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Revised Syllabus (7 College BS Honors 2018-2020) - All
Revised Syllabus (7 College BS Honors 2018-2020) - All
University of Dhaka
Affiliated Colleges
Syllabus
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Department of Geography & Environment
University of Dhaka
(Affiliated Colleges)
Department of Geography and Environment of seven affiliated colleges of Dhaka University offers four
year BS (Hons.) comprising 145 credits of which 16 credits have to be completed by the students during
their 1st Year and 2nd Year as minor courses. No student will be awarded with any ‘F’ Grade during four
years period and all students have to complete their course within six year of their 1st year admission.
Students will be promoted from 1st year to 2nd year and 2nd year to 3rd year with a GPA of at least 2.0, and
3rd year to 4th year with GPA 2.25. Student has to obtain CGPA 2.5 in Final Year; i.e. 4 th year to complete
their 4 year BS (Hons.) degree. A student can complete their ‘F’ in any course within the immediate next
two consecutive batches. Field work, Practical examination and Viva-voce are mandatory in each and
every year for promotion to the next year, except for those who remain absent with prior permission of
the authority.
Four year B.S. (Hons.) Examination of seven affiliated colleges in Geography & Environment, Dhaka
University from the session 2017-18 will consist of 145 credits. Year wise credit distribution is as
follows:
Credit(`s)
Year
Major Course Minor Course Total
First Year 22 08 30
Second Year 29 08 37
Third Year 38 - 38
Fourth Year 40 - 40
Total 129 16 145
Marks allotted to full unit courses are 100 each, and will be 3 & 4 credit hours. Duration of examination
for 3 & 4 credit hours courses are 3 hours and 4 hours respectively. The marks allotted to half unit courses
are 50 each and will be 2 credit hours. Duration of examination for 2 credit hours courses are 2:30 hours.
The practical examination will be of 6 hours duration each day. Field work and study tour are inseparable
part of the practical examination and will be arranged by the department. Students must attend the field
work and study tour.
Marks earned by the students in midterm/ in course, assignment, presentation, and attendance will be
considered as continuous assessment. Class attendance is compulsory for every student and 5 marks is
allocated for the students with satisfactory attendance. Students, who will absent less than 65% will be
considered as ‘dis-collegiate’ (attendance 75% and above will be treated as collegiate and 74% to 65% as
non-collegiate). The basis for awarding marks for attendance will be as follows:
Attendance Marks
90% and above 5
85% to less than 90% 4
80% to less than 85% 3
75% to less than 80% 2
65% to less than 75% 1
Below 65% 0
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First Year B.S. (Hons.) Course Sessions for the
2017- 2018, 2018-2019 and 2019-2020
Course Code Course Title Credit Hour
GETh: 1001 Geographical Thoughts and Concepts 4
GETh: 1002 Introduction to Physical Geography 2
GETh: 1003 Introduction to Human Geography 2
GETh: 1004 Concept of Region and World Regional Pattern 2
GETh: 1005 Fundamentals of English Language 2
GELb: 1006 Fundamentals of Cartography 2
GELb: 1007 Introduction to Computer in Geography and Environment 2
211501 History of the Emergence of Independent Bangladesh 4
GEV: 1008 Field Study + Viva Voce (1+1) 2
Total credit hours for major courses 22
Minor Course (For Science Stream) (Any two Subjects) - 4x2= 8 Credit
Science : Botany – 4 Credit
: Statistics – 4 Credit 8
: Mathematics – 4 Credit
: Zoology – 4 Credit
: Chemistry – 4 Credit
Minor Course (For Art’s & Other Stream) (Any two Subjects) - 4x2= 8 Credit
: Sociology – 4 Credit
: Political Science – 4 Credit
: Economics – 4 Credit
Grand Total credit hours (Major and Minor) (22 + 8) 30
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GETh – 1001: Geographical Thoughts and Concepts
Marks: 100
Credit: 4
1. Geography and Environment:
a. Geography as a discipline: Definitions, Methods, Scope and Purpose; Geography as a
science; Geography as a social science;
b. Subject matter and branches of Geography and Environment;
c. Scope of Geography and Environmental Studies;
d. The context of Environment in Geography.
2. Classical Geography (Prior to Second World War): Greek and Roman period.
3. Geography in Middle Age : Dark age, Renaissance Muslim Period and the Period of Vikings.
4. Modern Geography: Concepts and development.
5. German, French and Anglo-American Geography.
6. The Great Age of Discovery: impacts of exploration and discoveries.
7. Major Views and Themes in Geography: Earth-Science View, Man-Environment View,
Regional view, Spatial organization view and Behavioral view.
8. Quantitative and Qualitative Approach in Bangladesh.
9. Development of Geography in Bangladesh: Geography and Geographers, Geography and
Related organizations, Govt. and NGOs, Professional geographical associations.
10.Status of Geography in Bangladesh.
