Affiliated College under Gauhati University
An ISO 9100-2015 Certified Institution
Accredited "A" grade with 3.12 in 4th cycle of assessment
Affiliated College under Gauhati University
An ISO 9100-2015 Certified Institution
Department at a glance
Geography is the study of the features of Earth and the interaction of human beings with them. The geographical elements along with all resources of a nation, how influence the economy and environment, and their reciprocal relationship between them are the focal themes of the subject. The geography department was established on 1st August 1982 in Pandu College.
The inception of the various Courses and facilities:
Introduction of Higher Secondary course Introduction of Degree General course in Geography: 1985-86
Introduction of Degree General course in Geography: 1985-86
Introduction of Degree Major Course in Geography: 1996-97
Obtained recognition of Research LAB by Gauhati University: 2011-12
Introduction of Certificate/Diploma in
Geoinformatics-DGPS Aided Land Survey course: 2013-14
Introduction of Post Graduate Course in Geography: August 2017
OUR VISION:
To raise our department into a Centre of Excellence for Natural resource and Socio-Economic development Study of this region as well as India.
To build up a Placement Hub through networking with our Alumni.
OUR MISSION:
Formation of Geographical Association to impart extension service through holding seminars, workshops, symposiums, and publications on geographical themes etc.
Proposed to work on Local Time Zone for N E India.
To carry out research on river & watershed development through Ph.D. research and projects work to address vital problems of this region.
To structure ambitious plans for collaborative ventures with foreign recognized universities in order to provide exposure and generate employable qualities in students.
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| A TWO DAY INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON FIFTY YEARS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH (1974-2024): ASSESSING THE ACHIEVEMENTS, TRENDS AND DIRECTIONS | An International Seminar to be organized jointly by NEICSSR, Shillong, Meghalaya and Department of Geography, Pandu College, Guwahati, Assam to mark the Golden Jubilee Celebration of NEICSSR, 1974-2024 at Pandu College on March 15 and 16, 2024. | 15-03-2024 | View | |
| A TWO DAY INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON FIFTY YEARS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH (1974-2024): ASSESSING THE ACHIEVEMENTS, TRENDS AND DIRECTIONS | EVENT PHOTOGRAPHS | 16-08-2023 | View | |
| Webinar on ‘GIS Technology & Career Opportunities’ | Webinar on ‘GIS Technology & Career Opportunities’ | 21-07-2021 | View | |
| Webinar on ‘GIS Technology & Career Opportunities’ | Webinar on ‘GIS Technology & Career Opportunities’ | 21-07-2021 | View |
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| UG 2nd Semester (FYUGP-NEP) SEC Course Name: Geographical Information Systems Course Code: SEC0205403 Course Objective (CO): Students will be able to understand the basics of GIS. Students will be able to apply the skills of Remote Sensing and GIS in geographical studies. Students will be able to recognize the different components of GIS necessary to work with geospatial data. Programme Outcome (PO): To understand the basic concepts and ideas of geospatial science. To develop the skills required to analyze and understand the multidimensional attributes of GIS. To appreciate the importance of GIS in understanding different geographical phenomena such as landuse land cover changes, flood zonation mapping, groundwater studies etc. To apply various methods and techniques adopted in GIS for future professional engagement of students in different sectors. | View File |
| UG 1st Semester (FYUGP-NEP) SEC Course Name: Field Survey: Techniques and Application Course Code: SEC0103903 Course Objective (CO): Students will be able to understand the basics of field surveying in geography. Students will be able to apply the skills of analysis and interpretation to a range of geographical phenomena. Students will be able to recognize the significance of physical and human geography in addressing contemporary world issues and challenges. Programme Outcome (PO): To understand the basic concepts and ideas of field surveying. To develop the skills required to analyze and interpret geographical phenomena. To appreciate the importance of field studies in understanding geographical phenomena. To apply various methods and techniques adopted in field survey such as questionnaire survey, PRA etc. | View File |
| UG 2nd Semester (FYUGP-NEP) Course Name: Introduction to Human Geography Course Level: Foundation and Introductory Course Objective (CO): Students will be able to identify and describe the fundamental concepts, theories, and approaches of human geography. Students will be able to apply the skills of analysis and interpretation to a range of geographical phenomena. Students will be able to recognize the significance of human geography in addressing contemporary world issues and challenges. Programme Outcome (PO): To understand the basic concepts, theories, and approaches of human geography. To develop the skills required to analyze and interpret geographical phenomena. To appreciate the importance of human geography in understanding contemporary world issues and challenges. | View File |
