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KARNATAK
KARNATAKUNIVERSITY, DHARWAD
UNIVERSITY, DHARWAD

04 - Year B.A./B.Sc. (Hons.) Program

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B.Sc. Programme
SYLLABUS
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Subject: GEOGRAPHY
DRAFT SYLLABUS FOR
[Effective from 2021-22]
CHEMISTRY

DISCIPLINE
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC
SPECIFIC COURSE
CORE COURSE (DSC)FOR
(DSCC) and SEM I & II,

DISCIPLINE
OPEN SPECIFIC
ELECTIVE ELECTIVE(DSE)
COURSE (OEC) FOR SEM I & II and
UNDER
SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE (SEC) FOR SEM I
NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY(NEP)

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Effective from 2021-22

AS PER N E P - 2020

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 Karnatak University, Dharwad
Four Years Under Graduate Program in Geography for B.A / B.Sc. (Hons.)
Effective from 2021-22

Sem Type of Theory/ Instruction Total Duration Formative Summat Total Credits
Course Practical hour per hours of of Exam Assessme ive
Marks
Syllabus nt Marks
week Assess
/ Sem ment
Marks

I DSCC 1 Theory 04hrs 56 02 hrs 40 60 100 04

Practical 04 hrs 52 03 hrs 25 25 50 02
OEC-1 Theory 03 hrs 42 02 hrs 40 60 100 03

*SEC-1 Practical 03 hrs 30 02 hrs 25 25 50 02

II Theory 04 hrs 56 02 hrs 40 60 100 04
DSCC2
Practical 04 hrs 52 03 hrs 25 25 50 02
OEC-2 Theory 03 hrs 42 02 hrs 40 60 100 03

Details of the other Semesters will be given later

* Student can opt digital fluency as SEC or the SEC of his/ her any one DSCC selected

Name of Course (Subject): Geography

Programme Specific Outcome (PSO):
On completion of the 03/ 04 years Degree in Geography students will be able to:

PSO 1 : Enrich the knowledge of understanding the relevant terms and concept of geography including
definitions.
PSO 2 : Enhanced the capability to explain the relevant principles, theories and models in geography.
PSO 3 : Conceptual clarity about the relationship between the man and environment to understand the
process, factors and impact.

PSO 4 : Know the complex and interactive nature of physical and human environments and changing
Process.
PSO 5 : Enhance the skills in Map Making and Cartographical Principles.
PSO 6 : Use of Geographical data to identify the trends and patterns and demonstrate through the maps
of spatio-temporal changes.

PSO 7 : Demonstrate the skill of analysis of geographical information, evidences and cause and
effects.

PSO 8 : Trace the trends and process of changes of physical and cultural aspects.
PSO 9 : Develop the consciousness of relevance of geography to understand and solving the
contemporary environmental issues.

PSO 10: Exposer in the handling the spatial and non-spatial data through Remote Sensing and GIS.
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 B.A / B.Sc. Semester – I
Subject: Geography
Discipline Specific Course (DSC)

The course of B.A/ B. Sc in I semester has two papers (Theory Paper –I for 04 credits & Practical Paper -II for
2 credits) for 06 credits: Both the papers are compulsory. Details of the courses are as under.

Course No.-1 (Theory)

Course Type of Theory / Credits Instruction Total No. of Duration Formative Summative Total
No. Course Practical hour per Lectures/Hours of Exam Assessment
Assessmen Marks
week / Semester Marks
t Marks

Course-
01
DSCC Theory 04 04 56 hrs 2hrs 40 60 100

Course No.1 (Theory): Title of the Course (Theory): Principles of Geomorphology

Course Outcome (CO):

After completion of course (Theory), students will be able to:

CO 1 : To Define the Geomorphology and to explain the essential principles of it.
CO 2 : To outline the mechanism of dynamic nature of the Earth’s surface and interior of the Earth.
CO 3 : To illustrate and explain the forces affecting the crust of the earth and its effect on it.
CO 4 : To understand the conceptual and dynamic aspects of landform development
CO 5 : To understand the principles of geomorphology thoroughly and explain them.
Syllabus- Course 1(Theory): Title : Principles of Geomorphology Total Hrs: 56
Unit-I : Introduction of Geomorphology 14 hrs

Introduction to geography: physical and human geography.

