Department of Geography

Head of Department

Dr Ni Ni Oo

Contact Phone

+95 261397958
+95 443106678

Contact Mail

dawninioogeography@gmail.com

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Faculty Members

Professors ( 3 )
Associate Professors ( 4 )
Lecturers ( 5 )
Assistant Lecturers ( - )
Tutors ( 10 )

List of Conferred Degrees of the Teachers

List of PhD ( 4 )
List of MRes ( 1 )
List of M.A ( 17 )

Degrees Available (Day Students)

BA (Geography)
BA (Honours Geography)
MA (Geography)

Degrees Available (Distance Education Students)

BA (Geography)

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Curriculum for Geography Specialization

1 First Year (BA)

2 Second Year (BA)

3 Third Year (BA)

4 Fourth Year (BA)

5 First Year (Honours)

6 Second Year (Honours)

7 Third Year (Honours)

8 M.A (Qualifying)

9 First Year (MA)

1 First Year (BA)

Semester I

Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per week
Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Lecture	Tutorial
မ၁၀၀၁	မြန်မာစာ	3	2	2
Eng 1001	English	3	2	2
Geog 1101	Physical Geography	4	3	2
Geog 1102	Mapwork and Basic Techniques I	4	3	2
Elective (1)	(*)	3	2	2
AM 1001	Aspects of Myanmar	3	2	2
	Total	20	14	12

Total Credit = 20pts

Total hours = 26

*A student can choose any elective course

First Year Geography (Semester-I)

Foundation Courses - မ၁၀၀၁ (3) မြန်မာစာ

- Eng 1001 (3) English

Core Courses -Geog 1101 (4) Physical Geography

-Geog 1102 (4) Mapwork and Basic Techniques I

Elective Courses (*) - AM 1001 (3) Aspects of Myanmar

-Hist 1001 (3) Introduction to Myanmar Civilization I

-Math 1002(3) Mathematics I

Elective Courses (for other specialization)

- Geog 1003 (3) Geography of Southeast Asian Countries (for Arts Students)

Physical Geography

Module No.Geog.1101

1^st Semester

Course Description

Physical geography is the branch of natural science which deals with the study of processes and patterns in the natural environment such as the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and geosphere as opposed to the cultural or built environment the domain of human geography. Physical geography studies the spatial patterns of weather and climate soils, vegetation, animals, water in all its forms, and landforms.

Learning Outcomes

To distinguish different landforms on the Earth surface
Learn about different types of mass movement
To learn the formation of stream systems
Landforms of arid fluvial erosion and deposition
To know continental ice sheet and it’s landforms
To gain an understanding of the factors influencing currents, waves and tides

Mapwork and Basic Techniques I

Module No.Geog .1102

1^st Semester

Course Description

This module consists of measurements of Angle and direction of location, and determination of a location. Subdivisions of the four cardinal points of the North, South East and west. Angles and directions may be defined by means of bearing and azimuths. The determination of a location with the calculation and drawing of scale and plan map. This module will study on the contrast between semi-log graph and Arithmetic graph.

Learning Outcomes

This module, students will come to get basic measurement of angle and direction of a location. Students, studying of statistical representation by graphs and maps, will be able to study the various methods and graphs for illustrating statistical data and figure easily.

Geography of Southeast Asian Countries

Geog.1003

1^st Semester

Course Description

This Module consists of physical setting of Southeast Asia mainland, archipelagic regions and drainage. Indian and Chinese culture came to influence Southeast Asia by region. It studies on Regional Geography, Physical Geography, Economic Geography and Socio- economic Geography of the countries.

Learning Outcomes

ASEAN are to accelerate economic growth, social progress, and cultural development, to promote active collaboration.
The cultural interaction between Southeast Asia and other regions have mainly in one direction.
The highest density area of each country
It focuses on Regional Geography.

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Semester II

Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per week
Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Lecture	Tutorial
မ၁၀၀၂	မြန်မာစာ	3	2	2
Eng 1002	English	3	2	2
Geog 1103	Climatology	4	3	2
Geog 1104	Mapwork and Basic Techniques II	4	3	2
Elective (1)	(*)	3	2	2
AM 1001	Aspects of Myanmar	3	2	2
	Total	20	14	12

Total Credit = 20pts

Total hours = 26

*a student can choose any one elective course

Foundation Courses - မ၁၀၀၂ (3) မြန်မာစာ

-Eng 1002 (3) English

Core Courses - Geog 1103 (4) Climatology

- Geog 1104 (4) Mapwork and Basic Techniques II

Elective Courses (*) - AM 1002 (3) Aspects of Myanmar

- Hist 1005 (3) Introduction to Myanmar Civilization II

- Math 1004 (3) Mathematics II

Elective Courses for Other Specializations - Geog 1004(3) Geography of Myanmar (for Arts Students)

Climatology

Module No.Geog.1103

2^st Semester

Course Description

This module aims at the study of four major divisions of our earth system. The atmospheric controls cause variations in weather and climate. The earth’s surface wind systems and monsoon winds shift from one season to next season. The factors that control weather, the significance of water, and the hydrology cycle from one part of the general earth system to another. Koppen’sdeveloped a system of climatic classifications that today remains the most widely used.

Learning Outcomes

The students willcome to know about weather and climate of the world and their impact on the earth’s system.To gain an understanding of the composition and structure of the atmosphere.This module provide the understanding of the earth’s surface wind systems and climatic classification and climate types.

Mapwork and Basic Techniques II

Module No.Geog .1104

2^st Semester

Course Description

This module deals with the drawing of isolines and weather maps. The Koppen’s climatic classification and interpretation of climatic data is based on easily, available temperature and rainfall data. It focuses on the work concerned with the determination of latitude and longitude and time.

Learning Outcomes

This module provides students with an understanding of weather forecasting that represent weather associated features such as the occurrence of storm and rain and speed of wind.
Students classify climate based on temperature and rainfall data.
Students will have then to learn to latitude and longitude and time of the earth.

Geography of Myanmar

Geog.1004

2^st Semester

Course Description

This module consists of location, size, shape and boundaries of Myanmar NaingNgan and economic geography of the country. To know the influencing factors of climates, conditions of temperature and precipitation and types of climate in Myanmar.

Learning Outcomes

This module gives for students to know the geographic locations of Myanmar NaingNgan. Thestudents, a clear correlation is seen between the topography, climate, natural vegetation and soils. The studying, will know the important types of agriculture.After studying this module will come to realize the regional geography of the Myanmar NaingNgan.

2 Second Year (BA)

Semester I

Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per week
Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Lecture	Tutorial
Eng 2001	English	3	2	2
Geog 2101	Integrated Human Geography	4	3	2
Geog 2102	Geography of Developing Countries	4	3	2
Geog 2103	Surveying & Map Projections	4	3	2
Elective (1)	(*)	3	2	2
Elective (2)	(*)	3	2	2
	Total	21	15	12

Total Credit = 21

Total hours = 27

Second Year Geography (Semester-I)

Foundation Course - Eng 2001 (3) English

Core Courses - Geog 2101 (4) Integrated Human Geography

Geog 2102 (4) Geography of Developing Countries
Geog 2103 (4) Surveying & Map Projections

Elective Courses (*) - Geog 2104 (3) Fundamentals of Remote Sensing

- Phil 2002 (3) Ethics of Environmental Conservation I

- Hist 2001 (3) History of Science and Technology I

- Geol 2001 (3) Outline Geology of Myanmar I

- Bot 2001 (3) Biodiversity I

- Zoo 2001 (3) Invertebrate

- Math 2002 (3) Mathematics I

- Chem 2003(3) Soil Chemistry (for Geography)

- Phys 2003 (3) Electric and Magnetic fields

Elective Courses for - Geog 2001 (3) Environmental Geography I (for Science Students)

Other Specializations - Geog 2003 (3) Introduction to Geospatial Technology in Scientific Studies I (for All Specializations)

Geog 2005 (3) Political Geography I (for Arts Students)

- Geog 2007 (3) Basic Geographic Mapwork (for Archaeology Students)

- Geog 2009 (3) Human Geography I (for Anthropology Students)

Integrated Human Geography

Module No .Geog 2101

1^st Semester

Course Description

This Course is expressed about the integration of human and physical geography.
The arguments for separation include the supposed irrelevance of the physical environment in spatial analysis, the alleged decrease in the importance of the physical environment for human affairs, the increasing need for specialization, the advantages to be gained from outward links, and the lack of success achieved by physical geographers in integrating human processes.
Although there are still gulfs between Human and Physical Geographers, in the last three decades interesthas burgeoned in a whole series of closely and inextricably related areas which lie at the interface betweenhumans and their environment. These include inter alia seven closely interweaved themes: (1) the study ofhazards and disasters and of resilience and vulnerability; (2) global changes and their causes, mitigation,andadaption; (3) Earth System Science; (4) human impacts; (5) the Anthropocene; (6) environmental history and environmental inﬂuences on human history and prehistory, including migration and settlementabandonment; and (7) the study and appreciation of landscape. These areas can act as foci for a moreuniﬁed and valuable Geography

Learning Outcomes

Understand of global human population patterns, factors influencing the distribution and mobility of human populations including settlement and economic activities and networks, and human impacts on the physical environment.
To think in spatial terms to explain what has occurred in the past as well as using geographic principles to understand the present and plan for the future.
Understand of how the physical environment, human societies, and local and global economic systems are integral to the principles of sustainable development.
Understand of the various theoretical and methodological approaches in both physical and human geography and be able to develop research questions and critically analyze both qualitative and quantitative data to answer those questions.
To present completed research, including an explanation of methodology and scholarly discussion, both orally and in written form and, wherever possible, utilize cartographic tools and other visual formats.
Describe human-environment, and nature-society interactions as well as global human and environmental issues.
Identify and explain the planet’s human and physical characteristics and processes, from global to local scales.
Evaluate the impacts of human activities on natural environments.
Apply knowledge of global issues to local circumstances to evaluate the local effects of the issues.
Show an awareness and responsibility for the environment.

