SEMESTER I - CC I

PRINCIPLES OF GEOMORPHOLOGY

CODE – 11K1G01

UNIT I

Geomorphology- Meaning-Scope and Content, Structure, Process and Stage-Rocks-

Types-Folds, Fault, Earthquake and Volcanoes.

UNIT II

Weathering: Types –Mass wasting and mass movement.

UNIT III

Agents of Gradation: River erosion, Transportation, Deposition and Resultant

Topography.

UNIT IV Underground Water-Water table-Spring and its types- Karst Topography.

UNIT V

Glacier –Aeolian –Wave Process-Erosion, Transportation, and Deposition-Shore

lines Submergence and Emergence.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. A. Sivamoorthy Geomorphology (Tamil Edition)

Tamil Nadu Text book society,Chennai.

2. Savindra Singh – Geomorphology, Prayag Pustak Bhavan .

3. R.N.Tikka(1998) Physical Geography, Kedar nath, Ram Nath,

Meerut.,

4. P.Dayal(1995) Text book of Geomorphology,Shukla Book Depot, Patna.

5. Lake-Physical Geography

6. Robinson –Morphology and Landscape.

7. Negi.B.S. (1993)-Physical Geography,S.J.Publication ,Meerut.

SEMESTER I & II - CCII

PRELIMINARY EXERCISE AND CLIMATIC DIAGRAMS

PRACTICAL-I

CODE- 11K2G02P

UNIT I

Preliminary exercise- Definition and types of scales. Representation of scales-

Construction of Plain, Comparative and Diagonal Scales.

UNIT II

Measurement of distance, area, directions and bearings on the maps.

UNIT III

Representation of Relief Features –Contours-Interpolation of Contours. Methods of

Showing important Landform Features by contours. Drawing cross section and calculations

of gradients.

UNIT IV

Representation of Climatic data- Temperature, Rainfall, Humidity and Climograph-

Hythergraph- Ergograph.

UNIT V Wind Rose Diagrams and its types-Rainfall dispersion diagrams.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1.Monkhouse, F.J., and Wilkinson, H.R., (1963). Maps and Diagrams,Methuen and CO,

London

2. R.L Singh- Elements of Practical Geography

3. Raghundhan singh-Map work and practical Geography,

4. S.Jayachandran-Practical geography (Tamil Edition)

SEMESTER I - AC I

FUNDAMENTALS OF CARTOGRAPHY - I

CODE- 11K1GAG1

UNIT I

The Art and Science of Cartography –History, Techniques and Preparation of maps

and their Classification.

UNIT II

The Earth: Shape , Size, Area and Great Circles-Coordinate System: Plane and

Spherical, Latitude and Longitude, Direction and Distance. International Date Line.

UNIT III

Symbolization; Quantitative, Qualitative-Point, Line, Area, and Volume- Size

Location and Direction of Symbols-Selection of Class intervals and Choropleth and

Isopleth Maps.

UNIT IV

Compilation: Meaning-Procedure for Compilation of Physical and Cultural details-

Finalization.

UNIT V

Generalization: Meaning-Generalization of Map details-Boundaries and Rivers.

REFERENCE BOOK :

1.Keates J.S. Cartographic Design and Production, Pub.Longman Inc.London .1973.

2.Lawrence G.R.P. Cartographic Methods,Pub.Methu & Co 1971.

3.Misra R.P and A.P.Ramesh Fundamentals of Cartography. University of

Mysore.1969.

4.Menkhouse and Wikinson –Maps and Diagrams, Methu & Co Ltd. 1976.

5.Ramamurthy.K Map Interpretation Pub:Rexy Printers, Mylapore,Madras,1982.

SEMESTER I & II - AC II

CARTOGRAPHY PRACTICAL

CODE- 11K2GAG2P

UNIT I

Maps-Types of Maps-Physical and Cultural. Meridians- Parallels –Definition and

Characteristics.

