Department of Geography

1. Describe the fundamental geographical concepts, development, branches, recent trends, themes, pioneers in Geography and their contribution.

2. Acquire the skills to apply this knowledge to solve day to day problems and geographical issues.

3.  Gain knowledge of solar system, lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere and its significance to human life.

4. Relate Geography with economy, culture, society and environment

1. Acquire basic skills of drawing maps, locate places on the maps with reference to latitudes and longitudes along with time zones

2. Attain the basic skill of scale construction and develop an understanding of the format of the map along with enlargement and reduction.

3. Compare and differentiate globes and maps.

4. Measure distances and area on maps/toposheets and find directions on the ground through field work.

1.Acquire knowledge of environmental and cultural regions of the World

2. Identify spatial variations in social and cultural features of the world and India

3. Gain the skills to apply the knowledge to solve the day-to-day socio-cultural issues.

4. Develop knowledge related to population distribution, dynamics, religion, races, ethnicity and contemporary issues.

1. Develop the skill and techniques of cartographic representation of social and cultural data.

2. Express social and cultural information through maps, graphs, charts and diagram.

3. Acquire basic skills of drawing a variety of maps, graphs, charts and cartograms.

4. Identify and interpret different types of graphs, maps, diagrams and charts.

FYBSC/FYBCOM

1. Students will be introduced to the subject of Environmental Studies and its Multidisciplinary Nature.

2. Students will inculcate values and attitude in addressing environmental issues at a personal and community level.

3. Students will be able to apply various environmental concepts in improving the quality of environment and promoting sustainable development.

4. Students will understand the Impact of human activities on the environment and their role in conserving the environment.

1. Describe the location of resources in the world and their occurrences in places in the world and in India.

2.  learn some strategies of resource conservation

3. Make them aware of their responsibilities towards resource utilization

4. Examine the medieval economic systems, colonialism, mercantilism and  modern economic systems

1. Draw inferences, differentiate and interprete globe and map.

2. Attain basic skills of drawing a variety of physical geography graphs and cartograms from geographic data and also the ability to interpret them.

3. Apply the knowledge in producing appropriate and accurate cartographic images in dissertation work and develop observation skills.

4. Utilize different projections to prepare maps from the globe.

1. Describe the fundamental concepts of economic geography of the world and India.

2. Acquire the skills to apply the knowledge to solve the day-to-day socio-economic and cultural issues.

3. Assess the significance of transport in economic development.

4. Gather knowledge of the importance of manufacturing and trade sectors in economic development.

1. Collect the field data and represent the collected information through tables and graphs.

2. Learn and apply the technique to read the data and interpret the same.

3. Obtain the skill of understanding basic statistical methods and skills of cartographic transformation of information.

4. Acquire the Skills of Tabulating data and graphically represent the data according to geographical needs.

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CO1: Define fundamental Geographical concepts and recall the contribution made by various Geographers and utilise their knowledge in generating new ideas through research work.

C02: Differentiate between Physical and Human Geography and correlate Geography with other disciplines and associate its knowledge in their respective career field.

C03: Describe the basic study of Solar system, Earth’s relation with Moon, major domains of the Earth and relate its significance to human life.

C04: Examine man-environment relationship and apply the skills to solve day to day problems and geographical issues in terms of social, economic and demographic indicators and apply their knowledge in testing major themes in Geography.

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CO1: Acquire basic skills of cartography, to locate places on the globe and maps as well as on the ground, Calculate local and standard time and compute different time zones of the world.

C02: Find latitudes and longitudes on the Earth, draw different type of maps, scales and compute the process of enlargement and reduction of maps.

C03: Define various sources of population statistics and different methods of conducting population census and acquire the skill of conducting survey in research as well as Census survey.

C04: Calculate and draw suitable graphs on socio-economic indices and interpret the same.

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C01: Discuss social and cultural geography with respect to World and India and to classify physical and cultural diversity in the world.

C02: Determine global patterns and factors affecting world population, migration, Races and ethnicity and their relationship with the cultural landscape.

C03: Identify different cultural regions in terms of diversity in religion, language, races, and ethnicity and locate it on a world map.