Introduction to Geomorphology: meaning, nature, development and scope.
Principles of Geomorphology and Geological Time Scale.
Distribution of continents and oceans.

Unit-II : Systems and Cycles of the Solid Earth 14 hrs

Internal structure of the earth. Alfred Wegener’s Continental Drift.

Theory of Isostacy: Views of Pratt and Airy Convectional Current Theory and
Concept of Sea floor Spreading.
Theory of Plate Tectonics: plate boundary, subduction.
Case Studies: Volcano, Earthquake: reporting of latest incidents.

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Unit-III: The Dynamics of Earth 14 hrs

Earth’s Movements: Endogenetic and Exogenetic forces,Sudden and

Diastrophic movements- Epeirogenetic and Orogenetic Movements-
Process of folding and faulting.
Vulcanicity and earthquake Rocks: Characteristics, types, importance and
rock cycle. Weathering: meaning, types and controlling factors.
Mass Movement: meaning, controlling factors, types-landslides and rock-
falls.

Unit-IV: Evolution of Landforms 14 hrs

Landforms: meaning, types and factors controlling landforms

development Slope development: concept and types. Concept of Cycle of
Erosion–W.M. Davis and W. Penck.
Agents of Denudation: river; drainage patterns, groundwater, Sea waves,
Wind and Glaciers and resultant landforms.
Application of geomorphology: in India and Karnataka (Regional
planning,
Urban planning and transportation, Mining, Hazard management,
Agriculture and Environmental management).
Books recommended:
Text Books:
1. Ahmed E. (1985) Geomorphology, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.
2. Bloom A.L. (1978) Geomorphology: A Systematic Analysis of Late Cenozoic Landforms Prentice –
Hall of India, New Delhi.
3. P Mallappa, Physical Geography (Kannada Version)
4. Ranganath Principles of Physical Geography (Kannada Version)
5. Nanjannavar S S: Physical Geography (Kannada Version)
6. Hugar M R Physical Geography part-1(Kannada Version)
7. Goudar M B, Physical Geography (Kannada Version)
8. Kolhapure and S S Nanjan, Physical Geography (Kannada Version)
References:
9. Brunsden D. (1985) Geomorphology in the Service of Man: The Future of Geography, Methnen, U.K.
10. Chorley, R.J., Schumm, S. A. and Sugden, D.E. 1984: Geomorphology, Methuen, London
11. Cooke, R.U. and Warren, 1973: Geomorphology in Deserts, Batsford, London
12. Dayal, P. 1996: Textbook of Geomorphology, Shukla Book Depot ,Patna.
13. Goudie Anrew et.al. (1981) Geomorphological Techniques, George Allen &Unwin, London.
14. Homes A. (1965) Principles of Physical Geology, 3rd Edition, ELBSS Edn.
15. Strahler A.N. (1968) The Earth Sciences, Harper & Row Intl. Edn, New York
16. Thornberry W.D. (1969) Principles of Geomorphology 2nd Edition, Wiley Intl. Edn. & Wiley, 1984.
17. Verstappen H. (1983) Applied Geomorphology, Geomorphological Surveys for Environmental
Develop- ment, Elsevier, Amsterdam.
Websites:
https://www.solarviews.com/eng/earth.htm
https://www.moorlandschool.co.uk/earth/tectonic.htm
https://www.usgs.gov/
https://www.ksndmac.org.
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 B.A / B.Sc. Semester – I
Subject: Geography
Discipline Specific Course (DSC)

Course No.-1 (Practical)

Course Type of Theory / Credits Instruction Total No. of Duration Formative Summative Total
No. Course Practical hour per Lectures/Hours of Exam Assessment
Assessmen Marks
week / Semester Marks
t Marks

Course- Practic
01 DSCC 02 04 52 hrs 3hrs 25 25 50
al

Course No.1 (Practical): Title of the Course (Practical): Morphological Analysis

Course Outcome (CO):

After completion of course (Practical), students will be able to:

CO 1 : To identify the different types of minerals through their characteristics.

CO 2 : To interpret the topographical maps extracted the geomorphic information.

