WBSU PG 4th SEM Online Batch
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WBSU PG 4th SEM Online Batch
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GEOPCOR15T - Environmental Geography and Sustainable Urban Development
Unit 1
1.1 Evolution of Environmental Concepts: Perception of degradation, pollution, hazard and disaster and vulnerabilityRead in App →1.2 Population Equilibrium, Biodiversity, Biotechnology and economics of biodiversity.Read in App →1.3 Ecosystem Management, ecosystem resilienceRead in App →1.4 Resource conservation and management with special reference to wetlands.Read in App →Unit 2
2.1 Problem of Groundwater Pollution: ArsenicRead in App →2.2 Environmental movement of IndiaRead in App →2.3 Environmental Refugees: Problems Related to Displacement, Rehabilitation and CompensationRead in App →2.4 National Environmental PoliciesRead in App →Unit 3
3.1 Types and characteristics of Urban areas: Megalopolis, Satellite Towns, Metropolitan Areas and Urban AgglomerationsRead in App →3.2 Concept of sustainable urban development, policies at the global level with its implicationsRead in App →3.3 Urban environment in India: Physical and socialRead in App →3.4 Policies of urban development at the national level and its implicationsRead in App →Unit 4
4.1 Water scarcity and managementRead in App →4.2 Solid waste management and ecological consequences, MSWM Rules 2016Read in App →4.3 Urban transport problems and policiesRead in App →4.4 Informal settlement and housing; Affordable Housing schemes in IndiaRead in App →GEOPDSE02T - B. Rural Resource Economics and Development in India
Unit 1
1.1 Sustainable development: the role of rural resourcesRead in App →1.2 Sustainable development policies on agrarian economyRead in App →1.3 Women and rural development policiesRead in App →1.4 Sustainable Development in tertiary sectors: health, education and transportRead in App →Unit 2
2.1 Indigenous Traditional knowledge (ITK) in agriculture, fishing, forestry and food processingRead in App →2.2 Community Participation and Resource Management with Respect to Common PropertyRead in App →2.3 Forest Resource Management Through Community ParticipationRead in App →2.4 Water Resource Management Through Community ParticipationRead in App →Unit 3
3.1 Earthen craft industry ,Cottage industry : Gandhian and Tagorian perspectiveRead in App →3.2 Forest based products :Honey, medicinal plants, handicraftRead in App →3.3 Agro based products : Food crop, cash crop, livestock and horticultureRead in App →3.4 Transportation, Trade and commerce :Significance of Fair, mela, hat, rural service centreRead in App →Unit 4: Rural development in relation to Agriculture and Irrigation
4.1 Agricultural Reform and Land Reform; Land Reform Policies and their impacts in West BengalRead in App →4.2 Impact of Green Revolution on Economy, Society and EnvironmentRead in App →4.3 Large scale and Small scale irrigation projects; The changing pattern of irrigation in IndiaRead in App →4.4 National Policies on the Improvement of Agriculture in IndiaRead in App →GEOPDSE03T - B. Rural Culture, Heritage and Development
Unit 1
1.1 Association of Religious Practices with Water Bodies and ForestRead in App →1.2 Religious Customs in Relation to Crop Calendars (Bihu, Pongal) and Lunar Cycle (Sankranti, Haj Yatra)Read in App →1.3 Socio-environmental constraints and their impact on fusion of religious practices (Bon-bibi and Dakshin Ray)Read in App →1.4 Geographical Perspective of Folk Culture: Song and Music (Baul and Bhatiali)Read in App →Unit 2
2.1 Individual initiatives : Potters (Terracotta) and handloom weavers (Tant cotton and silk)Read in App →2.2 Community initiatives:: Boat making (Balagarh) and bidi (Murshidabad).Read in App →2.3 Harnessing Local Resource: Tiger Prawn Seed Collection (Meen Culture in Sundarbans)Read in App →2.4 Social Welfare Measures Towards The Artisans: Government Initiatives And SHG’s.Read in App →Unit 3
3.1 Tourism Planning and Policies: Incredible India Campaign, Biswa Bangla Campaign, Tourism Policy Of 2008 & 2016; Role of WBTCDLRead in App →3.2 Role of Central Government and State Government Departments in Rural Tourism: Panchayati Raj, Tribal Welfare and TransportRead in App →3.3 Tourism Infrastructure and Community Participation: Beach Tourism and Adventure TourismRead in App →3.4 Ecotourism and Its Impact on Local EconomyRead in App →Unit 4
4.1 Scope and Nature of Rural Tourism in West Bengal; Religious Tourism and Heritage Tourism; Tourism and GenderRead in App →4.2 Craft and Handicraft Based Tourism: Problems, Potentialities and Planning.Read in App →4.3 Nature Based Tourism: Problems, Potentialities and PlanningRead in App →4.4 Tourism and Disaster: Economic And Social Implications in Vulnerable AreasRead in App →GEOPDSE04P - B. Practical on Regional Planning and Rural development
