Clu Jammu 1st sem geography syllabus

CLUSTER UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
SYLLABUS – SEMESTER 1st (CBCS) – GEOGRAPHY
(CORE COURSE)
COURSE CODE : 1GEOTC0101 Page | 1
(EXAMINATION TO BE HELD IN 2017, 2018 AND 2019)

TITLE: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
COURSE CODE : 1GEOTC0101 CREDITS : 04
DURATION OF EXAMINATION TOTAL: 100 Marks
MINOR TEST : 01 Hour MINOR TEST: 20 Marks
MAJOR TEST : 2.5 Hours MAJOR TEST: 80 Marks
OBJECTIVES:

The objective of this course is to introduce the latest concepts in Physical Geography, essentially
Geomorphology, Climatology, and Oceanography to the students of Geography in a brief but
adequate manner.

UNIT-I. Physical Geography: (12 HOURS)
1.1 Introduction: Geography and its Divisions.
1.2 Definition, Nature and Scope of Physical Geography.
1.3 Physical Geography and its Components.
1.4 Geography and other Disciplines.

UNIT-II. Earth Interior, Origin of Continent and Ocean: (12 HOURS)
2.1 Internal structure of the Earth based on Seismic Evidences.
2.2 Wegener’s Continental Drift Theory.
2.3 Concept of Sea Floor Spreading.
2.4 Theory of Plate Tectonics

UNIT-III. Lithosphere: (12 HOURS)
3.1 Earth Movement: Folds and Faults
3.2 Earthquake: Origin and Consequences
3.3 Volcanoes: Origin and its Types.
3.4 Rocks: Origin and Types

UNIT-IV. Atmosphere: (12 HOURS)
4.1 Composition and Structure of Atmosphere.
4.2 Insolation and Global Heat Budget.
4.3 Horizontal and Vertical Distribution of Temperature and Pressure,
4.4 Global Winds Pattern, Tropical and Temperate Cyclones.

UNIT-V. Hydrosphere: (12 HOURS)
5.1 Bottom Relief of the Oceans Floor
5.2 Salinity of the Ocean: Horizontal and Vertical Distribution.
5.3 Tide: Origin and Types, Progressive Wave Theory
5.4 Ocean Currents: Origin and Types of Atlantic Ocean Currents.

Books Recommended –

1. Gabller R.E, Petersen J.F. and Trapassso, L.M, 2007: Essential of Physical Geography
(8th Edition), Thomposon, Brooks /Cole, USA.
2. Garrett N. 2000: Advanced Geography, Oxford University Press.
3. Strahler A.N. and Strahler A.H, 2008: Modern Physical Geography, John Wiley and
Sons, New York.
4. Singh Savindra: Physical Geography, Prayog Pustak Bhawan Allahabad 2016
5. Singh. Savindra: Climatology, Prayag Pustak Bhawan Allahabad.
6. Sharma R.C & Vatal M, Oceanography for Geographers. (2011)
7. D.S LAL, Climatology, Prayag Pustak Bhawan Allahabad.
8. Sidharta K, Oceanography, 1999, Kalyana Publication, New Delhi

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAPER SETTERS AND CANDIDATES:

1. The question paper for Semester End Examination will consist of two parts:
a) Part A will comprise of short answer /objective type questions of 16 marks (five
questions of 2 marks and six questions of 1 mark each) covering all five units.
b) Part B will comprise of eight questions of 16 marks each with two questions each from
II, III, IV and V units. The students will have to attempt four questions selecting one question from each unit. Each question of 16 marks will have two parts: (i) long answer
question of 12 marks (ii) short answer question/numerical problem of 4 marks each. The
duration of the examination will be 2.5 hours.
2. The Minor Test will be held for unit I of the syllabus. It will comprise of two parts:
a) Part A consists of three long answer questions of 5 marks each and students will have to
attempt any two.
b) Part B consists of seven short answer questions of 2 marks each and students will have attempt any five.