| UG 1st Semester (FYUGP-NEP) Course Name: Introduction to Physical Geography Course Level: Foundation and Introductory Course Objective (CO): Explain the basic concepts and principles of physical geography. Identify the major processes that shape the Earth’s physical environment. Analyze how physical geography processes impact human activities and development Apply critical thinking skills to analyze and solve problems related to physical geography Programme Outcome (PO): To introduce students to the principles of physical geography and their applications. To enable students to develop a deep understanding of the processes that drive physical geography. To enable students to apply the principles of physical geography to practical real world situations. | View File |
| Course Outcome: UG and PG COURSE OUT COME: DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY: PANDU COLLEGE PG 1 SEMESTER Course Name: Nature of Geography Course No. GGY-1016 Course objectives: The paper Nature of Geography aims at explaining the nature of the subject. It throws light on the importance of geography and attempts to enrich knowledge. The paper illustrates the basic concepts as well as technical terms which are building blocks of geographic knowledge along with understanding of sophisticated models and techniques with space-time dimension. Through this paper an understanding of the pure and applied nature of Geography along with the key elements in the discipline is possible. The paper also focuses on the relationship of Geography with natural and social sciences. Course outcome: Through understanding of the basics of the subject; understanding of sophisticated models and techniques; Interdisciplinary field – a field that crosses traditional boundaries between academic disciplines or schools of thought. Course Name: Geomorphology Course No. GGY 1026 Course objectives: The paper Principles and Concepts in Geomorphology highlights on the history of development of geographic ideas along with the recent trends in geomorphology. The paper focuses on the theoretical and conceptual bases, the techniques used in applied geomorphology along with quantitative methods and processes. The development of slopes, morphogenetic regions and geomorphic process study are also discussed in this paper. Course outcome: Understanding of Principles and Concepts in Geomorphology; · Application of geomorphic concepts and techniques in the field; · Knowledge enrichment of glacial, fluvial and Aeolian processes Course Name: Climatology and Biogeography Course No. : GGY1036 Course objectives: The paper Climatology and Biogeography has been divided into two parts. While the first part discusses about the climatology, its field and importance, elements of weather, factors influencing the climate, insolation, global wind system, air masses and fronts along with climatic disturbances, monsoons and classification of world climate among others, the second part concentrates on biogeography in geographic studies. The areas of concern of this part of the paper include the important concepts of biogeography, such as bio-energy cycle, food chain, plant-animal association in varying habitats and ecosystem besides the national forest and environmental policies. Course outcome: Knowledge about different phenomena of weather and climate specially vagaries of Indian monsoon and techniques of weather forecasting; Deeper understanding of plant-animal association in varying habitats and environments; Practical utility in the field while carrying out research on issues of climate and biogeography Course Name: Economic Geography Course No. : GGY1046 Course objectives: The paper Economic Geography aims at explaining the significance and theoretical development of this sub branch of geography along with the approaches, concepts and models. Understanding of technology and economic development, economic geography and primary activity, power resources, international trade in selected commodities are key areas of concern in this paper. Besides, the paper also highlights on pattern and problems of manufacturing of selected commodities in USA, UK and Japan. Course outcome: Understanding of location, distribution and spatial organization of economic activities across the world; Knowledge of geographical and other factors which influence man’s productivity; Knowledge of different farming techniques and modernization of agriculture; Practical utility in the field while carrying out research on agriculture and economic geography. Course Name: Practical on Geomorphology, Climatology and Economic Geography Course No. : GGY 1054 Course objectives: The paper highlights on Practical utility in the field while carrying out research on issues of climate and bio-geography. This paper has been divided into three sections. The first part - Practicals on Geomorophology helps in developing a deeper understanding about the morphometric analysis, analysis of basin morphology and area-height relationship study. The second part is devoted towards Climatology, here, ways and techniques