Unit 1
1.1 Association of Religious Practices with Water Bodies and ForestRead in App →1.2 Religious Customs in Relation to Crop Calendars (Bihu, Pongal) and Lunar Cycle (Sankranti, Haj Yatra)Read in App →1.3 socio-environmental constraints and their impact on fusion of religious practices (Bon-bibi and Dakshin Ray)Read in App →1.4 Post Field Techniques :Methods of report writing: Transcription from ethnographic field notes, audio-video recordings, participant observation , PRA and FGDRead in App →GEOPDSE02T: A. COASTAL PROCESSES AND MANAGEMENT
Unit 1
1.1 Mechanics of wind generated waves: Linear (Airy) wave theory. Waves in shallow waters — Wave refraction, shoaling and wave breakingRead in App →1.2 Coastal Sediment Transport: Dynamic Beach Profile; Cross-Shore Rip Currents, Along Shore Littoral Transport, Coastal CellsRead in App →1.3 Coastal Protection Structures: Offshore Breakwaters, Sea Walls, Groins, Artificial Bays and Beach Nourishment - Advantages and LimitationsRead in App →1.4 Management of Coastal Erosion with Special Reference to Digha TownshipRead in App →Unit 2
2.1 Deltaic-Estuarine Morphology and Sedimentary EnvironmentRead in App →2.2 Estuarine Hydrodynamics; Influence of Tide and Estuarine SedimentationRead in App →2.3 Anthropogenic Impact, Estuarine Problems and Their ManagementRead in App →2.4 Management of Reclaimed Coastal Areas with Special Reference to Indian SundarbansRead in App →Unit 3
3.1 Significance of mangroves in ecological and geomorphological character of muddy coasts, process of bio-tidal accretion/: threats and managementRead in App →3.2 Formation, system of change and classification of coastal landforms with special reference to beach topography and coastal dunes, beach-dune interactions in sandy coastsRead in App →3.3 Geomorphic response to Sea level change: Quaternary sea level variations, patterns, consequences and managementRead in App →3.4 Tropical storms: Risk, vulnerability and managementRead in App →Unit 4
4.1 Concept, objectives, administrative component — Policy and legislation, Zoning, Regulation and Enforcement. Types of management plansRead in App →4.2 Social component — Traditional practices, Community-based management, Capacity building, Recreation and Tourism management, Conflict managementRead in App →4.3 Technical component — EIA, Risk and Hazard Assessment, Landscape and Visual Resource Analysis, Economic analysisRead in App →4.4 Plan Implementation, monitoring and evaluation.Read in App →East Calcutta
SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis of the Implementation of Kanyashree Scheme in Schools for Rural DevelopmentRead in App →GEOPDSE03T: A. MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL AND MAN-MADE HAZARDS
Unit 1: Soil Erosion Problems and Management
1.1 Processes of Soil Erosion by Raindrop and Runoff, Factors Governing Soil Erosivity and ErodibilityRead in App →1.2 Soil Erosion and Degradation: Economic and Productivity Implications, Management OptionsRead in App →1.3 Formation of Badlands on Lateritic TerrainRead in App →1.4 Strategies for Reclamation of Rills and GulliesRead in App →Unit 2: Groundwater Problems and Management
2.1 Groundwater Accumulation and Flow MechanicsRead in App →2.2 Fluctuations of Groundwater Levels Due to Meteorological Phenomenon, Tides, Urbanization and IrrigationRead in App →2.3 Groundwater Quality: Salinity, Fluoride Concentration and Heavy Metal PollutionRead in App →2.4 Management of Groundwater: Monitoring of Quality, Control of Saline Water Intrusion, Groundwater Basin Investigations, Basin Management by Conjunctive UseRead in App →Unit 3: Urban Geomorphic Problems and Management
3.1 Concept of urban geomorphology, nature of urban geomorphic problems and technological applicationsRead in App →3.2 Approaches to Urban Hydrology; Effects of Urbanisation on Runoff GenerationRead in App →3.3 Urban Water Cycle, Urban Waste-Water and Urban Nutrient DynamicsRead in App →3.4 Sustainable Management of Urban Wastewater – Case Study of East Kolkata WetlandsRead in App →Unit 4: Geological Hazard Management and Planning
4.1 Earthquakes - causes, characteristics, effects and damage potential, associated hazards, response; Potential Earthquake Sites in India; Case Study of any one major earthquakeRead in App →4.2 Tsunamis - mechanism, potential areas, damaging effects, associated hazards, preparedness: Case Study of the 2004 Indian Ocean TsunamiRead in App →4.3 Hazard monitoring, tracking and modelling, Early warning systems, warning protocols, India Disaster Resource NetworkRead in App →4.4 Disaster mitigation: Structural and Non-structural; Disaster Management Policy in IndiaRead in App →Fees & access
📚 West Bengal State University – PG Geography Online Coaching
✅ Mode: Blended: Two Classes per Week (1 online & 1 offline)
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