CO 3 : To illustrate the slope analysis and prepare the Hypsometric curve and integral

CO 4 : To delineate the watershed area, stream ordering, drainage density and drainage frequency.

CO 5 : Analyze the morphological analysis of any geographical space.

List of the Experiments for 52 hrs / Semesters

1. Identification of Mineral samples: Iron ore, Bauxite ore and Manganese.

2. Identification of Rock Samples: Granite, Basalt, Lime Stones, Sandstone, quartzite, and marble.

3. Extraction and interpretation of geomorphic information from Topographical maps.

4. Preparation of contour map from Toposheets.

5. Construction of Relief Profiles-serial, Super imposed, Projected and Composite.
6. Slope Maps (Wentworth method),Slope (isotan and isosin) and aspects, maps and Hypsometric curve
and integral.
7. Drainage Morphometry: delineation of watershed, stream ordering.
8. Morphometric analysis: mean stream length, drainage density and drainage frequency.

General instructions:

Conduct all exercises with Goal, Procedure, devices, findings and diagram.

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Scheme of Practical Examination (distribution of marks): 25 marks for Semester end
examination

1. Interpretation and analysis 15 Marks (5X3)

2. Viva- 05 Marks

3. Journal- 05Marks

Total 25 marks

Note: Same Scheme may be used for I A (Formative Assessment) examination

Books recommended:
Text Books:
1. Ahmed E. (1985) Geomorphology, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.
2. Bloom A.L. (1978) Geomorphology: A Systematic Analysis of Late Cenozoic Landforms
Prentice – Hall of India, New Delhi.
References:
1. Brunsden D. (1985) Geomorphology in the Service of Man: The Future of Geography, Methnen, U.K.
2. Chorley, R.J., Schumm, S. A. and Sugden, D.E. 1984: Geomorphology, Methuen, London
3. Cooke, R.U. and Warren, 1973: Geomorphology in Deserts, Batsford, London
4. Dayal, P. 1996: Textbook of Geomorphology, Shukla Book Depot ,Patna.
5. Goudie Anrew et.al. (1981) Geomorphological Techniques, George Allen &Unwin, London.
6. Homes A. (1965) Principles of Physical Geology, 3rd Edition, ELBSS Edn.
7. Strahler A.N. (1968) The Earth Sciences, Harper & Row Intl. Edn, New York
8. Thornberry W.D. (1969) Principles of Geomorphology 2nd Edition, Wiley Intl. Edn. & Wiley, 1984.
9. Verstappen H. (1983) Applied Geomorphology, Geomorphological Surveys for Environmental
Develop- ment, Elsevier, Amsterdam

Websites:

https://www.solarviews.com/eng/earth.htm

https://www.moorlandschool.co.uk/earth/tectonic.htm

https://www.usgs.gov/

https://www.ksndmac.org.

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 B.A / B.Sc. Semester – I
Subject: Geography
Open Elective Course (OEC-1)
(OEC for other students)

Course Type of Theory / Credits Instruction Total No. of Duration Formative Summative Total
No. Course Practical hour per Lectures/Hours of Exam Assessment
Assessmen Marks
week / Semester Marks
t Marks

OEC-1
OEC Theory 03 03 42 hrs 2hrs 40 60 100

OEC-1: Title of the Course: Introduction to Physical Geography

Course Outcome (CO):

After completion of course, students will be able to:

CO 1 : To define the Physical Geography, the shape and size of the earth surface.

CO 2 : To identify the different types of rocks and their characteristics and agents of denudation.

CO 3 : To discuss the nature of structure and composition of Atmosphere.

CO 4 : To discuss the ocean floor and marine resources.

CO 5 : To analyse the physical geography of any geographical regions.

Syllabus- OEC: Title : Introduction to Physical Geography Total Hrs: 42

Unit-I : Shape ,Structure of the earth Surface, rocks and Agents of denudation. 14 hrs

Origin, Shape and Size of the Earth,

Movement of the Earth- Rotation and Revolution. Effects of the movement of
Earth,
Coordinates -Latitude, Longitude and Time and Structure of the Earth.
Rocks and their types, significance of rocks. Weathering and its types.
Agents of Denudation - River, Glacier, Wind and Under Ground water.
Volcanicity, Earthquakes and Tsunamis.

