BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN'S

M. M. College Of Arts, N. M. Institute Of Science, H. R. J. College Of Commerce

Bhavan’s College

(Autonomous 2020-30)

Established in 1946 | Re-accredited "A" Grade by NAAC | Munshi Nagar, Andheri (W), Mumbai - 400058

Department of Geography

  1. Home
  2. Department of Geography

Overview

The Department of Geography has been a part Faculty of Social Sciences since 1980. Geography was earlier available as a subject up to SYBA, which has been extended to a full-fledged six paper Geography major course up to TYBA. The department also runs environmental studies course in the Commerce Faculty. As Geography is a highly dynamic and relevant subject to the immediate surrounding, the department attempts to continuously and revise and update the types of courses offered, syllabi and the teaching-learning techniques. Apart from making the students well-versed with the core knowledge of the subject, we also try to make the courses having applied components and vocational training. The department also offers handholding and mentoring to the slow learners, offering sessions in remedial coaching and conducting extra classes in vernacular medium.

Alternating learning techniques like field visits, study tours, group discussions are also held to make the subject easier to grasp and to challenge the creativity and curiosity of the students.

On This Page

Objectives

    As Geography is known as the “mother of all sciences” the aim of the department is to introduce and train students in this scientific discipline, so that they can contribute to the existing knowledge, taking up higher studies in various earth sciences. The department also aims at creating globally aware and environmentally responsible citizens, who can face the challenges of the strained man-environment relation. With the academic knowledge, the students are also provided various skills in the subject, which shall be of direct help in getting employment and improve their career prospects. Major objectives of the department are –

  • To provide the students a basic understanding of the Earth systems.
  • To introduce and train the students in Physical as well as Human Geography and its branches.
  • To sensitize the students about the environmental issues and prepare them as responsible global citisens.
  • To encourage students to take up higher studies and research in Geography.
    • ...
  • To increase the employability of the students teaching them skills in practical geographical techniques as Travel and Tourism management, Town Planning, Surveying, Remote Sensing etc.
  • To prepare the students for competitive examinations, taking up Geography as a subject.

Courses Being Taught

  • SEM I GEOMORPHOLOGY
  • SEM II HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
  • SEM III PAPER II – INTRODUCTION TO CLIMATOLOGY
  • SEM III PAPER III – PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA
  • SEM IV PAPER II – INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY
  • SEM IV PAPER III – AGRICULTURAL GEOGRAPHY
  • SEM V ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY
  • SEM V English-III:ECONOMIC GEOGRPHY OF INDIA
  • SEM V URBAN STUDIES AND PLANNING – I
  • SEM V PRACTICAL GEOGRAPHY – I TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES OF SPATIAL ANALYSIS
  • SEM V POPULATION GEOGRAPHY
  • SEM V GEOGRAPHY OF TOURISM – I
  • SEM VI RESESARCH METHODOLOGY
  • SEM VI NATURAL HAZARDS AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT
  • SEM VI URBAN STUDIES AND PLANNING – II
  • SEM VI INTRODUCTION TO REMOTE SENSING AND GIS
  • SEM VI PRACTICAL GEOGRAPHY – II TECHNIQUES OF SPATIAL ANALYSIS
  • SEM VI GEOGRAPHY OF TOURISM – II

    • Staff

    {{faculty.tu_name}} {{faculty.tu_name}}

    {{faculty.tu_name}}

    {{faculty.tu_designation}}

    Read More

    Departmental Associations

    The Geography Athenaeum:

    No data

    Memorandum of Understanding:

    No data

    Eminent Alumni

    • No data

      No data

    • No data

      No data

    Board of Studies

    Sr. No.

    Category

    Name

    Designation

    1.

    Head, Dept. of Geography/Env. Studies

    Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Kamble

    Bhavan’s College, Andheri Chairman

    2.

    Head, Dept. of Geography

    Prof. (Dr.) Sanjukta Sattar

    University of Mumbai Vice Chancellor’s Nominee

    3.

    Head, Dept. of Geography

    Maya Unde

    Ahmednagar. Member from other University

    4.

    Head, Dept. of Geography

    Prof. (Dr.) Pramodkumar Hire

    HPT/RYK College of Arts & Commerce, Nashik. Member from Other University

    Member

    5.

