CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)

Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar

Scheme and Syllabi

for

Undergraduate Course:

B. SC. PHYSICAL SCIENCE (GEOGRAPHY,

COMPUTER SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS)

Under

The Faculty of Physical Sciences and Technology

w.e.f. Academic Session 2018-19

Scheme of the programme for B.Sc. (Physical Sciences with Physics, Computer Science,

Mathematics) under Choice Based Credit System (w.e.f. 2018-19)

B.Sc. (Physical Sciences with Geography, Computer Science, and Mathematics) Program has

three types of Courses: Foundation courses (72Credits), Discipline based/interdisciplinary

Elective Courses (36 Credits) and skill Enhancement Courses (6Credits). Apart from these,

there are language skill courses in English (2Credits), Hindi or Sanskrit (2Credits) and one

awareness program on Environmental Studies (2Credits). Each course has been uniformly

distributed for about 30 hours.

A student can choose one MOOC’S course (2 Credits) that is an added advantage for

learning the subject of his/her own choice in place of Discipline Specific or Skill

Enhancement Course. He can also earn 2 Credit Course through Extra Curricular Activities

NCC/NSS/Swatch Bharat Abhiyan or some Internship program on production of valid

certificate from the concerned authority. A student needs to complete a total of 120 Credits

in order to pass the degree securing minimum of 35% marks in aggregate.

The internal assessment is based on the marks obtained by the student in best of two Minor

tests of 20 marks each and will be conducted during the semester in the month of

September and November for Odd Semester and in the month of February and April for

Even Semester. A student is required to pass the individual paper with 35% marks overall

including internal assessment based on minor test. He may not be given any additional

chance for minor test. However, the student also needs to pass the external examination

individually with 35% marks.

The Batches of 20 or more can be opted for various courses as per requirement for all practical

purposes by the college/institution. The evaluation of Practical may be distributed as 20 marks

for lab record, 50 marks for performance during the examination and 30 marks for Viva

Voce examination.

Credit Distribution for B.Sc. programme under Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)

Core

Courses

Language

skills

Awareness

program

Discipline

Specific

courses(DSC)

Skill

Enhancement

Courses(SEC)

Total

Credits

Theory 48 4 2 24 6 84

Practical 24 - - 12 - 36

Total Credits required to pass the course -120

Note: MOOC Course can be availed by the candidate either under DSC OR SEC.

Semester wise Distribution of Credits

First year Credit Second year

Credit

Third year

Credit

Total Credits

1st Se

m

2nd Sem 3rd Sem 4th Sem 5th Sem 6th Sem m

Language skills

2 - 2 - - - 4

Awareness

program

- 2 - - - 2

Core Courses 18 18 18 18 - - 72

Discipline

Specific

courses(DSC)

- - - - 18 18 36

Skill

Enhancement

Courses(SEC)

- - 2 2 2 6

Total 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 120

There may be some variation in credits and is to be settled while finalizing the complete

syllabus of all three years.

Semester-I

Paper Code Course opted Nomenclature Credits Hr/

week

Marks

Ext. Int. Total

CXL 101 Language Skills

Compulsory Course-I

English 2 2 80 20 100

CGL- 102 Core Course-I Physical Geography-I

2 2 80 20 100

CGL- 103 Core Course-II Physical Geography-II

2 2 80 20 100

CCsL- 104 Core Course-III Computer

Fundamentals

2 2 80 20 100

CCsL- 105 Core Course-IV Programming In C 2 2 80 20 100

CML- 106 Core Course-V Mathematics-I:Algebra 4 4 80 20 100

CML- 107 Core Course-VI Mathematics-II:

Calculus

4 4 80 20 100

CGP- 108 Practical-I Geography Lab-I 2 4 100 - 100

CCsP- 109 Practical-II Computer Lab-I 2 4 100 - 100

CMP- 110 Practical-III Mathematics Lab-I 1.5 3 100 - 100

Total 23.5 29 860 140 1000

Semester-II

Paper Code Course opted Nomenclature Credits Hr/

week

Marks

Ext. Int. Total

CXL- 201 Awareness

Program

Compulsory Course

Environmental Science 2 2 80 20 100

CGL- 202 Core Course-VII Human Geography-I 2 2 80 20 100

CGL- 203 Core Course-VIII Human Geography-II 2 2 80 20 100

CCsL- 204 Core Course -IX Data Structure using C 2 2 80 20 100

CCsL- 205 Core Course -X Computer

Organisation

2 2 80 20 100

CML- 206 Core Course -XI Mathematics –III:

Vector Calculus and

Geometry

4 4 80 20 100

CML- 207 Core Course -XII Mathematics-IV:

Ordinary Differential

Equations

4 4 80 20 100

CGP- 208 Practical-IV Geography Lab-II 2 4 100 - 100

CCsP- 209 Practical-V Computer Lab-II 2 4 100 - 100

CMP- 210 Practical-VI Mathematics Lab-II 1.5 3 100 - 100

Total 23.5 29 860 140 1000

Semester-1

CGL- 102

Core Course-I: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY-I

(Credits: 02, 30 Hrs (2Hrs /week))

Marks for Major Test (External): 80

Marks for Internal Exam: 20

Time: 3 Hours

Paper setter is required to set nine questions in all. Question no. 1 is compulsory and is based

on the entire syllabus consisting of eight to ten short answer type questions each of 2 marks.

