Geography, Pergamon Press, Oxford.

5. Jones, H. R., 2000, Population Geography, 3rd ed., Paul Chapman, London.

6. Lutz W., Warren C. S. and Scherbov S.,2004, The End of the World Population Growth in

the 21st Century, Earth scan

7. New bold K. B.,2009, Population Geography Tools and Issues, Rowman and Littlefield

Publishers.

8. Pacione M., 1986, Population Geography-Progress and Prospect, Taylor and Francis.

9. Wilson M. G. A., 1968, Population Geography, Nelson Publishers.

10. Panda B P , 1988, Population Geography, Granth Academy, Bhopal (Hindi)

11. Maurya S D, 2009, Population Geography, Sharda Putak Bhawan, Allahabad (Hindi)

12. Chandna, R C, 2006, Population Geography, Kalyani Publishers, Delhi. (Hindi)

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13. Sawant, Athavale, Musmade, Population Geography, Mehta Pubication, Pune. (Marathi)

14. More J. C.,2014, Geography & Agriculture For MPSC Examination, Atharv Publication,

Pune (Marathi)

15. Musmade A.H., Sonawane A.E., More J.C., 2015, Population & Settlement Geography,

Diamond Publication Pune. (Marathi)

S.Y.B.A. Geography (S1), Syllabus for Semester IV

Name of Subject: Population Geography, Subject Code: Gg.220 (B)

Objectives:

1. To introduce students to the Population Policy of India and China.

2. To understand the Health indicator in India.

3. To acquaint students with the concept of urbanization in population geography.

4. To understand population theories.

Sr.

No.

Topic

Sub Topics

Teaching

Hours

Total

Credits

Concept and theories of

Population

1. Population and space: over

Population, Optimum

Population, Under

Population

2. Malthusian Theory

3. Marxian Theory

Problems of Population

and Population Polices

1. Population Problems in

India.

2. Population Problems in

developed countries

3. Population Policies in India

and China

Population as a

Resources

Contemporary Issues

1. Health Indicator in India

2. Population as Social Capital

3. Human Development Index.

Urbanization

1. Concept of urbanization

2. History of urbanization in

India, Trends of World

urbanization.

3. Problems of Urbanization in

India

Reference Books:

1. Barrett H. R., 1995, Population Geography, Oliver and Boyd Publication,

2. Bhende A. and Kanitkar T., 2000, Principles of Population Studies, Himalaya Publishing

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House.

3. Chandna R. C. and Sidhu M. S., 1980, An Introduction to Population Geography, Kalyani

Publishers.

4. Clarke J. I., 1965, Population Geography, Pergamon Press, Oxford.

5. Jones, H. R., 2000, Population Geography, 3rd ed., Paul Chapman, London.

6. Lutz W., Warren C. S. and Scherbov S.,2004, The End of the World Population Growth in

the 21st Century, Earth scan

7. New bold K. B.,2009, Population Geography Tools and Issues, Rowman and Littlefield

Publishers.

8. Pacione M., 1986, Population Geography-Progress and Prospect, Taylor and Francis.

9. Wilson M. G. A., 1968, Population Geography, Nelson Publishers.

10. Panda B P , 1988, Population Geography, Granth Academy, Bhopal (Hindi)

11. Maurya S D, 2009, Population Geography, Sharda Putak Bhawan, Allahabad (Hindi)

12. Chandna, R C, 2006, Population Geography, Kalyani Publishers, Delhi. (Hindi)

13. Sawant, Athavale, Musmade, Population Geography, Mehta Pubication, Pune. (Marathi)

14. More J. C.,2014, Geography & Agriculture For MPSC Examination, Atharv Publication,

Pune (Marathi)

15. Musmade A.H., Sonawane A.E., More J.C., 2015, Population & Settlement Geography,

Diamond Publication Pune. (Marathi)

S.Y.B.A. Geography (S1), Syllabus for Semester III

Name of Subject: Geography of Maharashtra, Subject Code: Gg.220 (A)

Objectives:

1. To acquaint students with Geography of our State.

2. To make students aware of the magnitude of problems and prospects in Maharashtra.

3. To help students understand the inter relationship between the subject and the society.

4. To help students understand the recent trends in regional studies

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No.