of climatic data analysis have been discussed. The third part of this paper addresses the practical exercises on mapping and analysis of diverse issues of Economic geography like trend analysis, spatial analysis of crop concentration, determination of level of economic development among many others. Course outcome: Practical utility in the field while carrying out research on geomorphology, climatology and economic geography. PG 2ND SEMESTER Course Name: Geographic Thought Course No.: GGY 2066 Course objectives: Introduce the discipline geography and its theoretical development over time. Present contemporary and post-modern perspectives, along with the models that act as a guiding force of the discipline. Course outcome: This course helps students to Develop a comprehensive understanding of the discipline. Apply the historic and contemporary perspective to explain and approach the real world geographic problems. Course Name: Geography of Environment and Development Course No. GGY 2076 Course objectives: To address various issues associated with environment. To related developmental agenda by maintaining pace with environment so that the sole of sustainable development can be achieved. Course outcome: It provides the scope to develop a better understanding of environment from local to global perspectives. Increasing awareness towards environment and to equip with the methodologies of need based sustainable developmental plan. Course Name: Population and Settlement Geography Course No. GGY 2086 Course objectives: Enable the students to understand the issues associated with population phenomena both in development and developing world. Understand the field of settlement geography in respect of different settlement models, growth of settlement and rural urban dichotomy. Course outcome: The course enables the students to understand population issue in spatial dimension to diagnose the problem issue arises out of population growth. Understanding the settlement, both in urban and rural context equip students to prepare need based sustainable settlement plans and policies. Course Name: Geography of Regional Development of India with Special Reference to North-East India Course No. GGY 2096 Course objectives: This course enables the students to development an understanding of India in spatial context, along with its resource based, population, regional disparities of development and India’s geographical significance. To better understand the North eastern part of India in respect of its problem and prospects of development. Course outcome: Development of a better spatial perspective of a country like India with greater physical and social disparity. Such issues have both utilitarian and applied aspects in a broader context. Course Name: Practical on Population and Settlement Geography and Regional Development of India and N.E. India Course No. GGY 2104 Course objectives: This course enables the students to add a spatial perspective to population and settlement issues through maps and diagrams. Course outcome: Practical on these issues help the students to portray problems as well as resource based in spatial perspectives and encourage the students to accommodate the significance of dimension in planning and policy making. PG 3RD SEMESTER Course Name: Quantitative and Cartographic Methods in Geography Course No. GGY 3116 Course objectives: Students will be given exposure to the use of quantitative and qualitative techniques in geographical analysis including sampling, inferential statistics and analysis of special data. The second part of this course will equip students with mapping and field surveying skills. Course outcome: At the end of the course students should be able to: Understand what methods to use for geographical data analysis. Understand the principles of surveying and mapping. Course Name: Fundamentals of Remote Sensing, GIS and GPS Course No. : GGY 3123 Course objectives: This is part of the M.A./M.Sc. Geography and provides students with an introduction to remote sensing , GIS and GPS methodologies. Students will learn data acquisition and principles of interpretation of remotely sensed data. They will be instructed in how GIS/GPS facilitate the analysis of RS data. Course outcome: At the end of the course students should be able to: Understand the rationale behind use of remotely sensed data its advantages and disadvantages. Understand how GIS/GPS methodologies can be used to address spatial analysis from the theoretical perspective Course Name: Research Methodology in Geography Course No. : GGY 3133 Course objectives: This course will enable students to: Understand how to approach a research problem. Understand how to collect data, review literature and analyse data Course outcome: This course will help students how to proceed with tackling a research problem and the steps one should adopt and the tools and craft a geographer usually employs. Course Name: Social, Cultural and Political Geography Course No. : GGY3146 Course objectives: This course will equip students to: Comprehend the social aspects of geographical phenomena and their interface within the real of cultural geography. Understand how geography influences political issues and their spatial