C04: Analyse various contemporary issues and become rational citizen to solve the crisis and work for the betterment of the world.

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C01: Express and appreciate social and cultural information through cartograms, graphs and charts.

C02: Define various sources of population statistics and different methods of conducting population census and acquire the skill of conducting survey in research as well as Census survey.

C03: Represent population data by cartographic techniques like line graphs, bar graphs, pie diagram, pyramids, ergo graph, tri- linear charts and flow diagrams and utilise the knowledge in research work.

C04: Develop the skill of drawing dot maps, choropleth, chorochromatic maps, proportional circles, spheres and pictograms

and learn the ability to design their own maps.

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CO1: Recall about economic activities and compare economic geography in the past as well today and analyse the mechanism of modern economic system.

CO2: Discuss different types of agricultural systems in the world and categorise major crops in terms of varying factors and plan out land use capability.

CO3: Outline the distribution of various natural resources thereby locating them on a world map and evaluate regional disparities and their utility.

CO4: Revise various strategies to conserve natural resources and will be able to incorporate in their life.

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CO1: Express and appreciate globe and information through various map projections and locate true locations and size of various regions on the area.

CO2: Draw various types of map projections and transform geographic coordinates from the globe to a paper and construct their own map projections understanding its properties and uses.

CO3: Identify and develop skill of illustrating various relief features through cross section method and profiles and will be able to adopt slope analysis techniques.

CO4: Measure different scales on a toposheet as well as quantifying geographical data and identify symbols and features and interpret the same.

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CO1: Define manufacturing processes and critically analyse various theories of manufacturing and will be able to locate ideal location for setting up an industry.

CO2: Outline the significance of transport and communication in economic development.

CO3: Recall the importance of manufacturing and trade sectors in economic development as well as analyse the role played by the major trade blocks of the World.

CO4: Highlight the substance of world cities and its patterns and understand land use change and solve the ongoing urban issues plan for the better world.

CO1: Compute different methods of data collection and present statistical data by using cartographic techniques.

CO2: Compute different tables and classify various kinds of data based on nominal scale and imbibe the knowledge in grouping various kinds of data.

CO3: Calculate measures of central tendency and measures of dispersion and apply statistics in institutions at various levels.

4. Apply their statistical knowledge and will be able to prepare a short project reports, dissertation, Ph.D Thesis, etc.

FYBSC

COs1: associate the physical, cultural, social and economic resources of Goa.

COs2: Utilize the resources shrewdly.

COs3: recognize the various resources which are distributed in the state of Goa

COs4: develop interest in Geography of Goa and carry out further study and research in this field.

FYBSC

COs1: acquire knowledge about the economic activities in Goa.

COs2: extend the optimum utilization concept for effective conservation and management of resources.

COs3: discuss about Goa mainly consists of History, administrative divisions, physical resources, economic, demographic and settlement characteristics of Goa etc.

COs4: create an obligation and responsibility of creating awareness among the people.

SYBSC

COs1: define the fundamentals or basic concepts of tourism and its related fields in a geographical perspective.

COs2: compute a wide range of interests including the environmental impact of tourism the geographies of tourism and leisure economies, answering tourism industry and management concerns and the sociology of tourism and locations of tourism.

COs3: explicit the idea that motivations for tourism on variety of sources i.e., business, education, health or religion as a basis for travelling.

COs4: draw attention to the fact that the activity of tourism requires an accessible supporting infrastructure of transport, accommodation, marketing systems, entertainment and attractions that together form the basis for the tourism industries.

SYBSC

COs1: equip Knowledge of Tourism geography

COs2: lay emphasis on the importance of geography in travel and tourism.

COs3: explain the factors affecting the growth of tourism business

COs4: determine the role of various tourism organizations in the development of tourism.

SYBSC

COs1: describe the range of modern tools contributing to the geographic mapping and

analysis of the Earth and human societies

COs2: utilize Satellites allowed images of the Earth's surface and human activities therein

with certain limitations

COs3: understand the basics of geospatial technology for developing an interest in the principles, practical uses, and resources related to geospatial technologies.

