Department Of Geography
Geography Department at Govt. Arya Degree College, Nurpur, is one of the prominent departments offering comprehensive studies in the field of Geography. Established with a mission to impart knowledge about the earth’s physical features, human activity, and the interactions between them, the department plays a pivotal role in shaping well-rounded, knowledgeable graduates. The department focuses on both theoretical and practical aspects of Geography, preparing students to tackle real-world challenges related to environmental sustainability, climate change, and resource management.The Geography Department offers undergraduate (UG) courses leading to a Bachelor’s degree in Geography (BA in Geography). The curriculum is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of both physical and human geography, along with specialized subjects in Geography. The department emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach, linking Geography with other fields such as Environmental Science.
Infrastructure: The department is equipped with modern facilities that aid in the academic development of students. These include:
Geography Laboratory: Well-stocked with essential maps, charts, models, GPS, and stereoscope for practical sessions.
Fieldwork Opportunities: The department organizes regular field trips and excursions for students to study geographical phenomena in real-world settings.
| Student Enrolment in Geography | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class | 2026-27 | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | 2023-24 | 2022-23 |
| B.A. 1st Year / 1st Semester | – | 19 | 31 | 33 | 16 |
| B.A. 2nd Year | – | 22 | 23 | 13 | 22 |
| B.A. 3rd Year | – | 17 | 06 | 09 | 12 |
| Department of Geography – Faculty Profile | ||||||
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| Photo | Name | Designation | Academic Qualification | Teaching Experience | Contact No. | |
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Dr. Satya Prakash | Assistant Professor | Ph.D. (JNU, New Delhi) | 7 Years | satyapthakur@gmail.com | 9971799669 |
| Name of Post | Sanctioned | Filled |
| Assistant Professor | 02 | 01 |
| Courses Offered in the Department | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year / Semester | DSC (Discipline Specific Course) | SEC (Skill Enhancement Course) | MDC (Multi-Disciplinary Course) | GE / DSE |
| First Semester | Introduction to Physical Geography (GEOG DSC 101) | General Cartography (Practical) (GEOG SEC 103) | Fundamental Concepts in Geography (GEOG MDC 102) | – |
| Second Semester | Fundamentals of Human Geography (GEOG DSC 104) | Working with Maps (Practical) (GEOG SEC 106) | General Geography of Himachal Pradesh (GEOG MDC 105) | – |
| Second Year |
Human Geography (GEOGP201CC) Environmental Geography (GEOGP202CC) |
Regional Planning and Development (GEOGP203SEC) Remote Sensing and GPS (GEOGP204SEC) |
– | – |
| Third Year | – | Geographic Information System (Practical) (GEOGP301SEC) | – |
Geography of India (GEOGP303-1DSE) Disaster Risk Reduction (GEOGP305-GE1) |
| Course Outcomes (First & Second Semester) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.No. | Course Name | Course Code | Course Type | Course Outcomes |
| 1 | Introduction to Physical Geography | GEOG DSC 101 | DSC |
• Understand the nature and scope of Physical Geography. • Explain the Big Bang Theory and formation of the Solar System. • Differentiate rocks, weathering and erosion processes. • Understand isostasy and continental drift theories. • Describe earthquakes, volcanoes and geomorphological landforms. |
| 2 | Fundamentals of Human Geography | GEOG DSC 104 | DSC |
• Understand the concept and branches of Human Geography. • Explain environmental determinism and possibilism. • Study population distribution, migration and urbanization. • Understand Human Development Index (HDI). • Analyze human-environment interaction. |
| 3 | General Cartography (Practical) | GEOG SEC 103 | SEC (Practical) |
• Interpret different types of maps. • Learn scale construction and conversion. • Represent relief using different methods. • Improve map reading and interpretation skills. |
| 4 | Working with Maps (Practical) | GEOG SEC 106 | SEC (Practical) |
• Depict landforms using contour methods. • Construct landscape profiles. • Identify physical and cultural features from topographical maps. • Develop practical mapping skills. |
| 5 | Fundamental Concepts in Geography | GEOG MDC 102 | MDC |
• Understand basic principles of Geography. • Study Earth’s structure and movements. • Identify landforms and water bodies. • Learn the use of geographical tools and technologies. • Understand human-environment interaction. |
| 6 | General Geography of Himachal Pradesh | GEOG MDC 105 | MDC |
• Understand the administrative evolution of Himachal Pradesh. • Learn the physical geography of Himachal Pradesh. • Study demographic characteristics and their determinants. |
| Course Outcomes (Second Year) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.No. | Course Name | Course Code | Course Type | Course Outcomes |
| 7 | Human Geography | GEOGP201CC | DSC-1 |
• Understand the contemporary relevance of Human Geography and its major sub-fields. • Study world population distribution, density and growth. • Understand the Demographic Transition Theory. • Learn the classification and distribution of races, religions and languages. • Study rural and urban settlement patterns and world urbanization. |
| 8 | Environmental Geography | GEOGP202CC | DSC-2 |
• Understand the definition and scope of Environmental Geography. • Learn the meaning and components of environment and ecosystem. • Understand human-environment relationships. • Study mountain and desert biomes. • Learn about biodiversity loss and environmental management initiatives. |
| 9 | Regional Planning and Development | GEOGP203SEC | SEC |
• Understand the definition and characteristics of regional planning. • Learn the concept of regionalization. • Study Growth Pole Theory and Core-Periphery Model. • Understand regional development initiatives such as ITDP and DVC. |
| 10 | Remote Sensing and GPS | GEOGP204SEC | SEC |
• Understand the concept of Remote Sensing. • Learn Aerial Photography and Satellite Remote Sensing. • Study visual interpretation of remote sensing images. • Understand the Global Positioning System (GPS). |
| Course Outcomes (Third Year) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.No. | Course Name | Course Code | Course Type | Course Outcomes |
| 11 | Geography of India | GEOGP303-1DSE | DSE-1 |
• Understand the location and major physiographic regions of India. • Study the climate and soils of India. • Learn population size, distribution, density and growth trends. • Understand literacy and sex ratio. • Study rural & urban settlement patterns. • Learn about power, mineral resources, agriculture and industries of India. |
| 12 | Disaster Management | GEOGP304-1DSE | DSE-2 |
• Understand hazards, risk, vulnerability and disasters. • Study natural disasters like landslides, earthquakes and cyclones. • Learn about human-induced disasters such as forest fires and road accidents. • Understand disaster management phases (Mitigation, Preparedness, Response & Recovery). • Learn Community-Based Disaster Management. • Study the role of NDMA and NIDM. |
| 13 | Geographic Information System (Practical) | GEOGP301SEC | SEC (Practical) |
• Understand the basics of Geographic Information System (GIS). • Learn GIS data types and data structures. • Understand Geo-referencing and Spatial Referencing Systems. • Learn editing, attribute data integration and thematic mapping. |
| 14 | Field Techniques and Survey Based Project Report (Practical) | GEOGP302SEC | SEC (Practical) |
• Understand the importance of fieldwork in Geography. • Learn fieldwork ethics and survey techniques. • Study questionnaires and interview methods. • Learn field report writing and project preparation. |
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