CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM

P.G. SyllabusFirst Semester

Department of GeographyUtkal University

Bhubaneswar

DETAILE SYLLABUS

1st Semester (500 Marks, 20 Credits)

Geomorphology(GEOG1-C01)(100 Marks) - 4 Credits

Unit-I : Fundamental concepts and their recent changes,Morphological evolutionary

concept of Davis,Penk and King, Weathering: types,factors and causes,

Massmovement processes, evolution of slope profile. Stream Networks, Drainage

Patterns, Laws of Morphometric Analysis.

Unit-II : Concept of Isostacy of Airy,pratt and Heiskanen,Continental Drift and related

evidences, Ocean Floor Spreading and Plate Tectonics, Earth movements,

Geosynclines and theories of Mountain Building, Vulcanicity and related landforms.

Unit –III : Fluvial Landforms, materials and Processes in the fluvial System, Hydraulic

Geometry, Channel Patterns, Erosional and deposional landforms of Rivers. Concept of

coastal Zone and coastal agents and processes, Waves and associated landforms,Tides

and tidal landforms, coastal lagoons and their characteristics Climate change and

coastal erosion.

Unit-IV : Wind action and landforms of Aeolian topography. Processes in Karst

topography, Karst landforms of erosion and deposition, Origin of limestone caves and

related landforms, Landforms of glacial erosion and deposition, Periglacial landforms.

Suggest readings

1- Chorley,R.J.:Spatial Analysis in Geomorphology,Methuen,London,1972.

2- Cooke,R.U .and Doornkamp,J.C.:Geomorphology in Environmental Management-Anintroduction,Clarendon Press,Oxford,1974.

3- Crag,R. G: Applied Geomorphology,Allen and Unwin,London,1982.

4- Fairbridge,R.W.:Encyclopedia of Geomorphology,Reinholdts,New York,1968.

5- Goudie,A.:The Nature of the Environment, Oxford and Blackwell,London,1993.

6- Garner, H. F.: The Origin of landscape-A Synthesis of Geomorphology, OxfordUniversity Press,London,1974.

7- Holmes,A.:Principles of Physical Geology,ELBS,London,1989.

8- Small,R.J.:The Study of Landforms,Cambridge University press,1970.

9- Steers,J.A.:The Unstable Earth,Kalyani Publishers,Ludhinana,1979.

10-Stoddart,D.R.( ed):Process and Form in Geomorphology,Routledge,New York,1996.

11-Strahler,A.N.:Physical geography,Wiley International Edition,New York,1975.

12-Skinner,B.J. and Porter,S.C.:The Dynamic Earth ,John Wiley,New York,1995.

13-Sparks,B.W.;Geomorphology,Longman,London,1960.

14-Sharma,H.S.(ed): Perspective in Geomorphology,Concept,New Delhi,1980.

15-Singh,S.:Geomorphology,Prayag Publication,Allahabad,1998.

16-Thurnbury,W.D.:Principles of Geomorphology,John Wiley,New York,1960.

ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY(GEOG1-C02)(100 Marks) - 4 Credits

UNIT-I1.1 Economic Geography: Definition, Scope, Concept and Methods

1.2 Relation of Economic Geography with other branches of Social Sciences.

1.3 Concept of economy and Economic Development through plan periods.

UNIT-II

2.1 Definition of Resource and its classification.

2.2 Resource Aspects - Natural, Human and Cultural.

2.3 Conservation of Natural Resources – Soil, Water, Forest.

UNIT-III

3.1 Location of Primary Activities Location of Market/Service Centres,

Agricultural Location theory of vonthunen

3.2 Location of secondary activities

Industrial location theory of A. Weber

Location theory of E. Hoover.

3.3 Location of Tertiary Activities.

Contribution of Walter Christaller and August losch.

UNIT-IV

4.1 Transport linkages and Economic Development

UNIT-V

5.1 Agricultural Regions of the World

5.2 Industrial Regions of the world

Suggested Readings

1. Bengisons & Von Raoyan-Fundamentals of Economic Geography, Prentice Hallof India Private Limited, New Delhi, 1771.

2. Alexander, J.W. Economic Geography, Prentice Hall, Inc., U.S.A., 1963.3. Fryer, D.W.-World Economic Development, Mc-Graw-Hill Book.4. Jones, F.F. & Darken ward, G.C.-Economic Geography, Mc-Million, London,

1967.5. Isard -Location and Space Economy, A general Theory Relating to industrial

location, Market Areas, Land use, Trade and Urban Structure, MIT Press, London1972.

6. Roopke-Readings in Economic Geography-John Willey, New York, 1967.7. Chorley and Haggett(ed)-Models in Geography, Muthuen, London, 1967.8. Smith, D.M.-Industrial Location, An Economic Geographical Analysis, John Willy

& Sons, London, 1981.

Climatology(GEOG1-C03)(100 Marks) - 4 Credits

Unit-I : Fundamental principles of climatology-Elements and factors of weather and

climate,Composition and structure of atmosphere,insolation and heat budget of the

Earth,Atmospheric temperature-Vertical and horizontal distribution,Pressure belts and

wind circulation,Forces controlling motion of wind-Planetary,periodic,local and

geostrophic wind.

Unit-II: Atmospheric moisture and condensation,Airmass-origin,characteristics

distribution and modification,Atmospheric disturbances-cyclones and anticyclones-

tropical and temperate cyclones,tornado,thunderstorm,heat wave and cold wave.

Unit-III: Climatic classifications-Koppen and Thornthwaite,Major climatic regions of the

world-Equatorial,tropical,temperate and polar,Monsoon and Jet streams.

Unit-IV: Climate change and its impact on environment,Global warming,Greenhouse

gases,and Ozone depletion,Ocean atmospheric interaction-El-Nino,Southern

oscillation(ENSO) and La-Nina,monitoring weather phenomena and Weather forecasting

Suggested Readings1.Barry,R.G. and Chorley,P.J.:Atmosphere,weather and climate, Routledge,London,1998.2.Critchfield,J.H.:General Climatology,Prentice Hall ,New Delhi,19933.Das,P.K.:Monsoons,National Book Trust of India,New Delhi,19874.fein,j.S. and Stephens,P.N.: Monsoons,Wiley Interscience,19875.Griffith,J.F.:Applied Climatology,Oxfprd University Press,19786.Hanwell,J. and Newson,M.:Technique in Physical Geography,Macmillan,19737.Indian Meteorological Department:Climatological Tables of observations in India,Govt.of india,19688.Lal.D.S.:Climatology,Chaitanya Publications,Allahabad,19869.Lydolph.P.E.: The Climate of the Earth,Rowman,198510.Menon.A.: Our weather,National Book Trust of India,New Delhi,198911.Peterson,S.:Introduction to Meteorology,Mc Graw Hill Book,London,196912.Robinson,P.J.and Hederson,S.:Contemporary Climatology,henlow,199913.Singh.S.: Physical Geography,Prayag Pustak bhawan,Allahabad,199414.Strahler,A.N.: Physical Geography,Wiley International Edition,Singapure,197515.Thomson,R.D. and Perry,A(ed): Applied Climatology-Principles andpractices,Routledge,London,199716.Trewarth,G.T. and Horn,L.H.:An introduction to climate,Mc Graw Hill BookCompany,1971

Geography of India(GEOG1-C04)(100 Marks)- 4 Credits

Unit-1(a) Physiographic Divisions

(b) River System and their evolution

(c) Climate and mechanism of Indian monsoon

(d) Major soil types

(e) Natural vegetation

Unit-II(a) Agriculture and its prospects and problem

(b) Factors affecting Indian agriculture

(c) Multipurpose river valley projects

(d) Production and distribution of major crops(Rice, Wheat, Jute, Cotton, sugar tea

and coffee)

Unit-III(a) population-composition, growth and distribution

(b) Urbanization- determinants, trend and spatial pattern.

(c) Major mineral resources

(d) Power resources

(e) Conservation and management of resource.

