Topic outline

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  • Module-I: Introduction to Computer

    1.1: Introduction to Computer
    1.2: Application of computer in geography
    1.2.1: Construction of Line Graphs, Bar Graphs
    1.2.2: Construction of Pie Diagram and Scatter Diagram
    1.3: Application of Excel for Data Analysis

  • Module:-II: Remote Sensing

    2.1 Definition of Remote Sensing
    2.2 Fundamentals of Remote Sensing: EMR, Sensors and Platforms
    2.3 Application of Remote Sensing in Geography
    2.4 Aerial photographs and Satellite imagery: Definition, types and difference between them
    2.5 Determination of Photo Scale
    2.6 Elements of image interpretation
    2.7 Identification of Physical and cultural features from Aerial Photographs or Satellite Imagery

  • Module-III: GIS and GNSS

    3.1 Geographical Information System (GIS)
    3.1.1 Definition and components
    3.1.2 GIS Data Structure: Types (spatial and non-spatial), Raster and Vector data
    3.1.3 Georeferencing, Digitization, Map Layout Preparation
    3.1.4 Application of GIS in Geography: Land use or Land Cover, Urban Sprawl Analysis, Forests Monitoring
    3.2 Global Navigation Satellite System
    3.2.1 Definition and components
    3.2.2: GPS and its applications in Geography
    3.2.3 Field work in GPS: Determining latitude, longitude and altitude
    3.3: Exercise with Google earth Program.

  • Module-IV: Statistical methods and techniques

    4.1 Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median and Mode
    4.2 Dispersion: Mean Deviation and Standard Deviation
    4. 3 Association and Correlation: Karl Pearson’s Method (Product Moment)
    4.4 Analysis of Time Series: Semi-average Method

  • Module-V: Surveying

    5.1 Introduction to Survey: Meaning and types
    5.2 Preparation of plans of the given area with the following survey method
    (Any one methods among them)
    A- Plane Table survey (Radial, Intersection, and Traverse method)
    B- Dumpy Level survey
    C- Theodolite survey
    D- Total Station
    E- Abony Level Survey
    5.3 Preparation of plans Prismatic compass survey (Radical, Intersection and Traverse method)
    5.3.1 Types and conversion of bearings.
    5.3.2 Correction of bearing.

  • Module-VI: Project work based on field work any one of following:

    Resource survey, Population survey, Agricultural survey, Settlement Survey,
    Environmental issues, Industrial visit, Health survey, Natural Hazard or Disaster
    1. Project Report must be content of following points:
    Introduction – Aims – Objectives - Review of the literature - Data collection –
    Methodology - Data Analysis – Interpretation - Findings – Suggestions - Bibliography
    2.The duration of the field work should not exceed than 20 days.
    4. The word count of the report should be about 8000 to 12,000 excluding figures, tables,
    photographs, maps, references and appendices.
    5. One copy per student of the report as per research standard should be submitted at the time
    of examination.

  • Module- VII: Study Tour

    Maximum 15 days of Study Tour and preparation of Tour Report.
    The Study Tour Report must be content of following points:
    Introduction – Necessity – Importance - Route map – Objectives – Methodology -
    Geographical Profile (Natural, Socio-economic and Cultural) - Geographical importance of
    visited tourist places – Conclusion – References

  • Module-VIII Journal and Viva Voce

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