Topic

Sub Topics

Teaching

Hours

Total

Credits

Administrative Set

up of Maharashtra

1. Historical and Political

Background of the state

2. Geographical location of State

3. Adjoining States

4. Administrative Divisions

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Physical settings

1. Geological Structure of

Maharashtra.

2. Physical Structure (Mountain,

plateau, Plains)

3. Drainage Pattern (East and West

flowing rivers)

4. Major Soil types and Distribution.

Climate

1. Climatic Regions of Maharashtra

2. Distribution of Rainfall

3. Draught prone areas- Problems and

Management

4. Flood areas - Problems and

Management

Resources

1. Water :Problems in Utilization and

conservation

2. Forest : Types and Conservation

3. Mineral; Iron ore, Manganese and

Bauxite

4. Power : Hydro, Thermal, Atomic

Reference Book:

1. Dikshit K.R ., Maharashtra in Maps,

2. Deshpande C. D. , Maharashtra

3. Sadhu Arun, Maharashtra, National Book Trust

4. Savadi A. B., Geography of Maharashtra: Nirali Prakashan, Pune.

5. Dastane S., Maharashtra, Ramchandra and company, Pune

6. Sawadi A. B., The Mega State Series : Nirali Publication, Pune.

7. Maharashtra state Agricultural Atlas

8. Karve I., Maharashtra its Land and people,

9. More J. C., 2014, Geography & Agriculture For MPSC Examination, Atharv

Publication, Pune (Marathi)

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S.Y.B.A. Geography (S1), Syllabus for Semester IV

Name of Subject: Geography of Maharashtra, Subject Code: Gg.220

(B)Objective :

1. To make students aware about the Agriculture problems and prospects of

Maharashtra.

2. To understand the population distribution and settlement pattern in Maharashtra.

3. To understand the concept of rural development.

4. To understand the prospectus in Tourism activity in Maharashtra and the role of

MTDC and Role of MIDC in industrial development in rural area of Maharashtra

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No.

Topic

Sub Topic & Learning Point

Hours

Credits

Agriculture

1. Importance of Agriculture in Economy of

Maharashtra

2. Major Crops - Wheat, Rice, Jawar, Bajra.

3. Cash Crops and Horticulture - Cotton, Sugarcane,

Pomegranate, Grapes.

4. Problems of agriculture in Maharashtra.

Population and

Settlement

1. Population distribution of Maharashtra

2. Population composition - Sex Ratio, Literacy,

Occupational structure, Migration

3. Rural and Urban Settlements

4. Potential of Major Cities in Maharashtra –

Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur

Rural

Development

of Maharashtra

1. Concept of Rural Development

2. Parameters of Rural Development

3. Schemes For Rural Development

4. Case Studies – Hivare Bazar and Ralegan Siddhi

(Ahmednagar), Patoda (Aurangabad)

Tourism

1. Growth and development of tourism in

Maharashtra

2. Tourism Potential of Maharashtra

3. Agro-Tourism

4. Role of MTDC

Reference Book:

1. Dikshit K.R ., Maharashtra in Maps,

2. Deshpande C. D. , Maharashtra

3. Sadhu Arun, Maharashtra, National Book Trust

4. Savadi A. B., Geography of Maharashtra: NiraliPrakashan, Pune.

5. Dastane S., Maharashtra, Ramchandra and company, Pune

6. Sawadi A. B., The Mega State Series : Nirali Publication, Pune.

7. Maharashtra state Agricultural Atlas

8. Karve I., Maharashtra its Land and people,

9. More J. C., 2014, Geography & Agriculture For MPSC Examination, Atharv

Publication, Pune (Marathi)

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S.Y.B.A. Geography (S2), Syllabus for Semester III

Name of the Subject: Scale and Map Projection, subject Code: Gg. 201 (A)

Practical Geography-I No. of Credits: 04

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Workload: Six Periods per week per batch consisting of 12 Students; however

the last batch needs to have more than six students.

(Examination for the course will be conducted at the end of the semester)

Objectives of Course:

1. To introduce the basic concepts in Practical Geography

2. To enable students to use various Scales and Projection Techniques in Geography.

3. To acquaint students with the utility of various Projections in Geographical

knowledge.