Selected Readings:
1. Adhikari, S.(ed.),2001, Fundamentals of Geographical Thought.
2. Chorley, R. and Peter Haggett (ed.) Models in Geography.
3. Dikshit, R.D., 2001, Geographical Thought: A Conceptual History of Ideas.
4. Frayier, J.W. (ed), 1982, Applied Geography Selected Perspectives .
5. Haggett, P. Locational Analysis in Human Geography.
6. Harvey, D. (ed.) 1973, Explanation in Geography.
7. Hussain, M. (ed.), 2004, Evolution of Geographical Thought.
8. Jensen, A. H. 1988, Geography: History and Concepts.
9. Minshull, R. M. The Changing Nature of Geography.
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1. Physical Geography: Definition, Concept, nature, scope and relation with other subjects.
2. Solar system: Origin, development, expansion, characteristics and astronomical elements.
3. Introduction to earth: Size, shape, geographic grid (latitude and longitude), World Time
Zone.
4. Origin of the earth: Different hypothesis, earth’s development, geological time-scale.
5. Lithosphere: Earth’s crust and interior of the earth, rocks and minerals, weathering and
erosion, internal processes of earth.
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6. Atmosphere: Composition, vertical and horizontal structure of atmosphere, elements of
weather and climate; sunshine, temperature, pressure, precipitation, humidity and wind
movement.
7. Hydrosphere: Global distribution of water, hydrologic cycle, Ocean- types, shape, size and
characteristics of ocean water, movement of ocean water, wave and tide.
8. Biosphere: Classification of Flora and Fauna, characteristics and association,
biogeochemical cycle.
Selected Readings:
1. Darrel Hess-Tesa, MC Knight’s, Physical Geography: A Landscape Appreciation.
2. Lake, P. Physical Geography.
3. Monkhouse, F. J. The Principles of Physical Geography.
4. Robinson, H. Physical Geography.
5. Singh, Savindra. Physical Geography.
6. Thronbury, W. D. Principles of Geomorphology.
Selected Readings:
1. Aitken, S. and Valentine, G. (eds), (2006) Approaches to Human Geography.
2.Chapman, K., People Pattern and Process: An Introduction to Human Geography.
3. Chorley, R. and Peter Haggett (ed.). Models in Geography.
4. Emrys, Jones. Human Geography.
5. Hagget, P. Locational Analysis in Human Geography.
6. Harvey, David. Explanation in Geography.
7. Hossain, M. Human Geography.
8. Mirshull, Roger M. The Changing Nature of Geography.
9. Rashid, K.B.S. Cultural Geography.
10. Rubenstein, M. J. The Cultural Landscape : An Introduction to Human Geography.
11. Taaffe, Edward E.J. (eds.) Geography.
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b. Climatic;
c. Vegetation;
d. Soil; and
e. Zoogeographic.
4. Pattern of Anthropogenic Region of the world
a. Political;
b. Cultural; and
c. Economic.
Selected Readings:
1.Bradshaw, M, White, G.W. and Chacko, E 2004, Contemporary World Regional Geography,
McGraw Hill (2nd Edition).
2. DeBlij, H.J. and Muller, P.O. 2004 Geography : Realms, Regions and Concepts, John Wiley
and Sons, Inc.
3. Morphy, R. E (1967): A Spatial classification of Lordforms, Annals of the Association of American
Geographers, Vol.57
4. Pulsipher, L.M. and Pulsipher, A. 2006. World Regional Geography: Global Patterns, Local
Lives, W. H, Freeman and Company .
5. Strahler A. H. and Strahler A. N. 1992: Modern Physical Geography, Wiley: Singapore.
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GELb-1006: Fundamentals of Cartography
Marks: 50
Credit: 2
1. Introduction to Cartography: Definition, History, Importance and Application.
2. Maps & Scales:
2.1 Scale: Definition, Types & Construction of scales;
2.2. Map: Definition, Basic elements, Types & Sources.
3. Enlargement and Reduction of Map, Combining map.
4. Distance and Area Measurement.
5.Techniques in Thematic Map : Choropleth, Isopleths, Dot, Flow, Proportional Circle,
Proportional Square and Proportional Sphere, Pie and Bar Diagram.
