Geography Honours 1st Year (NU) – Full Course Plan (72 Classes with Topics)

Paper I: Physical Geography – I (18 Classes)

1. Introduction to Physical Geography – Definition, Scope, Importance

2. Earth’s Origin – Big Bang Theory, Nebular Hypothesis

3. Structure of the Earth – Crust, Mantle, Core

4. Plate Tectonics – Theory, Types of Plate Boundaries

5. Earthquakes – Causes, Distribution, Measurement

6. Volcanoes – Types, Causes, Effects

7. Weathering – Mechanical & Chemical

8. Mass Wasting – Types & Causes

9. River Processes – Erosion, Transportation, Deposition

10. Landforms by Rivers – Valleys, Floodplains, Deltas

11. Glacial Processes – Erosion, Transportation, Deposition

12. Glacial Landforms – U-Shaped Valleys, Moraines

13. Wind Processes – Erosion, Transportation, Deposition

14. Desert Landforms – Dunes, Yardangs

15. Coastal Processes – Waves, Tides, Currents

16. Coastal Landforms – Cliffs, Beaches, Spits, Bars

17. Coral Reefs – Types, Formation, Importance

18. Revision & Class Test (Physical Geography – I)

Paper II: Human Geography – I (18 Classes)

19. Introduction to Human Geography – Scope & Nature

20. Population – Growth, Distribution, Density

21. Population Theories – Malthusian, Demographic Transition

22. Migration – Types, Causes, Impacts

23. Settlements – Types, Rural & Urban

24. Urbanization – Causes, Problems, Trends

25. Cultural Geography – Race, Language, Religion

26. Human Adaptation to Environment – Eskimos, Masai, Bushmen

27. Agriculture – Types, Intensive, Extensive, Subsistence

28. Agricultural Systems – Shifting, Plantation, Commercial

29. Green Revolution – Features, Impact

30. Industries – Types, Factors of Location

31. Major Industries – Iron & Steel, Cotton Textile, IT

32. Transport – Modes, Importance

33. Trade – Types, International Trade Patterns

34. Globalization – Meaning, Impacts on Geography

35. Environmental Problems – Deforestation, Desertification

36. Revision & Class Test (Human Geography – I)

Paper III: Practical Geography – I (18 Classes)

37. Map Projections – Types & Uses

38. Cylindrical Projections – Simple, Equal-area

39. Conical Projections – Types & Uses

40. Zenithal Projections – Types & Uses

41. Scale – Plain, Comparative, Diagonal

42. Drawing of Maps Using Scales

43. Contour Lines – Representation of Relief

44. Profiles – Cross, Longitudinal

45. Topographical Maps – Reading & Interpretation

46. Weather Maps – Symbols & Interpretation

47. Isolines – Isohyets, Isotherms, Isohalines

48. Statistical Diagrams – Bar, Pie, Line Graphs

49. Choropleth Maps – Preparation & Analysis

50. Dot Maps – Preparation & Analysis

51. Flow Maps – Preparation & Analysis

52. Cartograms – Thematic Mapping Techniques

53. Field Work – Observation & Data Collection Techniques

54. Revision & Practical Test

Paper IV: Geography of Bangladesh – I (18 Classes)

55. Location & Physiographic Divisions of Bangladesh

56. Geology & Structure of Bangladesh

57. Climate of Bangladesh – Characteristics, Seasons

58. Rivers of Bangladesh – Ganges, Brahmaputra, Meghna Systems

59. Floods – Causes, Effects, Control Measures

60. Soil Types & Distribution in Bangladesh

61. Natural Vegetation – Types, Problems of Conservation

62. Agriculture in Bangladesh – Crops & Problems

63. Fisheries & Forestry in Bangladesh

64. Industries of Bangladesh – Jute, Garments, Shipbuilding

65. Population of Bangladesh – Growth, Problems

66. Urbanization in Bangladesh – Trends & Problems

67. Transport System in Bangladesh – Road, Rail, Water, Air

68. Trade & Commerce in Bangladesh – Internal & External

69. Environmental Issues in Bangladesh – Flood, Cyclone, Pollution

70. Disaster Management – Cyclone Shelters, Flood Control

71. Economic Geography of Bangladesh – Prospects & Challenges

72. Final Revision & Model Test (Geography 1st Year)