Unit-II: Structure, Composition of Atmosphere 14 hrs

Structure and Composition of Atmosphere. Weather and Climate.

Atmospheric Temperature, Heat Budget of the atmosphere
Atmospheric Pressure, Winds and Precipitation

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Unit-III: Ocean Floor. 14 hrs

Distribution of Land and Sea, Submarine Relief of the Ocean,

Temperature and Salinity of Sea Water. Ocean Tides, Waves and
Deposits, Ocean currents: Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans.
Marine Resources: Biotic, mineral and energy resources.

Books recommended:
1. B.S. Negi (1993) Physical Geography. S.J. Publication, Meerut
2. D.S.Lal (1998) Climatology.Chaitnya publishing house, Allahabad
3. K. Siddhartha (2001) Atmosphere, Weather and Climate.Kisalaya publication, New Delhi
4. R.N.Tikka (2002) Physical Geography. KedarnathRamnath&co, Meerut.
5. P Mallappa, Physical Geography (Kannada Version).
6. Ranganath Principles of Physical Geography (Kannada Version).
7. Nanjannavar S S: Physical Geography (Kannada Version).
8. Hugar M R Physical Geography part-1(Kannada Version).
9. Goudar M B, Physical Geography (Kannada Version).
Websites:
https://oxfordbibilographies.com
https://ncrt.nic.in
https://www.nationalgeographic.org.
https://researchguide.deartmath.edn
https://journals.sagepub.com

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 B. A / B.Sc. Semester - I
Subject: Geography
SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE (SEC)-I

Title of Paper: Geographical Statistics

Theory / Credits Instruction Total No. of Mode of Duration of Formative Summative Total
Type of
Course Practical hour per Lectures/Hours Examina Exam Assessment
Assessmen Marks
week / Semester tion Marks
t Marks

Theory + 2hr
SEC-I 02 03hrs 30 Practical 25 25 50
Practical

Course Outcome (CO):

After completion of Skill Enhancement course, students will be able to:
CO 1 : To define statistics and enable to use for analysis.
CO 2 : To handle the data collection, tabulation and sampling.
CO 3 : To enable the calculations of mean, median and mode.
CO 4 : To enable the calculations of mean, median and mode.
List of the Experiments for 52 hrs / Semesters

1. Methods of data collection, sources of the data and sampling methods.

2. Processing the data, tabulation and formation of frequency.
3. Measures of Central Tendency and its significance.
4. Calculation of Mean for grouped and ungrouped data.
5. Calculation of Median for grouped and ungrouped data.
6. Calculation of Mode for grouped and ungrouped data.
7. Measures of Dispersion and its importance.
8. Calculation of Quartile Deviation for grouped and ungrouped data.
9. Calculation of Mean Deviation for grouped and ungrouped data.
10. Calculation of Standard Deviation for grouped and ungrouped data.
Scheme of Practical Examination (distribution of marks): 25 marks for Semester end
examination

1. Interpretation and Analysis 15 Marks (5 X 3)

2. Viva- 05 Marks

3. Journal- 05Marks

Total 25 marks

Note: Same Scheme may be used for I A (Formative Assessment) examination

Note: Same Scheme may be used for IA( Formative Assessment) examination
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 Books recommended:
1. Haymond and Mccullah (1974), Quantitative techniques in geography, An introduction, Oxford
London.
2. Aslam Mohamed (1977): Statistical Methods in Geographical Studies, Rajesh Publiscations, New
Delhi.
3. Gupta CB. (1979): An introduction to statistical methods, Vika publishing house pvt. Ltd. New
Delhi.
4. Murray R. Spiegal (1972): Theory and problems of statistics, Mc. Grawhill Book co. New York.
5. Singh RL. (2016): elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.
Websites:
https://www.statistics.com
https://www.amstat.org
https://quora.com
https://www.statisticsshowto.com
Details of Formative assessment (IA) for DSCC theory/OEC: 40% weight age for total marks

Type of Assessment Weight age Duration Commencement

Written test-1 10% 1 hr 8th Week
Written test-2 10% 1 hr 12th Week
Seminar 10% 10 minutes --
Case study / Assignment 10% ------ --
/ Field work / Project
work/ Activity
Total 40% of the maximum
marks allotted for the
paper