Unit-IV(a) Factors of location of Industries

(b) Mineral based industries (Iran steel, Aluminum)

(c) Agrobased industries (Sugar and textile)

(d) Chemical industries (Petrochemical and fertilizer)

(e) Transport and communication (Air transport, Road transport and Rail Transport)

Quantitative & Statistical Techniques (GEOG1-C05(P)(100 Marks) - 4 Credits

1. Frequency Distribution Histogram and Frequency Curve.

2. Measures of Central Tendencies, Arithmetic Mean, Median, Mode, And Their

Characteristics, Computation of Geometric and Harmonic Mean.

3. Measures of Dispersion and Variability: Range (Percentile And Quartile Range) -

Mean Deviation, Standard Deviation

4. Correlation : Product Moment Correlation Coefficient, Spearman’s Rank Correlation

Coefficient,

5. Regression Analysis and Its Significance : Bi-Variate/Scatter, Linear Relationship

(Straight Line Regression For Two Variables)

6. Demonstration and Use of SPSS Soft Ware for Statistical Analysis.

7. Practical Records & Viva ... (15% Marks)

Suggested Readings1. Gregory, S. - Statistical Methods and the Geographer, Longman, 1969.2. Gilbert, Norma - Statistics, Saunders College Publishing, Philadelphia, 1981.3. Theakstone and Harrison - Analysis of geographical Data.4. Matthews, John, A. - Quantitative and Statistical Approaches to Geography,

Pergamon Press, 1979.5. Gupta, C.B. - An Introduction to statistical Methods, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.,

New Delhi.6. Leslie, J.King - Statistical Analysis in Geography, Prentice Hall Inc., Engelwood Cliffs,

N.J., 1969.7. Silk, John - Statistical concepts in Geography, Geogre Alien and Unwin, London,

1979.8. SPSS Inc., SPSS for Windows Release 6.0 Student Version, Prentice Hall

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1993.

CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM

P.G. SyllabusSecond Semester

Department of GeographyUtkal University

Bhubaneswar

2nd Semester(500 Marks, 20 Credits)

Human and Settlement Geography(GEOG2-C01)(100 Marks) - 4 Credits

Unit-I(a) Meaning and scope of human Geography

(b) Man and Environment

(c) Population distribution and human agglomeration

(d) Factors affecting population growth and world distribution

Unit-II(a) Type and patterns of settlement

(b) Factors responsible for growth of Rural and Urban Settlements

(c) House types (materials used for construction of houses in various environments)

Unit-III(a) Origin and evolution of Human Race

(b) Classification of Human Race

(c) Physical characteristics and changes in different physical and cultural

environment.

Unit-IV(a) Cultural element and characteristics of various races and their distribution over

the earth.

(b) Man’s response to various geographic environments with special reference to

India.

Unit-V(a) Transport system( land water and Air )

(b) Geography of Tourism

OCEANOGRAPHY(GEOG2-C02)(100 Marks) - 4 Credits

UNIT-I

I-Meaning, nature and scope of Oceanography

II-Tectonic evolution of ocean basins, bottom topography of Indian, Atlantic and Pacific

Oceans

III- Mixing process in the oceans, characteristics of important water masses.

IV- Integrated Coastal Zone Management(ICZMR).

UNIT-III-Composition of sea water, salinity and its distribution, T-S Diagram. classification of

elements based on their distribution,behaviour,chemical exchange and residence time

in sea water.

II- Waves-Wind generated waves in the ocean, their characterstics, shallow and deep

water waves, propagation, refraction and reflection of waves. Transportation of waves in

shallow water, effects of stratification, effect of bottom friction, wave brakers and surf,

littoral currents, wave action on sediments, movement of beach materials, rip currents,

beach stability & ocean beach nourishment.

III- Abiotic and biotic control of trace elements in the ocean. Biological pump and controls

on atmospheric composition.

UNIT-IIII-Ocean sediments-factors controlling the deposition and distribution of oceanic

sediments.

II-Estuaries-classification and nomenclature, tides in estuaries, estuarine circulation and

mixing depth, sedimentation in estuaries and salinity intrusion.

III- Sealevel processes and sealevel change, transgression, regression, relative and

eustatic sea level changre, causes and consequences of sea level change, Pleistocene

sea level.

UNIT-IVI- Tide-Tide producing forces and their magnitude, prediction of tides by the harmonic

method, tides and tidal currents in shallow seas, estuaries and river.

II- Coastal pollution, mixing and disposal of pollutants in estuaries and near shore areas,

impact of pollution on marine biodiversity including fisheries.

III- Human impact on marine communities, impact of climate change on marine

biodiversity,physical and chemical factors affecting marine life. Coastal marine

communities and ocean resources, coral reefs and mangrove communities.

Suggested Readings

1- Basu,S.K.( 2003)-Hand book of Oceanography,Global Vision,Delhi.2- Bird,E.( 2000)-Coastal geomorphology-An introduction,John Wiley & Sons3- Davis Richard,A.C.( 1972)-Oceanography,Addition Wesky Publishing Co.4-Garrison,T.M.( 1999)-Oceanography,Barooks/Cole Wadsworth,New York.5-Garrison,T.N.( 2004)- Essentials of Oceanography,Thompson ,Australia.6-Grant Gross,M.( 1982) Oceanography,Prentice Hall Ince,New Jersey.7- King Cuchlain,A.M.( 1962)-Oceanography for geographers,Edward Arnold.8-Pethic John ( 1984)- An Introduction to coastal geomorphology,Arnold

Heinemann,London.9- Sharma and Vatal ( 1962)- Oceanography for geographers,Chaitnaya Publishing

House,Allahabad.10- Singh Savindra(2012) Oceanography, Prayag Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad11-Thurman Harold,V.( 1985)-introductory oceanography,Bell and Howell Co,London.12- Tooley,M.M.and Shennan ( 1987)- Sea level change,Basil Blackwell,Oxford,U.K.

GEOGRAPHICAL THOUGHT(GEOG2-C03)(100 Marks) - 4 Credits

UNIT-II- Meaning,nature and scope of geography. Methods and approaches in Geography.

II-Contribution of Greek,Roman & Indian scholars.

III- Geographical knowledge during medieval period & Dark age, contribution of Arab

geographers, age of discovery.

IV-Foundation of modern geography-Contribotion of German, Britishand French school

of thought.

UNIT-III- Contribution of Kant,Humboldt,Ritter and Davis, Geography in the 18th century.

II-Dualism and dichotomy in Geography-Determinism vs Possibilism

III-Systematic vs Regional geography and Physical vs Human geography.

UNIT-IIII- Conceptual and methodological development during the 20th century

II-Changing paradigms and model building in geography

III-Hypothesis, theories and laws in geography

UNIT-IVI-Applied geography,concept,methods ,techniques and application in land use

planning,regional planning,resource planning,urban planning and natural hazards

II-Recent trends in geography-scientific method,quantitative revolution and computer

application.

III-Impact of positivism,humanism,radicalism and behaviouralism in geography

Suggested Readings

1- Adhikari Sudipta ( 1995)Fundamentals of Geographical Thought ,Chaitnyapublication house,Allahabad.

2- Ali,S.M.( 1966) Geography of Puranas,people publication,New Delhi.

3- Abler,P.,Adams,J.S.,& Grould,P(1972).- Spatial Organisation:The Geographer’sview of the World,Prentice –Hall, London

4- Broeak (1995)Compass of geography

5- Chorley & Haggett (1968)Models in Geography,Mithuen &co LTD London

6- Dikshit,R.D ( 1997)Geographical Thought,prentice-Hall of India,New Delhi.

7- Dickinson,R.E.and Hewerth ( 1969) The Makers of Modern Geography,London.

8- Dubey,B ( 1968) Geographical concepts in Ancient India,Varanasi.

9- Freeman,T.W.( 1961)-Hundre Years of Geography,Duckworth,London.

10-Gregory,D.( 1978)-Ideology,Science and Human Geography,London.

11-Harrey David ( 1984)-Explanation in Geography,Arnold Heinemann,New Delhi.

12-Hussain,M.( 1984)-Evolution of Georaphical Thought,Rawat Publications,NewDelhi.

13-Haggett Peter (1979)Geography A Modern Synthesis,Harper and Raw,New York.