dimensions. Course outcome: To appreciate and introduce socio-cultural and political dimensions of geographic phenomena. To understand how language, religion, ethnicity tangent with lebensraum, frontiers and boundaries and influence the geography of a region. Course Name: Fluvial Geomorphology Course No. : : GGY3156 (3) Course objectives: To enable the student to understand: Methods and techniques of fluvial geomorphology including sedimentological techniques, remote sensing and GIS Methods of river basin, channel and floodplain morphology Course outcome: After attending this course students would be able to: Understand concepts of fluvial geomorphology such as run-off estimation, hydrograph analysis channel equilibrium and channel dynamics Course Name: Practical on Quantitative and Cartographic Methods Course No. : GGY 3164 Course objectives: To provide students with skills to use quantitative techniques in data analysis and use multivariate analysis. Students will put skills learnt in a previous course to practical use in constructing various projections and in understanding surveying using standard equipment. Students on finishing this course will be equipped with the knowledge of several quantitative techniques applicable to geographic data. Develop skills in map reading, data interpretation of physical geographic and socioeconomic data. Course outcome: Students will be able to learn the different quantitative, cartographic and surveying techniques and its applications in geographical studies. PG 4TH SEMESTER Course Name: Environment and Climate Change Course No. : GGY4176 Course objectives This course emphasize on sensitization of climate change. It explores various aspects of climate and associated subject matter. The course is divided into three parts, mechanism of climate change; impacts, adaptation, and mitigation to climate change; Organization and Policies related to climate change. The main objectives are: I. To understand the mechanism of climate system II. To explore the impacts, adaptation and mitigation to climate change III. To assess objectives, policies and reports of various organizations working on climate change Course outcome The course will sensitize the student about the mechanism of climate and its drivers. Learners will explore the impacts on various sectors viz. hydrosphere, cryosphere, and biosphere. Students further learn different organizational setup and policies related to climate change. Course Name: Geography of Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar Course No. : GGY4186 Course objectives: To have a basic understanding of the regional geography of selected south Asian countries in the context of growing importance of the region and India’s look east policy. Course outcome: Students will learn the scope of south-east Asian countries in regional collaboration, cooperation, in sustainable environmental and resource management Course Name: Remote Sensing and GIS (Practical) Course No. : GGY4193 Course objectives: This paper aims at imparting knowledge to the students in the field of technological developm | View File |
| Course Outcome: UG and PG COURSE OUT COME: DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY: PANDU COLLEGE PG 1 SEMESTER Course Name: Nature of Geography Course No. GGY-1016 Course objectives: The paper Nature of Geography aims at explaining the nature of the subject. It throws light on the importance of geography and attempts to enrich knowledge. The paper illustrates the basic concepts as well as technical terms which are building blocks of geographic knowledge along with understanding of sophisticated models and techniques with space-time dimension. Through this paper an understanding of the pure and applied nature of Geography along with the key elements in the discipline is possible. The paper also focuses on the relationship of Geography with natural and social sciences. Course outcome: Through understanding of the basics of the subject; understanding of sophisticated models and techniques; Interdisciplinary field – a field that crosses traditional boundaries between academic disciplines or schools of thought. Course Name: Geomorphology Course No. GGY 1026 Course objectives: The paper Principles and Concepts in Geomorphology highlights on the history of development of geographic ideas along with the recent trends in geomorphology. The paper focuses on the theoretical and conceptual bases, the techniques used in applied geomorphology along with quantitative methods and processes. The development of slopes, morphogenetic regions and geomorphic process study are also discussed in this paper. Course outcome: Understanding of Principles and Concepts in Geomorphology; · Application of geomorphic concepts and techniques in the field; · Knowledge enrichment of glacial, fluvial and Aeolian processes Course Name: Climatology and Biogeography Course No. : GGY1036 Course objectives: The paper Climatology and Biogeography has been divided into two parts. While the first part discusses about the climatology, its field and importance, elements of weather, factors influencing the climate, insolation, global wind system, air masses and fronts along with climatic disturbances, monsoons and classification of world climate