Geomorphology (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24CGEO111
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To understand the associations between geomorphologic landforms, concepts and processes and critically evaluate and connect information about geomorphic processes.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning Outcome

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Learning & Teaching Strategies

Assessment

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24CGEO 111

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geomorphology (Theory)

CO1: Interpret functioning of Earth systems and analyze anthropogenic operating factors affect the development of landforms .

CO2: Analyze mechanisms that control these processes.

CO3: Assess the roles of structure, stage and time in shaping the landforms

CO4: Acquire theoretical and empirical framework for understanding landscape evolution.

CO5: Interpret geomorphological maps and apply the knowledge in geographical research.

CO6: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in Teaching:

 

Interactive lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstrations.

 

 

Learning activities for the students:

 

Self-learning assignments, effective questions, Seminar presentation.

Class Test,

Semester end examinations,

Quiz, Solving problems in Tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and Group projects.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Geomorphology:

 Nature, Scope and Approaches;

Earth: Interior Structure and Isostasy.

 

   

12.00
Unit II: 
Earth Movements

Plate Tectonics,

Earth Movements

Types of Folds and Faults,

Earthquakes and Volcanoes

 

 

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Geomorphic Processes:

Weathering,

Mass Wasting,

Cycle of Erosion (Davis and Penck).

 

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Evolution of Landforms (Erosional and Depositional)

Fluvial, Karst,,Aeolian, Glacial, and Coastal

 

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Applied Geomorphology

Morphological, Processes and control systems in geomorphological studies.

 

 

 

 

 

     

    Essential Readings: 

    Essential Reading:

    1. Dayal, P. (1996). A Text book of Geomorphology. Patna, India: Shukla Book Depot
    2. Khullar, D.R. (2012). Physical Geography. New Delhi. India: Kalyani Publishers.
    3. Bloom, A. L. (2003). Geomorphology: A Systematic Analysis of Late Cenozoic Landforms, New Delhi, India: Prentice-Hall of India
    4. Kale, V. S. and Gupta A. (2001). Introduction to Geomorphology. Hyderabad, India: Orient Longman.
    5. Singh, S. (2009):BhautikBhugol ka Swaroop (Hindi). Allahabad, India: Prayag Pustak.

     

    Suggested Readings:

    1. Huggett, R.J. (2007): Fundamentals of Geomorphology. New York, U.S.A.: Routledge.
    2. Strahler, A. H. and Strahler, A N. (2001): Modern Physical Geography (4/E). New York, U.S.A.: John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
    3. Thornbury, W. D. (2004): Principles of Geomorphology. New York, U.S.A.: Wiley.
    4. Christopherson, R. W. and Birkeland, G. H. (2012). Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography (8th edition). New Jersey, USA: Pearson Education.
    5. Mal, Suraj, Singh, R.B. and Huggel, C. (2018). Climate Change, Extreme Events and Disaster Risk Reduction. Switzerland: Springer. pages 309.

     

    References: 

    E-Contents

    1. AdvancesinAtmosphericSciences–Bimonthly,SPSciencePress,Paris0256-1538
    2. AtmosphericEnvironment–Annual,Elsevier, Netherland1352-2310
    3. AnnalsoftheNationalAssociationofGeographersIndia–Biannual, NationalAssociationofGeographers,NewDelhi0970-972X
    4. https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/geomorphology
    5. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc19_ce46/preview
    6. https://epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/Home/Download
    Academic Year: 
    2024-2025