14-Hartshorne,R.( 1959)-Perspective on the Nature of Geography,Chicago.

15-Haggett,P.(1966)-Locational Analysisin Human Geography,London.

16-Johnston,R.J.(1983)-Geography and Geographers,London.

17-James,P.E.( 1972)-All Possible World:A History of Geographical Ideas

18-Kirk,W.( 1963) –Problems of Geography,London.

19-Kuhm,T.S.(1970)-The Structure of Scientific Revolutions,Chicago.

20-Minshul(1970)-Changing Nature of Geography,Theory andPractice,Hutchinson,London.

21-Negi,B.S.(!994)-Geographical Thought,Delhi.

22-Wooldridge and East (1951)-The Spirit and Purpose ofgeography,Hutchinson,London.

23-Young,J.and Sukhwal,B.L ( 1984) – Radical Geography.

ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY (GEOG2-C04)(100 Marks) - 4 Credits

UNIT - I1.1 Man and Environment Interdependence and Interrelationship

Population and Economic Development, Environmental Resources Problems,

Cultural Changes and Sustainability (Agricultural Revolution, Industrial Revolution

and Information/Globalization Revolution),

1.1 Poverty and Environment: Their Status, Trends and Environmental

Consequences of Poverty,

Unit II2.1 Ecosystem: Components and Energy Flow

The Nature of Ecology, Connections: The Earth’s Life Support Systems,

Ecosystem Concepts and Components (Physical, Chemical and Biological),

2.2 Food Chains and Food Webs and Energy Flow in Ecosystem, Primary

Productivity of Ecosystem

UNIT -III3.1 Air Pollution: Major Air Pollutants – Their Source and Health Effects,

Photochemical and Industrial Fog, Acid Deposition, Indoor Air Pollution, Current

Levels of Air Pollution in Developed and Developing Countries, Preventing and

Reducing Air Pollution,

3.2 Water Pollution: Major Categories of Water Pollutants and their Effects, Point and

Non- Point Sources of Water Pollution and their Control Strategies, Problems of

Groundwater Pollution, Eutrophication, Preventing and Reducing Surface Water

Pollution

UNIT - IV4.1 Solid and Hazardous Waste: Problems (Generation and Types) and Management

– Cleaner Production, Reuse, Recover, Recycle, Detoxifying, Burning and

Landfills.

4.2 Environmental Health Hazards: Types, Risk Assessment, Acceptance and Public

Policy in Environmental Health and Toxicology, Chemical Hazards, Biological

Hazards- Disease in Developed and Developing Countries

UNIT - V5.1 Sustainable Development - Concept, Definition and Goal, Dimensions of

Sustainable Development - Social, Economic, Ecological, Spatial and Cultural,

Programme of Action for Sustainable Development in Agenda-21

5.2 Sustainable Use of Natural Resources, Natural Capital vs Man Made Capital,

Underlying Principles of Sustainability, Principles of Carrying Capacity and

Principles of Eco-development, Obstacles to Sustainable Development, Strategy

for Sustainable Living

Suggested Readings

1. United Nations, ESCAP, Environmental Impact Assessment: A Management Toolfor Development Projects, New York, 1991.

2. Henk, A. Becker - Social Impact Assessment: Method and experience in Europe,North America and the Developing World. UCL Press. 1997.

3. David Reid - Sustainable Development CAU Introductory Guide. EarthscanPublication Ltd. London. 1995

4. Jonathan Turk - Introduction to Environmental Studies, Saunders CollegePublishing.

5. United Nations, New York, 1992, Agenda 21: Programme of Action forSustainable Development (Rio Declaration on Environment and Development).1992

6. Nicholas Polunin (edited). - The Environmental Future, Macmillan, 19727. I.G. Simmons - Interpreting Nature (Cultural Constructions of the Environment).

Routledge. London and New York, 1993.8. P.A. Merriman and C. W. A. Browitt (Edited) - Natural Disasters: Protecting

Vulnerable Communities, Thomas Telford, London, 1993.9. Asian Development Bank, Disaster Mitigation, 1991.10. Eco-Science Population, Resources and Environment - P.R. Ehvlich, A.H. Ehvlish

& J. P. Holderen, Freeman and Company, Sanfrancisco.12. Basic Bio-Geography - Nigel Pears, Longman Publishers, London.13. Geomorphology in Environmental Management : An Introduction - R., U. Cooke

and J.C. Doornkamp, Oxford University Press, London, 197414. Natural Hazards : Local, National & Global, (Ed) - G.F., White, Oxford Univ.,

Press, London, 1974.15. Environmental Geography - Savindra Singh, Prayag Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad,

1991.16. Geography & Man’s Environment - A. N. Strahler and A. H., Strahler, John Wiley

& Sons, New York, 1977.17. Geography & Environment: Issues and Challenges - (Ed.), H. H. Singh, V. K.

Kumra and et al. (Edited), Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi, 1985.18. Current Trends in Indian Environment (Ed.) - Desh Bandhoo & Ekalvya Chauhan,

Today & Tomorrow Publisher, New Delhi, 1977.19. Environmental Geo-Sciences - Interaction Between Natural System and Man - A.

N. Strahler & A. H. Strahler, Wiley International Edition, Hamilten PublishingCompany, Santa Barbara, California, 1973.

20. Environmental Geography - Indian Context, K. S. K. Valdiya, Tata McGraw HillPublishing Company, New Delhi, 1987.

21. The Coast Line (Ed.) - R., S. K. Barnes, Johan Wiley & Sons, London, 1977.22. Daniel D. Chiras - Environmental Science Action for a Sustainable Future, The

Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company, Inc., 1997.25. UNEP, Global Environment Outlook Oxford University Press, New York, 1997

CARTOGRAPHY (GEOG2-C05(P))(100 Marks) - 4 Credits

1. Cartographic, Data, Types of Measurement (Ordinal, Nominal, Interval & Ratio)

Cartographic (Visual) Variables, Symbolization, Use of Point, Line and Area

Symbols.

2. Preparation of Base Map, Map design and Layout.

3. Isopleths & Choropleth Maps, Grouping Techniques & Classification of

Cartographic Data.

4. Drawing and Interpretation of the following Thematic Maps.

(i) Population Distribution by Uniform & Multiple Dots.

(ii) Distribution of Urban Population spheres & proportional circles.

(iii) Climograph, Hythergraph, Ergograph.

(iv) Use of Composite Bars for aerial distribution of data.

5. Map Projection and Surveying

(i) Theory of Map Projections

(ii) The fundamental prosperities of a Map projection

(iii) The aspect of Map projection.

(iv) The special properties of a map projection

(v) The main class of map projections with special reference to construction of

map projections- Universal Transverse Macerator’s (UTM) projection, Conical

with two standard Parallel, Sinusoidal and Polyconic projections.

6. Field Study / Seminar (15 Marks)

7. Practical Record and Viva (10 Marks)

Suggested Readings1. International Cartographic Association - Basic Cartography for students and

Technicians, Vol.I (1984) and Vol.2 (1988).2. Muchrke, Philip, C. - Map Use - Reading, Analysis and Interpretation, J.P.

Publications, Madison, 1978.3. Monkhouse, F.J. and W.R. Wilkinson - Maps and Diagrams, Methuen & Co., Ltd.

London, 1976.

4. Robinson, A and Others - Elements of Cartography, John Willey & Sons, NewYork, 1978.

5. Raisz, E. - Principles of Cartography, McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York,1962.

6. Mishra, R.P. - Introduction to Cartography.7. Singh, R.L. Elements of Cartography

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P.G. SyllabusThird Semester (CBCS)

Department of GeographyUtkal University

Bhubaneswar

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Practical MarksGeog3-C01(P)-Quantitative & Spatial Models 100 Marks 04 CreditsTheoryGeog3 AE02-Geo-Informatics 100 Marks -04 CreditsGeog3 AE03-Regional Geography of Odisha 100 Marks -04 CreditsGeog3 FE04-Research Methodology 100 Marks -04 CreditsGeog3 FE05-Natural Hazards & Disaster Mgt 100 Marks -04 Credits

3rd Semester(600 Marks, 24 Credits)

QUANTITATIVE & SPATIAL MODELS (GEOG3-C01(P))(100 Marks) - 4 Credits

1. Morphometric Analysis of Fluvial Landscape: Testing the Laws of Morphometry

(Laws of Stream Order, Length, Area, Slope and Allometric Growth), Drainage

Density, Sinuosity Index as a Measure of Stream Pattern

2. Study of Rural And Urban Settlement Pattern : Nearest Neighbour Distance

Technique And Chi-Square Test For Pattern Analysis, Centrographic Study of

Settlements, Rank/Size Relationships Of Central Places, Population Potential And

Population Interaction Model.