6. Computer Cartography: Definition, Principles and Use:
6.1. Dynamics/ Interactive mapping;
6.2. Computer Mapping Software;
6.3. GIS & Geo- Visualization.
Selected Readings:
1. Brown, Map Making
2. Bygott, J., An Introduction to Map Work and Practical Geography
3. Monkhouse,F.J., Maps and Diagrams
4. Robinson, A. ll., Elements of Cartography
5. Singh, R.L., Elements of Practical Geography
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GEV 1008: Field Study (One working day) and Viva-voce
Marks: 50
Credits: 2 (1+1)
Field Study Marks: 25 Credit: 1
Viva-Voce Marks: 25 Credit: 1
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Second Year B.S. (Honours) Course Sessions for the 2017- 2018
2017- 2018, 2018-2019 and 2019-2020
Course Code Course Title Credit Hour
GETh: 2001 Environmental Chemistry 4
GETh: 2002 Geomorphology 4
GETh: 2003 Climatology 4
GETh: 2004 Economic Geography 4
GETh: 2005 Cultural Geography 4
GETh: 2006 Quantitative Techniques in Geography - I 3
GELb: 2007 Computer Cartography and Map Projection 2
GELb: 2008 Field Work in Physical Geography (Two Working Day) 2
GEV: 2009 Viva Voce 2
Total credit hours for major courses 29
Minor Course (For Science Stream) (Any two Subjects) - 4x2= 8 Credit
Science : Botany – 4 Credit
: Statistics – 4 Credit 8
: Mathematics – 4 Credit
: Zoology – 4 Credit
: Chemistry – 4 Credit
Minor Course (For Art’s & Other Stream) (Any two Subjects) - 4x2= 8 Credit
: Sociology – 4 Credit
: Political Science – 4 Credit
: Economics – 4 Credit
Total (Major and Minor) (29 + 8) 37
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GETh: 2001 Title: Environmental Chemistry Marks: 100 Credit: 4
SL Topic
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9. The Coastal Geomorphic Environment: Classification and delineation of coast, geomorphic
processes and products, waves, tides and winds, coastal landforms (erosion and depositional),
deltas (types, formation and structures).
10. Geomorphology of Bangladesh: Geomorphological evolution of Bangladesh, Quaternary
geomorphology and sedimentary sequences.
Selected Readings:
1. Chorley et. al., Geomorphology.
2. Emblemton, C.& Thomas J., Process in Geomorphology.
3. Sharma, V. K., Geomorphology: Earth Surface, Process and Forms.
4. Singh Savindra (1998), Geomorphology.
5. Small, R. J., The Study of Landforms.
6. Sparks, B. W., Geomorphology.
7. Thornbury, W. D., Principles of Geomorphology.
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GETh: 2004 Title: Economic Geography Marks: 100 Credit: 4
SL Topic
1. Economic Geography: Definition, Historical Underpinnings, Concept of Economic Men and
their Characteristics.
2. PCE Mechanism, Production, Factors of Production, Form & Place Utility.
3. Economic Activities and Sectors: Definition, Types, characteristics and Determinants.
4. Primary Economic Activity: Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry and Mining;
Von Thunen's Agricultural Land Use Model: Economic Rent, Isotropic Plain,
Production Cost, The Market Price and the Transport Cost.
5. Secondary Economic Activity: Manufacturing (Processing; Fabrication), Energy production and
Construction.
Weber's Model of Industrial Location: Transport Cost, Labor Cost, Agglomeration Economies,
Spatial Margins to Profitability.
6. Tertiary Economic Activity: Trade and Transportation, Urban Landuse Model.
Christaller's Central Place Theory: Threshold, Range of Goods, The Marketing Principle (K=3
System), The Transportation Principle (K=4 System), The Administrative Principle (K=7
System)
7. Global Shift of Economic Activities; The Spatial-economic Structure of Cities.
8. Population, Resource, and Economic Interaction: Structure of Economy, Malthus Problem of
Overpopulation, Trends and Geographic Distribution of Population and Growth, The
Demographic Transition Model.
9. Regional Economy and Development: Classification, Growth and Development, Stages of
Development, MDG and SDG’s.
Selected Readings:
1. Barnes, T. J. (1996). Logics of dislocation: models, metaphors and meanings of economic space. New York:
Guilford.
2. Cook, P. (2004). Follow the thing: Papaya. Antipode 36, 642-64.
3. Dicken, P. (2007). Global shift: Mapping the changing contours of the world economy. New York:
Guilford.
4. Gibson-Graham, J.-K. (1996). The end of capitalism (as we knew it): A feminist critique of political
economy.
5. Goudie, A. (1993): The Nature of the Environment, Blackwell Publishers, UK.
6. Haggett, P. (1975): Geography: A Modern Synthesis, Harper & Row/New York.
7. Hanink, Dean. (1997). Principles and Applications of Economic Geography: Economy, Policy,
Environment.
8. Harvey, D. (1982). The limits to capital. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
9. Hartshorn, T. A. and Alexander, J.W (1994): Economic Geography, Prentice - Hall, New Delhi.
10. Jhingan, M. L. (1994): The Economics of Development & Planning, Konark Publishers, Delhi.
11. Leyshon, A. and Thrift, N. 1997. Money.space: Geographies of monetary transformation. London:
Routledge.
12. Massey, D. (1984). Spatial divisions of labour: Social structures and the geography of production.
London: MacMillan.
13. Mc Dowell, L. (1997). Capital culture: Gender at work in the city. Oxford: Blackwell.
14. Peck, J. 1996. Work place: Social regulation of labor markets. New York: Guilford.
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15. Saxenian, A. (1994). Regional advantage: Culture and competition in Silicon Valley and Route 128.
Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.
