GEOGRAPHY
B. A. I Paper I– Physical Geography (DSE- I)
After completion of this Course, the students will develop ability:
1. Acquainted with physical geography with reference to nature, importance and role climate of earth.
2. Acquire geographical values through the interior of the earth, atmosphere in human beings life.
3. Apply geographical competence in practical usage.
B. A. I Paper II – Human Geography(DSE- II)
1. Acquainted with different terms and definitions used in Human Geography.
2. Acquire the skill of maintaining environmental balance with reference to Human Geography.
3. Apply various issues related to population, agriculture and settlement.
B. A. IIPaper III - Soil Geography (DSE- III)
1. Familiarise with the basic and fundamental concept of Soil geography.
2. Understanding soil is a key resource for the development of any country.
3. Aware about the process of soil formation and development as well as soil properties.
4. Know classification, characteristics and distribution of soil with reference to Maharashtra.
5. Acquainted with the concept, need and methods of soil profile, soil analysis and soil management.
B. A. II Paper IV: Resource Geography (DSE- IV)
1. Understand the concept and classification of resources.
2. Examine the major resources (Water, Forest, Energy and Human) with their distribution, utilisation and problems.
3. Study sustainable resource development.
4. Become aware of the importance of natural resources and its preservation in the change of climate.
5. Apply theoretical knowledge and its use in practical work.
B. A. II Paper V: Oceanography (DSE- V)
1. Understand oceanography as the fundamental branch of physical Geography.
2. Acquaint the term marine as the key resource for the development of any country.
3. Acquire knowledge about the physical and chemical properties of oceans.
4. Become familiar with types of ocean currents and currents of Atlantic, Pacific & Indian Ocean.
5. Apply Hypsographic Curve, Wind Rose, Isotherm& Isohaline in practical work.
B. A. II Paper VI: Agriculture Geography (DSE- VI)
1. Understand the concept and development of Agriculture.
2. Examine the role of agricultural determinants towards the changing cropping pattern.
3. Study the green revolution.
4. Become familiar with the agricultural concepts.
5. Apply modern technologies in crop diversity, crop combination, and crop management.
B. A. II / B. Com – II:Environmental Studies
1. Familiarise with various issues related to Environmental studies.
2. Examine the natural resources with their distribution, utilisation and problems.
3. Understand the concept and issues related to pollution.
4. Understand key concepts from economic, political, and social analysis as they pertain to the design and evaluation of environmental policies and institutions.
5. Appreciate the ethical, cross-cultural, and historical context of environmental issues and the links between human and natural systems.
6. Reflect critically about their roles and identities as citizens, consumers and environmental actors in a complex, interconnected world.
7. Recognize the physical, chemical, and biological components of the earth’s systems and show how they function.
8. Do independent research on human interactions with the environment.
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