among others, the second part concentrates on biogeography in geographic studies. The areas of concern of this part of the paper include the important concepts of biogeography, such as bio-energy cycle, food chain, plant-animal association in varying habitats and ecosystem besides the national forest and environmental policies. Course outcome: Knowledge about different phenomena of weather and climate specially vagaries of Indian monsoon and techniques of weather forecasting; Deeper understanding of plant-animal association in varying habitats and environments; Practical utility in the field while carrying out research on issues of climate and biogeography Course Name: Economic Geography Course No. : GGY1046 Course objectives: The paper Economic Geography aims at explaining the significance and theoretical development of this sub branch of geography along with the approaches, concepts and models. Understanding of technology and economic development, economic geography and primary activity, power resources, international trade in selected commodities are key areas of concern in this paper. Besides, the paper also highlights on pattern and problems of manufacturing of selected commodities in USA, UK and Japan. Course outcome: Understanding of location, distribution and spatial organization of economic activities across the world; Knowledge of geographical and other factors which influence man’s productivity; Knowledge of different farming techniques and modernization of agriculture; Practical utility in the field while carrying out research on agriculture and economic geography. Course Name: Practical on Geomorphology, Climatology and Economic Geography Course No. : GGY 1054 Course objectives: The paper highlights on Practical utility in the field while carrying out research on issues of climate and bio-geography. This paper has been divided into three sections. The first part - Practicals on Geomorophology helps in developing a deeper understanding about the morphometric analysis, analysis of basin morphology and area-height relationship study. The second part is devoted towards Climatology, here, ways and techniques of climatic data analysis have been discussed. The third part of this paper addresses the practical exercises on mapping and analysis of diverse issues of Economic geography like trend analysis, spatial analysis of crop concentration, determination of level of economic development among many others. Course outcome: Practical utility in the field while carrying out research on geomorphology, climatology and economic geography. PG 2ND SEMESTER Course Name: Geographic Thought Course No.: GGY 2066 Course objectives: Introduce the discipline geography and its theoretical development over time. Present contemporary and post-modern perspectives, along with the models that act as a guiding force of the discipline. Course outcome: This course helps students to Develop a comprehensive understanding of the discipline. Apply the historic and contemporary perspective to explain and approach the real world geographic problems. Course Name: Geography of Environment and Development Course No. GGY 2076 Course objectives: To address various issues associated with environment. To related developmental agenda by maintaining pace with environment so that the sole of sustainable development can be achieved. Course outcome: It provides the scope to develop a better understanding of environment from local to global perspectives. Increasing awareness towards environment and to equip with the methodologies of need based sustainable developmental plan. Course Name: Population and Settlement Geography Course No. GGY 2086 Course objectives: Enable the students to understand the issues associated with population phenomena both in development and developing world. Understand the field of settlement geography in respect of different settlement models, growth of settlement and rural urban dichotomy. Course outcome: The course enables the students to understand population issue in spatial dimension to diagnose the problem issue arises out of population growth. Understanding the settlement, both in urban and rural context equip students to prepare need based sustainable settlement plans and policies. Course Name: Geography of Regional Development of India with Special Reference to North-East India Course No. GGY 2096 Course objectives: This course enables the students to development an understanding of India in spatial context, along with its resource based, population, regional disparities of development and India’s geographical significance. To better understand the North eastern part of India in respect of its problem and prospects of development. Course outcome: Development of a better spatial perspective of a country like India with greater physical and social disparity. Such issues have both utilitarian and applied aspects in a broader context. Course Name: Practical on Population and Settlement Geography and Regional Development of India and N.E. India Course No. GGY 2104 Course objectives: This course enables the students to add a spatial perspective to population and settlement issues through maps and diagrams. Course outcome: Practical on these issues help the students to portray