    Dept. of Env. Studies,

    Mr. Ravindra Deodhar

    SIWS College, Wadala, Mumbai. Member from parent university

    Member

    6.

    Director

    Mr. Sanjay Nimbalkar,

    Khushi Holidays Pvt. Ltd. Member, Industry Representative

    7.

    Ph.D. Scholar

    Mr. Balu Pawde

    IIT Bombay, Mumbai Member, Alumni Representative

    8.

    Dept. of Geography/Env. Studies,

    Dr. Sanjay Aghav

    Bhavan’s College, Andheri Member, Department Faculty

    Photo Gallery

    Prof. Ajay Kamble being awarded State Level Teachers Award

    Field Visit at Gilbert Hill

    Study Tour to Mahabaleshwar

    Study Tour to Mysore

    Kumbhalgarh Study Tour

    Study Tour to Dharamshala and Manali

    PO, PSO and CO of Revised Syllabus

    Upcoming

    PSO DESCRIPTION- A STUDENT COMPLETING B.A. PROGRAM IN GEOGRAPHY SHALL
    PSO-1

    Understand the inter-relationship between Geographical environment and human activities. The students shall become aware of various environmental problems faced by the world.
    PSO-2

    Know the spatial distribution of Economic activities of India in its Geographical Context.
    PSO-3

    Get introduced to urbanization, problems of urbanization and Urban Planning.
    PSO-4

    Understand the importance of Tourism activity and learn the basics of Tourism management.
    PSO-5

    Understand the distribution and dynamics of population with respect to geographical conditions.
    PSO-6

    Acquire skills in practical application of geographical knowledge. The students will be able to use topographic maps and IMD weather maps.
    PSO-7

    Learn basics of Research Methodology and use of statistical tools.
    PSO-8

    Get introduced to the basic concepts of Remote Sensing and Geospatial Technology.

    FYBA GEOGRAPHY: GEOMORPHOLOGY

    • To know and understand the structure of the earth’s interior and processes operating below and above the earth crust.
    • To identify and understand the formation of landforms produced by different agents and processes of erosion and deposition.

    FYBA GEOGRAPHY: HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

    • To enable students to evaluate the inter-relationships between environment and human societies and activities
    • To sensitize the students about issues of population, migration and urbanization.

    S.Y.B.A. GEO. II CLIMATOLOGY

    • To understand the atmosphere and atmospheric processes.
    • To understand occurrence extreme weather events
    • To know the effects of human activities on climate

    S.Y.B.A. GEO. II: OCEANOGRAPHY

    • Student knows the characteristics of world oceans
    • Student understands the Physical and chemical properties of ocean water
    • Students knows the movements of ocean water in form of waves, tides and currents
    • Student gets information of ocean pollution and role of oceans in climate change

    S.Y.B.A. GEO. III: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA

    • Student identifies and knows the characteristics of Himalayas, Great Plains, Peninsular Plateau and Coastal zone
    • Student gets to know the salient features of Indian rivers and natural vegetation.
    • Recognizes the zones of mineral wealth and forest resources.

    S.Y.B.A. GEO. III: AGRICULTURAL GEOGRAPHY

    • To understand the inter-relationship between Geographical conditions and Agriculture
    • To introduce students to salient features of Indian agriculture

    T.Y.B.A. GEO. IV: ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY

    • Students understand Physical systems of the earth, nutrient cycles and ecosystems.
    • Students know the importance of Biodiversity and its conservation.
    • Students become aware of various environmental problems in India.

    T.Y.B.A. GEO. V: ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA

    • Students know the distribution of Agro-based and Non-agricultural Industries in India
    • Students can assess and understand the effect of geographical factors on Industries.
    • Students know the pattern of power generation in India
    • Students understand the development of transport and Communication in India. They can identify the areas where geographical conditions have curtailed the development of transport and communication network.
    • The combined subject matter gives students the idea of regional disparity in growth in India.

    T.Y.B.A. GEO. VI: URBAN STUDIES AND PLANNING-I

    • Students know about formation and growth of urban settlements.
    • Students knows about various functional zones of a town. They also learn theories of urban design.
    • Awareness is generated about shortage of water and housing in cities.