16. Schoenberger, E. (1997). The cultural crisis of the firm. Oxford: Blackwell. Scott, A. J. (1988).
Flexible production systems and regional development: the rise of new industrial spaces in North
America and Western Europe. International Journal of Urban and Regional Research 12,171-85.
17. Toronto: John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
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8. Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median, Mode.
9. Measures of Dispersion (Both Absolute and Relative):
Absolute Measures (Range, Mean Deviation, Quartile Deviation,Standard
Deviation), Relative Measures (Co-efficient of Variation, Co-efficient of Mean Deviation, Co-
efficient of Quartile Deviation).
10: Indices of Concentration and Dispersion and Time Series Analysis.
Selected Readings:
1. Cole, J.P.&King, C.A. M. Quantitative Geography - Techniques and Theories in Geography,
Johns Wiley & Sons Ltd, USA.
2. Johnston, R.J. Multivatiate Statistical Analysis in Geography, Longman, USA
3. Mahmood, A. Statistical Methods in Geographical Studies, Rajesh Publications, India.
4. Taylor, P. J. Quantitative Methods in Geography. Houghton Mifflin Company, London.
5. Unwin, D. Introductory Spatial Analysis, Methuen, New York, USA.
6. Yeates, M. An Introduction to quantitative Analysis in Human Geography, McGraw Hill Inc.
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d. Bonne's Projection;
e. Zenithal Equal Area Projection;
Selected Readings:
1. Ahmed, K. S., Simple Map Projection.
2. Brown, Map Making.
3. Bygott, J., AN Introduction to Map Work and Practical Geography.
4. Kellaway, G. P., Map Projection.
5. Monkhouse, F.J., Maps and Diagrams.
6. Robinson, A. H., Elements of Cartography.
7. Singh, R.L., Elements of Practical Geography.
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Third Year B.S. (Hons) Course Sessions for the
2017- 2018, 2018-2019 and 2019-2020
Course Code Course Title Credit Hour
GETh: 3001 Oceanography 4
GETh: 3002 Geography of Soil 3
GETh: 3003 Biogeography 3
GETh: 3004 Population Geography 4
GETh: 3005 Geography of Settlement 4
GETh: 3006 Geography of Bangladesh 4
GELb: 3007 Environmental Analysis 2
GELb: 3008 Introduction to GIS 4
GELb: 3009 Surveying 2
GELb: 3010 Research Methods in Geography 4
GELb: 3011 Field Work in Human Geography (Two 2
Working Days)
GEV: 3012 Viva-voce 2
Total 38
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GETh: 3001 Title: Oceanography Marks: 100 Credit: 4
SL Topic
1. Oceanography: Introduction, Definition, Scope and relation with other subjects.
2. Relief of the Ocean: Continental Shelves & Slope, Ocean floor of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian
Ocean.
3. Ocean Sediments: Source of Sediments, Types, Characteristics, Depositional Environments.
4. Ocean Temperature: Temperature Change, Causes, Vertical and Horizontal Distribution,
Implication.
5. Ocean Salinity: Salinity Change, Causes, Distribution and Implication.
6. Ocean Currents: Causes, Types, Ocean Current in Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Ocean.
7. Tide: Causes and Effects.
8. Waves: Causes, Characteristics, Wave Actions.
9. Ocean Disaster: Cyclone and Storm surges, Tsunami, Sea-Level Changes (Causes, characteristics
and consequences).
10. Ocean Environment: EL-Nino, La-Nina, Ocean Climate, Ocean pollution.
11. Ocean Resources: Fisheries, Coral Reef, Minerals and Power resources, Marine resources of
Bangladesh.
12. Ocean Policy: Law of the Sea, International Organization, EEZ, Ocean Resource Utilization.
13. Bay of Bengal: Bottom Topography, EEZ of Bangladesh, Resource Utilization, Blue Economy,
Govt. policy on Bay of Bengal.
Selected Readings:
1. Bhatt, J.J., Oceanography, D. Van Nostrand Company, New York.
2. Carson, R.J., The Sea Around, Staples Press Ltd. London.
3. Engel, L., The Sea, Time Incorporated, London.
4. King, C.A.M., Oceanography for Geographers, Edwin Arnold Publishers Ltd. London.
5. Sharma, R.C. and Vatal, M. Oceanography for Geographers, Chaitanya Publishing House, Allahabad,
India.
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Selected Readings:
1. Brady, N.C. and Weil, R. (2010). Elements of Nature and Properties of Soils. 3rd ed. Prentice Hall
USA.ISBN - 10: 0135014336
2. Brady, Nyle C and Weil, Ray R (2002). The Nature and Properties of Soils. 13th ed., Pearson-
Prentice Hall: USA.
3. Buchman, Harry O and Nyle c Brady (1971). The Nature and Properties of Soils.
Eurasia Publishing: New Delhi.
4. Park, Chris (2000). The Environment: Principles & Application. Routledge: London & N.Y.
5. Robinson, H. (1982). Biogeography. Part Two: "Soils-Their Nature, Classification and Use",
MacDonald & Evans: London.