The remaining eight questions are to be set uniformly having two questions from each unit.

The student is required to attempt five questions in all selecting one question from each unit

and Question No. 1 is compulsory.

Unit-I

Physical Geography: Definition, Nature & Scope.

Origin of the Earth: Tidal and Big Bang Theory

Unit-II

Internal Structure of Earth (Based on Seismic Evidences)

Unit-III

Endogenetic and Exogenetic processes Plate Tectonics: Meaning & Types of Plates, Motion & Associated features

Unit-IV

Agents of Denudation: Wind, River and underground water Cycle of Erosion: Davis and Penck

CGL- 103

Core Course-II: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY-II

(Credits: 02, 30 Hrs (2Hrs /week))

Marks for Major Test (External): 80

Marks for Internal Exam: 20

Time: 3 Hours

Paper setter is required to set nine questions in all. Question no. 1 is compulsory and is based

on the entire syllabus consisting of eight to ten short answer type questions each of 2 marks.

The remaining eight questions are to be set uniformly having two questions from each unit.

The student is required to attempt five questions in all selecting one question from each unit

and Question No. 1 is compulsory.

Unit-I

Atmosphere: Composition and Structure Insolation and Temperature Global Air Circulation Pattern: Permanent, Periodic and Local winds Unit-II

Monsoon and Theories of it's origin Fronts and Cyclones ( Temperate and Tropical) Unit-III Hydrological Cycle Ocean Floor Relief Features Unit-Iv

Ocean Water temperature and Salinity Ocean water Circulation: Tides and Currents

Reading List

1. Conserva H. T., 2004: Illustrated Dictionary of Physical Geography, Author House, USA.

2. Gabler R. E., Petersen J. F. and Trapasso, L. M., 2007: Essentials of Physical Geography (8th

Edition), Thompson, Brooks/Cole, USA.

3. Garrett N., 2000: Advanced Geography, Oxford University Press.

4. Goudie, A., 1984: The Nature of the Environment: An Advanced Physical Geography, Basil

Blackwell Publishers, Oxford.

5. Hamblin, W. K., 1995: Earth’s Dynamic System, Prentice Hall, N.J.

6. Husain M., 2002: Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Rawat Publications, Jaipur.

7. Monkhouse, F. J. 2009: Principles of Physical Geography, Platinum Publishers, Kolkata.

8. Strahler A. N. and Strahler A. H., 2008: Modern Physical Geography, John Wiley & Sons, New York.

CGP- 108

Practical -I; Geography Lab--I

(Credits: 02, 60 Hours (4hrs. per week))

Max. Marks: 100

Time: 4 Hours

Note:-

Distribution of Marks is as under:

Exercise – 60

Record File- 20

Viva-voce-20

1. For giving marks under Lab. Record each college will maintain practical assessment record by using the following procedure:- Each student has to perform a minimum number of exercises/experiments prescribed in the

syllabus.

After the completion of a practical the teacher concerned will check the note book and

conduct the Viva – voce of each student to find out how much concepts related to the

theoretical and experimental part of the experiment he/ she has understood. According to

his/her performance marks will be recorded on their practical note-book. These marks will

constitute the lab. Record.

2. To compute the final marks for lab. Record, a separate register will be maintained. Each

student will be assigned separate page on this register. On this page the marks obtained by

the student in different practical’s will be entered. This record will be signed by the

concerned teacher. 3. The laboratory Record register will be presented to the external practical examiners for

Lab.Record marks. These external examiners may verify the record randomly.

Exercises:

1. Methods of representing relief. 1

2. Representation of Topographical features by contours. 3

Slopes (Concave, convex and undulating)

Valleys (V Shaped, U shaped and Gorge)

Ridges (Volcanic hill, Plateau and Escarpment)

3. Drawing of Profiles 5

(a) Cross Profiles: Serial, superimposed, projected

and composite profiles. (b) Longitudinal profiles 4. Interpretation of Topographical and weather maps 2 5. Chain & Tape Survey 2 Suggested Readings: 1. F.J. Monkhouse and H.R. Wilkinson (1972) Maps and Diagrams, Mothuen and Co. Ltd.,London. 2. L.R. Singh and Raghuvander Singh (1973), Map Work and Practical Geography, Central Book Depot, Allahabad. 3. R.I. Singh and P.K. Dutt (1968), Elements of Practical Geography, Students Friends, Allahabad 4. Singh Gopal (2004) 4th edition, Map Work and Practical Geography, Vikas Publication House, New Delhi.