Geography of Developing Countries

Module No .Geog 2102

1^st Semester

Course Description

In this course, an introduction to the geographic characteristics of the development problems and prospects of developing countries.
Spatial distribution of poverty, employment, migration and urban growth, agricultural productivity, rural development, policies and international trade. Portraits of selected developing countries.
Will actively learn about cultural diversity by studying developing countries from different points of view.
To understand different perspectives, especially the perspectives of people in developing countries.
this course is to make the students aware of the importance of a geographic perspective in understanding the human condition.
Major topics associated with the subfields in geography will be introduced while exploring the impacts of environment, culture, and location on developing countries in the local and global context.
Developing countries provide a “real world” context in which to understand the different perspectives of cultures and the process of cultural change as it is influenced by how people perceive and organize their territory.

Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate knowledge on the fundamental concepts and ideas of Geography relating to developing countries.
Students will demonstrate critical thinking in evaluating casual arguments in the Developing World by analyzing major theories and the surrounding human and physical contexts in which they take place over time.
Students will understand how culture evolves spatially and temporally and the impact these evolutions have on individuals’ perceptions, actions, values and ethnic identity .
Students will be able to analyze contemporary issues such as population, urbanization, globalization, gender, ethnic conflict and migration in order to develop their own policies for social change.

Geog 2103

Surveying and Map Projections

1^st Semester

Course Description

This module is intended to obtain information about surveying and to get basic knowledge concerning with construction of graticules network in Map Projection. The main aim of surveying is to know methods of surveying, types of instruments and usages of the instruments. Map Projections aim to get the basic knowledge to construct graticules networks. To know that in Map Projection, the first part relates to doing the necessary calculations and the second part relates to drawing of the networks.

Learning Outcomes

Students will come to get basic knowledge of the surveys done on the earth’s surface to represent the natural and man- made features, particularly their locations, shapes, and relative sizes on maps produced on suitable scale. Students, studying of map projection, will be able to know the types and cases of projections and mathematical disciplines of geometry and trigonometry and the fine arts disciplines of drawing and drafting.

Geog2104

Fundamentals of Remote Sensing

Semester-I

Course Description

Remote sensing is the sciences of collecting data regarding an object or a phenomenon without any physical contact with the object. The process of remote sensing involves the detection and measurement of radiation of different wavelengths reflected or emitted from distant objects or materials by which they may be identified and categorized by class or type. It can be used for application in several different areas. Each application has specific requirement for spectral resolution, spatial resolution and temporal resolution.

Learning Outcomes

-to study definitions and principles of remote sensing.

-students will be able to know fundamental principles of electromagnetic radiation and characteristic of electromagnetic spectrum.

-to observe the sensor-platform characteristics and image data characteristics

- to understand the principles of image classification and classification algorithms.

Geog2005

Political Geography I

Semester-I

Course Description

Political geography deals with the study of definition, scope and four distance approaches. It traces the location, size, shape and relief of the nations. It focuses on the importance of mountain states and mountain passes. Political geography describes how relief influences on boundary location. It comprehends the assets and deficits of climatic homogeneity and climatic complexity. Political geography focus on the important on the rivers, lakes, swamps and canals from the view point of the politics.

Learning Outcomes

-to understand the changing process of political geography.

-students will be able to know the importance of climate to be a powerful nation.

-to acquaint students with the explanation of the real meaning and concept of frontiers, buffer zones and boundaries.

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Semester II

Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per week
Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Lecture	Tutorial
Eng 2002	English	3	2	2
Geog 2105	Environmental Geography	4	3	2
Geog 2106	Geography of Developed Countries	4	3	2
Geog 2107	Cartography and Topographic Map Reading	4	3	2
Elective (1)	(*)	3	2	2
Elective (2)	(*)	3	2	2
	Total	21	15	12

Total Credit = 21

Total hours = 27

Second Year Geography (Semester-II)

Foundation Course - Eng 2002 (3) English

Core Courses - Geog 2105 (4) Environmental Geography

-Geog 2106 (4) Geography of Developed Countries

-Geog 2107 (4) Cartography & Topographic Map Reading

Elective Courses (*) - Geog 2108 (3) Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems

- Phil 2007 (3) Ethics of Environmental Conservation II

- Hist 2004 (3) History of Science and Technology II

- Geol 2002 (3) Outline Geology of Myanmar II

- Bot 2002 (3) Biodiversity II

- Zoo 2002 (3) Vertebrate Zoology

- Math 2005 (3) Mathematics II

- Chem 2006(3) Water Chemistry (for Geography)

- Phys 2004 (3) Thermal Physics

Elective Courses for - Geog 2002 (3) Environmental Geography II (for Science Students)

Other Specializations - Geog 2004 (3) Introduction to Geospatial Technology in Scientific Studies II (for All Specializations)

Geog 2006 (3) Political Geography II (for Arts Students)

- Geog 2008 (3) Surveying and API (for Archaeology Students)

- Geog 2010 (3) Human Geography II (for Anthropology Students)

-Geog 2112(3) GIS & Remote Sensing ( for Marine Science Student)

(*) A student can choose any 2 elective shown above

Environmental Geography

Module No .Geog 2105

2^nd Semester

Course Description

Demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts in environmental geography and related disciplines.
Explain the relationship between a set of environmental data and theoretical explanations for its geographic distribution.
Identify and discuss the limitations and ambiguities of a set of environmental data and the possibility of alternative interpretations.
Explain how, by virtue of their distinctive and uneven geographies, different human communities and populations are related differently and unequally to the causes and effects of environmental problems
Environmental Geography, one of the most traditional parts of the discipline of Geography, encompasses natural science, social science, and humanistic understandings of the Earth’s environment.
Environmental Geographers study the complex relationships between humans and the natural environment over time and through space. It is conducted as a seminar focused on social science and humanistic approaches to the environment.
This course will provide a historical, geographical, and humanistic foundation for understanding the environment and the plethora of environmental issues that confront us at the beginning of this century.

Learning Outcomes

The fundamental issues and debates that circulate around the intersection of geography andenvironmental science, with a particular focus on how humans affect and are affected by modifications of the physical environment.
The importance of ‘thinking ecologically’ when approaching complex environmental problems.
The key environmental inequalities that underpin contemporary globalization, and the ways that race, class, and gender frequently limit access to social and environmental justice.
The tensions that arise from global environmental change in particular places and geographic conditions.

Geography of Developing Countries

Module No .Geog 2106

2^nd Semester

Course Description

This Course is expressed about developed country—also called an industrialized country—has a mature and sophisticated economy, usually measured by gross domestic product (GDP) and/or average income per resident.
Developed countries have advanced technological infrastructure and have diverse industrial and service sectors. Their citizens typically enjoy access to quality health care and higher education.
To understand differences between developed and developing countries
This course achieves basic knowledge on the differences between developed and developing countries. The course analyzes the socioeconomic phenomena which are developed countries.

Learning Outcomes

Students will know characteristic of Developed Countries.
Students will be known differences between developed and developing countries.
Students will understand GNI per capital on each developed
Finally, students will be understanding Strength and weaknesses of developed countries

Geog2107

Cartography and Topographic Map Reading

Semester-II

Course Description

This module has two parts. One part is about Cartography and the other is about Map Reading. Cartography is about map making. It aims to know how maps came to be made and used, the different kinds of maps, to realize the requirements for the production of maps, to know the merits and demerits of different maps, and to study the different scales for different kinds of maps. Map Reading describes about nature of maps and uses of maps. This module aims to realize the basic principles of Map Reading, to use the cartographic features systematically, and to know about the character of cartographic features correctly.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to understand how to present the physical features of the earth surface, how relief changes can be shown by using contour lines, and to become familiar with the index-numbering system of the maps. Students, studying of Topographic Map Reading, will come to get the practice of drawing the correct representation methods, to promote the ability of map interpretation, and to know the relief of a region is a key to Physical Geography.

Geog2108

Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems

Semester-II

Course Description

A geographic informationsystem (GIS) is a computer system forcapturing, storing, checking, and displaying data related to positions on earth surface. Two basic concepts of a GIS are: features have attribute associated with them and information collected must be separated into layers. GIS spatial data are better maintained, easy to search, analyze and present, can be share and exchanged safely and revision and updating become more comfortable. A considerable amount of time and money is saved.

Learning Outcomes

-to understand significant and use of GIS and its various components and functions .

- students will be able to know types and characteristics of coordinate systems.

- to observe basic methods of representing geographic entities on a map using raster and vector models and to understand their advantages and disadvantages .

- to know different query types simple GIS analysis.