6. Strahler Alan & Strahler Arthur, H. Alien. Modern Physical Geography. John Wiley.
Selected Readings:
1. Dansereau, Pierre (1957). Biogeography: An Ecological Perspective. Ronald Press, New York.
2. Darlington, P. (1957). Zoogeography. Methuen: New York.
3. Edwards, K.C. "The Importance of Biogeography”. Geography, Vol. XLIX, 1964, pp. 85-97
4. Haggett, Richard John (1998). Fundamentals of Biogeography. Routledge: London and New York.
5. Mathur, H.S. (1988). Essentials of Biogeography. Pointers Publishers: Jaipur.
6. Newbigin, M. I (1936) Plant and Animal Geography. Methuen.
7. Park, Chin. (2000) The Environment: Principles & Applications, Routledge: New York.
8. Pears, Nigel (1985). Basic Biogeography. Longman: New York.
9. Robinson, H. (1982) Biogeography. Macdonald & Evans: London.
10. Singh, Savindra (1991). Environmental Geography. Prayag Pustak Bhawan: Allahabad.
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GETh: 3004 Title: Population Geography Marks: 100 Credit: 4
SL Topic
1. Definition, Scope and Development of Population Geography.
2. Data Sources: Primary and Secondary:
2.1 Errors in Data;
3. Approaches to Population Geography:
3.1 Trewartha;
3.2 Hagerstrand;
3.3 Zelinsky.
4. Special Aspects of Population Geography:
4.1 Determinants;
4.2 Redistribution.
5. Patterns of Population Distribution:
5.1 Biological: Age, Sex, Race;
5.2 Social: Marital Status, Language, Religion, Education;
5.3 Occupation: Income;
5.4 Rural-Urban Residence.
6. World Population Growth: Pattern in the Western and Eastern World.
7. Population Growth Theories:
7.1 Malthus;
7.2 Optimum Population;
7.3 Demographic Transition Theory;
7.4 Boserup’s Hypothesis.
8. Population Dynamics:
8.1 Fertility and Proximate Determinants of Fertility;
8.2 Mortality;
8.3 Migration and its Determinants, Processes and Patterns of Migration;
8.3.1 Elements at the Micro, Meso and Macro Level;
8.3.2 Global and Regional.
9. Population Projection.
10. Life Table Analysis.
11. Population and Resources.
12. Population Policy.
13. Population of Bangladesh: A Geographical Perspective.
Selected Readings:
1. Bogue, D.J. (2000) Principles of Demography
2. Clark, J.J. (2005) Population Geography.
3. Ehrlich, P.R. & A.H. Ehrlich (2000) Population Resources and Environment.
4. G.J. Demko, H.M. Rose, A.A. Schnell (2000) Population Geography: A Reader.
5. INC, New York.
6. Jones, H. (2004) Population Geography, Second edition.
7. Lucas, David & et.al (1999) Beginning Population Studies, The Australian National University,
Canberra.
8. Shryock, Henry S. & Jacob S. Siegel (2002) The Methods and Materials of Demography, Academic
Press.
9. Zilensky, Wilber (2001) A Prologue to Population Geography.
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GETh: 3005 Title: Geography of Settlement Marks: 100 Credit: 4
SL Topic
1. Definitions, scope and methodology of settlement geography.
2. Origin and development of settlement.
3. Classification of settlement.
4. Forms, shape and patterns of rural settlement.
5. Origin of town and cities.
6. Theories of settlement (Expansion Theory of Bilund and Evolution Theory of John. C. Hudson).
7. Road patterns and other infra-structures.
8. Market places and fairs.
9. Urban and rural settlement pattern of Bangladesh.
Selected Readings:
1. Baqee Md. A.A., 1994. Grameen Boshoti . Dhaka, Kashbon.
2. Christaller and Walter, Central places in Southern.
3. F.S. Hudson, A Geography of Settlement.
4. James and Jones (ed), American Geography. Inventory and Prospects.
5. Jone, Human Geography.
6. M. Chisholm, Rural Settlement and Land Use.
7. Mayer and Kohn, Reading in Urban Geography.
8. Mikesel and Wagner, Reading in Cultural Geography.
9. ultana S., 1993. Rural Settlement in Bangladesh Spatial Pattern and Development, Dhaka.
10. Taha, A., 1972. Janoshangkha O Janopad Bhugol, RU.
11. Wagner, Human Use of the Earth.
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6. Haroun er Rashid Geography of Bangladesh, Dhaka: University Press Ltd.
7. K. B. Sajjadur Rasheed, 2008, Bangladesh. Resource and Environmental Profile, AHDPH, Dhaka,
Bangladesh.
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9. Hands on Digitizing, Overlaying, Buffering, Symbolizing, labeling, annotation, error
managing.