Semester – II

CGL- 202

Core Course-VII: HUMAN GEOGRAPHY-I

(Credits: 02, 30 Hrs (2Hrs /week))

Marks for Major Test (External): 80

Marks for Internal Exam: 20

Time: 3 Hours

Paper setter is required to set nine questions in all. Question no. 1 is compulsory and is based

on the entire syllabus consisting of eight to ten short answer type questions each of 2 marks.

The remaining eight questions are to be set uniformly having two questions from each unit.

The student is required to attempt five questions in all selecting one question from each unit

and Question No. 1 is compulsory.

Unit-I

Definition, Nature & Scope of Human Geography

Major Branches of Human Geography

Unit-II

Concepts of Human Geography- Environmental Determinism, Possibilism,

Neo-Determinism

Contemporary Relevance of Human Geography

Unit-III

Evolution of Man : Classification and Characteristics of Human races, Griffith

Taylor’s Classification

Human Adaption to Environment – Gujjars-Bakarwals and Bushman

Unit-IV

Cultural Regions of the World

Major Religion & Languages of the World and their Distribution

CGL- 203

Core Course-VIII: HUMAN GEOGRAPHY-II

Credits: 02, 30 Hrs (2Hrs /week))

Marks for Major Test (External): 80

Marks for Internal Exam: 20

Time: 3 Hours

Paper setter is required to set nine questions in all. Question no. 1 is compulsory and is based

on the entire syllabus consisting of eight to ten short answer type questions each of 2 marks.

The remaining eight questions are to be set uniformly having two questions from each unit.

The student is required to attempt five questions in all selecting one question from each unit

and Question No. 1 is compulsory.

Unit-I

World Population Distribution

World Population Composition (Age, Sex and Literacy)

Unit-II

World Population Density and Growth

Demographic Transition Theory

Unit-III

Classification of rural and urban settlements

Trends and Patterns of World Urbanisation

Unit-IV

Theories of Morphological Structure of Urban Centres, Burgess, Homer Hyot,

Harris-Ullman.

Reading List

1. Chandna, R.C. (2010) Population Geography, Kalyani Publisher.

2. Daniel, P.A. and Hopkinson, M.F. (1989) The Geography of Settlement, Oliver & Boyd, London.

3. Johnston R; Gregory D, Pratt G. et al. (2008) The Dictionary of Human Geography, Blackwell

Publication.

4. Jordan-Bychkov et al. (2006) The Human Mosaic: A Thematic Introduction to Cultural Geography.

W. H. Freeman and Company, New York.

5. Kaushik, S.D. (2010) Manav Bhugol, Rastogi Publication, Meerut.

6. Maurya, S.D. (2012) Manav Bhugol, Sharda Pustak Bhawan. Allahabad.

7. Ghosh, S. (2015) Introduction to settlement geography. Orient Black Swan Private Ltd., Kolkata

8. Hussain, Majid (2012) Manav Bhugol. Rawat Publications, Jaipur

CGP- 108

Practical -I; Geography Lab--I

(Credits: 02, 60 Hours (4hrs. per week))

Max. Marks: 100

Time: 4 Hours

Note:-

Distribution of Marks is as under:

Exercise – 60

Record File- 20

Viva-voce-20

1. For giving marks under Lab. Record each college will maintain practical assessment record by using the following procedure:- Each student has to perform a minimum number of exercises/experiments prescribed in the syllabus.

After the completion of a practical the teacher concerned will check the note book and

conduct the Viva – voce of each student to find out how much concepts related to the

theoretical and experimental part of the experiment he/ she has understood. According to

his/her performance marks will be recorded on their practical note-book. These marks will

constitute the lab. Record.

2. To compute the final marks for lab. Record, a separate register will be maintained. Each

student will be assigned separate page on this register. On this page the marks obtained by

the student in different practical’s will be entered. This record will be signed by the

concerned teacher. 3. The laboratory Record register will be presented to the external practical examiners for

Lab.Record marks. These external examiners may verify the record randomly.

1. Map Scales. Exercises

i) Method of Expressing a Scale 4

ii) Conversion of Statement of Scale into R.F. and Vice-versa.

iii) Plain Scale (Km and mile)

iv) Comparative Scale

v) Diagonal Scale

2. Measurement of Distances and Areas on Maps 1

3. Enlargement and Reduction of Maps 2

4. Qualitative Map : Choroschematic and Chorocromatic 2

Quantitative Map: Dot Method and Choropleth 2

5. Plain Table Survey 2

Suggested Readings:

1. F.J. Monkhouse and H.R. Wilkinson (1972) Maps and Diagrams, Mothuen and Co.

Ltd., London

2. L.R. Singh and Raghuvander Singh (1973), Map Work and Practical Geography,

Central Book Depot, Allahabad.

3. R.I. Singh and P.K. Dutt (1968), Elements of Practical Geography, Students Friends,

Allahabad.

4. Singh Gopal (2004) 4th edition, Map Work and Practical Geography, Viksa Publication

House.