Geog2006

Political Geography II

Semester-II

Course Description

Political geography provides the significance of the structure of population and population policies. It deals with the core areas and capitals which are important for political role. It will study resources, foods and minerals. Political geography provides the international trade policies and focuses on free ports and free zones. It highlights the evolution of the law of the sea and zones of territorial sea.

Learning Outcomes

to extend their knowledge with the works of geographers who explained some specific theories in political geography.

to observe the important forces that affect the contemporary decisions on the national and international scale.
to know the main ideas and concepts of the political geography.

GIS & Remote Sensing

Module No.Geog 2112

2^nd Semester

Course Description

This course is to apprise the students to various aspects of Aerial photographs.
Also introduce about Remote Sensing and GIS.
It will be teach about the important elements of the Geospatial technology.
This course introduce about the earth revolutionary and rotation system.
It gives the technical knowledge of satellite system.

Learning Outcomes

After the completion of the course, Students will be able to

Students will demonstrate knowledge of the foundations and theories of geographic information systems (GIS) and use the tools and methods of GIS.
Students will demonstrate their knowledge of physical geography and the methods and techniques for observing, measuring, recording and reporting on geographic phenomena.
Students will demonstrate their competence to work individually and as a team to develop and present a client-driven GIS solution.
Student will be familiar with modern techniques in Geography

3 Third Year (BA)

Semester I

Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per week
Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Lecture	Tutorial
Eng 3001	English	3	2	2
Geog 3101	Soils Geography	4	3	2
Geog 3102	Geography of Settlement	4	3	2
Geog 3103	Economic Geography I	4	3	2
Geog 3104	Descriptive Statistics in Geography	4	3	2
Elective	(*)	3	2	2
	Total	22	16	12

Total Credit = 22

Total hours = 28

Third Year Geography (Semester-I)

Foundation Course - Eng 3001 (3) English

Core Courses - Geog 3101 (4) Soils Geography

Geog 3102 (4) Geography of Settlement
Geog 3103 (4) Economic Geography I

- Geog 3104 (4) Descriptive Statistics in Geography

Electives (*) - Geog 3105 (3) Geography of World Regions

- Geog 3106 (3) Rural Geography

(*) A student can choose any elective shown above

Elective Courses for - Geog 3001 (3) Elements of Political geography I

IR Student

Soils Geography

Module No. Geog – 3101

1^st Semester

Course Description

Soils Geography has been introduced to B.A. semester I. In this course the fundamental as well basic concepts and knowledge of Soil Geography have been included. The present syllabus of this course includes nature, scope, significant of Soil Geography and its relevance to pedology; factors of soil formation, soil formation processes, soil erosion, soil degradation and conservation of soil; physical and chemical properties of soils, classification of soils and soil management.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester, the learner would be able to

To state the basic and fundamental concepts of soil geography,
To explain soil is key resource for the development of any country,
To discuss the concepts, causes and controlling factors, soil erosion, soil degradation and conservation of soils,
To apply the concept, need and methods of management and
To practice the classification, characteristics and distribution of soils.

Geography of Settlement

Module No. Geog – 3102

1^st Semester

Course Description

This course aims at providing students with nature, scope, significance and recent trends in settlement geography. Emergence of village settlements, origin and growth of towns; basic and non- basic concepts in settlement formation. It covers types of settlements, morphology and functions of rural settlements; rural service centers and their role in urbanization process; and classification of urban places.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester, the learner would be able to

To describe the significant and recent trends in settlement geography,
To illustrate the functional classification of the settlements,
To evaluate the urban settlements and,
To analyze the theories of urban settlement.

Economic Geography I

Module No. Geog – 3103

1^st Semester

Course Description

This course focus on the nature and scope of economic geography; and the concept and classification of economic activity. The main topics include: the nature of economic geography; physical bases; economic bases; institutional bases; transportational bases; noncommercial economies and extraction activities.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester, the learner would be able to

To tell how in an increasingly globalized world, economic activities occur unevenly over geographical space,
To demonstrate the process driving spatial economic differences in a global era and
To use the information on economic change from a range of differences.

Descriptive Statistics in Geography

Module No. Geog – 3104

1^st Semester

Course Description

Statistics is the art of using data to make numerical conjectures about problems. Descriptive statistics is the art of summarizing data. Topics include: characteristics of data, taking a sample, measure of central tendency, deviation and variability; methods of correlation; regression lines and confidence limits; and flu cations and trends for the learners in geography. This is an introductory in statistics designed to provide students with the basic concepts of data analysis and statistical computing.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester, the learner would be able to

To tell how to organize, manage and present data,
To demonstrate their understanding of descriptive statistics by practical application of quantitative reasoning and data visualization,
To recognize pitfalls in using statistical methodology,
To apply pragmatic tools for assessing statistical claim and conducting their own statistical analyses and,
To demonstrate ability to write reports of the results of statistical analyses giving summaries and conclusions.

Geography of World Regions

Module No. Geog – 3105

1^st Semester

Course Description

This course examines a broad range of geographical perspectives covering all of the major regions of the world. Each region is reviewed in a similar structure so learners clearly determine the similarities and differences between each region. Specifically, the course explores where each region is located and its physical characteristics, including absolute and relative location, climate and significant geographical features. The students continue exploration of each region from a cultural, economic and political perspectives to understand the peculiarities and commonalities between regions. The course will study the human impact on each region from these perspectives and how and why human activities impact the environments of the region.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester, the learner would be able to

To explain the geographic concept of region,
To explain significant geographic features of regions of the world and describe their cultural, economic, political and physical characteristics,
To demonstrate knowledge of each region’s role in a globalization world and,
To apply geographic concepts to understanding current events, conflicts and issues in a regional context.

Rural Geography

Module No. Geog – 3106

1^st Semester

Course Description

This course aim at providing students about concepts, approaches, economy and provisions of rural development. It covers defining development; inter- dependence of urban and rural sectors of the economy; need for rural development: rural economic base; area-based approach to rural development; target group approach to rural development; and provision of services.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester, the learner would be able to

To tell the concepts, approaches, economy and provisions of rural development and
To assess rural development problems, issues and challenges.

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Semester II

Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per week
Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Lecture	Tutorial
Eng 3002	English	3	2	2
Geog 3107	Biogeography	4	3	2
Geog 3108	Urban Geography	4	3	2
Geog 3109	Economic Geography II	4	3	2
Geog 3110	Inferential Statistics in Geography	4	3	2
Elective	(*)	3	2	2
	Total	22	16	12

Total Credit = 22

Total hours = 28

Third Year Geography (Semester-II)

Foundation Course - Eng 3002 (3) English

Core Courses - Geog 3107 (4) Biogeography

Geog 3108 (4) Urban Geography
Geog 3109 (4) Economic Geography II

- Geog 3110 (4) Inferential Statistics in Geography

Electives (*) - Geog 3111 (3) Cultural Geography

- Geog 3112 (3) Medical Geography

(*) A student can choose any elective shown above

Elective Courses for - Geog 3002 (3) Elements of Political geography II

IR Student

Biogeography

Module No. Geog – 3107

2^nd Semester

Course Description

Biogeography, the study of the geography of life, has a long and distinguished history, and one interwoven with that of ecology and evolutionary biology. Traditionally viewed as the study of geographic distributions, modern biogeography now explores a great diversity of patterns in the geographic variation of nature from physiological, morphological and genetic variation among individuals and populations to differences in the diversity and composition of biotas along geographic gradients. Given its interdisciplinary and integrative nature, biogeography is now broadly recognized as unifying that provides a holistic understanding of the relationships between the earth and its biota.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester, the learner would be able to

To identify the spatial and temporary patterns of biological diversity and the factors that govern the distribution and abundance of taxa,
To identify ecological aspects of environment,
To describe the historical and ecological factors which influences the pattern of life on earth and
To apply the scientific methods and philosophy of hypothesis testing to biogeographic problems.

Urban Geography

Module No. Geog – 3108

2^nd Semester

Course Description

This course is a general introduction to urban geography. More than half the world’s population currently lives in cities, and the proportion continues to increase. The study of urban settlements –their internal organization, links to each other, and relationship with non-urban areas – has therefore become a major sub- field of human geography. This course covers the historical and contemporary processes of urbanization, the internal structure and characteristics ofcities, and the nature of urban systems.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester, the learner would be able to

To identify and discuss the major disciplinary changes that have occurred in the field of urban geography over the course of last century,
To describe patterns of urbanization using a variety of examples from different parts of the world,
To evaluate the major social and economic problems affecting urban areas in the developing world and, describe and assess methods that have been used to alleviate these and
To assess the major environmental problems affecting urban areas in the developing world and, describe and assess methods that have been used to alleviate these.

Economic Geography II

Module No. Geog – 3109

2^nd Semester

Course Description

Economic geography is the study of the location, distribution and spatial organization of economic activities across the globe; specifically, how the economic realm is intertwined with other spheres of international social life. The course aims at providing students with tools, models and methods useful to understand geo-economic phenomena with reference to the micro and macro-economic analysis of the spatial component of the behviours of consumers, firms, and the functioning of markets and to the origin and effects of agglomeration, and specialization.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester, the learner would be able to

To describe the processes driving spatial economic differences in global era,
To apply information on economic change from a range of different resources,
To discuss the driving engine of the location decisions of filmand describe their possible effects on the structure of cities and regions and
To identify and measure the industrial specialization of a given region and regional concentrations of a given industry and
To evaluate the role of different attractive and repulsive forces within a gravity model to explain the international flows of goods, investments and workers.