COs4: acquire skills for further studies and to enter the professional world.

SYBSC

COs1: study geologic features, analyze soils and strata, assess seismic information, and

create three dimensional (3D) displays of geographic features

COs2: Relate GIS with remote sensing technologies

COs3: Create maps, images and apps to communicate spatial data in a meaningful way to

others

COs4: Explore mapped data in GIS

COs1: nurture the importance of the subject in order to develop a keen interest in the subject.

COs2: Evaluate the impacts of human activities on natural environment.

COs3: Identify and explain the planet’s human and physical characteristics and processes,

from global to local scales

COs4: Gain knowledge about earth's interior and develop an idea about concept of plate tectonics, and resultant landforms

COs1: have a skill of learning about identifying and representing different relief features and

reading of topographic maps

COs2: apply the knowledge in comparing SOI toposheets to United States Geological Survey

(USGS) and United Kingdom’s Ordnance maps.

COs3: read and interpret different weather maps

COs4: use the application and handling of various weather instruments will encourage to learn about the applied aspects of physical geography

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CO1. To define concept of regional planning and analyse the tools and techniques adopted to develop India.

CO2. To identify the Regions in India which are in need of planning and development.

CO3. To design own models of Regional Development and apply

the models at the local level planning after acquiring information of models and theories.

CO4.To develop successful strategies for the implementation of

regional planning and respecting peoples’ values and sentiments while planning and developing.

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CO1. To develop basic skill of planning in terms of problem- solving, research written, graphs, computational skills.

CO2. To delineate formal regions with calculation and statistical technique such as, breaking point analysis and regional disparity.

CO3. To explain practical/ experiential orientation based on scientific knowledge in advancement of regional planning and development.

CO4. To criticize past and current regional planning and development issues.

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CO1. To define Statistics knowledge and to apply its Importance in Geographical research.

CO2. To acquire skills of collecting, managing and tabulating data for statistical purpose in geographical studies.

CO3. To acquire skills of computing data of statistical and spatial analysis tools on computer.

CO4. To apply suitable statistical formula and techniques while drawing inferences using the geographical database.

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distribution, Histogram and Frequency Polygon with the geographical data.

CO2.To acquire skills to assemble, collect and managing

Geographical data.

CO3. To compute and process the data with the help statistical and spatial analysis Tools on Computer.

CO4. To formulate questionnaire and survey for research work

using different statistical techniques and their relevance to geography.

CO1.To analyse the different factors affecting the climate all over the world in relationships with inversion of temperature, process of condensation, air motion and wind system of different regions on the earth.

CO2. To predict extreme events occurring on the earth surface such as jet stream, monsoon of South Asia, origin of air masses, tropical and temperate cyclones.

CO3. To detect earth’s climatic classification with reference to schemes of Koppen and Thornthwaite and review different climatic zones of the world.

CO4. To examine ocean salinity, temperature, waves, tides and current with respect to latitude distribution of the globe.

CO1. To define basics of weather maps with respect to sign and

symbols used in daily weather reports and locate the flow of isobaric patterns.

CO2. To demonstrate data of Hythergraph, Climograph, Wind roses and design their own station model.

CO3. To Acquire skill of operating weather instrument and interpretation of Indian Daily Weather Report with special reference to various seasons.

CO4. To analyse different features of the environment such as

drainage, climate, soil, topography, cultural landscape and economic activities through a study tour and will be able to write a tour report prescribed under BOS.

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CO1. To define regional planning in India and understand the need for regional planning and design regional planning strategies at their own level.

CO2. To delineate planning regions in India and grade the measures for balance development in India.

CO3. To highlight resource regionalization of India thereby

examine manpower planning, solving planning hurdles and plan for urban and rural development.

CO4. To analyse planning regions in India and measure the

policies and reconstruction the future planning strategies criticising past achievements and failures.

CO1. To create Thematic maps like choropleth, isopleth, diagram, charts and prepare maps for different region.

CO2. To delineate agricultural regions based on crop

combination, gravity model, potential model and preparation of Z

score and composite index from suitable data on potential prospect.

