DR.

BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR
MARATHWADA UNIVERSITY,
AURANGABAD

Revised Syllabus of

B.A. Ist Year

Geography

Semester-I & II
(with Credit System)

[Effective from 2009-10 onwards]

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 Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,Aurangabad.
GEOGRAPHY
Curriculum Structure and Scheme of Evaluation for B.A.
With effective from 2009-10.

SEMISTER I
Sr. Course Name of Scheme of Teaching Scheme of Evaluation
No Code Subject (Periods / Week ) (Marks)
.
L P Total Theo Theory Practical/ Total
Credit ry Viva-voce Marks
1 Geo. Elements of 4 -- 4 4 30 -- 30
101 Physical
Geography
2 Geo. Human 4 -- 4 4 30 -- 30
102 Geography

3 Geo. Practical- - 4 4 4 - 40 40
103 Paper-III
(A) Total of Semester – I 8 4 12 12 60 40 100

SEMISTER - II
Sr. Course Name of the Scheme of Teaching Scheme of Evaluation
No. Code Subject (Periods / Week )
L P Total Theory Theory Practical/ Total
Credits Viva-voce Marks
1 Geo. Geography of 4 - 4 4 30 -- 30
104 Landform -
2 Geo. Regional 4 - 4 4 30 -- 30
105 Geography of -
Maharashtra
3 Geo. Practical - 4 4 4 - 40 40
106 Paper-VI
(B) Total of Semester – II 8 4 12 12 60 40 100

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 DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR MARATHWADA
UNIVERSITY, AURANGABAD.
STRUCTURE OF THE B.A. IST YEAR SYLLABUS
GEOGRAPHY PAPERS
(SEMESTER PATTERN)
Semester - I
Paper No. Title of the Paper Total No. of
Marks Periods
Week
Paper – Ist Elements of Physical Geography 30 04
Paper – IInd Human Geography 30 04
Practical – IIIrd Practical Geography 40 04
Paper
™ Total Periods per week = 12
One Practical having 04
periods

Semester - II
Paper No. Title of the Paper Total No. of
Marks Periods
Week
Paper – IVth Geography of Land forms 30 04
Paper – Vth Regional Geography of 30 04
Maharashtra
Practical – VIth Practical Geography 40 04
Paper
™ Total Periods per week = 12
One Practical having 04
periods

Chairman
BOS in Geography

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 B.A. I, Semester – I
Paper - I
"Elements of Physical Geography"
Mark : 30

Unit I : Introduction of Physical Geography : Periods - 10

- Meaning, Nature and Scope,
Marks - 6
Element, Branches of Physical
Geography

Unit II : Lithospheres :
Interior of the Earth, Wegher's Periods - 20
Continental Drift Theory, Isoctacy and
Marks - 08
plate Tectonic theories.

Unit III : Earth Movements : Vertical and Periods - 20

Horizontal, Process of Folding causes
Marks - 08
and effect, process of Faulting, Causes
and effect. Volcanoes and
Earthquakes.

Unit IV : Rocks: Classification of rocks on the Periods - 10

basis of Origin. Properties of different
Marks - 08
rocks.

Recommended Books :
1] Monkhouse, F.J.: Principles of Physical Geography, Hodder
and Stougton, London 1960.
2] Pitty, A: Introduction to Geomorphology, Methucn, London,
1974.
3] Small, R.J. : The Study of Landforms McGraw Hill, New
York, 1985.
4] Daval P.A. Text books of geomorphology, Shukla book depot,
Patna. 1996.
5] Singh, S.: Geomorphology, Praying Pustakalaya, Allahabad,
1998.
6] Kale V. and Gupt, A Element of Geomorphology Oxford
University Press, Calcutta, 2001.

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 B.A. I, Semester – I
Paper- II Human Geography
Mark : 30

Unit I : Introduction Periods - 10

Definition, Nature and Scope of Marks - 6
Human Geography Braches of Human
Geography.
Unit II : Man and Environment relationship Periods – 20
Types of Environment, Concept of Marks - 08
Determinism and Possibilism, Stop
and Go deterministic Approach.
Unit III : Physical and Social Profile of Racial Periods - 20
groups, Ethnic groups, Tribal groups Marks - 08
in World and India, Eskimoe,
Bushmen, Masai, Gonds, Gujars.
Unit IV : Human Settlement :- Types, Forms Periods - 20
Patterns and Functional classification Marks - 08

Recommended Books :
1] Bergman, Edward E : Human Geography, Culture,
Connection and landscape, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1995.
2] Carr, M : Patterns, Process and change in Human
Geography Macmillan Education, London 1987.
3] Singh K.N.: People of India and Introduction, Seagulla Book
1992.
4] Joston, R.J. (Editor) : Dictionary of Human Geography
Black well Oxford, 1992.
5] Deblji H.J. : Human Geography, Culture, Society and Space
John Wiley, New York, 1996.
6] Fellman J.I. : Human geography – Landscapes of Human
Activities, m bron and Benchment pub, U.S.A. 1997.