Inferential Statistics in Geography

Module No. Geog – 3110

2^nd Semester

Course Description

This course is to introduce the basic elements of statistical methods in estimation of population parameters. This course also helps students to familiarize themselves with various methods of hypothesis testing and their properties. Applications in business and research will be emphasized by using ample practical example to illustrate the principles and methods. The course covers topics: the normal frequency distribution curve and its characteristics; probability assessments; sample characteristics and sampling error and the comparison of sample values- I (non- parametric tests).

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester, the learner would be able to

To apply probabilistic and statistical reasoning to describe and analyze essential features of data sets and problems in real- life situations,
To practice statistical techniques to estimate the population mean, proportion and variance,
To use techniques to test hypothesis with an assumption on the population mean, proportion and variances under different circumstances and
To apply non-parametric tests for statistical problems.

Cultural Geography

Module No. Geog – 3111

2^nd Semester

Course Description

Cultural geography is one of the subfields of human geography, a discipline that deals with relationship between societies and the spaces they occupy and transform. A cultural area is defined as a vast social space made up of territories with common geographic and cultural characteristics. The course will discuss the nature and spatial distribution of major cultural features including population, migration, language, religion, ethnicity and political systems.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester, the learner would be able to

To identify global issues, processes, trends and systems in cultural geography including arts, beliefs, cultures, religious and environmental change,
To analyze diverse cultures, regions, and environment with respective to cultural features including diversity of religious, ethnicity and political systems through cross—cultural perspectives,
To identify similarities and differences in cultural traits, values and traditions at various local, regional and global scale and
To use knowledge of processes, trends, issues, and problems associated with cultural features across different regions to extend access to information, experience and understanding.

Medical Geography

Module No. Geog – 3112

2^nd Semester

Course Description

Medical geography is a spatial analysis of health and diseases, disease diffusion processes, social and political ecology, as well as health service delivery systems. The course proceeds from a definition of health as a continuous property and focuses on contagious infectious diseases, vectored diseases, and newly emerging diseases. Medical geography also studies the health consequences of economic development, rapid urbanization, epidemic transformations in mobility, and the impacts of changes in health service delivery systems.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester, the learner would be able to

To explain the differences between a geographical approach to studying health and disease and other approaches,
To identify and describe disease patterns on maps,
To design sketch maps of disease distribution by hand or on computer and

To explain in detail the pathways of disease spread in a population and the role of health institutions in altering the course of disease diffusion.

4 Fourth Year (BA)

Semester I

Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per week
Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Lecture	Tutorial
Eng 4001	English	3	2	2
Geog 4101	Geomorphology I	4	3	2
Geog 4102	Political Geography I	4	3	2
Geog 4103	Geography of Myanmar I	4	3	2
Geog 4104	Agricultural Geography	4	3	2
Geog 4105	Application of Geospatial Technology in Geographical Analysis	4	3	2
	Total	23	17	12

Total Credit = 23pts

Total hours = 29

Foundation Course

Eng 4001(3)English

Core Courses

Geog 4101 (4)Geomorphology I

Geog 4102 (4)Political Geography I

Geog 4103 (4)Geography of Myanmar I

Geog 4104 (4)Agricultural Geography

Geog 4105 (4)Application of Geospatial Technology in Geographical Analysis

Geomorphology I

Module No. Geog 4101

First Semester

Course Description

Geomorphology is best and most simply defined as the study of landform. This module reviews how the philosophical approach to the study of geomorphology has changed with the recent development of geomorphic thinking during the World War II. This module provides students to understand endogenic processes. Students will be able to learn how chemical weathering produce soil. This module analyzes process and the resulting landforms.. This module aims to appraise students with soils and important elements in reconstructing geomorphologic history and physical geomorphology.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester ,the learners would be able to

* provide the idea the process of physical weathering modifies the existing landforms into unconsolidated debris and small particles.

* acquire the knowledge of river actions behaves according to the driving and resisting force building the system.

* evaluate the drainage basin as primary units for systematic analysis of geomorphology.

* examine the morphometry , the type of channel pattern and the longitudinal profiles.

* understand approach to geomorphic problems and key concepts that are basic to geomorphology.

Political Geography I

Module No. Geog 4102

First Semester

Course Description

Political geography is concerned with four fields of research ; geography ,history, political science ,and international relation .This module deals with the study of physical elements of political geography such as location, size, shape, boundaries, relief and climate, the main methods of expressing the geographical location of an area and about the importance of strategic location. Moreover, it focuses on the importance of size, shape, relief and climate to become a power nation.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester ,the learners would be able to

*analyze the changing process of political geography through three process , environmental ,natural ,and regional levels.

*examine the importance of river, lakes and cannels from the view point of politics.

* traces islands and peninsulas ,boundaries and the effects of human elements upon them .

*understand and to become better acquainted with the basic element and various factors and events of political geography.

*focus the development of geopolitics and geopoliticians with their theories and concepts.

Geography of Myanmar I

Module No. Geog 4103

First Semester

Course Description

This module intends to be familiar with the Geography of Myanmar. It consists of physical bases, economic bases and socio-economic geography of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. This module deals with socio-economic conditions of Myanmar. This course focuses on the important types of agriculture and the irrigation projects.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester ,the learners would be able to

* realize the physiographic regions, drainage pattern, climate, soils, forests and extraction of minerals of Myanmar.

* comprehend the play a vital role of national economic development.

* be aware the basic geographic factors that determine the distribution and density of population.

*know the geographic locations, and the neighboring countries, and boundaries.

* understand the paleogeography of Myanmar,

Agricultural Geography

Module No .Geog 4104

First Semester

Course Description

This module offers students to understand how the agricultural activities are operating.. This module studies primary activities, subsistence economic system; modification of subsistence agricultural systems, advanced economic systems, commercial economies, intensive commercial agriculture and agricultural regions

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester ,the learners would be able to

*examine the spatial distribution of crops, livestock and other agricultural activities .

*comprehend the play a vital role of agricultural sector in national economic development.

* observe that agriculture and geographical factors are relating to each other.

*get the knowledge the bases of agricultural location aim at fundamental concepts of agricultural geography.

Application of Geospatial Technology in Geographical Analysis

Module No. Geog 4105

First Semester

Course Description

This module focuses on the study of geospatial technology in geographical analysis. This course concentrates on the fundamental concepts of geospatial analysis and how geospatial technologies are used to solve real-world problems across both space and time. This course provides themes such as ecology, social and economic geography, environmental pollution, climate change, deforestation, urbanization, mountain development and rural development.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester ,the learners would be able to

* understand geospatial data models, displaying geospatial data, creating geospatial data and spatial statistical analysis.

* apply these techniques in their career.

* learn the basic techniques of mapping, GPS (Global Positioning System),GIS (Geographic Information Systems), spatial analysis, cartography, and remote sensing.

* get knowledgeable of and familiar with the programs.

* get idea to use for many different fields including scientific investigations, natural resource management, environmental impact assessment, urban planning, cartography, criminology, hazards, marketing, and the logistics of location.

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Semester II

Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per week
Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Lecture	Tutorial
Eng 4002	English	3	2	2
Geog 4106	Geomorphology II	4	3	2
Geog 4107	Political Geography II	4	3	2
Geog 4108	Geography of Myanmar II	4	3	2
Geog 4109	Manufacturing Geography	4	3	2
Geog 4110 **	Research Methodology in Geography and Field Training	4	3	2
	Total	23	17	12

Total Credit = 23pts

Total hours = 29

Foundation Course

Eng 4002 (3) English

Core Courses

Geog 4106 (4) Geomorphology II

Geog 4107 (4) Political Geography II

Geog 4108 (4) Geography of Myanmar II

Geog 4109 (4) Manufacturing Geography

**Geog 4110 (4) Research Methodology in Geography and Field Training

Geomorphology II

Module No. Geog 4106

Second Semester

Course Description

This module first deals with the study of the topography of floodplains, the knowledge of terraces, the characteristics of piedmont regions and the formation of deltas. It focuses on the study of geomorphic features associated with erosional and depositional processes. This module focuses on how glaciers form and how they move. This module also focuses on the study of the landforms developed in specific regions by the glacial erosion and deposition. This module aims to acquire the knowledge of karst hydrology and the most common karst landforms. It then discusses about the barrier islands and the reefs which are common in the coastal regions of the tropics.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester ,the learners would be able to

* get the knowledge that how erosion features develop.

* emphasize on the geomorphic feature produced by the main erosional ,transportational , depositional processes

* understand about wind process, glacial erosion and deposition, karts, coastal zone and landform

* evaluate the formation of ice-wedge polygons, thermoskarst, and pingos.

Political Geography II

Module No. Geog 4107

Second Semester

Course Description

This module will enable the students to become better acquainted with the basic elements of political geography. It deals with the study of the population, core area and capital, resources and power, and economic strength of states. This module then studies strategic metals, manufacturing industry, transportation and trade components. It traces the developments of law of the sea.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester ,the learners would be able to

* observe that the importance of self-sufficient of food stuffs is a primary preoccupation of states.

*examine the census , refugees problem, nature and significance of core area, function and type of capital.

* provide the knowledge of international trade policies ,free ports and free zone.