3. Network Analysis of Transport - Alpha, Beta and Gamma Indices, Degree of

Circuitry, Detour Index and Degree of Development.

4. Agricultural Efficiency, Weber’s Industrial Location Model, Market Area Analysis of

Hoover.

5. Population Projection (AP, GP, Gibbs and Registrar General of India Methods,

Logistic Curve Fittings and Statistical Estimation).

6. Practical Record and Viva. - (10% Marks)

Suggested Readings

1. Peter Hagget, Andrew Cliff and Allan Frey, Locational Analysis in Human Geography,Edward Arnold, London, 1977.

2. P. Hagget and R.J.Chorley - Network Analysis in Geography

3. M.H. Yeates - An Introduction to Quantitative Analysis in Economics Geography,McGraw Hill,

4. C., P. Cole & C. A. M. King - Quantitative Geography - John Wiley and Sons Ltd.,London. 1969.

5. R.J.Chorley and P. Hagget: Models in Geography, Methuen and C.O. Ltd. 1968.6. Quantitative Geography, N.W. University Illinois - Garrison, W.L., and Marble, D.F.

(1967)7. Walter Isard, Methods of Regional Analysis, MIT Press and Associates, 1968.8. Toyne and Newby - Techniques in Human Geography.

GEOINFORMATICS(GEOG3-AE02)

(100 Marks) - 4 Credits

Unit-11.1 Cartography:- History and development of cartography definition, scope concept and

trends of cartography1.2 1.2. Characteristics of maps types of maps map drawing equipments methods of

mapping, scales symbolization and map reproduction.1.3 1.3 Cartographic data:- Sources of data-ground survey. Rs. Census and sampling

data Data processing, Digital data base and basic statistical methods1.4 Geodesy-history of Geodetic system and datum, Map projection-construction of

common map projections-cylindrical; conical and zenithal, properties and uses.Unit-II2.1 Remote Sensing:- Definition, concept principles, history and development of RemoteSensing.2.2. Radiation Principles :- EMR and EM spectrum, Resolutions-spatial temporal spectraland radiometric.2.3. Remote Sensing platforms and censors, Earth resource satellites-IRS, LandsatSpot, Lkonos satellite series and their data products2.4. Application of Remote sensing- Land use/land cover, Hydrology , Geomorphologyagriculture forestry Natural disaster management, mineral resources.3.1 Introduction to aerial photography :- Basic information, planning and execution ofphotograph flights, end lap and side lap, aerial camera and films, geometry of verticalaerial photograph.3.2. Types of aerial photographs, scale of vertical photograph over flat terrain andvariable terrain stereoscopic vision and application of aerial photograph for naturalresources.3.3 GPS:- Introduction to Global Positioning system fundamental concepts, GPS systemelements and signals , measurements accuracy, classification of GPS receivers andGPS applications.3.4. Microwave remote sensing :- Introduction to microwave remote sensing conceptsand principles back scattering, wavelengths, incidence angle, actie and passivemicrowave remote sensing , side looking rader system application of microwave remotesensing lidar-definition, history of Lidar development lidar components, lidar census Lidarplatforms , Lidar data and applications.

Unit-IV4.1 Introduction to GIS-Definition concept components, history of development an futuretrend of GIS4.2. GIS data :- Types of data-spatial and attribute sources of data-land survey remotesensing census and sampling data structure-vector and raster4.3. Data input verification, Storage and output. data quality errors and natural variations, data base management digital elevation model.4.4. Web-based GIS-definition methods and uses . GIS hardware mapinfo.ArcGIS,geometica, Erdasimagin application of GIS in natural resources management-land use/landcover hydrology, geomorphology agriculture mineral recourses , naturalhazard management

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system, Oxford University Press New York.3. Burrough, P.A)1987) Principles of Geographical Information System for Land

Resources, Assessment Clarendon Press, Oxford.

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Regional Geography of Odisha (GEOG3-AE03)(100 Marks) - 4 Credits

Unit-I1- Physiographic divisions

2- Climate and climatic regions

3- Drainage and floods

Unit-II1-Soil classification, distribution, problems and conservation

2-Vegetation classification, distribution , problems and conservation

4- Major multipurpose river valley projects and irrigations

Unit-III1-Major natural resources-land, water and minerals (Iron ore, Bauxite &Coal)

2-Power resources- Hydel and Thermal

3-Major industries and industrial regions-Iron & steel, Aluminium,

3-Industrial regions, Problems and planning of industrial developments

4- Transport and communication-Roads, Railways, Airways and water transport

Unit-IV1- Agricultural development, problems and planning. Agroclimatic regions

2-Population growth, distribution, problems and planning

3-Natural hazards of Odisha ( Floods, Droughts &Cyclones)

4- Tourism potential, problems and planning

5- Economic development – problem and planning

Research Methodology(GEOG3-FE04)(100 Marks) - 4 Credits

Unit –I1.1 Concept and Definition of Social Science Research, Salient Features of Students

Research, Classification of Research, Basic Norms of Scientific Community

1.2 Research Process Model: Steps and Interpretation

Unit –II

2.1 Selecting and Justifying a Research Topic

Source of suggestions for Topics, Techniques for Generating Research Topics

2.2 Preliminaries of Research

The Issue, Problem Identification or Statement of Problem, Research Rationale,

Scope and Limitation, Assumption or Premise, Research Objectives and

Hypothesis, Budgeting and Working with a Supervisor, Development of a

Research Proposal.

Unit –III

3.1 Coordination Schema (Assembling the components of a research e.g. Objectives,

Parameters, Variables and Values), Utility, Format, Fitting, Approach, Steps,

Construction

3.2 Methods of Data Collection, Source (Primary and Secondary), Types,

Reconnaissance, observation, survey, interviews (Structure and Unstructured and

Scheduled), Group Discussion, Key Informants, Methods for Developing a

Structured Questionnaire and Survey.

UNIT – IV

4.1 Literature Review

Finding the literature (Types Searching Skills etc), Managing the Literature

(Keeping Track, Annotating, Summary and Critical Comment), Using the

Literature (Exploring a Topic, Developing a Research Question, Articulating a

Rationale and Designing Method), The Formal Literature Review (Purpose,

Coverage, The Writing Process, Style and Tone)

4.2 Planning for the Research Project

Need, Network Planning, Resources and Scheduling, Role of Network Planning in

Research

Suggested Readings

1. Methods and Issues in Social Research – James A. Black and Dean J. Champion,John Wiley and Sons 1976

2. Handbook of Research Design and Social Measurement- Delbert C. Miller, Longman,USA 1983

3. Research and Survey Format Design: An Introduction- Karl E. Weber and I.P. Tiwari,AIT, Bangkok

4. Social Research Techniques for Planners- Thomas L Bruton and Gordon E. Chery,George Allen and Unwin Ltd, London, 1970

5. Research Methodology: A Step by Step Guide for Beginners – Ranjit Kumar, SagePublications India Ltd., New Delhi, 2011.

6. The Essential Guide to Doing Your Research Project – Zina O’ Leary, SagePublications India Ltd., New Delhi, 2010.

7. Research Methods in Social Sciences – Bridget Somekh and Cathy

8. Lewin, Vistar Publications, New Delhi, 2010

9. Basic Research Methods – Gerard Guthire, Sage Publications India Ltd., New Delhi,2010.

10.Designing and Managing Research Project – Michael Jay Polonsky and David S.Waller, Sage Publications India Ltd., New Delhi, 2010.