UNIT II

Compilation-Preparation of Base Map-Compile the details of Physical and Cultural

details . Enlargement and Reduction and Combination of Maps-Format of Map.

UNIT III

Mapping the Relief Feature- Contour, Spot Heights, Benchmark, Triangulation,

Layer Method and Tint Method -Hachuring.

UNIT I V

Map Symbols-Point, Line and Area. Qualitative and Quantitative (one each).

UNIT V

Map Reproduction – Methods of Map Reproduction –Duplicating and Printing

Process.

REFERENCE BOOK :

1. Keates J.S. (1973),Cartographic Design and Production, Pub.Longman Inc.London .

2. Lawrence G.R.P. (1971), Cartographic Methods,Pub.Methu & Co , New Delhi

3. Misra R.P and A.P.Ramesh (1969), Fundamentals of Cartography. University

ofMysore.

4. Monkhouse and Wilkinson (1976), Maps and Diagrams, Methu & Co Ltd.

5. Ramamurthy.K (1982), Map Interpretation Pub:Rexy Printers, Mylapore,Madras,

SEMESTER I

PART – IV ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

CODE –11K1ES

UNIT I

Root of the Environmentalism – Man, Nature, Ideas from Histor

Modernconcepts,Ecosystem, Nature’s balance, preservation, conservation, Global

Warming – Green house effect.

UNIT II

Environmental Issues. Population, Public Health.Development and Ecology.

UNIT III

Industrialisation & Urbanisation of India. Dam construction - Deforestation Chipko

Movement – Narmada valley project.

UNIT IV

Modern concept of Environmental Management conservation – Landscape

Afforestation -Human resources Management.

UNIT V

UN’ Agencies & Conservation UN’ Environmental polices programmes.

Agreement on the Global Environment.

REFERENCE BOOKS

Study Materials complied by Dept. of History, K.N.G.A.

College for Women(Auto),Thanjavur.

SEMESTER II - CC III

OCEANOGRAPHY

CODE-11K2G03

UNIT I

Oceanography: Nature, Scope and significance- Distribution of Land and sea surface

Configuration of the Ocean floor, Continental Shelf, Continental Slope, Deep sea plain and

oceanic Deep & Trenches.

UNIT II

Major Relief features of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Ocean Floor.

UNIT III

Horizontal and Vertical Distribution of Sea Water Temperature- Control of Salinity

variation in open and enclosed Seas- Density of Sea Water .

UNIT IV

Dynamics of Ocean Water:

a. Currents- Factors and General Circulation of Ocean Currents in the Atlantic,

Pacific and Indian Ocean

b. Waves and Tides: Types and Effects.

UNIT V

Marine Deposit: Classification and Geographic Distribution- Coral Reefs:

Conditions for Growth, Types. Ocean as a storehouse of Resources.

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Savindra singh(2002) Physical Geography- Prayag Boostak Pavan, Allahabad.

2. R.C.Sharma and M.Vatal(1995) Oceanography,ChitanayaPublishingHouse,Allahabad

3. Subbiah- Oceanography (Tamil Edition)

SEMESTER II - AC III

FUNDAMENTALS OF CARTOGRAPHY - III

CODE- 11K2GAG3

UNIT I

Lettering and Cartographic Symbols: Lettering Methods, Types and Characteristics

and use of type of maps-Positioning of letters-Geographical names

UNIT II

Map Design and Layout –General Map Design and Problems-Principles of Map

Design and Format of a Map.

UNIT III

Types of Symbols and their uses: Points (Dots, Proportional Circles and Spheres),

Line(Isopleths and Flow Lines), Areas(Chropleth).

UNIT IV

Basic Principles of Land Surveying: Chain-Prismatic Compass-Indian Clinometer –

Dumpy Level and Plane Table Surveying.

UNIT V

Technology and its Application in Cartography: Aerial photos and Satellite Data.

REFERENCE BOOK :

1.Keates J.S. Cartographic Design and Production, Pub.Longman Inc.London .1973.