* understand the political patterns of the world.

Geography of Myanmar II

Module No. Geog 4108

Second Semester

Course Description

This course deals with geographical accounting on the States, Regions and the Union Territories of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. This module studies geographical factors of Chin, Rakhine, Kachin, Shan, Kayah, Kayin and Mon States, and then Sagaing, Mandalay, Magway, Bago, Ayeyarwady, Yangon and Tanintharyi Regions and Nay Pyi Taw (Union Territories).

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester ,the learners would be able to

* know the outstanding factors about States and Regions.

* understand physical and socio-economic geography of States and Regions of Myanmar.

* provides the knowledge the physical background of nation.

* be aware of human resources, to have insight on economy and to focus the importance of transportation and communication of nation.

Manufacturing Geography

Module No. Geog 4109

Second Semester

Course Description

This module studies how manufacture activities are distributing and relating to geographical factors. It focuses on the development of industrial mode of life and bases of manufacturing location and types of manufacturing. This module then studies manufacturing pattern; market-oriented patterns, raw material-oriented patterns and high-tech patterns.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester ,the learners would be able to

* understand about the manufacture activities of the world are operating

* extend their idea with the study of Industrial Location Theories.

* provides the knowledge major manufacturing regions of the world such as Europe, Asia, America and U.S.S.R.

Research Methodology in Geography and Field Training

Module No. Geog 4110

Second Semester

Course Description

This module first deals with the study of Research Methodology. It concentrates on the nature of geographic research, modern geographical research and preparing for geographic research, purpose of research and characteristics of good research.. This module also deals with the study of types of research, research process, research approach, and data analysis and report writing. It focuses on how to write a final report and how to describe framework of thesis or dissertation, and finding and discussion.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester ,the learners would be able to

* identifying problems and developing research plan.

*focuses on how to write a final report and how to describe framework of thesis or dissertation.

* get knowledge writing idea for finding and discussion of research.

* observe the types of research, research process, research approach, and data analysis and report writing.

* extend idea deal with the research design and research tools.

5 First Year (Honours)

Semester I

Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per week
Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Lecture	Tutorial
Eng 3001	English	3	2	2
Geog 3201	Soils Geography	4	3	2
Geog 3202	Geography of Settlement	4	3	2
Geog 3203	Economic Geography I	4	3	2
Geog 3204	Descriptive Statistics in Geography	4	3	2
Elective	(*)	3	2	2
	Total	22	16	12

Total Credit = 22

Total hours = 28

First Year (Honours)-Geography (Semester-I)

Foundation Course - Eng 3001 (3) English

Core Courses - Geog 3201 (4) Soils Geography

Geog 3202 (4) Geography of Settlement
Geog 3203 (4) Economic Geography I

- Geog 3204 (4) Descriptive Statistics in Geography

Electives (*) - Geog 3205(3) Geography of World Regions

- Geog 3206 (3) Rural Geography

(*) A student can choose any elective shown above

Elective Courses for - Geog 3001 (3) Elements of Political geography I

IR Students

Soils Geography

Module No. Geog – 3201

1^st Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester, the learner would be able to

To state the basic and fundamental concepts of soil geography,
To explain soil is key resource for the development of any country,
To discuss the concepts, causes and controlling factors, soil erosion, soil degradation and conservation of soils,
To apply the concept, need and methods of management and
To practice the classification, characteristics and distribution of soils.

Geography of Settlement

Module No. Geog – 3202

1^st Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester, the learner would be able to

To describe the significant and recent trends in settlement geography,
To illustrate the functional classification of the settlements,
To evaluate the urban settlements and,
To analyze the theories of urban settlement.

Economic Geography I

Module No. Geog – 3203

1^st Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester, the learner would be able to

To tell how in an increasingly globalized world, economic activities occur unevenly over geographical space,
To demonstrate the process driving spatial economic differences in a global era and
To use the information on economic change from a range of differences.

Descriptive Statistics in Geography

Module No. Geog – 3204

1^st Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester, the learner would be able to

To tell how to organize, manage and present data,
To demonstrate their understanding of descriptive statistics by practical application of quantitative reasoning and data visualization,
To recognize pitfalls in using statistical methodology,
To apply pragmatic tools for assessing statistical claim and conducting their own statistical analyses and,
To demonstrate ability to write reports of the results of statistical analyses giving summaries and conclusions.

Geography of World Regions

Module No. Geog – 3205

1^st Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester, the learner would be able to

To explain the geographic concept of region,
To explain significant geographic features of regions of the world and describe their cultural, economic, political and physical characteristics,
To demonstrate knowledge of each region’s role in a globalization world and,
To apply geographic concepts to understanding current events, conflicts and issues in a regional context.

Rural Geography

Module No. Geog – 3206

1^stSemester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester, the learner would be able to

To tell the concepts, approaches, economy and provisions of rural development and
To assess rural development problems, issues and challenges.

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Semester II

Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per week
Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Lecture	Tutorial
Eng 3002	English	3	2	2
Geog 3207	Biogeography	4	3	2
Geog 3208	Urban Geography	4	3	2
Geog 3209	Economic Geography II	4	3	2
Geog 3210	Inferential Statistics in Geography	4	3	2
Elective	(*)	3	2	2
	Total	22	16	12

Total Credit = 22

Total hours = 28

First Year (Honours)-Geography (Semester-II)

Foundation Course - Eng 3002 (3) English

Core Courses - Geog 3207 (4) Biogeography

Geog 3208 (4) Urban Geography
Geog 3209 (4) Economic Geography II

- Geog 3210 (4) Inferential Statistics in Geography

Electives (*) - Geog 3211 (3) Cultural Geography

- Geog 3212 (3) Medical Geography

(*) A student can choose any elective shown above

Elective Courses for - Geog 3002 (3) Elements of Political geography II

IR Students

Biogeography

Module No. Geog – 3207

2^nd Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester, the learner would be able to

To identify the spatial and temporary patterns of biological diversity and the factors that govern the distribution and abundance of taxa,
To identify ecological aspects of environment,
To describe the historical and ecological factors which influences the pattern of life on earth and
To apply the scientific methods and philosophy of hypothesis testing to biogeographic problems.

Urban Geography

Module No. Geog – 3208

2^nd Semester

Course Description

This course is a general introduction to urban geography. More than half the world’s population currently lives in cities, and the proportion continues to increase. The study of urban settlements – their internal organization, links to each other, and relationship with non-urban areas – has therefore become a major sub- field of human geography. This course covers the historical and contemporary processes of urbanization, the internal structure and characteristics of cities, and the nature of urban systems.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester, the learner would be able to

To identify and discuss the major disciplinary changes that have occurred in the field of urban geography over the course of last century,
To describe patterns of urbanization using a variety of examples from different parts of the world,
To evaluate the major social and economic problems affecting urban areas in the developing world and, describe and assess methods that have been used to alleviate these and
To assess the major environmental problems affecting urban areas in the developing world and, describe and assess methods that have been used to alleviate these.

Economic Geography II

Module No. Geog – 3209

2^nd Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester, the learner would be able to

To describe the processes driving spatial economic differences in global era,
To apply information on economic change from a range of different resources,
To discuss the driving engine of the location decisions of filmand describe their possible effects on the structure of cities and regions and
To identify and measure the industrial specialization of a given region and regional concentrations of a given industry and
To evaluate the role of different attractive and repulsive forces within a gravity model to explain the international flows of goods, investments and workers.

Inferential Statistics in Geography

Module No. Geog – 3210

2^nd Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester, the learner would be able to

To apply probabilistic and statistical reasoning to describe and analyze essential features of data sets and problems in real- life situations,
To practice statistical techniques to estimate the population mean, proportion and variance,
To use techniques to test hypothesis with an assumption on the population mean, proportion and variances under different circumstances and
To apply non-parametric tests for statistical problems.

Cultural Geography

Module No. Geog – 3211

2^nd Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester, the learner would be able to

To identify global issues, processes, trends and systems in cultural geography including arts, beliefs, cultures, religious and environmental change,
To analyze diverse cultures, regions, and environment with respective to cultural features including diversity of religious, ethnicity and political systems through cross—cultural perspectives,
To identify similarities and differences in cultural traits, values and traditions at various local, regional and global scale and
To use knowledge of processes, trends, issues, and problems associated with cultural features across different regions to extend access to information, experience and understanding.

Medical Geography

Module No. Geog – 3212

2^nd Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester, the learner would be able to

To explain the differences between a geographical approach to studying health and disease and other approaches,
To identify and describe disease patterns on maps,
To design sketch maps of disease distribution by hand or on computer and

To explain in detail the pathways of disease spread in a population and the role of health institutions in altering the course of disease diffusion.

6 Second Year (Honours)

Semester I

Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per week
Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Lecture	Tutorial
Eng 4001	English	3	2	2
Geog 4201	Geomorphology I	4	3	2
Geog 4202	Political Geography I	4	3	2
Geog 4203	Geography of Myanmar I	4	3	2
Geog 4204	Agricultural Geography	4	3	2
Geog 4205	Application of Geospatial Technology in Geographical Analysis	4	3	2
	Total	23	17	12

Total Credit = 23 pts

Total hours = 29

Foundation Course

Eng 4001(3) English

Core Courses

Geog 4201 (4) Geomorphology I

Geog 4202 (4) Political Geography I

Geog 4203 (4) Geography of Myanmar I

Geog 4204 (4) Agricultural Geography

Geog 4205 (4) Application of Geospatial Technology in Geographical Analysis

Geomorphology I

Module No. Geog 4201

First Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester ,the learners would be able to

* provide the idea the process of physical weathering modifies the existing landforms into

unconsolidated debris and small particles.