11.Methods for Development Work and Research: Anew Guide for Parishioners – BrithaMikkelsen, Sage Publications India Ltd., New Delhi, 2005

12.An Introduction to Qualitative Research – Uwe Flick, 4th edition, Research Project –Sage Publications India Ltd., New Delhi, 2010.

Natural Hazards & Disaster management (GEOG3-FE05)(100 Marks) - 4 Credits

UNIT-INatural Hazards and Disasters - Meaning and Concept, The Concept of Disaster

Management, Dimensions and Implications of Disasters: The Traditional Disaster

Threats, New Disaster Threats, Geography of Disaster, Modern Loss Factor

UNIT-IITypes Occurrence and Characteristics of the Natural Disasters: Earthquake, Flood,

Cyclone, Drought, Volcanic Eruption, Tsunami, Landslide, Bushfire, Epidemic.

Unit IIIThe concept of Vulnerability and Risk in the context of Natural Disasters Management.

Major Requirements for Coping with Disaster. Disaster Policies, Gaps in , Disaster

Policies

UNIT-IVThe Concept of Disaster Management Cycle (Post Disaster review, Prevention,

Mitigation, Preparedness, Disaster Impact, Response, Recovery, Development).

Unit VComponents of Comprehensive Disaster Management Plans-contingency planning,

national plan and legislation, warning system, public awareness and community

participation, Role of Government and NGOs in disaster management.

Suggested Readings

1. P.A. Merriman and C. W. A. Browitt (Edited) - Natural Disasters: ProtectingVulnerable Communities, Thomas Telford, London, 1993.

2. Carter, W. Nick, “Disaster Mitigation: A Disaster Manager’s Handbook”, AsianDevelopment Bank, , 1991

3. Asian Development Bank, , Disaster Mitigation in Asia and Pacific” AsianDevelopment Bank, Manila, Philippines, 1991

4. Eco-Science Population, Resources and Environment - P.R. Ehvlich, A.H. Ehvlish &J. P. Holderen, Freeman and Company, Sanfrancisco.

5. Natural Hazards : Local, National & Global, (Ed) - G.F., White, Oxford Univ., Press,London, 1974.

CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM

P.G. SyllabusFourth Semester

Special PaperUrban and Regional Planning

2015

Department of GeographyUtkal University

Bhubaneswar

M.A/M.Sc Geogrpahy SylabusFourth Semister-2014-2015

P.G Department of GeograhyUtkal University , Vani Vihar

Bhubaneswar

The Course shall comprise Three Theoty papers each of these hours duration carrying100 Marks one dissertation with presentation and viva-voce carring 100 marks and onePractical Paper of not less than six hours duration carring 100 marks . The students haveto opt for one special paper offered in the department.

Se,ester-IVSpecial Paper

(A) Urban and Regional Planning(B) Remote Sensing And GIS

Title of the paper MarksTheoryPaper-Geog4C02 100 Marks -4 Credits

(A) Urban Planning(B) Catography

Paper-Geog4C02100 Marks -4 Credits

(A) Regional Planning(B) Remote Sensing and Its Applications

Paper-Geog4C03 100 Marks -4 CreditsPracticalPaper-Geog4C04

(A)Urban and Regional Planning Practical(B) Aerial Photography Remote Sensing, GPS and GIS Practical

Paper-Geog4C4 100 Marks -4 Credits

Dissertation 100 Marks -4 Credits

Special PaperUrban and Regional Planning

Paper-GEOG4-Co1(A)Urban Planning

100 Marks,-4 Credits

Unit IUrban Geography-Meaning. Concepts, scope and Approaches Development of UrbanGeography (world and India), Oridin And Evolution of Towns ( Factors , Stages ofEvolution ) in India And World ( Ancient Medieval and Modern)

UNIT-IIUrbanization process cycle of Urbanization , Trend of Urbanization in India .FactorsInfluencing Urban Morphology, Types of Urban Morpholoty , Theories of UrbanMorphological Growth Axiate Theory, Concentric Zone Theory , Sector Theory , MultipleNuclei Theory. Composite Theory Functional Classification of Towns -Basic & Non Basicfunctions, Quantitative and Qualitative Classification of Townsunit-IIIFunctional Zones-C.B.D, Urban System Analysis Rank-Size Rule, City Primacy ,Umlaland , Morphology of Indian cities (Vanarasi,, Dwelhi, Kolkata , Chandigarh ,Bhubaneswar )

Unit-IVUrban Issues And Planning- Landuse, Tansport, Water Santation , Drainage AndSewage And Slums , Natinal Urbanization Policies and 74th Constitutional AmendmentAct-Salient Features . Urban poverty.

Special PaperURBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING

Paper -GEOG4-C02(A)REGIONAL PLANNING100 Marks, 4 Credits.

Unit-IConcept of Region and Regioanl Planning (Concept, Scope, Content and Types ofReginal Planning) Historical Delelopment of Regional Planning (Regional Planning inDeveloped. Less Developed World India and Current Status of Regioal Planning.Regional Development Models/Theories (Spatial , Non Spatial Models, Strategies forDevelopment).

Unit-IIRegional Planning Through the Development of A Central place. Growth polo andGrowth centers in Regional Development Strategy. Theories of Regional Growth andLocation , E. Hoover, A. Losch.

Unit-IIIRegional Imblance and Disparity in India. Planning Regions of India . Problem andProspects of Regional Planning (Conceptual Problems, Probelm Related to Methodologyand Techniques . Geographic Inforamtion system for Regional Planing.

Unit-IVMulti Purpose River Basin Planning with Focus on Damodar Valley Region.Decentralized Planning with Emphasis on Districts Planning in India . Social Dimensionsof Regional Development. Delineation of Planning Region, Intra state Planning Region,planning For Tribal Developent of odisha.

References :Glason, J-An Introduction to Regional Planning Huutchinson & Coia(Publishers) Ltd,London 1974Mishra R.P. Regional Planning 1971Mishra R.P Regioal Planning And National Developemnt , 1978Routray, J.K.- Decentralization Process And its Impact of Area Development In SelectedBlocks of Orissa , India. Asian Institute of Technology . Bangkok, 1992Sethy, K.M. Regional Planning, Enkey Publishing House, New Delhi-2013Sundaram, K.V.- Decentralized Multi Level Planning( Principles And Practice: Asian AndAfrican Experiences ). Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi, 1997Sundaram. K.V. Urban and Regional Planning in India,1977

Special PaperURBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING

Paper -GEOG4-C03(A)Rural Developemnt Planning

100 Marks, 4 Credits.

Unit-IConcept of Rural Developemnt , Basic Elements of Rural Development ,

Retionale of Rural Development , Growth varsus Development Rising Expectations andDevelopment . Development and Change Dilemmas in Developmnet , Approaches toStudy of Rural Development

Unit-IIRural Poverty: Concept. Causes, Nature, Biases (Spatial Project, Person, Season

Diplomatic and Professional). Cluster of Disadvantages and Deprivation Trap RuralPoverty Aleviation Measures , Rural Poverty Scenario in India

unit-IIIRural Development Policies , Regional and Rural Development Poicies and

Programes in India (Past and Present )

Unit-IVRapid Rural Appraisal and Participatory Rural Appraisal The 73rd Constitution

Amendment Act. And its impact on Rural Development . Peoples Participation and Roleof Voluntary Organizations in Rural Development.

Special PaperURBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING

Paper -GEOG4-C04(A)Urban and Regional Planning Practical

100 Marks, 4 Credits.

Section I Practical Exercises on the following problems-80 Marks(a) Delimitation of C.B.D(b) Delimitation of City Region.

(c) Rural Service Center Planning(d) Delimitation of Agricultural Regions

(e) Delimitation of Planning regions(f) Development of a Structured Questionnaire and observation Schedule for ResearchData Collection.

Section-II Practical Record & Viva-Voce-20 MarksPaper-GEOG4 Co5

Dissertation(Documentation+ Presentation + Viva) 100 Marks Credits

Text Books and Reference

Special PaperUrban And Regional Planning

1. Harold M. Mayer and Clyde F., Kohn(Edited) Readings in Urban Geography,Central Book Development , Allahabed ,1967

2. Arthur B. Gallions and Simon, Eisuer-The Urban Pattern (City Planning AndDesign) Van Nostrand Lreinhold Company. The New Your,1969.

