About Geography
The Department of Geography is a constituent Department of the Faculty of Social Science. The department was established in 1956 at Undergraduate Level and in 1985 Post Graduate Department was started. The first HoD was Prof. Lokesh Prasad. The Department offers UG course based on CBCS (Choice based Credit System), 4 years (8 semester degree system) and PG courses of 2 years (4 semester system). The Geographical studies comprises the study of Physical geography, Geomorphology, Climatology, Oceanography, environmental and Disaster Management, Rural Development Regional Planning, Quantitative Methods and Research Methodology, Human and Social Geography, Population Geography, Settlement Geography, Geographical Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing, Urban Geography, Economic and Resource Geography through classroom teaching both Offline and online, providing reading material and group discussion. Department maintains Post Graduate and Under Graduate teaching and research programs to develop the next generation of academic development.
Geography can be a great choice for the study:
- Geography is a multidisciplinary field : Geography is a broad and flexible field of study, allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests and goals in an interdisciplinary field.
- Geography is relevant to today’s world: Geography is all around us, and the challenges we face as a society today are often geographic in nature. From climate change and natural disasters to urbanization and globalization, geography provides the tools to understand these challenges and develop effective solutions.
- Geography provides valuable skills: The skills you learn through studying geography are transferable and in demand in a range of industries. These skills include data analysis, critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving, all of which are highly valued in the job market.
- Geography is an engaging discipline: Geography is a fascinating subject that allows you to explore the world around you in new and interesting ways. Whether you’re studying the physical processes that shape the earth, the cultures and societies that inhabit it, or the complex interactions between the two.
- Geography offers a range of career opportunities: Geography graduates are in high demand in a range of fields, including surveying, cartographer, urban planning, resource management, international development, and more. The broad and flexible nature of geography means that there are a wide range of potential career paths available to graduates.