2.Lawrence G.R.P. Cartographic Methods,Pub.Methu & Co 1971.

3.Misra R.P and A.P.Ramesh Fundamentals of Cartography. University of

Mysore.1969.

4.Menkhouse and Wikinson –Maps and Diagrams, Methu & Co Ltd. 1976.

5.Ramamurthy.K Map Interpretation Pub:Rexy Printers, Mylapore,Madras,1982.

SEMESTER II - NON MAJOR ELECTIVE I

DISTRIBUTION OF GLOBAL RESOURCES

CODE-11K2GELO1

UNIT I

Definition of Resources – Concepts – Classifications – Resource consciousness .

UNIT II

Agricultural resource – Geographical factors influencing Agriculture – methods of

cultivation .

UNIT III

Fishery Resources – Locations of major fishing grounds. Forestry: World Forest

Resources –Forest Conservation.

UNIT IV

Mineral Resources – Factors affecting the exploitation of Mineral Resources –

Distribution of Iron, Coal, Petroleum & Natural Gas.

UNIT V

Energy Resources - Thermal, Hydro –Electric power and Atomic power.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1.K.K.Khanna & V.K.Guptha , Economic and Commercial Geography, S.Chand

& Company Ltd, New Delhi

2.Van Royan & Bengtson (1964), Fundamentals of Economic Geography,

Prentice of India Private Ltd, New Delhi.

3.Trewartha & Robinson (1967) Physical Elements of Geography, Mc Graw-Hill

Book Company, New York.

4.S.K. Sadhukhan (1994), Economic Geography, S.Chand & Company Ltd,

New Delhi

SEMESTER II

VALUE EDUCATION

CODE- 11K2VE

UNIT I

Introduction : Definition of Value Education – Need for Value Education –

Teachings of values by various religious like Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Jainism,

Islam etc.

UNIT II

2. Living & Social Values

2.1 Living Values: Peace, respect, co-operation, freedom, happiness, honesty,

humility, love, responsibility, simplicity, tolerance, optimum and positive thinking.

2.2 Social Values: Love and compassion, sharing and Generosity, politeness and

courtesy, gratitude, Duty and Responsibilities towards society, Tolerance and unity.

UNIT III

3.1 Role of Visionaries and Leaders in Social Reform: Rajaram Mohan Roy,

Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda, EVR Periyar, Mother Therasa,

3.2 Value Crisis: religious Fundamentalism and Terrorism – corruption in society –

commerce without Ethics – Education without character – wealth without effort.

3.3 Time Management.

UNIT IV

4.YOGA: Teaching yoga – Manavalakalai – by qualified Yoga teachers – The aim

is to acquire physical Health – Mental Acuteness – Strength of Life Forces and Wisdom –

to achieve a holistic way of life – to take up and get involved in social Welfare Activities –

to learn their commitment to society.

UNITV

1. Project Work (Any One of the following activities)

Collecting News details about Value Education from News papers, Journals and

Mahgazines and /or Collecting Short Stories or Anecdotes to stress Social and Living

Values.

Writing poems, Stories or Essays highlighting Moral Values or Erosion of Moral Values.

Drawings, painting,Collage or Posters to highlight Living and Social values or the

erosion of these values

SEMESTER III - CC IV

CLIMATOLOGY

CODE-11K3G04

UNIT I

Definition and Significance of Climatology- Climatic Elements- Weather and

Climate- Composition and Structure of Atmosphere- Insolation.

UNIT II

Horizontal and vertical Distribution of Temperature- Range of Temperature-

Diurnal, Seasonal and Annual.

UNIT III

Atmospheric Pressure and Winds: Vertical, Horizontal Distribution of Pressure-

Planetary, Periodic and Local Winds.

UNIT IV

Atmospheric Moisture-Forms of Precipitation and Types of Rainfall-Classification

of Air mass and Fronts.

UNIT V

Tropical Cyclones-Temperate Cyclones and Anticyclone. Basis of Koppens

Classification.