3. Melville C.- Branch Comprehensive City Planning , Planners Press AmericanPlanning Association, Washington ,D.C., 1985

4. Harold Carter -The Study of Urban Geography , Edward Arnold, London, 1982.5. Murphyu, R.E. -The American City.6. Dickinson. L.R.-City and Region.7. Dickinson, E,- The West European City.1968.8. Berry, B.J.I. Geographic Prespective of Urban Systems,1970.9. Bourne, I.S.- Internal Structure of Cities , Readings in Space Environment.10.Goodman, W.-Principles and Parctices of Urban Planning 196811.Hancock, J.- Urban Development and Planning ,198012.Harbert , I.D.T.- Uran Geography.198213.Mishra, R.P- Million Cities of India, 197814.Sinha, B.N-Sirsi-AN Urban Study.197015.Sinha, B.N-Urban Studies- An Aid to Research, 1970.16.Tripathy, S.N-Cuttack-Bhubaneswar Urban Complex (in Bhubaneswar An Urban

Survey) 197517.Sinha, R.L-Banaras-A Study in Urban Geography,195518.Sinha, B.N. -Bangalore-AN Urban Study , 195519.Singh. R.L- Urban Geography in Developing Countries ,1973.20.Singh,S.B-Emerging Frontiers of Urban Settlement Geography, 1995

21.Smile, A.K.E-The Geography of Towns,196222.Tasneja, K.I-Morphology of India Cities197123.Taylor. G- Urban Geography's 196424.Thakur. M.S-India's Urban Problems 1962.25.Walkar. M.L Urban Blight and Slums,193826.Nroa, K-Control and Urban and Regional Planning, 197327.Rame Gowda. K.S-Urban and Regional Planning ,1972.28.Adams. T- Outline of Town & Country Planning, 193529.Harorld Carter Introduction Urban Historical Geography. Edward Arnold, London

1983.30.Raza, Moonis -Edited Regional Development Heritage Publishers , New Delhi

198831.Sundaram , K.V-decentralized Multi Level Planning (Principles and Practice Asian

and African Experiences ). Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi .1997.32.Friedmann. J. and William Alonso (Edited) Regional Development and Planning

the MTT Press Cambridge Massachusetts-1964.33.Glasson, J.-An Introduction to Reginal Planning . Hutchinson & Coia (Publishers)

Ltd London 197434.Friadman, J and clyde Weaver-Territory and Function ( The Evolution of Regions

planning ),Edward Arnold. 197935.Gore, C- Regions in Question (Space, Development Theoty and Regional Policy

)Mahesh-.London and New York,198436.Chand, Mahesh-Regional Planning in India ,1983.37.Mishra, R.P.- Regional Planning ,1971.38.Mishra R.P Regional Planning and national Development ,197839.Sundaram, K.V. Urban & Regional Planning in India ,1977.40.Sharma, P.R. -Regional Policies and Development in the Third world,199441.Sharma, B.D. The web of Poverty ,1989.42.UNO(Escap) Guidelines for Rural Center Planning , 1979.43.Dixon, C-Rural Development in the Third World , Routledge, London and New

York,1990.44.Routry, J.K.-Geogrpahy of Regional Disparity in Orissa , HSD Program. Asian

Institute of Technology Bangkok ,1993.45.Routray J.K. Decentralization Process and Its Impact of Area Development in

Selected Blocks of Orissa India , Asian Institute of Technology , Bangkok, 1992.46.Routray, J.K.-G.B.Thapa and A. Ahmed, Participatory Planning Frame Work for

Disrict development , Hsd Program, Asian Institute of Technology , Bangkok1996.

47.Barabara Harriss and et. al(edited) Poverty in India ,Research and policy OxfordUniversity Press, Bombay,1990.

CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM

P.G. SyllabusFourth Semester

Special PaperRemote Sensing and GIS

2015

Department of GeographyUtkal University

Bhubaneswar

M.A/M.Sc. Geography SyllabusFourth Semister-2014-2015

P.G. Department of GeographyUtkal University Vani Vihar

BhubaneswarThe course shall comprise three theory Papers each of three hours duration carrying 100 Marks ,one dissertation with presentation and Viva-voce carrying 100 marks and one Practical Paper ofnot less than six hours duration carrying 100 marks . The students have to opt for one specialpaper offered in the department

SEMESTER-IVSpecial paper

(A)Urban and Regional Planning(B) Remote sensing And GIS

Title of the paper MarksTheoryPaper-Geog4C01 100 Marks-4Credits

(A)Urban Planning(B)Cartography

Paper-Geog4C02 100 Marks-4Credits(A)Regional Planning(B) Remote Sensing and its Applications

Paper-Geog4C03 100 Marks-4Credits(A)Rural Development Planning(B)GIS Applications

PracticalPaper-Geog4C04 100 Marks-4Credits

(A)Urban and Regional Planning Practical(B) Aerial Photography Remote Sensing GPS and GIS Practical

Paper-Geog4Co4Dissertation 100 Marks-4Credits

Special PaperRemote Sensing and GIS

CartographyPaper-GEOG4 C01(B)-100 Marks-4 Credits

Unit I: Science of CartographyIntroduction to cartography, Scope and nature. History of development of cartographyModern cartography and technology changes , Sources of cartographic data-groundsurvey, remote sensing , census and data from sample surveys.

Unit-II: Measuring the EarchProperties of sphere , the earth , its shape and size , coordinate reference system onthe sphere-Cartesian coordinates and rectangular coordinates. Geographicalcoordinates grid systems, UTM grids, Map scale; Types . Utility , Determining the scaleof a map,

Unit-III: Graphic means of communicationCartographic design; objectives of map design, scope of design, control of map designand design planning , symbolization ; visual variables in symbolization , symbolizinggeography features points, lines and areas. Colour and pattern use; function of colourand pattern in map design, enhanced design effectiveness , special colour designproblems. Typography and lettering.

Unit-IV: Mapping techniquesMap compilation ; the compilation process, compilation worksheet , accuracy andreliability rights and responsibility, Map reproduction; reflection, transmission, digitallithography, plate making press work, trend in map reproduction, cartographic techniquesand methods in preparation of diagrams and maps; qualitative thematic maps; soil andvegetation maps, quantitative thematic maps: choropleth, isopleths, proportional symbol,dots methods, Automation and computer assisted cartography; Cartography and GIS.

Books RecommendedBailey, T. and Gatrell, A.C(1995): Interactive Spatial Data Analysis. Longman, Harlow.Dorling, D. and Fairbron, D. (1997): Mapping ways of Responding the world. Longman,Harlow. Fraser taylor, D.R. (1980): the Computer in contemporary Cartography. Johnwiley and sons, New yourk.

Fraser Taylor, D.R.(ed). (1983): Graphic Communication and Design in ContemporaryCartography. John wiley and sons, New York.Griffith, D.A. and Amehein(1997): Multivariate Statistical Analysis for Geographers.Prentice Hall,Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.Griffith, D.A and amehein(1997): Statistical Analysis for Geographers. Prentice Hall,Englwood Cliffs, New jersey.Kanetakar, T.P. and kulkarni, S.V. (1967): Surveying and Levlling, Part II, A.V.G.Prakashan, Poona. Keates, J.S.(1973): Cartographic Design and Production, LogmanGroup Ltd.Monkhouse, F.J. and Wilkinson, H.R(1962): Maps and Diagrams, Methuen andCompany ltd and Company Ltd., London.

