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Department of Geography

Programme Overview

Bachelor of Arts in Geography is a four-year degree programme with the possibility of completing the fourth year with research if a particular student secures 75% CGPA in the previous exams.

Programme Objectives & Outcomes

After completion of the programme, a student will be able to:

 

 

Knowledge

PO01: Enhance the understanding of the spatial-temporal relationship between man and nature.

PO02: Acquaint them with the content of Geography and its implications in everyday life.

PO03: Relate different geographical phenomenon and surroundings.

PO04: Gain awareness about the various contemporary issues in geography.

 

 

 

 

Skills

PO05: Demonstrate communication skills through paper presentation on subject as well as various interdisciplinary themes.

PO06: Prepare and interpret different cartographic and statistical techniques using indigenous techniques.

PO07: Integrate and apply the indigenous practices using ICT.

PO08: Acquaint students with the diverse current geographical problems and other related issues like Demographic issues, Urban issues related to space, Geopolitics, Gender Space, Multi- Disciplinary nature of geography, use of technology in geographical studies.

 

 

 

Competence

PO09:   Explore new ideas and thoughts through the application of theoretical knowledge of geography, statistical techniques, geoinformatics and analysis.

PO10: Initiate self-sufficiency, sincerity, and independent thinking as education is a lifelong process for empowering the student to face all challenges in their future endeavours.

PO11: Develop concern for the society, nation as well as promote the feeling of internationalism by explaining the core concepts and thought related to physical, regional and human geography.

Programme Specific Objectives & Outcomes

 

 

 

Knowledge

PSO1: Students gain in-depth knowledge of basic and applied areas of geography.

PSO2: The students are trained in the fundamental branches of the subject through the core and discipline-specific course.

PSO3: The students learn the tools and techniques for the courses which are experimental and based on both theoretical and field observations.

 

 

 

 

Skills

PSO1: The development of scientific aptitude and approaches stimulates the questioning capacity of what, where,

when, and how. Thereby, leading to problem-solving through critical reasoning, understanding the surroundings, and flair to connect everyday living and survival.

PSO2: Students develops effective communication skill through group discussions, presentations, data analysis, and interpretation of the subject content.

PSO3: The programme trains students to learn and develop geographical research methodology. They are acquainted with the basics of sampling designs, methods of data collection, identifying objectives, fieldwork,

mental mapping, analysis, and interpretation of data to furnish a report

 

 

 

 

Competence

PSO1: The students after the completion of the course shall be able to assimilate the knowledge and apply the skills acquired.

PSO2: The course will enable the students to work among people of diverse backgrounds and their knowledge shall be based on multi-cultural ethnography. Emphasizing on the relationship between the physical, regional, and cultural understanding of places and perception.

PSO3: The students will be well-informed citizens who can play an immense role in the civil society.

Admission & Selection Process
Eligibility

Instructions

* Scanned copies of the class 10, 11/12 marks card should be uploaded while filling up the application.

* If class 12 marks are not available at the time of applying, then marks of any test conducted during class 11 or Pre-board, can be uploaded.

* The office of admissions will verify the scorecards.

* Applications with no scorecards or vague scanned copies will be rejected and termed as Not Eligible.

Kindly make sure your Contact Number & Email is correct and regularly used.

Fee Structure

Course1st Installment (July)2nd Installment (Oct)3rd Installment (Jan)4th Installment (Apr)Total Each Year
B.A. Honours (1st Year)306383063830638306361,22,550
B.A. Honours (2nd Year)252632526325263252611,01,050
B.A. Honours (3rd Year)252632526325263252611,01,050
B.A. Honours (3rd Year – Dual Major)277632776327763277611,11,050
B.A. Honours (4th Year)253632536325363253611,01,450

Bachelor of Arts in Geography is a four-year degree programme with the possibility of completing the fourth year with research if a particular student secures 75% CGPA in the previous exams.

After completion of the programme, a student will be able to:

 

 

Knowledge

PO01: Enhance the understanding of the spatial-temporal relationship between man and nature.

PO02: Acquaint them with the content of Geography and its implications in everyday life.

PO03: Relate different geographical phenomenon and surroundings.

PO04: Gain awareness about the various contemporary issues in geography.

 

 

 

 

Skills

PO05: Demonstrate communication skills through paper presentation on subject as well as various interdisciplinary themes.

PO06: Prepare and interpret different cartographic and statistical techniques using indigenous techniques.

PO07: Integrate and apply the indigenous practices using ICT.

PO08: Acquaint students with the diverse current geographical problems and other related issues like Demographic issues, Urban issues related to space, Geopolitics, Gender Space, Multi- Disciplinary nature of geography, use of technology in geographical studies.

 

 

 

Competence

PO09:   Explore new ideas and thoughts through the application of theoretical knowledge of geography, statistical techniques, geoinformatics and analysis.

PO10: Initiate self-sufficiency, sincerity, and independent thinking as education is a lifelong process for empowering the student to face all challenges in their future endeavours.

PO11: Develop concern for the society, nation as well as promote the feeling of internationalism by explaining the core concepts and thought related to physical, regional and human geography.