Faculty of Social Science / Science and Technology

04 - Year UG Honors programme: 2021-22
GENERAL PATTERN OF THEORY QUESTION PAPER FOR DSCC/ OEC
(60 marks for semester end Examination with 2 hrs duration)

Part-A
1. Question number 1-06 carries 2 marks each. Answer any 05 questions : 10marks

Part-B
2. Question number 07- 11 carries 05Marks each. Answer any 04 questions : 20 marks

Part-C
3. Question number 12-15 carries 10 Marks each. Answer any 03 questions : 30 marks

(Minimum 1 question from each unit and 10 marks question may have sub
questions for 7+3 or 6+4 or 5+5 if necessary) Total: 60 Marks

Note: Proportionate weight age shall be given to each unit based on number of hours
prescribed.
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 B.A / B.Sc. Semester – II
Subject: Geography
Discipline Specific Course (DSC)

The course Geography in I semester has two papers (Theory Paper –I for 04 credits & Practical paper-II for 2
credits) for 06 credits: Both the papers are compulsory. Details of the courses are as under.

Course No.-2 (Theory)

Course Type of Theory / Credits Instruction Total No. of Duration Formative Summative Total
No. Course Practical hour per Lectures/Hours of Exam Assessment
Assessmen Marks
week / Semester Marks
t Marks

Course-
02
DSCC Theory 04 04 56 hrs 2hrs 40 60 100

Course No.2 (Theory): Title of the Course (Theory): Principles of Climatology

Course Outcome (CO):

After completion of course (Theory), students will be able to:
CO 1 : To define the field of climatology and to understand the atmospheric composition and structure.
CO 2 : To outline the mechanism and process of solar radiation transfer to earth surface and to ex- plain
the temperature distribution and variation according to time and space.
CO 3 : To illustrate and explain the air pressure system, wind regulating forces and the formation of the
Atmospheric Disturbance.
CO 4 : To understand and compute the air humidity as well as to explain the process of Condensation
and formation of precipitation and its types.
CO 5 : To understand the principles of climatology and explain in detail.
Syllabus- Course 2(Theory): Title : Principles of Climatology Total Hrs: 56
Unit-I : Composition and Structure of the Atmosphere 14 hrs
Nature and Scope of Climatology, Atmospheric Sciences,
Climatology and Meteorology.
Origin and structure of the Atmosphere: Troposphere, Stratosphere,
Mesosphere, Ionosphere, Exosphere and their characteristics.
Composition of the atmosphere Weather and Climate.

Unit-II : Atmospheric Temperature 14 hrs

Insolation: Definition, Mechanism, Solar Constant. Factors affecting
the Insolation: Angle of incidence, length of the day, Sunspots,
Distance between the earth and the sun, effect of the atmosphere.
Heating and cooling process of the atmosphere-Radiation,
Conduction, convection and advection. Temperature: meaning and
Influencing Factors on the Distribution of Temperature.
Distribution of the temperature: Vertical, Horizontal, and Inversion
of temperature. Global Enegry Budget: Incoming shortwave solar
radiation, Outgoing Longwave Terrestrial radiation, Albedo. Net
Radiation and Latitudinal Heat Balances.

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Unit-III : Atmospheric Pressure and Winds 14 hrs

Atmospheric Pressure: Influencing factors on atmospheric pressure.

Vertical and Horizontal Distribution of the atmospheric pressure
and Pressure Belts, Pressure Gradient.
Tri-cellular-Hadley, Ferrel’s and Polar Cells.Winds: influencing
factors, Types - planetary, seasonal, local winds,Variable winds-
Cyclones and anti-cyclones.
Air-Masses and Fronts: Definition, Nature, Source Regions and
Classification of Air Masses.
Unit-IV : Atmospheric Moisture 14 hrs
Humidity: Sources, influencing factors and types-Absolute,
Relative and Specific.
Hydrological cycle: process of evaporation, condensation. Clouds and its
types. Precipitation and its forms.
Climate Change: Causes and consequences, recent issues-floods, drought and
global warming.

