DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
(Up to B. A. – II)
Cross-Cutting
Issues in syllabus
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Cross-Cutting Issues |
Class |
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Gender |
B.A- I |
Human Geography – Sem.-II 1
Module – II Population ·
Factors affecting on
distribution of population. ·
Malthus’ theory of Population
Growth. ·
Demographic Transition Theory. ·
Migration: Types and Effects |
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Environment
and Sustainability |
B.A- I |
Physical Geography – Sem.-I 1
Module-II – Atmosphere ·
Composition and Structure of
Atmosphere ·
Insolation: Factors affecting
on Insolation ·
Temperature: Distribution of
temperature (Vertical and Horizontal) ·
Atmospheric Pressure: Belts
and Planetary Winds. 2
Module –III– Lithosphere ·
Interior of the earth. ·
Wagner’s Continental Drift
Theory. ·
Earthquakes – Causes and
Effects ·
Volcano – Causes and Effects 3
Module- IV – Denudation ·
Weathering: Concept and Types. ·
Davis Concept of Cycle of
erosion. ·
Erosional Landforms of river. ·
Depositional Landforms of
river. |
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B.A- II |
Resources Geography – Sem.-III 1
Module - II Major Resources ·
Definition and Scope of
Resource Geography. ·
Resource: Concept and Classification ·
Importance of Resource
Geography 2
Module – III Sustainable Resource Development ·
Water Resources:
Distribution, Utilization and Problems ·
Forest Resources:
Distribution, Utilization and Problems ·
Energy Resources:
Distribution, Utilization and Problems Human Resources: Distribution, Utilization and Problems Soil Geography – Sem.-III 1
Module – I Basic of Soil Geography ·
Definition, Nature and Scope
of Soil Geography ·
History of Soil Geography and
Pedology. ·
Significance of Soil
Geography 2
Module – II Soil: Formation & Properties ·
Jenny’s Factorial Model of
Soil Formation: Parent Material, Biotic, Climatic, Relief and Time factor. ·
Process of Soil Formation:
Physical, Biotic and Chemical. ·
Physical Properties of Soils:
Morphology, Texture, Structure, Water, Air and Temperature. ·
Chemical Properties of Soils:
PH, Organic Matter, NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium). 3
Module – III Soil: Classification & Distribution ·
Genetic Classification of
Soils. ·
Soil Characteristics and
Major Soils Distribution in Maharashtra. Soil Degradation: Concept, Causes, Consequences and
Measures Oceanography – Sem.-IV 1
Module – III Applied Oceanography ·
Ocean or Marine deposits:
Sources and Classification ·
Ocean Resources – Biotic-
Mineral and Energy Resources Ocean Pollution – Causes, Effects and Measures |
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B.A- II /B.Com II (Environment Studies) |
Environment Studies – (Annual) Unit 1. Nature of Environmental Studies : ·
Definition, scope
and importance. ·
Multidisciplinary
nature of environmental studies ·
Need for public
awareness. ·
Concept of
sustainability. Sustainable development and it’s goals with Indian context. Unit 2. Ecosystems : ·
Concept of an
ecosystem. Structure
and function of an ecosystem. ·
Producers,
consumers and decomposers. ·
Energy flow in
the ecosystem. Ecological
succession. ·
Food chains, food
webs and ecological pyramids. ·
Introduction,
types, characteristics features, structure and function of the following ·
ecosystem :- a)
Forest ecosystem,
b) Grassland ecosystem, c) Desert ecosystem, d)Aquatic
ecosystems (ponds, streams,
lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries) ·
Degradation of
the ecosystems and it’s impacts. Unit 3. Natural Resources and Associated Problems ·
Forest resources:
Use and over-exploitation, deforestation, dams and their effectson forests
and tribal people. ·
Water resources:
Use and over-utilization of surface and ground water, floods, drought,
conflicts over water, dams-benefits and problems. ·
Mineral
resources: Usage and exploitation. Environmental effects of extracting and using
mineral resources. ·
Food resources:
World food problem, changes caused by agriculture ,effect of modern
agriculture, fertilizer-pesticide problems. ·
Energy resources:
Growing energy needs, renewable and non- renewable energy resources, use of
alternate energy sources. Solar energy , Biomass energy, Nuclear energy ·
Land resources:
Land as a resource, land degradation, man induced landslides, soil erosion
and desertification. Consumerism ,ecological foot prints, carbon foot prints,
carbon credits. ·
Role of an
individuals in conservation of natural resources. Equitable use of resources
for sustainable lifestyles. Unit 4. Biodiversity and its conservation : ·
Introduction-
Definition: genetic, species and ecosystem diversity. ·
Bio-geographical
classification of India. ·
Value of
biodiversity: consumptive use, productive use, social, ethical, aesthetic and
option values. ·
India as a mega-
diversity nation. Western Ghat as a biodiversity region. Hot-spots of
biodiversity. ·
Threats to
biodiversity: habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man- wildlife conflicts ·
Endangered and endemic
species of India, Conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and Exsitu conservation
of biodiversity. Convention on Biological Diversity. Unit 5. Environmental Pollution : ·
Definition:
Causes, effects and control measures of: Air pollution,Water pollution, Soil
pollution, Marine pollution, Noise pollution, Thermal pollution, Nuclear
hazards. ·
Global warming,
acid rain, ozone layer depletion, nuclear accidents and holocaust. ·
Solid waste
Management: Causes, effects and control measures of urban and industrial wastes.
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Solid waste
management control rules. ·
Role of an
individual in prevention of pollution. Unit 6. Social Issues and the Environment : ·
Human population
growth, impact on environment. Human Health and welfare. ·
Environmental
ethics: Role of Indian religious traditions and culture in conservation of the
environment. ·
Environmental
movements- Chipko Movement, Appiko Movement, Silent Valley. ·
Resettlement and
rehabilitation of people; its problems and concerns. ·
Water
conservation, rain water harvesting, watershed management. water conservation
by Dr.Rajendra Singh, Anna Hazare etc. ·
Disaster
management: floods, earthquake, cyclone, tsunami and landslides. ·
Wasteland
reclamation. Environmental
communication and public
awareness, case studies. Unit 7. Environmental Protection- Policies and
practises ·
Environmental
Protection Act. Air
(Prevention and Control of Pollution)
Act. ·
Water (Prevention
and control of Pollution) Act ·
Wildlife
Protection Act ·
Forest
Conservation Act National and International conventions and
agreements on environment |
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