* acquire the knowledge of river actions behaves according to the driving and resisting force

building the system.

* evaluate the drainage basin as primary units for systematic analysis of geomorphology.

* examine the morphometry , the type of channel pattern and the longitudinal profiles.

* understand approach to geomorphic problems and key concepts that are basic to geomorphology.

Political Geography I

Module No. Geog 4202

First Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester ,the learners would be able to

*analyze the changing process of political geography through three process , environmental ,natural ,and regional levels.

*examine the importance of river, lakes and cannels from the view point of politics.

* traces islands and peninsulas ,boundaries and the effects of human elements upon them .

*understand and to become better acquainted with the basic element and various factors and events of political geography.

*focus the development of geopolitics and geopoliticians with their theories and concepts.

Geography of Myanmar I

Module No. Geog 4203

First Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester ,the learners would be able to

* realize the physiographic regions, drainage pattern, climate, soils, forests and extraction of minerals of Myanmar.

* comprehend the play a vital role of national economic development.

* be aware the basic geographic factors that determine the distribution and density of population.

*know the geographic locations, and the neighboring countries, and boundaries.

* understand the paleogeography of Myanmar,

Agricultural Geography

Module No .Geog 4204

First Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester ,the learners would be able to

*examine the spatial distribution of crops, livestock and other agricultural activities .

*comprehend the play a vital role of agricultural sector in national economic development.

* observe that agriculture and geographical factors are relating to each other.

*get the knowledge the bases of agricultural location aim at fundamental concepts of agricultural geography.

Application of Geospatial Technology in Geographical Analysis

Module No. Geog 4205

First Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester ,the learners would be able to

* understand geospatial data models, displaying geospatial data, creating geospatial data and spatial statistical analysis.

* apply these techniques in their career.

* learn the basic techniques of mapping, GPS (Global Positioning System), GIS (Geographic Information Systems), spatial analysis, cartography, and remote sensing.

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Semester II

Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per week
Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Lecture	Tutorial
Eng 4002	English	3	2	2
Geog 4206	Geomorphology II	4	3	2
Geog 4207	Political Geography II	4	3	2
Geog 4208	Geography of Myanmar II	4	3	2
Geog 4209	Manufacturing Geography	4	3	2
Geog 4210 **	Research Methodology in Geography and Field Training	4	3	2
	Total	23	17	12

Total Credit = 23pts

Total hours = 29

Foundation Course

Eng 4002 (3) English

Core Courses

Geog 4206 (4) Geomorphology II

Geog 4207 (4) Political Geography II

Geog 4208 (4) Geography of Myanmar II

Geog 4209 (4) Manufacturing Geography

**Geog 4210 (4) Research Methodology in Geography and Field Training

Training (Field Training = 7 Days)

Geomorphology II

Module No. Geog 4206

Second Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester ,the learners would be able to

* get the knowledge that how erosion features develop.

* emphasize on the geomorphic feature produced by the main erosional ,transportational , depositional processes.

* understand about wind process, glacial erosion and deposition, karts, coastal zone and landform.

* evaluate the formation of ice-wedge polygons, thermoskarst, and pingos.

Political Geography II

Module No. Geog 4207

Second Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester ,the learners would be able to

* observe that the importance of self-sufficient of food stuffs is a primary preoccupation of states.

*examine the census , refugees problem, nature and significance of core area, function and type of capital.

*provide the knowledge of international trade policies ,free ports and free zone.

* understand the political patterns of the world.

Geography of Myanmar II

Module No. Geog 4208

Second Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester ,the learners would be able to

* know the outstanding factors about States and Regions.

* understand physical and socio-economic geography of States and Regions of Myanmar.

* provides the knowledge the physical background of nation.

* be aware of human resources, to have insight on economy and to focus the importance of

transportation and communication of nation.

Manufacturing Geography

Module No. Geog 4209

Second Semester

Course Description

. This module studies how manufacture activities are distributing and relating to geographical factors. It focuses on the development of industrial mode of life and bases of manufacturing location and types of manufacturing. This module then studies manufacturing pattern; market-oriented patterns, raw material-oriented patterns and high-tech patterns.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester ,the learners would be able to

* understand about the manufacture activities of the world are operating.

* extend their idea with the study of Industrial Location Theories.

* provides the knowledge major manufacturing regions of the world such as Europe, Asia, America and U.S.S.R.

Research Methodology in Geography and Field Training

Module No. Geog 4210

Second Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester ,the learners would be able to

* identifying problems and developing research plan.

*focuses on how to write a final report and how to describe framework of thesis or dissertation.

* get knowledge writing idea for finding and discussion of research.

* observe the types of research, research process, research approach, and data analysis and report writing.

* extend idea deal with the research design and research tools.

7 Third Year (Honours)

Semester I

Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per week
Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Lecture	Tutorial
Geog 5201	The Nature and Philosophy of Geography	4	3	2
Geog 5202	Oceanography	4	3	2
Geog 5203	Population Geography	4	3	2
Geog 5204	Natural Resource Management and Conservation	4	3	2
Geog 5205	Geospatial Technology: Remote Sensing	4	3	2
Geog 5206	Natural Hazards and Problems	4	3	2
	Total	24	18	12

Total Credit = 24

Total hours = 30

Third Year (Honours)-Geography (Semester-I)

Core Courses - Geog 5201 (4) The Nature of Philosophy and Geography

Geog 5202 (4) Oceanography
Geog 5203 (4) Population Geography

- Geog 5204 (4) Natural Resource Management and Conservation

- Geog 5205 (4) Geospatial Technology: Remote Sensing

- Geog 5206 (4) Natural Hazards and Problems

The Nature of Philosophy and Geography

Module No. Geog-5201

First Semester

Course Description

This module studies the Nature and Philosophy of Geography. This module studies spectrum of geographical thought and it concern the rise of physical determinism, the rise of possiblism, scientific determinism and criticisms. Moreover, student will be able to study the beginning of the modern geography and impact of Darwinian concept, Ellsworth Huntington’s view on climatic controls and regional concept and regional geography. The concept of region is one of the most fundamental concepts in geography.

Learning Outcomes

To study geography of modern period,
To understand routes to scientific explanation, realize model forms of explanation and
Examine the models in geographic explanation.

Oceanography

Module No. Geog-5202

First Semester

Course Description

This module is the study to know earth has big ocean with many features. Students will get the knowledge of the importance of ocean life and resources. This module offers students the investigation of deep water formation, water density, marine sediments, air-sea interaction, ocean circulation, wave and tide action, beaches and shoreline processes. Moreover, students will know the nature of ocean current, marine pollution, marine life and marine environment. This module support will be able to know biology of the oceans, nutrients in seawater, ocean acidification, color of the sea, ocean food webs, ocean life and resources and ocean pollution.

Learning Outcomes

Understands the essential principles and fundamental concepts about the functioning of the ocean
Study the ocean and life in the ocean shape the feature of the earth
Comprehend the ocean is the major influence on weather and climate and
Know the ocean supports a great diversity of life and ecosystem.

Population Geography

Module No. Geog-5203

First Semester

Course Description

This module is the systemically study of human population. It focuses on the number of population, composition and distribution of population on the ground. Students will be able to observe how to distribute of people with various places in the earth surface. The study of population represents an integral component of human geography. Population geography is the general field of population. This module offers students to get the knowledge of measuring of population density, population concentration and demographic features as well as age structure, fertility and mortality rate. The population number and age structure related to economic prospect of the country. This module focuses on population growth, population projection, demographic transition model, human population and global environment.

Learning Outcomes

Understand how people live, how they may interact with one another, how they use the land by studying of population
Comprehend population number is the significant factor of the economic development of a country and
Observe how distribution, composition, migrations and growth of population are related to spatial variations in the nature of places.

Natural Resource Management and Conservation

Module No. Geog-5204

First Semester

Course Description

This module is the study of the land resources and water resources of the world. There are two basic resources, one is renewable and the second is nonrenewalable resources. And then, it studies under what conditions of physical resources (fresh water and hydrological, irrigation, waterlogging and salinization, soil formation, soil erosion and mining and processing of fuel), biological resources (wildlife species and habitats, biodiversity, fisheries and forests) and human resources (human population and demographic change). This module concentrates on the importance sources of energy and water resources. It provides the resource management strategies. It focuses on resource management and sustainable development.

Learning Outcomes

Introduce to about the natural resources resource management
Know the categories of resources and usefulness of resources and
Comprehend how to management and sustainable development of resources

Geospatial Technology: Remote Sensing

Module No. Geog-5205

First Semester

Course Description

This module aims to introduce the fundamentals of remote sensing technology. It focuses the increasing use of satellite data within the geographical studies in both human and physical environment. This course is very practical and assumes no prior understanding RS, modeling, or the computing required to process data. Computer base practical should be an integral part of the course and extend the lecture material. This module offers students a study of the distribution of natural resources and image data characteristics. This module focuses on the digital image classification method for identifying and classification features from image data. Students will have able to apply the applications of remote sensing imagery by doing exercises.