 

 

 

Knowledge

PSO1: Students gain in-depth knowledge of basic and applied areas of geography.

PSO2: The students are trained in the fundamental branches of the subject through the core and discipline-specific course.

PSO3: The students learn the tools and techniques for the courses which are experimental and based on both theoretical and field observations.

 

 

 

 

Skills

PSO1: The development of scientific aptitude and approaches stimulates the questioning capacity of what, where,

when, and how. Thereby, leading to problem-solving through critical reasoning, understanding the surroundings, and flair to connect everyday living and survival.

PSO2: Students develops effective communication skill through group discussions, presentations, data analysis, and interpretation of the subject content.

PSO3: The programme trains students to learn and develop geographical research methodology. They are acquainted with the basics of sampling designs, methods of data collection, identifying objectives, fieldwork,

mental mapping, analysis, and interpretation of data to furnish a report

 

 

 

 

Competence

PSO1: The students after the completion of the course shall be able to assimilate the knowledge and apply the skills acquired.

PSO2: The course will enable the students to work among people of diverse backgrounds and their knowledge shall be based on multi-cultural ethnography. Emphasizing on the relationship between the physical, regional, and cultural understanding of places and perception.

PSO3: The students will be well-informed citizens who can play an immense role in the civil society.

Eligibility for Application

Passed Higher Secondary School Leaving Examination with minimum of 55 % marks.

Online Entrance Test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

Instructions

* Scanned copies of the class 10, 11/12 marks card should be uploaded while filling up the application.

* If class 12 marks are not available at the time of applying, then marks of any test conducted during class 11 or Pre-board, can be uploaded.

* The office of admissions will verify the scorecards.

* Applications with no scorecards or vague scanned copies will be rejected and termed as Not Eligible.

Kindly make sure your Contact Number & Email is correct and regularly used.

Year
1st Installment (Jul)
2nd Installment (Oct)
3rd Installment (Jan)
4th Installment (Apr)
Total Each Year
1st Year
30638
30638
30638
30636
1,22,550
2nd Year
25263
25263
25263
25261
1,01,050
3rd Year
25263
25263
25263
25261
1,01,050
3rd Year (Dual Major)
27763
27763
27763
27761
1,11,050
4th Year
25363
25363
25363
25361
1,01,450

It is to be noted that though the fee is fixed for four years, there may be a periodic nominal increase to meet the rise in costs.

INTRODUCTION

Preparation of  informed and responsible citizens through innovative, engaged and relevant teaching and lead the integration of natural, social, and information sciences to understand and solve problems of people and the environment.

1. To stimulate and promote excellence in geographic scholarship
2. Commitment to undergraduate students to provide a learning environment that fosters knowledge, skills and experiences that prepare them for life in an ever-changing world, and engages, inspires and challenges them to become informed l citizens;
3. To inspire, prepare, and empower students to render service to the community by disseminating geographic knowledge and by providing geographic insights on important societal issues.

VISION

Preparation of informed and responsible citizens through innovative, engaged and relevant teaching and lead the integration of natural, social, and information sciences to understand and solve problems of people and the environment.

MISSION

  1. To stimulate and promote excellence in geographic scholarship, fostering knowledge, skills and experiences to help the students prepare, empower and inspire to become informed citizens to render services to the community  and nation at large.

MS. SRIJANA SINHA

Assistant Professor
Head, Department of Geography

Campus: SILIGURI

Qualifications:
MA, B.Ed

Teaching Experience:
10 years

Areas of Specialization:
Human Geography, Urban Geography, Environmental Geography

Academic Responsibilities:
HoD, Department of Geography,
Women Cell Member and Representative

Email: srijanasinha4@salesiancollege.net

DR. SRASHTA CHOWDHURY

Assistant Professor
BoS Secretary

Campus: SILIGURI

Qualifications:
M.Sc., NET-JRF, SET, Ph.D

Teaching Experience:
1 year 7 months

Areas of Specialization:
Population Geography, Social and Cultural Geography, Geographical Thought, Gender Geography, Quantitative Methods in Geography.

Papers Presented/Published:
05 / 06

Academic Responsibilities:
BoS Secretary, Department of Geography

Email: srasthachowdhury@salesiancollege.net

DR. DAWA DOMA BHUTIA

Assistant Professor
Programme Co-ordinator

Campus: SILIGURI

Qualifications:
M.Phil, M.Sc, NET, SET

Teaching Experience:
9 years

Areas of Specialization:
Urban Geography, Human Geography, Regional Planning and Development, Geographical Thought

Academic Responsibilities:
Programe Co-ordinator, Department of Geography

Email: smritee00@salesiancollege.net

MR. ARJUN SAHA

Assistant Professor
Department of Geography

Campus: SILIGURI

Qualifications:
M.A., Ph.D, NET (JRF)

Teaching Experience:
1 year

Areas of Specialization:
Cartography, Remote Sensing and GIS, Urban Geography, Population Geography, Regional Planning and Development

Papers Presented / Published:
08 / 14

Email: arjungeo93@salesiancollege.net