    T.Y.B.A. GEO. VII: PRACTICAL GEOGRAPHY – I TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES OF SPATIAL ANALYSIS

    • Students see Geography as a field-oriented scientific subject.
    • Students know the techniques of representing relief.
    • Students develop the skill of reading and interpretation of SOI Toposheets.
    • Students know how to read and interpret IMD Weather Maps
    • Students understand the basics of surveying and know the instruments used for surveying.

    T.Y.B.A. GEO. VIII: POPULATION GEOGRAPHY

    • Students know the world distribution of population and its growth trends
    • Students understand various Models and Theories of population growth and learn to apply those to contemporary conditions
    • Students become aware about problems caused due to over population, under population and migration.
    • Students learn to use basic geographical tools like flow maps, Age-Sex pyramids and Dot maps

    T.Y.B.A. GEO. IX: GEOGRAPHY OF TOURISM

    • Students get to know the importance of tourism in economy.
    • Students understand the factors governing tourism and its types
    • Students understand the economic and social merits and demerits of tourism
    • Students realize the need of improving India’s position in the international tourism.
    • Students get to know the hurdles faced by Indian tourism sector.

    T.Y.B.A. GEO. X: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

    • The students know the objectives and types of research
    • The students are able to formulate a research design for any study
    • The students know the techniques of data collection and sampling
    • The students can choose appropriate data analysis technique as per the data type and objectives of the research
    • The students can write a technically and logically correct research report

    T.Y.B.A. GEO. XI: NATURAL HAZARDS AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT

    • Students know the various geographical phenomena which can become disasters
    • Students learn about pre-disaster preparations and post-disaster response
    • Students know about the organizations and agencies involved in disaster management
    • Students understand about management of funds and role of media in disaster management
    • Students learn from the past experiences of disasters to have a better preparedness

    T.Y.B.A. GEO. XII: URBAN STUDIES AND PLANNING-II

    • Students know the existent problems of inadequate urban transport systems
    • Students realize the need of urban transport planning an alternative transport system
    • Students know the sources and types of urban wastes and techniques of waste management
    • Students get sensitized about environmental issues like air, water, noise pollution, loss of biodiversity and urban heat island, in Indian cities.
    • Students know the concepts and characteristics of sustainable cities.

    T.Y.B.A. GEO. XIII: INTRODUCTION TO REMOTE SENSING AND GIS

    • Students learn about electromagnetic reflectance
    • Students get theoretical knowledge of satellite images and aerial photographs
    • Students can visually interpret satellite images and aerial photographs.
    • Students know about satellite constellations and marking GPS locations
    • Students understand the basics of GIS, data incorporation in GIS and retrieval
    • Students practically know how to get GPS location, and can digitize points on map

    T.Y.B.A. GEO. XIV: PRACTICAL GEOGRAPHY - II

    TECHNIQUES OF SPATIAL ANALYSIS, SURVEY/EXCURSION/PROJECT REPORT

    • Students learns to use Frequency distribution, Cumulative frequency and Ogive curve
    • Students are able to calculate Mean, Median, Mode and Standard Deviation
    • Students can formulate Null and Alternative Hypothesis
    • Students can calculate Bivariate Correlation and Rank Correlation
    • Students can test the Hypothesis using “T” and Chi-square Tests
    • Students are able to write study tour report or prepare survey report.

    T.Y.B.A. GEO. XV: GEOGRAPHY OF TOURISM – II

    • Students know about different types of accommodation facilities available
    • Students learn about the effect of transport and communication in tourism
    • Students know about UNWTO, IATA, PATA, ITDC and MTDC
    • Students are introduced to functioning of Travel agencies, Tour Operators
    • Students know the types organized tours
    • Case studies of state and national tourist spots provide real world examples of tourism development, success and challenges.

    List of Students placed in Various Organizations

    No Data

    Contact Us

    BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN’S
    M. M. College of Arts,
    N. M. Institute of Science,
    H. R. J. College of Commerce
    Bhavan’s College
    JP Rd, Old D N Nagar, Munshi Nagar,
    Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400058

    Mobile No.: 9321000534

    Email:

    Important Links

    Timings

    Degree College:
    07:00 AM To 06:50 PM

    Office:
    09:30 AM - 05:00 PM

    Social Connect

    Site Visitors

    • 8
    • 4
    • 6
    • 6
    • 1
    • 1

    All Rights Reserved | Bhavan’s College | Powered by WhiteCode