4. To explain the elementary and essential principles of practical work in Geography.

Course Outcome:

After the successful completion of the course, the students will be able to:

1. Develop practical skill and use of map scale and projection.

2. To make students aware of the new techniques, accuracy and skills of map making.

Note:

1. Use of Map stencils, Log tables, Calculator, computer, Statistical Tables is allowed at

the time of Examination.

2. Students must check the practical's regularly and Journal should be certified by

practical in-charge and Head of the Department before the examination.

3. Students without a certified journal should not be allowed for the practical

examination.

4. Each of the practical batches needs a separate question paper.

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Topic

Sub Topic & Learning Point

No of

Practical

Credits

Introduction

of Maps

1. Definition of Map

2. Elements of Map

3. Classification of Map:

a. On the basis of scale:

i) Small scale

ii) Large Scale

b. On the basis of function:

i) Physical

ii) Cultural

4. Use of map

Map Scale

1. Definition of Map Scale.

2. Types of Map Scale

a. Verbal Scale

b. Numerical Scale

c. Graphical Scale

3. Conversion Scale (British and Metric

System)

a. Verbal scale to Representative fraction

b. Representative fraction into Verbal scale

4. Construction of Simple Graphical scale (At

least two examples from each)

Basic of map

projection

1. Definition and types of map projection

2. Basic Concepts of Projection: Latitude,

Longitude, Parallel of latitude, Meridian of

longitude, Prime meridian, Equator,

Direction

3. Calculation of time basis on meridian and

GMT (Calculation of minimum two

examples )

Construction,

properties

and use of

map

projections

1. Zenithal Projection

a. Zenithal Polar Gnomonic Projection

2. Conical Projection

a. Conical projection with one standard

parallel/Simple conical projection

3. Cylindrical Projection

a. Cylindrical equal area projection

4. Mercator projection

(At least two examples from each projection)

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Reference Books:

1. Sharma J. P., 2010, Prayogic Bhugol, Rastogi Publishers, Meerut.

2. Singh R. L. and Singh R. P. B., 1999, Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani

Publishers.

3. Slocum T. A., Mcmaster R. B. and Kessler F. C., 2008, Thematic Cartography and

Geovisualization (3rd Edition), Prentice Hall.

4. Tyner J. A., 2010, Principles of Map Design, The Guilford Press.

5. Sarkar A., 2015, Practical Geography: A Systematic Approach, Orient Black Swan

Private Ltd., New Delhi

6. Singh R. L. and Duttta P. K., 2012, Prayogatama Bhugol, Central Book Depot,

Allahabad

7. Ahirrao Y., Karanjkhele E. K., 2002, Practical Geography, Sudarshan Publication,

Nashik

8. Saptarshi P. G., Jog S. R., Statistical Methods ,

9. Karlekar S. N., 2008, Statistical Methods, Diamond Publication, Pune

10. Kanetkar T. P., Kulkarni S. V., 1986, Surveying and Leveling, Pune Vidyrthi Griha

Publication, Pune

11. Kumbhare A., Practical Geography,

12. Saha P., Basu P., 2007, Advanced Practical Geography, Books and Allied (P) Ltd,

Kolkata

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S.Y.B.A. Geography (S2), Syllabus for Semester IV

Name of the Subject: Cartographic Techniques, Surveying and Excursion

/ Village / Project Report subject Code: Gg. 201 (B)

Practical Geography-II No. of Credits: 04

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Workload: Six Periods per week per batch consisting of 12 Students; however

the last batch needs to have more than six students.

(Examination for the course will be conducted at the end of the semester)

Objectives of Course:

1. To introduce the students to the basic and contemporary concepts in Cartography.

2. To acquaint the students with the utility and applications of various Cartographic

Techniques.

3. To introduce the latest concepts regarding the modern cartography in the field of

Geography.

4. To explain the elementary and essential principles of practical work in Geography.

Course Outcome:

After the successful completion of the course, the students will be able to:

1. Develop practical knowledge and application of cartographical techniques.

2. To make students aware of the new techniques, accuracy and skills of Map Making.

Note :

1. Use of Map stencils, Log tables, Calculators, Statistical Tables is allowed at the time

of Examination.

2. Journal completion by the students and the certified by practical in-charge and Head

of the Department is compulsory.

3. Students without a certified journal should not be allowed for the practical

examination.

4. Each of the practical batches needs a separate question paper.

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Sr.

No.