REFERENCE BOOKS

1.D.S.Lal (1998) -Climatology, Chaitanya Publishing House, Allahabad

2.Critchfield.H General –Climatology, Prentice Hall of India Pvt, Ltd, New Delhi

3.I.C.Kamaraj -Climatology Tamil Edition.

SEMESTER III CC V

HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

CODE-11K3G05

UNIT I

Nature & Scope of Human Geography – Concepts of Determinism, Possiblism and

Probablism.

UNIT II

Concept of Regions – Regionalism – Formal and - Functional regions .

UNIT III

Evolution of mankind - Races of mankind - Major divisions - Distribution.

UNIT IV

Population – Growth of Population – Factors affecting Population –Distribution of

Population-Densely populated regions and sparsely populated regions.

UNIT V

Migration – causes – types – effects and problems.

REFERENCE BOOKS :

1. Trewartha , G.T. Geography of Population : World Patterns , John Wiley and Sons ,

Inc , New York 1972.

2. Chancre, R.C. : A Geography of population concepts , determine and patterns,

Kalian Publishers , New Delhi 1986.

3. Peripilou A.V ., Human Geography , Longman group Limited.

4. Anathapadmanban, Human Geography , Tamil edition.

SEMESTER III & IV - CC V

SOCIO ECONOMIC DATA AND WEATHER

INTERPRETATION

PRACTICAL -II

CODE-11K4G06P

UNIT I

Study of various Meteorological Signs and Symbols- Station model.

UNIT II

Study and interpretation of weather maps of India, summer and winter seasons.

UNIT III

Methods of representing Socio Economic Data by using Point, Line, Area symbols.

Representation of agricultural data.

UNIT IV

Representation of Population Data- Growth, Distribution- Density, Sex and

Literacy.

UNIT IV

Distributional maps- Isopleth, Chloropleth, Choroschematic, Flow diagram. Traffic

flow.

Reference Books :

1. Monkhouse and Willinson- Maps and Diagrams, Methuen & co-London

2. R.L Singh- Elements of Practical Geography,

3. Raghundhan singh-Map work and practical Geography

4. S.Jayachandran-Practical geography ( Tamil Edition)

5. Gopal singh - Practical geography.

2. Khuller - Practical geography.

SEMESTER IV - CC VII

BIO GEOGRAPHY

CODE- 11K4G07

UNIT I

Definition, Scope and significance of Bio Geography- Basic ecological principles;

Concept of Biome, Ecotone and community.

UNIT II

Origin of flora and fauna through geological times- Distribution of plant and animal

life- soil types & its characteristics.

UNIT III

Desertification- Natural causes and Man made causes- Industrial Effluents. Global

warming and its Impact on Plants, Animals and Human Beings.

UNIT IV

Major Biomes- Tropical Forests-Tropical Grasslands -Temperate Grasslands and

Tropical Deserts.

UNIT V

Study of Ecological regions of Himalayas & Western Ghats in relation to their plant

and animal life- Problems, conservation and management.

REFERENCE BOOKS

1.Robinson.h- Biogeography,ELBS; McDonald and Evana London 1982.

2.Savindra Singh –Biogeography, Prayag Pustak Bhavan,Allahabad

3. Sharma, P.D.- Ecology and Environment, Rastogi publications, Meerut.

4.Hussain, M., (1994). Human Geography, Rawat Publications, New Delhi, India.

SEMESTER V -CC VIII

SETTLEMENT GEOGRAPHY

CODE- 11K5G08

UNIT I

Settlements- Rural and Urban, Types of rural settlement- their characteristics and

distribution.

UNIT II

Rural House types, characteristics and distribution; rural settlement in India and

their spatial characteristics.

UNIT III

Urban settlement- definition, site and situation of towns; Functional classification of

towns.

UNIT IV

Urbanisation of the world- Urban problems.

UNIT V

Case study of Indian cities: Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi and Kolkatta.

