Syllabus (GEOGRAPHY)

Course Type: MAJ-7

Semester: 5

Course Code: BGEOMAJ07S

Course Title: Field Report

(L-P-Tu): 0-6-0

Credit: 6

Practical/Theory: Practical

Course Objective: To introduce students to the principles of geography as a field science. To strengthen observation abilities of the students and educate them in field survey and data collection, data analysis utilizing various technologies, and advanced techniques. To

Learning Outcome: Students will be able to visualise spatial data utilising a variety of cartographic and mapping approaches . students will be trained to perform all levels of pre-field, field, and post-field activities.

Course Title: Field Report

Marks Distribution Pattern:
Field Report 25
Viva-voce 15
Internal Assessment (Group Study) 10

Guidelines on execution:
a. The work is to be based mainly on processing of primary data collected from field with the help of appropriate schedules for physical and socio-economic survey, stressing on any local problem or any contemporary issue.
b. The following are to be taken as base maps, subject to availability: Cadastral map/ City Ward Boundary map.
c. Interrelations between physical, social, economic, cultural aspects of the study should be the focus of the Field Report.
d. Text of the Report should not exceed 3,000 words and should ideally be divided into the following sections: Introduction, Statement of problem(s) and Objectives, Materials and methods, Results & Discussions, Conclusion, References / Bibliography and Appendices (if any).
e. Maps, diagrams and sketches, excluding photographs, should not exceed 30 pages of A4 size paper.
f. Handwritten Report duly signed endorsed by the Faculty(s) and endorsed by the HOD is to be produced individually by the students. Photocopying and computer typing are strictly restricted.

Selected References:
1. Chandan, S.D., Debajyoti, M. 2023. Geospatial Techniques and Research in Geography, Enova
Publications.
2. Lemon, B. Paul, C. (). Fieldwork Techniques and Projects in Geography. Collins Pub.
3. Sengupta, P., Bandopadhya, M., Mitra, K., Sen, J. 2011. Project Work, Field Report and Geographical
Study. Kalyani Publishers.

4. J.E. Archer and T.H. Dalton 2022 FIELDWORK IN GEOGRAPHY. Rawat Publication