Learning Outcomes

Have some knowledge of the different types of RS instruments
Understand basic image representation and processing and
Comprehend the nature of RS data and how they are acquired

Natural Hazards and Problems

Module No. Geog-5206

First Semester

Course Description

The main aim of this module is the study of natural hazards and related problems. The students will be able to observe natural hazards into several broad categories: geological hazards, hydrological hazards, meteorological hazards and biological hazards. Students will be able to know the effect of natural disaster in the global and regional climatic change on the incidence of hazardous. Natural disaster will lose of resources, security and access to shelter can lead to massive population migrations. This module studies human activities that influence many natural processes to produce or intensify hazards: greenhouse effect, drought and flood. Natural disaster cause additional problems that last after the disaster is done including problems with infrastructure, the environment and public health. Students will be able to observe the disaster management; how to manage pre disaster, during disaster and post disaster period such as public awareness, early warning, natural disasters and hazard mitigation, risk assessment, risk reduction and the stages of recovery following a disaster.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the natural hazard and hazardous problems
Comprehend the pre- hazard conditions, post hazard conditions and hazard management and
Study human activities are influenced many natural environment and produced hazard problems

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Semester II

Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per week
Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Lecture	Tutorial
Geog 5207	Advanced Climatology	4	3	2
Geog 5208	Hydrology	4	3	2
Geog 5209	Transportation Geography	4	3	2
Geog 5210	Spatial Analysis	4	3	2
Geog 5211	Geospatial Technology: Geographic Information Systems	4	3	2
Geog 5212	Geography of Tourism	4	3	2
	Total	24	18	12

Total Credit = 24

Total hours = 30

Third Year (Honours)-Geography (Semester-II)

Core Courses - Geog 5207 (4) Advanced Climatology

Geog 5208 (4) Hydrology
Geog 5209 (4) Transportation Geography

- Geog 5210 (4) Spatial Analysis

- Geog 5211 (4) Geospatial Technology: Geographic Information Systems -

- Geog 5212 (4) Geography of Tourism

Advanced Climatology

Module No. Geog-5207

Second Semester

Course Description

This module focuses on the study of climate patterns, climatic elements and climatic controlling factors, types of climate and their distribution on the world. Students will be able to understand the distribution pattern of soils and vegetation, water resources, and agriculture related to climate. This module provides the understanding of relation of climate to transportation and communication, and economic activities of the ground.

Learning Outcomes

By studying the climatology, to understand the composition of atmosphere, solar radiation hydrologic cycle, pressure and wind
And then, about to know atmospheric humidity, cloud formation processes and precipitation and frog and
Comprehend the world climate change patterns, world climatic regions and distribution of climate.

Hydrology

Module No. Geog-5208

Second Semester

Course Description

This module deals with world hydrological cycle, water resources and society. Students will study the occurrence, distribution and circulation of water, importance of water, soil water processes, runoff and subsurface drainage. This module then studies precipitation characteristics, evapotranspiration, stream processes, channel flow and soil conservation and sediment budget. This module will study the practical exercise on conducting and reporting hydrologic studies.

Learning Outcomes

Bu studying Hydrology, to know definition of hydrology and processes of hydrologic cycle
Scientific study of hydrology and understand groundwater conditions and
Comprehend hydrology is relate to world climate pattern and water effect on human society and their economic activities.

Transportation Geography

Module No. Geog-5209

Second Semester

Course Description

This module studies of transportation geography. This module traces spatial processes of transportation systems associated with the development of transportation system. This module deals with spatial structure, transportation modes, international trade and freight distribution, urban transportation. Movements of people, goods and information have always been fundamental components of human societies. Societies have become increasingly dependent on their transport systems to support a wide variety of activities. Developing transport systems has been a continuous challenge to satisfy mobility needs, to support economic development and to participate in the global economy.

Learning Outcomes

By studying transportation geography, to understand transport represent one of the most important human activities worldwide
To know transport create valuable links between region and economic activities between people and the rest of the world

Spatial Analysis

Module No. Geog-5210

Second Semester

Course Description

This module focuses on a comprehensive review of quantitative geography. It aims to provide examples of recent research in quantitative geography. This module studies the development of techniques explicitly for spatial data analysis. Students, studying Spatial Analysis, will be able to learn the tools, methods, and software necessary for managing and analyzing geographic information. Students will become skilled in a variety of computer technologies through surveying, compiling the data, calculating technical mathematics, analyzing statistics, mapping and interpreting remote sensing data.

Learning Outcomes

Spatial analysis can be done using various techniques with the aid of statistics and geographical information systems. A GIS facilitates attribute interaction with geographical data in order to enhance interpretation accuracy and prediction of spatial analysis (Gupta,2005).

Geospatial Technology: Geographic Information Systems

Module No. Geog-5211

Second Semester

Course Description

Geospatial technology is useful for meaning a forest, routing vehicles, designing infrastructure networks, managing a city, designing a road, providing flood relief and many other managing spatial phenomena. Geospatial technology covers a number of fields including remote sensing, cartography, surveying and photogrammetry. But to integrate data from these different fields in geospatial technology, we rely on geographic information system.

Learning Outcomes

To understand GIS has been important in natural resource management including the land use planning, natural hazard assessment, wildlife habitat analysis, monitoring and timber management.

Geography of Tourism

Module No. Geog-5212

Second Semester

Course Description

This course is designed to examine tourism as a global, national and local phenomenon, with economic, social, cultural, political, and environmental impacts. Also within the framework of a geographical analysis of the modern tourism phenomenon, this course explore the capitalistic nature of most travel and tourism production and consumption as well as the contribution of tourism to the analysis of territorial competition and economic restructuring. It will provide students with the nature of tourism around the world, defining characteristics, emphasizing personal experience, and understanding of World Tourism.

Learning Outcomes

Describe the physical and cultural geographic basis for the location of tourism attractions and major destination areas.
Possess a working knowledge of the geography of the world in relation to tourism and be able to locate areas on the map.
Illustrate the relationship between the physical and cultural factors influencing tourism.
Understand the characteristics of travel in individual destinations and regions and the factors influencing them.
Understand the interrelation of geography and tourism and world travel patterns.

8 M.A (Qualifying)

Semester I

Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per week
Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Lecture	Tutorial
Geog 5201	The Nature and Philosophy of Geography	4	3	2
Geog 5202	Oceanography	4	3	2
Geog 5203	Population Geography	4	3	2
Geog 5204	Natural Resource Management and Conservation	4	3	2
Geog 5205	Geospatial Technology: Remote Sensing	4	3	2
Geog 5206	Natural Hazards and Problems	4	3	2
	Total	24	18	12

Total Credit = 24

Total hours = 30

Core Courses - Geog 5201 (4) The Nature of Philosophy and Geography

Geog 5202 (4) Oceanography
Geog 5203 (4) Population Geography

- Geog 5204 (4) Natural Resource Management and Conservation

- Geog 5205 (4) Geospatial Technology: Remote Sensing

- Geog 5206 (4) Natural Hazards and Problems

The Nature of Philosophy and Geography

Module No. Geog-5201

First Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

To study geography of modern period,
To understand routes to scientific explanation, realize model forms of explanation and
Examine the models in geographic explanation.

Oceanography

Module No. Geog-5202

First Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

Understands the essential principles and fundamental concepts about the functioning of the ocean
Study the ocean and life in the ocean shape the feature of the earth
Comprehend the ocean is the major influence on weather and climate and
Know the ocean supports a great diversity of life and ecosystem.

Population Geography

Module No. Geog-5203

First Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

Understand how people live, how they may interact with one another, how they use the land by studying of population
Comprehend population number is the significant factor of the economic development of a country and
Observe how distribution, composition, migrations and growth of population are related to spatial variations in the nature of places.

Natural Resource Management and Conservation

Module No. Geog-5204

First Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

Introduce to about the natural resources resource management
Know the categories of resources and usefulness of resources and
Comprehend how to management and sustainable development of resources

Geospatial Technology: Remote Sensing

Module No. Geog-5205

First Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

Have some knowledge of the different types of RS instruments
Understand basic image representation and processing and
Comprehend the nature of RS data and how they are acquired

Natural Hazards and Problems

Module No. Geog-5206

First Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

Understand the natural hazard and hazardous problems
Comprehend the pre- hazard conditions, post hazard conditions and hazard management and
Study human activities are influenced many natural environment and produced hazard problems

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Semester II

Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per week
Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Lecture	Tutorial
Geog 5207	Advanced Climatology	4	3	2
Geog 5208	Hydrology	4	3	2
Geog 5209	Transportation Geography	4	3	2
Geog 5210	Spatial Analysis	4	3	2
Geog 5211	Geospatial Technology: Geographic Information Systems	4	3	2
Geog 5212	Geography of Tourism	4	3	2
	Total	24	18	12

Total Credit = 24

Total hours = 30

Core Courses - Geog 5207 (4) Advanced Climatology

Geog 5208 (4) Hydrology
Geog 5209 (4) Geography of Myanmar II

- Geog 5210 (4) Spatial Analysis

- Geog 5211 (4) Geospatial Technology: Geographic Information

Systems - Geog 5212 (4) Geography of Tourism

Advanced Climatology

Module No. Geog-5207

Second Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

By studying the climatology, to understand the composition of atmosphere, solar radiation hydrologic cycle, pressure and wind
And then, about to know atmospheric humidity, cloud formation processes and precipitation and frog and
Comprehend the world climate change patterns, world climatic regions and distribution of climate

Hydrology

Module No. Geog-5208

Second Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

Bu studying Hydrology, to know definition of hydrology and processes of hydrologic cycle
Scientific study of hydrology and understand groundwater conditions and
Comprehend hydrology is relate to world climate pattern and water effect on human society and their economic activities

Transportation Geography

Module No. Geog-5209

Second Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

By studying transportation geography, to understand transport represent one of the most important human activities worldwide
To know transport create valuable links between region and economic activities between people and the rest of the world

Spatial Analysis

Module No. Geog-5210

Second Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

Geospatial Technology: Geographic Information Systems

Module No. Geog-5211

Second Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

To understand GIS has been important in natural resource management including the land use planning, natural hazard assessment, wildlife habitat analysis, monitoring and timber management.

