B.A. / B.Sc. Geography
1st Semester Syllabus
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MJC-1 : Geomorphology
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Unit 1: Nature and Scope of Geomorphology, Origin of the Earth
◦Nebular
◦Tidal and Big Bang Theory
◦Internal Structure of the Earth
Unit 2: Isostasy and Plate Tectonics
◦Concept of Airy and Pratt
◦Wegner's Continental Drift Theory
◦Plate Tectonics
Unit 3: Mountain Building, Earthquake and Volcanoes
◦Theories of Kober and Holmes
◦Earthquake and Volcanoes
Unit 4: Geomorphic Processes and Landforms
◦Weathering and Erosion
◦Normal Cycle of Erosion-Davis and Penck
◦Evolution of Landforms:- Glacial
◦Arid and Karst Topography
Reference Books:
- Bridges E.M.(1990), World Geomorphology, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
- Dayal.P. A Text Book of Geomorphology, Rajesh Publication, New Delhi.
- Gautam Alka(2007), Bhaukriti Vigyan, Rastogi Publications.
- Hussain M., (2002), Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Rawat Publication, Jaipur.
- Kale V.S.and Gupta A., (2001), Introduction to Geomorphology, Orient Longman, Hyderabad.
- Khullar D.R.,(2011), Physical Geography, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.
- Monkhouse,F.J.(2009),Principles of Physical Geography,Platinum Publishers,Kolkata.
- Singh Savindra(2017),Bhoutik Bhougol ,Vashundhara Prakashan,Gorakhpur.
- Strahler A. N.and Strahler A.H.(2008), Modern Physical Geography,John Wiley & Sons, New York.
- Thornbury W. D.,(1968),Principles of Geomorphology, John Wiley & Sons, New York.