REFERENCE BOOK

1.Singh R.L.Readings in Rural settlement Geography Banaras Hindu University,

Department of Geography, Varanasi

2.Mishra,H.N. Rural Geography, Heritage Publishers, New Delhi

3.Sivamurthy, Settlement Geography Tamil Edition, Text book society Chennai.

SEMESTER V - CC IX

PRINCIPLES OF REMOTE SENSING

CODE- 11K5G09

UNIT I

Remote sensing: definition-Development of space programme in India.

Remote sensing and Geography. Types of Remote Sensing.

UNIT II

Remote sensing; Electro Magnetic Radiation- atmospheric windows - Ideal Remote

Sensing system-Platforms.

UNIT III

Fundamentals of Aerial Remote sensing-Parts of Aerial camera- types of Aerial

photographs equipments used in aerial photo interpretation.

UNIT IV

Fundamentals of Satellite Remote Sensing: Types of satellite- Sun synchronous and

geo stationary- Resolutions: Spatial, Spectral, Radiometric and temporal- True colour and

False colour images.

UNIT V

Remote Sensing Applications in Geography: Elements of image interpretation-

Remote sensing applications in Land use, Cropping area and Hazard evaluation.

REFERENCE BOOK

1.S.M.Rashid (1993): Remote sensing in Geography, Mana

Publications, New Delhi.

2.Lilles.T.M and Kieper (1987) Remote Sensing and image interpretation, John Wiley and

sons, New York

3.Campbell B.James (1987) Introduction to Remote sensing, Oxford

Press, New York

SEMESTER V& VI - CC X

MAP PROJECTION AND SURVEYING

PRACTICAL - III

CODE- 11K6G10P

UNIT I

Map projections- General Principles classifications choice of Projections.

UNIT II

Construction, Properties, limitation and uses of the following projections.Conical:

One standard, conical Two standard, conical Bonnes, Polyconic and international

projection.

Cylindrical:Simple, Equal area and the Mercator Projection.Construction properties,

limitations and uses of the following projections.

UNIT III

Zenithal: Constructions, properties, limitations and uses.The following projections.

Equidistant, Equal Area (polar cases only), Stereographic, Gnomonic, orthographic.

Conventional: Sinusoidal, Mollweide`s (Normal cases), Sinusoidal interrupted and

mollweide interrupted.

UNIT IV

Surveying: Simple exercise using 1.Chain 2.Prismatic Compass 3.Plane table

4. Dumpy Level 5.Indian Clinometer 6.Abney Level.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Monkhouse, F.J., and Wilkinson, H.R., (1963). Maps and Diagrams,Methuen and Co.,

London

2.Miller, A., (1964). The Skin Of The Earth, Methue and B.I.Publications, Delhi.

3. Singh, R.L., and Dutt, P.K., (1978). Elements of Practical Geography,

Students and Friends, Allahabad.

4. Misra, R.P. (1989): Fundamentals of Cartography, Concept Publishing Company, NewDelhi

5. PijushKanti Saha & Partha Basu(2004), Advanced Practical Geography,

Books and Allied (P) Ltd, Kolkata-India.

6.Raghundhan singh-Map work and practical Geography

7.S.Jayachandran-Practical geography ( Tamil Edition)

SEMESTER V& VI - CC XI

INTERPRETATION OF TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS

AND REMOTELY SENSED DATA

PRACTICAL – IV

CODE- 11K6G11P

UNIT I

Conventional signs and symbols - Marginal information used in Topographic

sheets. Interpretation of Indian Topographic Maps- Hill and Plain regions

UNIT II

Study of Marginal information in Aerial photographs- Stereoscopic vision-

Elements of Aerial interpretation. Stereoscope & its types.

UNIT III

Interpretation-Aerial Photographs-Mapping Physical features-landuse-settlement and

transportation.

UNIT IV

Study of marginal information of satellite image -Elements of satellite image

interpretation- Mapping & Interpretation of satellite image-Physical feature- Landuse-

settlement.