Nag, P. (ed.) (1984): Census Mapping survey, Concept publishing company , NewDelhi,Nair , N. B. (1996) : Encyclopaedia of Surveying , Mapping and Remote Sensing. RawatPublications. Jaipur and New Delhi.Reisz, E(1962): Principles of Cartography. Mc Graw Hill Books Company, Inc., NewYork.Misra, R.P. and Ramesh, A.(1999): Fundamentals of Cartography. Concept Publishingcompany, London.Robinson, A. H. H., Sale R., Morrison J. and Muehrcke, P.C(1984): Elemnets ofCartography. 6th edition john wiley and Sons, New York.Shaw, G. and Wheeler , D. (1994): Statistical Techniques in Geographical analysisPrentice Hall, Englwwood Cliffs, New Jersey.Ludhiana and New Delhi.( English and Hindi Editions).Strahler, A.N.(1971): the Earth Sciences. Harper and Row Publishers; New York.Thrower, N.(1996): Maps and Civilization. Cartography. Culture and Society. Universityof Chicago Press, Chicago.Wnwin, D.(1982): Introductory spatial Analysis. Methuen and Company ltd, London.

Special paperRemote Sensing and GIS

Paper-GEOG4 C02(B)-100 Marks-4 CreditsRemote sensing and Applications

Unit-I Fundamentals of Remote sensingRemote sensing; definition , concept and scope, history of development of remotesensing Remote sensing in Geography, Electro-magnetic radiation; characteristics ,EMR Spectrum, black body radiation laws, Interaction of EMR with atmosphere andEarth’s surface; reflection, absorption transmission , scattering and refraction ,atmospheric windowsUnit-II Sensors and Types of Remote Sensing Remote sensing sensors and platforms,spectral signature , resolution of remote sensing data, Digital image processing;rectification and resolution, image enhancement, contrast manipulation, Imageclassification; supervised and unsupervised, post classification analysis Microwaveremote sensing: concepts and Principles, active and passive microwave remote sensing,SLAR, SAR and application of microwave remote sensing, Lidar: definition , history,components, platforms and applicationsUnit-III Remote sensing satellites and sensors

Satellite remote sensing: history and development of various types of satellites andspace programme with special reference to Indian space research programme, earthresource satellites and data products; IRS series of satellites and data products , Typesof imagery techniques of interpretation, ground verification, RS and GIS, Application ofremote sensing in Land use/land cover, geomorphology, agriculture, forestry and naturalhazards, GPS: introduction, Fundamental concepts, system elements and signalsmeasurements, accuracy classification of GPS receivers and GPS applications, DGPS

Unit-IV Aerial Photography

Introduction to aerial photography : definition, history of aerial photography, scale,projection, flight planning and overlap, Types of aerial photographs and stereoscopicvision Geometry of aerial photographs: over flat terrain and variable terrain, Airphotointerpretation and application: Landuse/land cover, mapping of vegetation andagriculture.Books Recommended:

1. Agrawal, N.K.: Essentials of GPS, Spatial Network Pvt . Ltd Hydrabad .20042. American Society Photogrammetry: Manual of Remote Sensing ASP, Falls church

, VSA. 1993, Vol. I,II3. Barrett, E.C. & L.F.Curtis: Fundamentals of Remote Sensing and Air Photo

Interpretation, Mc Millan, New York, 19924. Compbell,J.: Introduction of Remote Sensing , Guilford, New York,19895. Curran, Paul J.: Principles of Remote Sensing, Longman, London, 19856. Hord, R.M.: Digital Image processing of Remotely SensData, Academic, New

York, 19897. Hurn Jeff. Differential GPS Explained, Trimble8. Luder, D: Aerial Photography Interpretation : Principles and Application, McGraw

Hill, New York,19599. Pratt, W.K: Digital Image Progessing. Willey, New York,1978

10.Ramphal, K.K.(1999) Hand Book of Aerial Photography and Interpretation,Concept Publications, New Delhi.

11.Rao. D.P.(eds.) : Remote sensing for Earth Resources, Association ofExploration, Geophysicist , Hydrabad,1998

12.Thomas, M. Lillesand & Ralph W.Kefer: Re mote Sensing and imageInterpretation, John Willey &U sons, New York,1994

13.Wolf Paul, K.: Element of Photogrammetry , McGraw Hill Book. Co.14.Chouhan, T.S. & K.N. Joshi: Applied R.S. and Photo Interpretation , Vigyan

Prakashan Jodhpur.15.Gautam, N.C.: SPGU-Technology of Geography, N.R.S.A . Hydrabad16.Singh, S.: Remote Sensing Technology, Scientific Publication, Jodhpur17.Rao, D.P.(eds.) Remote Sensing for Earth Resources, Association of Exploration

Geophysists, Hydrdabad.1998

Specital PaperRemote Sensing and GIS

Paper-GEOG4 CO3(B)100 Marks-4 CreditsGeographical Information Systems and applications

Unit—I Interoduction to GISGIS:definition, concept , components and scope, History of development and future trendof GIS,hardware and software requirements, General data base concept Spatial and nonspatial data ,

Unit-II GIS DatabaseGeographic data sources; Land survey, remote sensing, census and sampling, Sourcesof error, data quality and nature variations, Data conversions; relational databse model,data compression, GIS functioning ; Data-digitizing and scanning-preprocessing-Datamanipulation, analysis

Unit-III GIS data structure and managementData Structure ; Raster and Vector, Database Management Systems , Digital ElvationModels(DEM);Characteristics and applicatons, web-based GIS;Definition , methods andapplicationsUnit-IV GIS ApplicationsGIS and cartography; Mapping concepts-coordinate system and geocoding, GIS andRemote sensing; Integration of GIS and Remote sensing GIS applicatio areas; GIS asdecision making tools , Management of information, Facility management applications,Urban GIS and Environmental GIS1. Anjali Reddy , M. Remote sensing and Geographical information Systems Book

Syndicate Hydrabad, 20002. Arnoff S.: Geographic information Systems: A Management Perspective. DDL

Publication Ottawa.1989.3. C.P.Lo and Albert K.W. Yeung. Concepts and Techniques of Geographic

Information System.2002 Prentice-,Hall India,4. ESRI. Understanding GIS-Redlands, USA:ESRI5. Fazal shahab.GIS Basics, New Age International Publishers , New Delhi.6. Fraser Taylor D.R Geographic Information Systems. Pergamon Press

Oxford,1991

7. Geoge B Korte, P.E. The GIS Book, Thomson Asia Pte Ltd, Singapore8. Heywood I (el.) An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems

Pearson(2011)9. Lan Heywood, Sarah Cornelius, Steve Carver: An introduction to Geographical

Information Systems, Longman,1998.10. Kang-Tsung-Chang, Introduction to Geographical Information Systems,2002

McGRaw Hill. Lemmerns Rob, Internet GIS Applications ITC.11. Maquire D.J, M.F. Goodchild and D.W Rhind(eds). Geographic information

Systems: Principles and Application . Taylor and Francis, Washington , 199112. Mark S Mononier. Computer Assisted Cartography Pretice Hall, Engleword Cliff,

New Jesey,198213. P.A Burrough and R.A. McDonnell, Priciples of Geographical Information

System,2000 Oxford University Press.14. Paul A Lonfley , Michel F. Goodchild, dJ. Maguire and D.W. Rhind, Introduction to

Geographic Information Systems and Science ,2002, John Wiley and Sons Ltd15. Peuquet D.J. And D.F. Marble. Introductory Reading in Geographic information

Systems, Taylor & Francis Washington,1990.16. Sahu, Lali Charan. Text Book of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information

Systems. Atlantic publishers and distributers, New Delhi.17. Star, J. and J. Estes. Geographic Information Systems : An Introduction. Prentice

Hall Englewood cliff, New Jersey, 1994.