10. Map layout designing and creating thematic map.
11. Management of attribute and spatial data.
Selected Readings:
1. C.P. Lo & Albert K. W. Yeung (2002), Concepts and techniques of Geographic Information
Systems, Prentice-Hall, New Delhi, India.
2. Christopher B. Jones (1999), Geographical Information Systems and Computer Cartography,
Longmans, UK.
3. Ian Heywood, Sarah Cornelius and Steve Carver (1999), An Introduction to Geographical
Information Systems; Longman, UK.
4. Michael N. Demers (2003), Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems, John Wiley & Sons
Ltd. USA.
5. Peter A. Burrough and Rachael A. McDonnell (1998), Principles of Geographical Information
Systems, Oxford University Press, UK.
6. Stan Aronoff (1995), Geographic Information Systems: A Management Approach, WDL
Publications, Ottawa, Canada.
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3.1 Human Geography – Quantitative data: questionnaire designing and interviewing techniques;
Qualitative data: Observation, field recording techniques, RRA, PRA, FGD, KII.
3.2 Physical Geography - Geomorphological mapping, soil profile study, soil, water, air and
biological sample collection.
4. Data processing: Use of laboratory techniques (physical geography), Map study, raw data analysis and
interpretation, application of related statistical cartographic and graphic techniques.
5. Report Writing: Presentation of research results, organization and drafting of thesis research report.
Monograph, reprints, documents, maps, proceedings, electronic media, book review
6. References: Techniques, footnotes, bibliography sources.
7. Seminar Presentation: Oral, Visual, IT support.
8. Research Organization in Bangladesh related to Geography: Govt. & NGOs Organization.
Selected Readings:
1. Black, J.A. & Dean, A. Champion. Methods and Issues in Social Research.
2. Gouide A (1990) Techniques in Physical Geography, Routledge, London.
3. M. Nurul Islam (2016) Introduction to Research Method.
4. Moser, C.A. & G. Kalton. Survey Methods in Social Investigation.
5. Subrata Kumar Saha (2015) Research Planning and Proposal Writing Skill, AHDPH, Dhaka.
6. Turabian, K. L. A Manual of writers of Term Papers, Thesis and Dissertation. The University Press,
Chicago.
Selected Readings:
1. M. Shahidul Islam, M. Maksudur Rahman, Md. Humayoun Kabir and Md. Serajul Island (ed)
(2018) Learning Geography in the Field, DoGE, DU.
2. Subrata Kumar Saha (2015) Research Planning and Proposal Writing Skill, AHDPH, Dhaka.
3. B.J. Lenon and P.G. Cleves (1986) Techniques and Fieldworks in Geography
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Fourth Year B.S (Hons) Course Sessions for the
2017- 2018, 2018-2019 and 2019-2020
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GETh: 4001 Title: Hydrology and Fluvial Morphology Marks: 100 Credit: 4
SL Topic
1. Hydrology : Definition, scope, global distribution of water, hydrological cycle.
2. Precipitation : Types, Variation, measurement of rainfall pattern.
3. Evaporation : Definition, factors, process, estimations of evaporation.
4. Evapotranspiration : Definition, factors, variation of potential and actual evapotranspiration.
5. Runoff : Process, factors, variation and estimation.
6. Fluvial Process in Channel: Energy and force, erosion, transportation and deposition of load.
7. Morphometric Analysis of Drainage Basin: Characteristics of Cross-sectional and Longitudinal
Valley Profiles, Drainage and Channel Pattern.
8. Floods : Causes, types and management (structural and non-structural).
9. Morphological Characteristics and Structure of Flood-plains, Wetland, and Deltas.
10. Ground Water and Aquifer: Ground water reservoir, Factors affecting the formation, location
and movement of ground water.
11. Water Resource Management in Bangladesh: Water reservoir, international sharing, catchment
and sub-basin.
Selected Readings:
1. Chorley, R.J. Introduction to Physical Hydrology.
2. Chorley, R.J., Dunn, A.J. and Backinsale. The History of the Study of Landforms.
3. Leopold, Wolman and Miller. Fluvial Process in Geomorphology.
4. Linsley, R.K. et.al. Applied Hydrology.
5. More, R.J. Hydrological Models and Geography.
6. Morisawa, M. Streams : Their Dynamics and Morphology.
7. Rashid, K.B.S., Water Resources Management.
8. Subramuniyum, Engineering Hydrology.
9. Ward, R.C. Principles of Hydrology.
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3. Ali, M.M. et al. (1998), Bangladesh Floods: Views from Home and Abroad, University Press
Limited, Dhaka.
4. Blakie, P. et al (1994), At Risk: Natural Hazards, People’s Vulnerability and Disasters, London: Routledge.
5. Hall, G. and Snedden, R. 1996. Natural Disasters: Fact finders, Parragon.
6. Huq. S. et al. (1999), Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change for Bangladesh, Kluwer
Academic Publishers, London.
7. Nizamuddin, K. (ed.), (2000), Disaster in Bangladesh: Selected Readings, Disaster Research Training
and Management Centre, University of Dhaka.