UNIT V

Comparision of maps, air photos & satellite imagery- Advatantages and limitations.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1.Dickinson, G.C. (1979 second edition) Maps, Air Photographs

Arnold Heinemaan, London

2.Lillies T.M. and Klefer (1987second edition) Remote sensing and image interpretation,

John wiely and sons New York.

3.Robinson, A.H. Randale D.S. Morrision, J.L. and P.C. Muchrucke, Elements of

Cartography, John wiely and sons New York.

SEMESTER V - MBE I

GEOGRAPHICAL REGIONS OF THE WORLD

CODE- 11K5GELG1

UNIT I

Meaning of Natural Regions –Climatic Types-Distribution-Climatic Regions.

UNIT II

Equatorial Regions: Hot Climate –Tropical Rainforest.

Tropical Monsoon region: Tropical Humid Climate-Tropical Dry Climate-Subtropical

Climate.

UNIT III

Temperate Region: Temperate Oceanic Climate-Temperate Continental Climate-

Cool Temperate Climate.

UNIT IV

Polar Region: Coniferous Forest-Tundra Type.

UNIT V

Types of Economics: Highly developed economies-Semi-developed economies-

Under developed economies-Centrally planned economies.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Van Royan & Bengtson (1964), Fundamentals of Economic Geography,

Prentice of India Private Ltd, New Delhi.

2. Trewartha & Robinson (1967) Physical Elements of Geography, Mc Graw-Hill

Book Company, New York.

3. S.K. Sadhukhan (1994), Economic Geography, S.Chand & Company Ltd,

New Delhi.

SEMESTER V - NON MAJOR ELECTIVE II

REMOTE SENSING APPLICATIONS

CODE-11K5GELO2

UNIT I

Remote Sensing- Definition-Scope and Content- Ideal Remote Sensing System-

Principles of remote Sensing.

UNIT II

Basis of Electro Magnetic Radiation- Electro magnetic Spectrum- Visible range-

Non visible range.

UNIT III

Platforms- Types of Platform- Geo Stationary, Sunsynchronices- Multispectral

scanner- Indian satellite.

UNIT IV

Satellite data- sensor character-Spatial Resolution, Temporal Resolution_

Spectral Resolution.

UNIT V

Application of Satellite Remote Sensing in the field of Earthquake, Flood-

prediction of Disaster.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Dickinson, G.C. (1979 second edition) Maps, Air Photographs.

Arnold Heinemaan, London.

2.Lillies T.M. and Klefer (1987second edition) Remote sensing and image interpretation,

John wiely and sons New York.

SEMESTER VI CC XII

GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE

TO TAMIL NADU

CODE-11K6G12

UNIT I

India and Tamil Nadu Physical –Drainage-Indian Climate-(Monsoon),Soil, and

Natural Vegetation.

UNIT II

Agriculture in India and Tamil Nadu- Major Crops-Rice, Wheat, Cotton, Sugarcane

Plantation crops: Tea and Coffee.

UNIT III

Mineral Distribution and Industry in India and Tamil Nadu: Metallic and Non-

Metallic, Energy Resources- Distribution of Major Industries- Iron & Steel –Automobile-

Chemical.

UNIT IV

Population Distribution-Growth-Density of Population in India and

Tamil Nadu.

UNIT V

Transport and Trade in India and Tamil Nadu.

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Basic resources atlas of Tamilnadu, Pub:University of Madras

2. V.Kumaraswamy, (2003) Geography of Tamilnadu (Tamil edition)

3. Publications of Tamilnadu Text Book Society, Chennai.

4.Sharma (1998) Economic and commercial Geography of

India, vikas Publishing House private limited- New Delhi.

5.Tiwari (2002) Geography of India, Prayag bhawan, Allahabad.