CO3. To compute cartogram, graphs, charts and diagrams on a computer and utilise the same in their projects and research work.

CO4. To formulate questionnaire and survey schedule for

assessment of development and perception study.

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1. Identify sources of data and assess the significance of statistical methods in Geography.

2. Utilize parametric and non parametric statistics in research and data collection.

3. Examine different techniques matrices and indices and their relevance.

4. Apply statistical methods keeping in view the nature of data and purpose of study.

1. Draw inferences; analyze different techniques and their relevance using the geographical database.

2. Apply non parametric statistics, Co-relation and Regression analysis in research and data collection.

3. Examine different techniques matrices and indices and their relevance.

4. Use appropriate statistical methods in preparation of survey report keeping in view the nature of data and purpose of study.

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1. Infer the meaning, scope and significance along with the fundamental concepts and approaches in Geomorphology.

2. Assess different theories in Geomorphology and their relevance in the present world.

3. Identify various geomorphic landforms.

4. Examine the geomorphic processes and the agents responsible for the formation of distinct landforms.

1. Acquire the basic knowledge of Aerial photography.

2. List out different Components of aerial photography.

3. Identify distinct surface features present on the earth surface through aerial photographs.

4. Acquire the skill of interpreting aerial photography with

reference to physical features, water bodies, vegetation, land use and settlement.

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1. Recall the location and extent of India and assess the relationship with neighbouring countries.

2. Examine the importance of major physiographic divisions in

India and analyze the distribution and utilization pattern of natural

resources with reference to soil, forest, mineral and power resources.

3. Differentiate between Himalayan and Peninsular rivers along with examples and evaluate the water resource development in the country.

4. Describe the characteristics, Origin and Mechanism of

Monsoons with reference to various seasons and weather

associated with

1. Draw and label the areal extent and the neighbouring countries of India.

2. Identify the major physiographic divisions on the map of India and interpret the same.

3. Label the Himalayan and Peninsular rivers along with their

tributaries and identify the major hydel power projects as well as inland water ways.

4. Locate the distribution pattern of natural resources of soil, forest, minerals and thermal power on the map of India.

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1. Acquainted with concept, nature and scope of agricultural geography. They will learn about the nature, scope, approaches and importance of agriculture in Indian economy.

2. Acquire the knowledge of determinants of agriculture (such as physical factors, economic factor, social and technological factor). They will realize the importance of agricultural systems of the world.

3. Know about the land-use capability and its efficiency. They will able to comprehend the second- generation reforms in Indian agriculture which comprises of land and institutional reforms, evergreen revolution and organic & contrast farming

4. Familiarize themselves with the application of various land use patterns, it will focus on the measurements of agricultural productivity, crop combination & diversification, delineation of crop combination regions and regional disparities in agricultural production. It will develop a keen interest in agricultural planning and policies in India.

1. Extrapolate the basic concepts in Environmental Geography, they will infer and specify the environment planning and management.

2. sensitized about environmental issues around them and they will classify and judge the pros and cons of various hazards related to environment on the earth.

3. State the concept of sustainable ecosystem, they will extend the knowledge of environment and they will categorize developmental aspects in the environmental geography.

4. Acquire the proficiency about the international organizations which are working for the sustainable environment.

1. Summarize the questionnaires for environment assessment surveys and interpret the results of the same.

2. Design check-list for Environmental Impact Assessment of an urban / industrial project.

3. Assess the quality of soil with the help of various methods and they will devise and demonstrate the soil in their locality.

4. Cognizance the knowledge of air quality by practically analyzing the data from various research articles.

1. Compute the concept and causes of regional disparities.

2. Assess and detect the socio-cultural disparities in development.

3. Illustrate and rate the planning benefits and success stories of government projects and programs.

4. Describe contemporary issues at regional and national level and will critique on various scenes in the socio-cultural activities in India.

1. Abreast with latest technology of data collection and presentation.

2. Estimate the concept of EMR and its interaction with earth surface and atmosphere.

3. Comprehend the various platforms from which different kinds of data collected.

4. Analyze sources of satellite data and various areas of application for natural resource studies and management.