8. Rahman, M.S. 1993, Disaster Management Handbook for Bangladesh, IV. Dhaka: BDPC and PACT.
GETh: 4003 Title: Regional Geography and Environment of Marks: 100 Credit: 4
South Asia
SL Topic
1. Introduction:
1.1 Defining the region and Geographical Location, Land and borders;
1.2 History of South Asia as a Geographical Region;
1.3 Member Countries;
1.4 Basic Demographic and Socio-economic Data Base.
2. Physical Environment of South Asia:
2.1 Physiographic and Geological Settings;
2.2 Climate;
2.3 Soil;
2.4 Vegetation.
3. Cultural Environment of South Asia:
3.1 Ethnic Mosaic;
3.2 Population: Growth, Composition and Dynamics;
3.3 Economy: Economic Pattern, Links to global economy;
3.4 Agriculture: Systems, Major Crop Productions, Green Revolution and Food Security;
3.5 Industry & Trade: Large, Medium & Small Scale Industry; Industrial Policies.
4. Major Problems and Co-operation of South Asia:
4.1 Environmental Problems;
4.2 Water Sharing of Major Rivers;
4.3 SAARC; SAFTA.
Selected Readings
1. Abbasi, Bushra Afzal, Geography of South Asia, Sang-e-Meel Publication, Lahore: 1991.
2. Bradshaw White Dymond Chack - Contemporary World Regional Geography.
3. Davis, K., The Population of India & Pakistan. University Press, Prenceton: 1951.
4. Dutt, Ashok K and Margaret M. Geils, Atlas of S.A.. Westview Press, London, 1987.
5. H.J. Blijj Peter O. Muller – Geography: Realms, Regions and Concepts.
6. Kuniyan, George, Indian A General Survey, National Book Trust. New Delhi, 1970.
7. John, B.L.C., South Asia : Heinemann Educational, London.
8. Spate, O.H.K. & et. al., Indian, Pakistan and Ceylon, The Regions, Methuen & Co. London, 1967.
9. Spate, O.H.K. & A.T.A. Learmonth, India and Pakistan, Methuen & Co. London, 1967.
10. Wadian, D.N., Geology of India. Macmillan & Co. London. 1966.
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GETh: 4004 Title: Transport Geography Marks: 100 Credit: 4
SL Topic
1. Transport Geography: Definition, history scope and objectives.
2. Mode of Transport and Patterns of Movement: Surface, Water, and Air.
3. Development of Transport: Factors and Models (Edward J. Taffe, Richard L. Morrill and Peter R.
Gould Model, P.J. Rimmer Model, James E. Vance Jr Model).
4. Structural Analysis of Transport Networks: Network graphs, network analysis (indices relating
connectivity, centrality and accessibility.)
5. Transport Economics: Structure of transport cost.
6. Role of Transport in Development.
7. Major Transport System and Problems in Bangladesh.
Selected Readings:
1. Burke, M. Transport and Trade.
2. Hurst, Michael, et al. Transportation Geography.
3. Peter Haggett, Network Analysis in Geography.
4. Saxena, H.M. Transport Geography.
5. Taffe E.J. and Gauther H.J. Geography of Transportation.
6. White, H.P. 1983. Transport Geography.
7. Wilson, G.L.1954. Transportation and Communication.
Selected Readings:
1. Hall: N.Y.ISBN-10:0321736435, ISBN-13: 9780321736437
2. Kaplan, David, Wheeler James and Halloway, Steven R. (2008). Urban Geography. 2nd edition, John
Wiley ; N.Y. ISBN-10 : 0471798150.
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3. Kaplan, David (2009). Urban Geography, 2nd edition, John Wiley : N.Y.
4. Knox, L. Paul (1994). Urbanization : An Introduction to Urban Geography. Englewood cliffs :
Prentice Hall.
5. Knox, Paul L. & McCarthy, Linda M. (2012). Urbanization : An Introduction to Urban Geography.
Prentice.
6. Mayer, H.M and C. F. Kohn (1959). Readings in Urban Geography. University of Chicago Press :
Chicago, USA.
7. Pacione, Micheal (2009). Urban Geography : A Global Perspectives. 3rd edition, Routledge : N.Y.
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4. Correlation and Regression:
4.1 Pearson's Product Moment Correlation;
4.2 Spearman's Rank Correlation;
4.3 Regression by the Least - Squares Method;
(a) Constructing Regression Lines;
(b) Confidence Limits to Least Squares Regression Lines;
(c) T-test for Correlation and Regression Coefficients;
(d) Multiple Regression and Residuals Analysis.
5. Classification Model/Factor Analysis /Principal Component Analysis.
6. Spatial Measures:
(a) Point Pattern Analysis;
(b) Mean and Median Centres;
(c) Quadrate Analysis;
(d) Nearest Neighbour Analysis;
(e) Line-Network Analysis;
(f) Transport networks;
(g) Connectivity;
(h) Run-test.