Books recommended:
Text Books:
1. Lal, D. S. (1998). Climatology. Allahabad: Chaitanya Publishing House.
2. P Mallappa, Physical Geography (Kannada Version).
3. Ranganath Principles of Physical Geography (Kannada Version).
4. Nanjannavar S S: Physical Geography (Kannada Version).
5. Hugar M R Physical Geography part-1(Kannada Version).
6. Goudar M B, Physical Geography (Kannada Version).
7. Kolhapure and S S Nanjan, Physical Geography (Kannada Version).

Reference:
1. Lutgens, Frederic K. & Tarbuck, Edward J. (2010). The Atmosphere: An
Introduction to Meteorology. New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall.
2. Oliver, John E. & Hidore, John J. (2003). Climatology: An Atmospheric Science. Delhi:
Pearson Education.
3. Singh, S. ( 2005). Climatology. Allahabad: Prayag Pustak Bhawan.
4. Barry, R.G. and Chorley, R.J. (2003): Atmosphere, Weather and Climate; Psychology Press,
Hove; East Sussex.
5. Critchfield, H.J., (1975): general Climatology, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
6. Mather,J.R.(1974): Climatology: Fundamentals and Applications; Mc Craw Hill Book Co., U.S.A.
7. Rumney, G.R. (1968): Climatology and the World Climates, Macmillan, London.
8. Trewartha, G.T. (1980): An Introduction to Climate; McGraw Hill, New York, 5th edition,
(International Student Edition).

Websites:
https://science.jrank.org
https://www.clearias.com
https://www.nationalgeographic
https://www.space.com
https://www.noaa.gov
https://www.climate.nasa.gov
https://www.weather.gov
https://www.cengage.com

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 B.A / B.Sc. Semester – II
Subject: Geography
Discipline Specific Course (DSC)

Course No.-2 (Practical)

Course Type of Theory / Credits Instruction Total No. of Duration Formative Summative Total
No. Course Practical hour per Lectures/Hours of Exam Assessment
Assessmen Marks
week / Semester Marks
t Marks

Course- Practic
02 DSCC 02 04 52 hrs 3hrs 25 25 50
al

Course No.2 (Practical): Title of the Course (Practical) : Weather Analysis

Course Outcome (CO):

After completion of course (Practical), students will be able to:

CO 1 : To understand the structure and functions of the Indian Meteorological Department.

CO 2 : To plot the temperature data using graphical methods.

CO 3 : To handle the instruments to measure the temperature and pressure.

CO 4 : To Use the wet and dray Bulb thermometer for measuring humidity.

CO 5 : To interprete the daily weather map seasonally.

List of the Exercises for 52 hrs / Semesters

1. Structure and functions of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). Collection of temperature data
from IMD website.

2. Plotting of downloaded temperature data using graphical methods-line graph.

3. Centigrade and Fahrenheit thermometer for measuring temperature.
4. Mercurial Barometer and Aneroid Barometer for measuring atmospheric pressure.
5. Wind Vane and cup-anemometer.
6. Wet and Dry bulb thermometer for measuring humidity,
7. Rainguage- Dial type for measuring rainfall and Rainfall Trend Analysis (monthly and annual).
8. Interpretation of Indian Daily Weather charts Seasonally.

General instructions:

1. Conduct all exercises with Goal, Procedure, devices, findings and diagram.

2. Students are expected to download weather charts of the four Seasons.

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Scheme of Practical Examination (distribution of marks): 25 marks for Semester end
examination

1. Interpretation and Analysis- 15 Marks (5X3)

2. Viva- 05 Marks

3. Journal- 05Marks

Total 25 marks
Note: Same Scheme may be used for I A( Formative Assessment) examination.