Special PaperRemote Sensing and GIS

Paper-GEOG4 CO4(B)100 Marks-4 CreditsAerial Photography, Remote Sensing, GPS and GIS Practical

Section I: Practical Exercises on the following problems -80 Marks

unit-I Aerial PhotographyTesting of stereo vision, Determination of Scale of Aerial photigraphs, Determination ofonject hight on aerial photograhs, Interpretation of stereo pair of aerial photographsElements of image characteristics and interpretation of images, Mappin of landforms,.Drainage, urban and rural settlements , agricultural and industry GPS survey Areamapping road mapping.Unit-II Remote SensingIdentification of ground truth locations on setellite imagery, Area computation methods-Dots grids digital planimeter , Mapping form satellite imagery- Landforms , waterresources, forest , agricultural and land use/land cover, Digital image analysis technique

Unit-III GIS Applicationsspatial and Non -sptial data managemnt, Exercise of GIS soft were, Map Layoutsdesigns and output generation, GIS single layer operations-clip, split, dissolve, map join,buffereing overlay functions in GIS-union, intersection creation of thematic mapschoropleth and dot methods charts, Integration of RS and GIS

Section-II Practical Record and Viva-Voce -20 marks

Paper-GEOG4-CO5 Dissertation -100 Marks-4 Credits

References:1. Campbell, J.B )2002) Interduction to Remote Sensing, Taylor and Francis London2. Francis. H.Moffitt: Photogrammetry, International Text Books Co.Scranton,

Pennsylvania 1959.3. Heywood I., Cornelius S., Carrer S., An Introduction to Geographical Information

Systems person Education Pvt Ltd., 2002.4. Kang-Tsung-Chang, Introduction to Geographical Information Systems,2002

McGRaw Hill. Lemmerns Rob, Internet GIS Applications ITC.5. Lattman & Ray. Aerial Photographs in Field Geology . Holt. Reinhart & Winston,

New York 1965.6. Leuder, D.R Aerial Photographic interpretation . McGraw Hill , New Your,1960.7. Lillesand, T.M. And Ralph, K.W. (1999): Remote Sensing and Image

Interpretation john wiley and Sons, Singapore.8. Lo C.P., and Yeung A. W.,-Concepts and Techniques of Geographical

Inforamation Systems. Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd,.20029. Remote Sensing-An Introductory Text Book, The International Institute for

Geoinformation Science- Nethrelands10. Sabins. F.F(1996): Remote Sensing: Principles and Interpretation , Freeman and

Company, san Francisco11. Schowengerdt. R.A(2006): Remote Sensing: and Methods for Image Processing

Academic Press , Boston

12. Taylor D.R.F, GIS: The Micro Computer and Modern Cartography , PergamonPress, Oxford

13. Tempfi, K., Kerle , N., Huurneman, G. and Janssen, L.F.(Eds) (2009): Principlesof Remote Sensing -An introductory Text Book , The International Institute for

Geoinformation Science- Netherlands

P.G.DIPLOMA IN REMOTE SENSING & GIS

Courses of Study2016-2017

2015

Department of GeographyUtkal UniversityBhubaneswar

P.G Diploma in remote sensing & GisP.G.Department of Geography

Utkal University , Vaniviharbhubaneswar Year-2016-2017

The Course Will Comparise Three Theory papers each of Four Hours ofDuration carrying 100 marks. One Practical Paper if Six hours duritoncarrying 100 marks one Dissertation to be submitted before filling up theforms carrying 100 marks . The papers are as follows:

1. Remote Sensing 100 Marks2. Cartography and Mapping 100 Marks3. Geographical Information system 100 Marks4. Remote Sensing. Cartography& GIS

Applications (Practical) 100 Marks5. Dissertation 100 Marks

PAPER-IREMOTE SENSING

Unit-I ( Fundamental Concepts of Remote Sensing)Energy sources and radiation principles Energy interaction with atmosphere and earthEnergy sources and radiation principles , Energy interaction with atmosphere and earthsurface features , History of Remote sensing. Sensors and Platforms , MultispectralScanning

Unit -II(Introduction to Aerial Photography)Types of aerial Photograph , Geometry of aerial Photographs , Principles of Steoscopicvision, Determination of Scale and Measurement of height of objects Techniquesprinciples of air photo interpretation.Unit-III ( Satellite Remote Sensing)Earth resource satelites -Types and characteristics , Thermal and multispectral scanningMicrowave remote sensing . Fundamentals of Satelite Image interpretation ImageClassification , Mosancing and enhancement

Unit-IV(Digital Image Processing)Concept and Principle. Image rectification and Research, Enhancement andclassification Contrast manipulation, Post Classification smoothing.

Unit-VLand Cover and Land use mapping, Terrain analysis and land evaluation , Applicationsin environ mental studies , Geological and Geomorphologic mapping Application in soiland forest studies , Costal Zone Management

PAPER-IICARTOGRAPHY AND MAPPING

Unit-I History of CartographyEarth Co-ordinate system, concept of Scale Cartographic Data, Types of measurementordinal , Nominal , Interval and Ratio, Cartographic variables. Types of symbols pointline area.

Unit-II Sureying and map Projection-constructionPrinciples of Surveying Types of map projection, Fundamental properties of Marprojections Elementary ideas on Zentithal Cylindrical , Mercators projections

Unit-III Material and Techniques of Map PreparationDrawing instrumnets use of inks and colour, Srawing materials Map Compilation , MapDesigning and Layout Map Lettering and Typography, Preparation of Base Maps

Unit-IV Map Enlargement and ReductionMap reproduction graphs and Diagrams, Chorochromatic maps, Isopleths mapsChropleth maps Measuremnet of Area and distane from maps

Unit-IV Map Enlargement and ReductionMap reproduction, Graphs and Diagrams Chorochromatic maps isopleths mapschoropleth maps Measurement of Area and distance from maps

unit-V Statistical techniques in CartographyMeasures of central tendency and Dispersion, Relief maps, Climatic maps . EconomicMaps and Diagrams. Population maps and diagrams. Settlement maps and Diagrams

Paper III-GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM

Unit-I (Introductory Concepts)1.1Definition Basic Concepts , Components of GIS-Hardware & Software

components1.2Data in Gis, Data type, Sources of Data & typical GIS datasets Input of

different types of data-socio-economic data for GIS, Base data Census data,Natural resource data , Remotely Sensed data digital elevation data

1.3Data Quality & Soures of Error Micro Level Components (Positional accuracyAttribute accuracy , Logical Consistency, Resolution) Macro LevelComponents (Completeness, Time, Lineage). Usage Components(Accessibility and Direct and Indirect costs), Sources of Error

Unit-II(Data Models and Database)2.1Data Models and data structures -Hierarchical , Network & Relational , Raster

& Vector2.2Organizing GIS Database: Characteristics , database design-conceptual

design, logical design physical design, Databse creation , Database updatingand linkages

2.3Designing database for natural resources, Environmental management naturaldisasters

Unit-III( Digital Surface Modeling)

3.1Concept and Background of digital surface Modeling (DSM) and DigitalElevation Model (DEM)

3.2Need for Digital Surface Modeling and the methods of representation of DigitalSurface Modeling,

3.3Data sources for Digital Surface Modeling Outputs and applications of DigitalSurface Modeling

Unit-IV(GIS tools)4.1organizing data . Data input (Digitization Scanning and Raster and vector

Conversion). Verification, Data storage * Retrieval4.2Manipulation (Referencing to Co-ordinate system. Projection ) Editing(

Geometrical and Attribute).4.3Analysis (Spatial Modeling and integration GIS analytical models).4.4Data Representation & Cartographic communication

Unit-V5.1 implementation of GIS-Need and awareness of Implementing GIS system

Requirements Evaluating Alternatives System Justification implementation ofaction plan system Acquisition and Start-up.

5.2GIS applications in Disaster Management Landover and land use MappingEnvironmental Applications, Agriculture (land Suitability Analysis ), SoilForestry Rural -Urban Planning and Management .

Paper-IVPractical

GIS1. Basic of Computer and file Management2. Text editing3. Data Management4. Overview of GIS Software’s5. Spatial data input (Digitization6. Spatial data manipulation & editing (Transformation Topology building Editing

Projection7. Cartographic symbolization, Map elements and map designing8. Spatial analysis (Buffering. Overlaying . Dissolve)

REMOTE SENSING

1. Aerial Photographs , Seascapes , Interpretation of areal photo and scaledetermination

2. Satellite images and their visual interpretation (water bodies vegetation3. Introduction to Digital Image Processing.

CARTOGRAPHY

1. Introduction to GPS2. Soi Toposheets3. Mapping tools (chropleth and Isopleths maps

4. Statistical diagrams (Histogram, diagram, Pie diagram etc)5. Measures of central tendency (Mean, Mode, Median)6. Measures of dispersion(Mean deviation, Standard Deviation, Variance, Co-

efficient of Variance)7. Correlation and Regression