Selected Readings:
1. Cole, J.P. & King C.A. M., Quantitative Geography - Techniques and Theories in Geography, Johns
Wiley & Sons Ltd, USA.
2. Johnston, R.J., Multivatiate Statistical Analysis in Geography, Longman, USA
3. Mahmood, A., Statistical Methods in Geographical Studies, Rajesh Publications, India.
4. Taylor, P. J., Quantitative Methods in Geography. Houghton Mifflin Company, London.
5. Unwin, D., Introductory Spatial Analysis, Methuen, New York, USA.
6. Yeates, M, An Introduction to quantitative Analysis in Human Geography, McGraw Hill Inc.
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Selected Readings:
1. Ajaegbu, H.I. and Faniran, A., A New Approach to Practical Work in Geography.
2. Brown, Map Making.
3. Bygott, J., AN Introduction to Map Work and Practical Geography.
4. Bygott, John, An Introduction to Mapwork and Practical Geography.
5. Monkhouse, F.J., Maps and Diagrams.
6. Singh, R.L., Elements of Practical Geography.
2. Physics of Remote Sensing and EMR Interactions: EMR Quantities, Radiant Energy, Radiant
Flux, Irradiance, Existence, Solid Angle, Radiant Intensity, Radiance, Spectral Quantities,
Transmittance and Absorption.
3. Platforms, Sensors and Resolution: Ground, air, and space borne; Optical, Thermal, and
Microwave, Spatial, Spectral, Temporal and Radiometric Resolution.
4. Aerial Photograph and Image Processing: Atmospheric windows, Atmospheric blinds. EMR
Reflection, Emission, Scattering and Absorption and Albedo.
5. Image Restoration and Rectification: Radiometric and Geometric correction of remotely sensed
data, Image registration.
6. Image Enhancement and Analysis: Linear and nonlinear, Histogram equalization and Density
slicing. Spatial filtering and Edge enhancement. Multi image manipulation – addition, subtraction
and Band rationing.
Practical Exercise:
1. Remote sensing data sources and acquisition process.
2. Introduction with remote sensing DIP (Digital Image Processing) software (main functions, menus,
GUI etc.).
3. Spectral Signature of Soil, Water, Vegetation, Build up area etc.
4. Image Data Format and Exchange/Import.
5. Image Registration.
6. Radiometric and Geometric Correction of Image.
7. Basic Statistics of Image.
8. Image Enhancement.
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9. Spatial Filtering.
10. Band ratio and analysis and comparison.
11. Image Classification (Supervised and Unsupervised).
12. Classification Accuracy Assessment.
13. Indices: NDVI, NDWI, MNDWI, BAI and EBBI.
Selected Readings:
This course will train the students in field about land use survey techniques. The site will be
selected (rural/ urban) by the course teacher. Student will collect the land use data from the field,
will analyze the data and will prepare the land use map and finally produce report.
Selected Readings:
1. Beek, K. J Land Evaluation for Agricultural Development Ilri Publication, 23, Wageningen, The
Netherlands.
2. Freeman, T. W. Geography and Planning, London: Hutchinson University Library.
3. Dent, D. & A. Young, Soil survey and Land Evaluation. George Allen and Unwin, London.
4. Islam, M. A. Environment, Land Use and Natural Hazards in Bangladesh, Dhaka, Dhaka
University.
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Geography and Environment as a Minor Course for Other Subjects
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GEMn- 2001: Introduction to Human Geography and Environment
Marks: 100
Credit: 4
Section -1: Theoretical Part (75 Marks)
l. Human Geography and Environment: Definition, scope and relation with other subjects.
2. Origin of man and human occupancy of the earth surface.
3. Human population: Factors, distribution, structure and dynamics of population.
4. Human settlement: Elements, types, pattern, characteristics, distribution'
5. Economic activities: Primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary.
6. Transportation: Meaning, types and geographical implications.
7. Trade and commerce: Basic principles and characteristics, trade route, spatial interaction.
8. Resources: Concept and classification.
Section-II: Practical Part (25 Marks)
9. Cartographic Representation of Geographical Data: Dot, Shade and Isopleth methods, GIS and RS
10. Population Projection
11. Life Table
12. Rank Size Rule
Selected Readings:
1. Aitken, S. and Valentine, G. (eds), (2006) Approaches to Human Geography.
2.Chapman, K., People Pattern and Process: An Introduction to Human Geography.
3. Chorley, R. and Peter Haggett (ed.). Models in Geography.
4. Emrys, Jones. Human Geography.
5. Hagget, P. Locational Analysis in Human Geography.
6. Harvey, David. Explanation in Geography.
7. Hossain, M. Human Geography.
8. Mirshull, Roger M. The Changing Nature of Geography.
9. Rashid, K.B.S. Cultural Geography.
10. Rubenstein, M. J. The Cultural Landscape : An Introduction to Human Geography.
I 1. Taaffe, Edward E.J. (eds.) Geography.
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