Geography of Tourism

Module No. Geog-5212

Second Semester

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

Describe the physical and cultural geographic basis for the location of tourism attractions and major destination areas.
Possess a working knowledge of the geography of the world in relation to tourism and be able to locate areas on the map.
Illustrate the relationship between the physical and cultural factors influencing tourism.
Understand the characteristics of travel in individual destinations and regions and the factors influencing them.

Understand the interrelation of geography and tourism and world travel patterns.

9 First Year (MA)

Semester I

Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per week
Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Lecture	Tutorial
Geog 6101	Development of Geographic Thought	4	4	2
Geog 6102	Geomorphology and Hydrology/ Economic Geography	4	4	2
Geog 6103	Climatology/Human Geography	4	4	2
Geog 6104	Research Techniques in Geography and Field Training I	4	4	2
	Total	16	16	8

Total Credit = 16 1 Lecture = 1 Credit Point

Total hours = 24

M.A(First Year) Geography (Semester-I)

Core Courses -Geog6101 Development of Geographic Thought

Geog 6102 Geomorphology and Hydrology/Economic Geography
Geog 6103 Climatology/Human Geography
Geog 6104 Research Techniques in Geography and Field Training I

Geog 6101

Development of Geographic Thought

Semester-I

Course Description

The development of geographic thought from Greek times to the present, the contradictions and shifting positions in the geographic perspective prior to the development of scientific method, and the contributions of the Greeks, Romans and Moslems to the development of geographic thought. Others are the Age of discovery and its impact on the development of geographic thought, Geography in the 17^th century,18^th century, divergent views in the late 19^th century, including environmental determinism, possibilism and probabilism, as well as Geography and the geographical method and the region and regionalism.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester ,the learners would be able to

Geographical thought at any point of time is a manifestation of the interaction between the prevailing philosophical viewpoint and the major methodological approaches.The outcome of the philosophy and methodology is a theory or paradigm.The evolution of concepts concerning the nature, scope, and methodology of geography; present focus and trends as reflected in current literature.

Geog 6102

Geomorphology and Hydrology/Economic Geography

Semester-I

Course Description (Geomorphology and Hydrology)

Geomorphology is best and most simply defined as the study of landforms. Historically, landforms have been analyzed in a variety of ways because different students seek from the landscape different information and different truths. Traditional geomorphology has been excessively “descriptive”. Geomorphology is and probably always will be a field- oriented science. Geomorphology is the study of the landforms on the earth’s surface, their history, and the processes that mould them, notably weathering, erosion, transportation, deposition, and the forces associated with plate tectonics.Hydrology is the study of waters of the earth.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester ,the learners would be able to

-to understand approaches to geomorphic problems and key concepts that are basic to geomorphology.

- to study the topography of ‘floodplains’ which are predominantly formed by deposits originating from lateral migration of meanders and periodic over bank flooding.

-to acquire the knowledge of ‘Terraces’ which are important to geomorphic history.

-to study the formation of ‘deltas’ which represent the accumulation of sediments.

Course Description (Economic Geography)

Economic geography has to do with similarities and differences, from place to place in the ways people make a living. Economic geography is the “the branch of geography dealing with the interaction of geographical and economical conditions, with the production, spatial distribution, exchange and consumption of wealth, and with the study of the economic factors affection the areal differentiation of the earth’s surface”.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester ,the learners would be able to

- to study of areal variation on the earth’s surface in man’s activities related to producing, exchanging, and consuming wealth.

-the study of the location of economic activity and some impacts and relationships affecting or affected by such location.

Geog 6103

Climatology/Human Geography

Semester-I

Course Description (Climatology)

Climatology is the scientific study of climate, scientifically defined as a weather conditions averaged over a period of time. Climatology, the study of the long-term behavior of the atmosphere in specific area is closely linked to meteorology. Climatology now includes aspects of oceanography and biogeochemistry. Climatology studies the effects of weather on life and examines the circulation of the atmosphere over longer time spans.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester ,the learners would be able to

Climatology considers the past and can help predict future climate change. Climatologist study both the nature of climates- local, regional or global and the nature or human-induced factors that cause climates to change.

Course Description (Human Geography)

Human geography is the branch of geography that deals with humans and their communities, cultures, economics, and interactions with the environment by studying their relations with and across location.

There are two main approaches to the study of human geography, namely;(1) the study of man’s relationship with the environment and (2)the study of man’s use and organization of space. Human geography centers on location and interaction between humans and the environment, regions, places movement, and landscape.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester ,the learners would be able to

Human geography is to enable the students to understand human behavior and its location implication and to understand basic concepts, principles and process of human geography. Human geography is the study of the world’s people, communities, and landscape.

Geog 6104

Research Techniques in Geography and Field Training I

Semester-I

Course Description

Research is the formal, systematic application of scientific methods to study specific problems. Research is a scientific process of investigation and or experimentation that involves the systematic collection, analysis and interpretation of data to answer a certain question or solve a problem. Research is conducted with the purpose of finding answers to questions through the application of scientific procedures. The purpose of research is many: such as to describe, explain, understand foresee, predict, criticize, expand, and analyze already existing knowledge phenomena and to discover new facts, new techniques and so on.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester ,the learners would be able to

The field researcher can apply pertinent concepts, knowledge of subject matter, and skill acquired in other courses and experiences to the solution of specific field problems. The term techniques refer to the actual manner in which field data are collected.

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Semester II

Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per week
Module No:	Name of Module	Credit Points	Lecture	Tutorial
Geog 6105	Environmental Studies	4	4	2
Geog 6106	Regional Analysis	4	4	2
Geog 6107	Soils and Bio Geography/Political Geography	4	4	2
Geog 6108	Research Techniques in Geography and Field Training II	4	4	2
	Total	16	16	8

Total Credit = 16 1 Lecture = 1 Credit Point

Total hours = 24

M.A(First Year) Geography (Semester-I)

Core Courses - Geog 6105 Environmental Studies

Geog 6106Regional Analysis
Geog 6107 Soils and Bio Geography/Political Geography
Geog 6108 Research Techniques in Geography and Field Training II

Geog 6105

Environmental Studies

Semester-II

Course Description

Environmental studies are a multidisciplinary academic field which systematically studies human interaction with the environment. Environmental studies help to understand the current environmental problems through the knowledge of physical, chemical, biological, and social processes. It provides the skills necessary to obtain solutions to environmental problems.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester ,the learners would be able to

-To understand why environmental problems are complex and interrelated.

-Realized that environmental problems are tried to social, political, economic issues.

-Understand that all organisms have an impact on their surroundings.

Geog 6106

Regional Analysis

Semester-II

Course Description

Regional geography is a major branch of geography. It focuses on the interaction of different cultural and natural geofactors in a specific land or landscape, while its counterpart, systematic geography, concentrates on a specific geofactor at the global level. Regional geography is concerned with understanding geographical complexity by comparing and contrasting the characteristics of different regions on the earth’s surface, and by assessing the various relationships between them.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester ,the learners would be able to

Regional geography studies the specific unique characteristics of places related to their culture, economy, topography, climate, politics and environmental factors such as their different species of flora and fauna. Also, regional geography also studies the specific boundaries between places.

Geog 6107

Soils and Bio Geography/ Political Geography

Semester-II

Course Description (Soils and Bio Geography)

Soil geography is a branch of geography pertaining to the distribution of soil. It is an even younger science than pedology. It embraces both the principles of the distribution of soils and the influence of the soil upon other geographical features. Biogeography is the study of the biosphere and of human effects on plants and animals.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester ,the learners would be able to

-To regard the place of soils in the environment as vital factors in the life of most organisms.

-To understand soil genesis which is the mode of origin of the soil.

-To analyze the soil components which are mainly composed of organic and inorganic matters.

Course Description (Political Geography)

Political geography is a varied and wide-ranging field of learning and research. Political geography is concerned with the spatial attributes of political process. Political geography is concerned with a particular aspect of earth-man relationships and with a special king of emphasis-the relationship between geographical factors and political entities.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester ,the learners would be able to

-the study of political regions or features of the earth’s surface.

-the geographical nature, the policy, and the power of the state.

-the study of political phenomena in their areal context.

-the study of the interaction of geographical area and political process.

Geog 6108

Research Techniques in Geography and Field Training II

Semester-II

Course Description

The values and purposes of geographical field training at the university level can be grouped into two broad categories.

1.To prepare students for a career in applied geographical research.