problems as well as resource based in spatial perspectives and encourage the students to accommodate the significance of dimension in planning and policy making. PG 3RD SEMESTER Course Name: Quantitative and Cartographic Methods in Geography Course No. GGY 3116 Course objectives: Students will be given exposure to the use of quantitative and qualitative techniques in geographical analysis including sampling, inferential statistics and analysis of special data. The second part of this course will equip students with mapping and field surveying skills. Course outcome: At the end of the course students should be able to: Understand what methods to use for geographical data analysis. Understand the principles of surveying and mapping. Course Name: Fundamentals of Remote Sensing, GIS and GPS Course No. : GGY 3123 Course objectives: This is part of the M.A./M.Sc. Geography and provides students with an introduction to remote sensing , GIS and GPS methodologies. Students will learn data acquisition and principles of interpretation of remotely sensed data. They will be instructed in how GIS/GPS facilitate the analysis of RS data. Course outcome: At the end of the course students should be able to: Understand the rationale behind use of remotely sensed data its advantages and disadvantages. Understand how GIS/GPS methodologies can be used to address spatial analysis from the theoretical perspective Course Name: Research Methodology in Geography Course No. : GGY 3133 Course objectives: This course will enable students to: Understand how to approach a research problem. Understand how to collect data, review literature and analyse data Course outcome: This course will help students how to proceed with tackling a research problem and the steps one should adopt and the tools and craft a geographer usually employs. Course Name: Social, Cultural and Political Geography Course No. : GGY3146 Course objectives: This course will equip students to: Comprehend the social aspects of geographical phenomena and their interface within the real of cultural geography. Understand how geography influences political issues and their spatial dimensions. Course outcome: To appreciate and introduce socio-cultural and political dimensions of geographic phenomena. To understand how language, religion, ethnicity tangent with lebensraum, frontiers and boundaries and influence the geography of a region. Course Name: Fluvial Geomorphology Course No. : : GGY3156 (3) Course objectives: To enable the student to understand: Methods and techniques of fluvial geomorphology including sedimentological techniques, remote sensing and GIS Methods of river basin, channel and floodplain morphology Course outcome: After attending this course students would be able to: Understand concepts of fluvial geomorphology such as run-off estimation, hydrograph analysis channel equilibrium and channel dynamics Course Name: Practical on Quantitative and Cartographic Methods Course No. : GGY 3164 Course objectives: To provide students with skills to use quantitative techniques in data analysis and use multivariate analysis. Students will put skills learnt in a previous course to practical use in constructing various projections and in understanding surveying using standard equipment. Students on finishing this course will be equipped with the knowledge of several quantitative techniques applicable to geographic data. Develop skills in map reading, data interpretation of physical geographic and socioeconomic data. Course outcome: Students will be able to learn the different quantitative, cartographic and surveying techniques and its applications in geographical studies. PG 4TH SEMESTER Course Name: Environment and Climate Change Course No. : GGY4176 Course objectives This course emphasize on sensitization of climate change. It explores various aspects of climate and associated subject matter. The course is divided into three parts, mechanism of climate change; impacts, adaptation, and mitigation to climate change; Organization and Policies related to climate change. The main objectives are: I. To understand the mechanism of climate system II. To explore the impacts, adaptation and mitigation to climate change III. To assess objectives, policies and reports of various organizations working on climate change Course outcome The course will sensitize the student about the mechanism of climate and its drivers. Learners will explore the impacts on various sectors viz. hydrosphere, cryosphere, and biosphere. Students further learn different organizational setup and policies related to climate change. Course Name: Geography of Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar Course No. : GGY4186 Course objectives: To have a basic understanding of the regional geography of selected south Asian countries in the context of growing importance of the region and India’s look east policy. Course outcome: Students will learn the scope of south-east Asian countries in regional collaboration, cooperation, in sustainable environmental and resource management Course Name: Remote Sensing and GIS (Practical) Course No. : GGY4193 Course objectives: This paper aims at imparting knowledge to the students in the field of technological developm | View File |