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M.Sc. (Geography)


Duration:

2 Years

Eligibility:

Graduation and Equivalent

Course Duration: Two Year (Semester  System)

Course Eligibility : Graduation  in Science  with at least 50 % marks or Equivqlent CGPA

Admission Criteria: Merit in qualifying examination, subject to eligibility criteria.

Entrance/Eligibility Test: As per University Rules

Programme Mode: Regular

Course Syllabus

Semester – I

Course Code

Course Title

GMC 101

Emerging Geographical Thought

GMC 102

Physical Landscape and Hydrology

GMC 103

Advanced Geography of India

GMP 104

Physical Diagrams, Hydrology and Map Projections

GMP 105

Spatial Analysis: Locational and Network

GMM 501

Remote Sensing Basics

GMS 601

Assignment- Based Seminar: 1

 

Semester – II

GMC 106

Advanced Geomorphology

GMC 107

Geography of Resources

GMP 108

 Statistical Methods and Data Processing

 

  • GME 201
  • GME 301
  • GME 401

Special Group Theory Papers, One of the following:

  • Gr. I: 1. Population Geography
  • Gr. II: 1. Resource Planning
  • Gr. III: 1. Advanced Cartography

 

  • GMP 202
  • GMP 302
  • GMP 402

Special Group Practical, Elective, One of the following:

  • Gr. I: 1. Population Geography
  • Gr. II: 1. Resource Planning
  • Gr. III: 1. Advanced Cartography

GMM 502

Population and Development

GMS 602

Assignment- Based Seminar : 2

 

Semester – III

GMC 109

GIS and Its Application

GMC 110

Environmental Studies

GMP 111

Remote  Sensing  and  GIS;  Soil,  Water  and  Air Analysis

GMF 701

Field Study and Geographical Excursion (Duration: 2-3 weeks; Area, India: South / Northwest / North)

 

  • GME 203
  • GME 303
  • GME 403

Special Group Theory Papers, One of the following:

  • Gr. I: 2. Geography of Rural Settlements
  • Gr. II: 2. Regional Planning
  • Gr. III: 2. Aerial Photo Interpretation.

 

  • GMP 204
  • GMP 304
  • GMP 404

Special Group Practical, Elective, One of the following:

  • Gr. I: 2. Geography of Rural Settlements
  • Gr. II: 2. Regional Planning
  • Gr. III: 2. Aerial Photo Interpretation and GIS

GMM 503

Resources and Environmental Management

GMS 603

Assignment- Based Seminar: 3

 

Semester – IV

GMC 112

Interdisciplinary Research Methods and Techniques

 

  • GME 205
  • GME 305
  • GME 405

Special Group Theory Papers, One of the following:

  • Gr. I: 3. Urban Geography
  • Gr. II: 3. Rural and Urban Planning
  • Gr. III: 3. Satellite Image Interpretation.

 

  • GMP 206
  • GMP 306
  • GMP 406

Special Group Practical, Elective, One of the following:

  • Gr. I: 3. Urban Geography
  • Gr. II: 3. Rural and Urban Planning
  • Gr. III: 3. Satellite Image Interpretation