Calcutta University UG Geography 4th Semester Batch
Course
Calcutta University UG Geography 4th Semester Batch
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Syllabus & PYQs
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Geomorphology
Theory
1. Time and space in geomorphology: Schumm and Lichty’s model. Landform ordering: Ga Scale of Tricart and HaggettRead in App →2. Degradational processes: Classification of mass wasting, and resultant landformsRead in App →3. Processes of entrainment, transportation, and deposition by different geomorphic agentsRead in App →4. Development of river network and landforms on uniclinal and folded structures. Surface expression of faultsRead in App →5. Development of river network and landforms on granites, basalts, and limestonesRead in App →6. Coastal processes and landformsRead in App →7. Glacial and glacio-fluvial processes and landformsRead in App →8. Aeolian and fluvio-aeolian processes and landformsRead in App →9. Models on landscape evolution: Views of Davis, Penck, King, and Hack. Significance of systems approachRead in App →10. Role of humans in landform developmentRead in App →Practical
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Climatology
Theory
1. Insolation: Controlling factors. Heat budget of the atmosphereRead in App →2. Temperature: horizontal and vertical distribution. Inversion of temperature: Types, causes and consequencesRead in App →Practical
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Social Geography
Theory
1. Nature, scope, and content of Social GeographyRead in App →2. Social structure: caste and class. Social process: Urbanisation, industrialisation, and migrationRead in App →3. Social differentiation and region formationRead in App →4. Social indicators of development: Education and healthRead in App →5. Concepts of social justice and social security with examples from IndiaRead in App →6. Contemporary social issues: Gender related problemsRead in App →Practical
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Cartographic Techniques
Theory
1. Coordinate systems: Polar and rectangularRead in App →2. Grids: Angular and linear systems of measurementRead in App →3. Bearing: Magnetic and true, whole-circle and reducedRead in App →4. Concept of geoid and spheroid with special reference to Everest and WGS-84. Conversion of angular distance to linear distanceRead in App →5. Map projections: Classification, properties and usesRead in App →Practical
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