Topic

Sub Topic & Learning Point

No of

Practical

Credits

Introduction to

Cartography

1. Definition of Cartography

2. Development of cartography

a. Traditional

b. Modern

3. Use of Cartography

Cartographic

techniques

1. Techniques of representation of data

(Use and limitations)

a. Simple line graph

b. Simple bar Graph

c. Pie diagram

d. Choropleth Map

e. Isopleth Method (Isoheight or

Isothermal)

f. Flow diagram

(At least 01 example of each manually and

using computer)

Surveying

1. Definition of Surveying

2. Types of North Direction (True, Magnetic

and Grid North)

3. Types of Survey (Any three)

a. Plane Table Survey : (Radiation

Method and Intersection Method)

b. GPS Survey and plotting

c. Dumpy level / Auto level survey

i) Rise and Fall Method

ii) Collimation Method

d. Demonstration of Total Station

4. Measurement of land:

i) Measurement of survey field

ii) Example on measurement of area

(Circle, Square, Rectangle,

Triangle, Uneven shape)

iii) Conversion of area (hector into

Acer, Square km into square

meter, Square meter to Square

feet)

Excursion /

village/city

survey and

report writing

Study tour to places of geographical interest

anywhere in the country

Socio- economic survey of village/city

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Reference Books:

1. Sharma J. P., 2010, Prayogic Bhugol, Rastogi Publishers, Meerut.

2. Singh R. L. and Singh R. P. B., 1999, Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani

Publishers.

3. Slocum T. A., Mcmaster R. B. and Kessler F. C., 2008, Thematic Cartography and

Geovisualization (3rd Edition), Prentice Hall.

4. Tyner J. A., 2010, Principles of Map Design, The Guilford Press.

5. Sarkar A., 2015, Practical Geography: A Systematic Approach, Orient Black Swan

Private Ltd., New Delhi

6. Singh R. L. and Duttta P. K., 2012, Prayogatama Bhugol, Central Book Depot,

Allahabad

7. Ahirrao Y., Karanjkhele E. K., 2002, Practical Geography, Sudarshan Publication,

Nashik

8. Saptarshi P. G., Jog S. R., Statistical Methods ,

9. Karlekar S. N., 2008, Statistical Methods, Diamond Publication, Pune

10. Kanetkar T. P., Kulkarni S. V., 1986, Surveying and Leveling, Pune Vidyrthi Griha

Publication, Pune

11. Kumbhare A., Practical Geography,

12. Saha P., Basu P., 2007, Advanced Practical Geography, Books and Allied (P) Ltd,

Kolkata

13. Advanced Practical Geography: 2007, Saha P., Basu P.,Books and Allied (P) Ltd,

Kolkata

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S.Y.B.A. Geography Syllabus

Name of Subject: Introduction to Geographic Information System

Subject Code: SEC – A, Semester – III

Total Credit:02, Total Periods: 30

Objectives:

1. To introduce the students about the basic concepts of GIS.

2. To acquaint the students with the utility and applications of GIS Technique.

3. To create the awareness about Geospatial technology among the students.

4. To inculcate skill of map making among the students by using GIS Technique.

Sr.

No.

Topic

Sub Topics

Teaching

Hours

Total

Credits

Introduction to

GIS

1. Definition of GIS

2. Stages of GIS Development

3. Objectives of GIS

4. Components GIS

5. GIS Applications

Data Types &

Models

1. Spatial Data – Concept, Sources; Data Models –

Raster & Vector

2. Non-spatial Data – Concept, Sources; Data Models –

Relational, Network, Hierarchical & Object-

orientated

Software based

Practical

1. Geo-referencing of Toposheet/Map

2. Digitization of Point, Line & Polygon (at least one

layer of each)

3. Data Attachment

4. Creation of Layout and Map

Course Outcomes:

On successfully completion of this course, the students will able to -

 Comprehend knowledge about the concepts in GIS.

 Acquire skills of map making using GIS.

Reference Books:

 Burrough, P. A. and McDonnell, R. A. (2000): Principles of Geographical Information

Systems, Oxford University Press, New York.

 Chang, K. T. (2008): Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, Avenue of the

Americas, McGraw-Hill, New York.

 Debashis, C. and Sahoo, R. N. (2015): Fundamentals of Geographic Information System,

Viva Books Private Limited.

