Course Contents
o Introduction
o Definition, scope and branches of geography
o Roots of the discipline a basic geographic concepts
o Themes and traditions of geography
o Tools of geography
o The Universe
o Galaxies & the solar system
o Earth as a Planet
o Celestial positions, shape and size
o Rotation, revolution and related phenomena
o Spheres of the earth
o Lithosphere
Rocks and its types
Internal structure of the earth
o Atmosphere
Composition and layered structure of the atmosphere
o Hydrosphere
Introduction
Global hydro inventory
Composition of water
Ocean relief
Concept of Waves, Tides and Currents
o Biosphere
Earth as a home of human beings
o Man environment interaction
o Population
o Major economic activities
o Settlements
Lab work outline
o Position on the Map and Globe
Comprehension of Atlases, maps, location of places, features and relevant work related to the topics of theoretical section
Course Synopsis
To create basic awareness about geography and geographical knowledge
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, the student will:
• Integrates knowledge about earth as a home to man.
• Understand the key concepts of earth’s evolution as a part of universe, and its major spheres.
• Understand different phenomena of change on earth in more detail in the context of the lithosphere.
Solar System
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Universe and Galaxies
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Earth as Planet-I
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Spheres of Earth
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Man Environment Interaction (Impact on Biodiversity)
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Human Impact on Environment
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Scope of Geography
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Meaning of Geography
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Semester Lectures and Books
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Longitude and Time
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Time Zones
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Lines of Latitude and Longitude
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Earth's Spheres
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Book Title : Introducing Physical Geography
Author : Alan Strahler
Edition : 6th
Publisher : Wiley
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Book Title : Physical Geography: The Global Environment
Author : H. J. de Blij , Peter O. Muller & Joseph A. Mason
Edition : 4th
Publisher : Oxford University Press
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Title : Introduction to Geography
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Title : The Universe-Galaxies
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Title : The Universe-Galaxies
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Title : The Universe-Solar System
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Title : Earth Origin
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Title : Earth-Shape and Size
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Title : Earth's Rotation and Revolution
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Title : Lines of Latitude and Logitude (Worksheet)
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Title : Earth's Sphere
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