6. Singh gopal(1970) Geography of India, S. Chand and sons,New Delhi

SEMESTER VI - CC XIII

WORLD RESOURCES

CODE- 11K6G13

UNIT I

Resource Definition-Types of Resources-Natural and Cultural Resources-

Classification of Resources: Renewable and Non-Renewable. Biotic and Abiotic. Concept

of Resources.

UNIT II

Agricultural Resources: Distribution-Production and Consumption-Rice,Wheat,

Cotton, Jute, Sugarcane -Tea, Coffee and Rubber.

UNIT III

Animal Resources: Distribution of cattle Farming – Sheep and Dairy Farming.

Fishing: Major Fishing Grounds of the World.

UNIT IV

Power Resources: Types-Distribution and Production-Coal and oil- Hydro-Electric

Power, Atomic Power & Thermal power. Mineral Resources- Iron ore-Bauxite-Gold and

Manganese.

UNIT V

Industries and Manufacturing: Distribution of Iron and Steel industries –Cotton

Textiles -Sugar Industries - Automobiles and Ship Building.

REFERENCE BOOK :

1.K.K.Khanna & Dr.V.K.Guptha , Economic and Commercial Geography,

2.Van Royan & Bengtson (1964), Fundamentals of Economic Geography,

Prentice of India Private Ltd, New Delhi.

3.Trewartha & Robinson (1967) Physical Elements of Geography, Mc Graw-Hill

Book Company, New York.

4.S.K. Sadhukhan (1994), Economic Geography, S.Chand & Company Ltd,

New Delhi

SEMESTER VI - MBE II

POPULATION GEOGRAPHY

CODE- 11K6GELG2

UNIT I

Nature -,Scope and Significance of population Geography-Sources of population

Data-Census-Registration-other Sources.

UNIT II

Population Distribution-Density-Factors Affecting Population Distribution-Growth

of population.

UNIT III

Composition of Population-Age, Sex, Literacy, occupation structure- Dynamics of

Population-Fertility-Mortality- Rural and Urban Population.

UNIT IV

Migration-Types-Determinants-Consequences of Migration, Migration Pattern in

India-industrialisation-Urbanisation.

UNIT V

Population and Resources-optimum population-Under Population- Over population-

Resource Regions- problems of population – population Policies.

REFERENCE BOOK :

1.Trewartha , G.T. Geography of Population : World Patterns , John Wiley and Sons ,

Inc , New York 1972.

2.Chancre, R.C. : A Geography of population concepts , determine and patterns, Kalian

Publishers , New Delhi 1986.

3.Peripilou A.V ., Human Geography , Longman group Limited.

4.Anathapadmanban, Human Geography , Tamil edition.

5.B.S.Negi, Population Geography,

6. Majid Husain, Human Geography,Rawat Publications,New Delhi, India

SEMESTER VI - MBE III

GEOGRAPHY OF TOURISM

CODE- 11K6GELG3

UNIT I

Tourism-Definition and Concepts- Classification of Tourist. Visa-Passport. Factors

influencing Tourism. Types of tourism -Religious Tourism, pleasure Tourism, Sporting

Tourism and Eco Tourism.

UNIT II

Factors Promoting Tourism-Advertising-publicity-public Relation, tour Brochures-

Itineraries. Role of Travel Agency.

UNIT III

Role of Hotels and Star Hotels-Supplementary Accommodation-Motels, Choultries,

Guest Houses, Youth Hostels and other accommodation in developing tourism.

UNIT IV

Role of India Tourism Development Corporation-Development and prospects of

Tourism in Tamil Nadu-Impact of National and International Economy.

UNIT V

A General Study on Location and Distribution of Tourist spots in India. A detailed

Geographic Study of Madurai, Delhi, Bangalore and Rajasthan as Places of Tourist

Importance.

REFERENCE BOOK :

1. A.k. Bhatia, Tourism and Development , Sterling Publication, New Delhi.

2.M.R.Thangamani, Tourism –An Introduction ,Tamil Edition , kongu publishers ,Karur.

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