 DeMers, M. N. (2008): Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems, John Wiley

and Sons, New Delhi.

 Heywood, I., Cornelius, S. and Carver, S. (2011): An Introduction to Geographical

Information Systems, Pearson Education, New Delhi.

 Karlekar, S. (2007): Bhaugolik Mahiti Pranali (GIS), Diamond Publications, Pune.

 Korte, G. B. (2001): The GIS Book, Onward Press, Bangalore.

 Longley, P. A., Goodchild, M. F., Maguire, D. J. and Rhind, D. W. (2002): Geographical

Information Systems and Science, John Wiley & Sons, Chichester.

 Lo Albert, C. P., Yeung and Albert K. W. (2002): Concepts and Techniques of

Geographical Information Systems, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.

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 Pandey, J. and Pathak D. (2015): Geographic Information System, TERI Press, The

Energy and Resources Institute, New Delhi.

 Paul, A. L., Michel, F. G., Maguire, D. J. and Rhind, D.W. (2002): Introduction to

Geographic Information Systems and Science, John Wiley and Sons Ltd.

S.Y.B.A. Geography Syllabus

Name of Subject: APPLIED COURSE OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Subject Code: SEC – A Semester - III

Total Credit:02, Total Periods: 30

Objectives:

The objectives of the course are to develop following Skills among the students

1.To introduce basic concepts and fundamental structure of Disaster Management (DM).

2.To inculcate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities on disaster management.

3.To enable students to assess the situation and design plan for Disaster management

Unit

no.

Topic

Sub Topics

Teaching

Hours

Total

Credits

Fundamental

Concepts,

Measurement /

Parameter and

Types of

Disasters

a) Disaster, Hazard, Risk,

Vulnerability, Resilient

b) Magnitude, Intensity, Frequency,

Duration, Spatial dispersion

Phases of

Disaster

Management

Role of

Geographers

and

organizations

a) Concept: Mitigation,

Preparedness, Response,

Recovery, Rehabilitation.

b) Role of Geographers

Comparative

Assessment of

Disaster

Management- I

a) Earthquake: - India and Japan

b) Flood:- India and Netherland

Assessment of

Disaster

Management- II

Assignment based on Primary or

secondary data on any one

Geographical scale-

local/ regional/national/ global

1. Disaster Management Guidelines, GOI-UND Disaster Risk Program (2009-2012)

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2. Damon, P. Copola, (2006) Introduction to International Disaster Management, Butterworth

Heineman.

3. Gupta A.K., Niar S.S and Chatterjee S. (2013) Disaster management and Risk Reduction,

Role of Environmental Knowledge, Narosa Publishing House, Delhi.

4. Murthy D.B.N. (2012) Disaster Management, Deep and Deep Publication PVT. Ltd. New

Delhi.

5. Modh S. (2010) Managing Natural Disasters, Mac Millan publishers India LTD.

6. Dr. Mrinalini Pandey (2017) Disaster Management, Wiley India Pvt. Ltd.

7. Tushar Bhattacharya (2018) Disaster Science and Management, McGraw Hill Education

(India) Pvt. Ltd.

9. Arjun Musmade, Jyotiram More (2014) Geography of Disaster Management, Diamond

Publication, Pune. (Marathi)

10. P. P. Marathe (2010), Disaster Management Concepts & Practices Diamond Publication,

Pune. (Marathi)

S.Y.B.A. Geography Syllabus

Name of Subject: Introduction to Remote Sensing

Subject Code: SEC-B Semester – IV

Total Credit:02, Total Periods: 30

Objectives:

1. To introduce the students about the basic concepts of Remote Sensing.

2. To acquaint the students with the utility of RS and its applications.

3. To inculcate the skill of satellite image interpretation among the students.

Sr.

No.

Topic

Sub Topics

Teaching

Hours

Total

Credits

Introduction to

Remote Sensing

1. Concept, Definition and Types of RS

2. Development of RS in India

3. Stages in RS

4. Electromagnetic Spectrum

5. Applications of RS

Image

Interpretation

1. Elements of Visual Image Interpretation

2. Visual Image Interpretation of Satellite Images

i.e. IRS or LANDSAT

Software based

Practical

1. Image Downloading through Bhuvan/USGS

2. Layer Stacking

3. Image Enhancement

4. Image Classification - Unsupervised

Course Outcomes:

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On successfully completion of this course, the students will able to -

 Obtain knowledge about the concepts of remote sensing.