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 B.A. Ist Year,
Semester – Ist
Paper- Practical Geography
Paper - III
Mark : 40

Unit I : Nature and Scope of Cartography. Marks - 10

Scale- Meaning, Method of Period - 20
Representing Scale Statement Scale,
Numerical Scale and Representative.
Fraction (R.F. Scale)
Linear Scale, Types of Linear Scale
i] Simple Linear Scale.
ii] Comparative Scale.
iii] Digonal Scale.
Unit II : Methods of Showing Relief: Marks - 08
Hachures, Spot Heights, Bench Mark, Period - 20
Hill Shading, Layer tint, Contours &
Form Lines. Representation of
Landforms by Contours.
Conical hill, Plateau, Cliff, Waterfall, U
Shapped Vally, 'V' Shapped Valley,
Pass, Ridge.
Unit III : Representation of Slopes by Contours Marks - 10
Even and Uneven, Gentle and Steep, Period - 20
Concave and Convex & Terraced
Slopes, Cross Profiles.
Unit IV : Journal and Viva-Voce. Marks - 10

Recommended Books :
1] Misra, R.P. and Ramesh, A. Fundamentals of Cartography
McMillanCo., New Delhi, 1986.
2] Robinson, A.H. etal : Elements of Cartography, John Wilev
& Sons, U.A.A. 1995.
3] Sarkar A. : Practical Geography : A Systematic Approach,
Oriental Longman, Calcutta, 1997.
4] Singh R.L. Elements of Practical Geography.
5] Md. Khan, Z.A. 1998, Text Book of Practical Geography
Concept Publishing House, New Delhi.

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 B.A. I, Year, Semester – II
Paper – IV
"Geography of Landforms"
Mark : 40

Unit I : Concept of landforms, Evolution and Period - 10

types of landforms, Concept of Marks - 06
Erosinal cycle.
Unit II : Weathering :- Types and classification Period - 20
of Weathering Mechanical, Chemical Marks - 08
and bio-logical. Soil formation.
Unit III : Geomorphic agents and processes. Period - 20
Erosion, Transportation, Deposition, Marks - 08
Landforms produced by River, Winds
and Sea waves.
Unit IV : Applied Geomorphology Land form Period - 10
produced by Glacier and Underground Marks - 08
water, Geomorphology and Settlement,
Geomorphology & Landuse and
Geomorphology & Resources.

Recommended Books :
1] Monkhouse, F.J. : Principles of Physical Geography, Hodder
and Stougton, London 1960.
2] Pitty, A : Introduction to Geomorphology, Methucn, London,
19977.
3] Small, R.J. : The Study of Landforms McGrow Hill, New
York, 1985.
4] Daval P.A. Text books of geomorphology, Shukla book
department Patna, 1996.
5] Singh, S. : Geomorphology, Praying Pustakalaya, Allahabad,
1998.
6] Kale V. and Gupt, A Element of Geomorphology Oxfo
University Press, Calcutta, 2001.

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 B.A. I, Semester – II
Paper – V
"Regional Geography of Maharashtra"
Mark : 30

Unit I : Position and Personality : Period - 10

Location, Size and Shape, Relief and Marks - 06
Physical Division of Maharashtra.

Unit II : Climate, Drainage, Soil and Natural Period - 20

Vegetation of Maharashtra. Marks - 08

Unit III : Agriculture :- Croping Pattern Period - 20

Major Crops :- Jowar, Wheat, Rice, Marks - 08
Cotton, Sugarcane, Oilseeds & Pulses-
Geographical Condition, Production &
distribution.

Unit IV : Industries : - Cotton and textile Period - 10

Industries, Sugar Industries. Marks - 08
Transpiration :- Road and Railway
transport.

Recommended Books :
1] Arunchalam A- Geography of Maharashtra.
2] Deshpande C.D.- Geography of Maharashtra.
3] Sawdi A.B. The Mega State Maharashtra.
4] Gharpure V.T.- Geography of Maharashtra.
5] Sarang S. – Geography of Maharashtra.

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 B.A. Ist,
Semester – IInd
Paper- Practical Geography
Paper No. – VI

Total Mark : 40

Unit I : Defination & Classification of maps, Marks - 10

Enlargement and Reduction of Maps Period - 20
by square Methods.

Unit II : Conventional Signs and Symbols of Marks - 08

SOI Maps, Study of Indian Period - 20
Topographical (SOI) Maps.
i] Relief ii] Human Settlement
iii] Drainage iv] Transportation.

Unit III : Study of Weather Instruments:- Marks - 10

Thermometer, Simple, Minimum & Period - 20
Maximum, Dry & Wet Bulb,
Rainguage, Wind Vane, Cup
Anemometer, Hygrometer, Aneroid
Barometer.

Unit IV : Journal and Viva-Voce. Marks - 10

Recommended Books :
1] Misra, R.P. and Ramesh, A Fundamentals of Cartography
McMillan Co., New Delhi, 1986.
2] Robinson, A.H.etal: Elements of Cartography, John Wilev &
Sons, U.S.A. 1995.
3] Sarkar A. : Practical Geography : A Systematic Approach,
Oriental Longman, Calcutta, 1997.
4] Singh R.L. Elements of Practical Geography.
5] Md. Khan, Z.A. 1998, Text Book of Practical Geography
Concept Publishing House, New Delhi.
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