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M.Phil. in Geography


Introduction
 
--- The M. Phil programme is an 18 month research oriented programme and admissions to the course are via an Entrance Exam. The course consists of two parts- theory and research. The theory classes are held in the first six months. The examinations for the theory papers are taken once in a year in the month of May and students can appear for supplementary exam in the month of December. The remaining time period is given for conducting research. The student is permitted to take two extensions of six months to complete his research in case he is unable to complete it within the stipulated time period.
Developmental Pragram
--- The Department of Geography plans to carry out various researches in the field of Environment and Geography.
--- The Department recently launched a Photogrammetry course and a GIS and RS course. These Certificate courses are beneficial not only to the Geography students but also to candidates from other disciplines.
--- Development of a research centre.
--- Organization of seminars at regional and national level.
--- Organization of Guest Lectures from various fields related to Environment and Geography.
--- One minor and one major research project with an emphasis on the issues in Environmental Geography (Preferably Coastal Environment).
Achievements
--- The Department has bagged a Major Research Project funded by the UGC. The project is entitled – ‘Appraisal and Assessment of Juve - Jaitapur Mangrove swamps – A Biogeomorphic Study’. Dr. U. K. Keskar is the Principal Investigator and Dr. S. N. Karlekar is the Co- Investigator.
--- Dr. U. K. Keskar and Dr. B. M. Yargop published their papers in a book titled- “Coastal Processes and Landforms” by Dr. S. N Karlekar.
--- 29 students were awarded M.Phil Degree in the year 2007 – 08 and 2008 – 09.
Syllabus Paper I : Research Techniques In Geography
1. Geographical Data
a) Nature
b) Source
c) Types (Spatio temporal, point line, area formats)
d) Bivariate and Multivariate
2. Statistical techiniques
a) Frequency distributions, central tendencies, normal and skewed distributions
b) Time series analysis- Moving averages, line of best fit, logistic curve
c) Bivariate co relation and regression
d) Multivariate regression, trend surfaces
3. Cartographic Techniques
a) Line graphs, pie graphs
b) Use of semi log
c) Interpolation and isolines
d) x, y, z plots
4. Surveying techniques
a) Use of Indian clinometer
b) Profile leveling by Dumpy level
c) Contouring by Theodolite
d) Use of GPS
5. Interpretation
a) SOI Toposheet
b) Aerial photographs
c) Satellite images
6. Fieldwork collection of primary and secondary data
7. Report writing
a) Various types of reports, dissertation, thesis
b) Design (Survey of literature, methodology, Bibliography, references, footnotes, etc..)
c) Satellite images
Paper II : APPLIED GEOGRAPHY
1. Need and significance
2. Major concepts in Human Geography
a) Land use and land cover
b) Rural Urban fringe
c) Renewable and non renewable resources
3. Techniques and approaches
a) Surveying
b) Mapping
c) Measurements
d) Use of aerial photographs, satellites, GIS and Analysis
4. Application of Geographical concepts and techniques
In:
a) Land use Planning
b) Rural and Urban planning
c) Resource management
d) Agriculture planning
5. Major concepts in Physical Geography
a) Crustal movements
b) Weathering
c) Mass movement
d) Cycle of river erosion
e) Coastal erosion
6. Application of concepts and techniques
In:
a) Watershed Management
b) Landslides
c) Floods
d) Coastal erosion


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