Books recommended:
Reference:

1. Lutgens, Frederic K. & Tarbuck, Edward J. (2010). The Atmosphere: An Introduction

to Meteorology. New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall.
2. Oliver, John E. & Hidore, John J. (2003). Climatology: An Atmospheric Science. Delhi:
Pearson Education.
3. Singh, S. ( 2005). Climatology. Allahabad: Prayag Pustak Bhawan.
4. Barry, R.G. and Chorley, R.J. (2003): Atmosphere, Weather and Climate; Psychology Press, Hove;
East Sussex.
5. Critchfield, H.J., (1975): general Climatology, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
6. Mather,J.R.(1974): Climatology: Fundamentals and Applications; Mc Craw Hill Book Co., U.S.A.
7. Rumney, G.R. (1968): Climatology and the World Climates, Macmillan, London.
8. Trewartha, G.T. (1980): An Introduction to Climate; McGraw Hill, New York, 5th edition,
(International Student Edition).
Websites:

https://science.jrank.org
https://www.clearias.com
https://www.nationalgeographic
https://www.space.com
https://www.noaa.gov
https://www.climate.nasa.gov
https://www.weather.gov

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 B.A / B.Sc. Semester – II
Subject: Geography
Open Elective Course (OEC-2)
(OEC for other students)

Course Type of Theory / Credits Instruction Total No. of Duration Formative Summative Total
No. Course Practical hour per Lectures/Hours of Exam Assessment
Assessmen Marks
week / Semester Marks
t Marks

OEC-2
OEC Theory 03 03 42 hrs 2hrs 40 60 100

OEC-2: Title of the Course: Basics of Natural Disasters

Course Outcome (CO):
After completion of course, students will be able to:
CO 1 : To define the natural disasters related to Lithosphere.
CO 2 : To identify the different types of atmospheric disasters and their impact.
CO 3 : To identify the different types of atmospheric disasters and their impact.
CO 4 : To define the biospheric disasters and their impact.
Syllabus- OEC: Title : Basics of Natural Disasters Total Hrs: 42
Unit-I : Introduction to Natural Disaster 14 hrs

Meaning, definition and scope of natural disaster.

Lithosphere and Natural Disasters.
Earthquakes, volcanoes, Landslides and Avalanches.
Unit-II : Atmosphere and Hydrosphere Natural Disasters 14 hrs

Meaning and importance of Atmosphere causes for natural disaster.

Heat wave and wild fire. Cloud burst, hailstorm. Drought and famines.
Meaning and importance of hydrosphere and causes of natural disaster.
Tsunami, Hurricanes and cyclones. Floods and flash floods.
Unit-III : Biospher and Natural Disasters 14 hrs

Significance of biosphere and causes of natural disasters.

Epidemics and pandemics. Covid -19 and its effects.
Techniques and technology to mitigate natural disasters.

Books recommended:
1. 1. Dr. MrinaliniPandey Disaster Management Wiley India Pvt. Ltd.
2. Tushar Bhattacharya Disaster Science and Management McGraw Hill Education (India) Pvt. Ltd.
3. Jagbir Singh Disaster Management : Future Challenges and Opportunities K W Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
4. J. P. Singhal Disaster Management Laxmi Publications.
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 5. ShaileshShukla, ShamnaHussain Biodiversity, Environment and Disaster Management Unique
Publications
6. C. K. Rajan, NavalePandharinath Earth and Atmospheric Disaster Management : Nature and
Manmade B S Publication.

Websites:
https://www.naturalgeographic.com
https://www.cdc.gov.
https://www.n-d-a.org
https://askatechteacher.com
https://ndma.gov.in

Details of Formative assessment (IA) for DSCC theory/OEC: 40% weight age for total marks

Type of Assessment Weight age Duration Commencement

Written test-1 10% 1 hr 8th Week
Written test-2 10% 1 hr 12th Week
Seminar 10% 10 minutes --
Case study / Assignment / Field 10% ------ --
work / Project work/ Activity
Total 40% of the maximum marks
allotted for the paper

Faculty of Science
04 - Year UG Honors programme:2021-22

GENERAL PATTERN OF THEORY QUESTION PAPER FOR DSCC/ OEC

(60 marks for semester end Examination with 2 hrs duration)

Part-A
1. Question number 1-06 carries 2 marks each. Answer any 05 questions : 10marks
Part-B
2. Question number 07- 11 carries 05Marks each. Answer any 04 questions : 20 marks
Part-C
3. Question number 12-15 carries 10 Marks each. Answer any 03 questions : 30 marks
(Minimum 1 question from each unit and 10 marks question may have sub
questions for 7+3 or 6+4 or 5+5 if necessary)

Total: 60 Marks
Note: Proportionate weight age shall be given to each unit based on number of hours
prescribed.

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