 Acquire skills in visual interpretation of satellite images.

Reference Books:

 Anji Reddy, M. (2008): Textbook of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information

System, B.S. Publication, Hyderabad.

 Bhatta B., (2011): Remote Sensing and GIS, Oxford University Press, India.

 Campbell, J. (2002): Introduction to Remote Sensing, Taylor & Francis, London.

 Cracknell, A.P. (1991): Introduction to Remote Sensing, Tylor & Francis, London.

 Gupta, R.P. (1990): Remote Sensing Geology. Springer Verlag.

 Heywood, I., Steve, C. and Cornelius, S. (2003): An Introduction to Geographical

Information Systems, Pearson Education.

 Jensen, J. R. (2000): Remote Sensing of the Environment: An Earth resource Perspective,

Prentice Hall.

 Jensen, J. R. (2005): Introductory Digital Image Processing, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.

 Joseph, G. (2004): Fundamentals of Remote Sensing, Universities Press, Hyderabad,

India.

 Karlekar, S. (2006): Doorsamvedan - Remote Sensing (Marathi), Diamond Publications,

Pune.

 Karlekar, S. (2017): Dursamvedan Aani Bhougolik Mahiti Pranali (Marathi), Diamond

Publications, Pune.

 Lillesand, T. M., Kiefer, R. W. and Chipman, J. W. (2016): Remote Sensing and Image

Interpretation, 6

Edition, Wiley India.

 Rao R. M. (2002): Geographical Information Systems, Rawat Publication.

 Sabins, F. F. (1996): Remote Sensing: Principles and Interpretation, W.H. Freeman and

Company, San Francisco.

S.Y.B.A. Geography Syllabus

Name of Subject: APPLIED COURSE OF Travel & Tourism

Subject Code: SEC – B Semester -IV

Total Credit:02, Total Periods: 30

Objectives

1. To develop basic framework to understand the various elements of tourism

management.

2. To evaluate the role of transport in travel and tourism industry.

3. To develop the skills to arrange, manage and implement various types of tours.

Skills to be developed:

1. Students will be able to perform online as well as offline booking and cancellation

procedures for different available modes of travel and tourism.

2. Students will be able to acquire earning skills in tourism industry.

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Introduction to Tourism

Unit

No.

Topic

Learning Point

Periods

Introduction

to Travel and

Tourism

1.1 Basic concepts: Travel & Tourism

1.2 Types of Tourist and Tourism

1.3 Types of transportation

Local

Tourism

2.1 Concept and need of local tourism

2.2 Introduction to local tourist places

Tour

planning and

Skill

development

3.1 Basic skills: Communication, Time Management, Computer

operating, online booking, Net banking, Cancellation of

booking and ticket, etc.

3.2 Framing the tour plan (Itinerary): Budget (Costing),

Duration, Insurance, Route and other requirements for

individual, family, group and mass level tours

3.3 Promotion of tourism

Project work

and Visit to

tourist place

4.1 One short tour (Not more than two days duration) and

Preparation of tour report.

Text Books:

1. Bhatia. Tourism Development (New Delhi, Sterling)

2. Seth: Tourism Management (New Delhi, Sterling)

3. Kaul: Dynamics of Tourism (New Delhi, Sterling)

4. Mill and Morrison – The Tourism system an Introductory Text (1992) Prentice Hall

5. Cooper, Fletcher, Tourism, Principles and practices (1993) Pitman

6. Burkart and Medlik Tourism, Past, Present and Future (1981) Heinemenn, ELBS.

7. P.S. Gill, Dynamices of Tourism (4 Vols) Anmol Publication.

8. P.C. Sinha, Tourism Management. Anmol Publication.

References:

1. Travel Industry : Chunky Gee et-al

2. Tourism Systems - Mill and Morisson

3. Tourism Management Vol - 4 - P.C. Sinha

4. Tourism Development - R. Gartner

5. Studies in Tourism - Sagar Singh

6. Tourism: Principles and Practices - Cooper C., Fletcher J., Gilbert D and

Wanhil.

7. Tourism: Principles and Practices - McIntosh , R.W.

8. Tourism : Past, Present and Future - Burkart & Medli