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M.A./M.Sc. Geography
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University of Science & Technology,
Techno City, Kiling Road, Baridua, 9th Mile, Ri-Bhoi,
Meghalaya-793101
The M.Sc. Geography programme is a two year course divided into four semesters. The programme is of 88 credits and for the award of degree a student will be required to complete the
credits as per the University norms.
- 2 Years / Onsite
- Intakes: Jan, Apr, Jun, Oct
Admission Eligibility
Graduation with at least 50% marks (5% relaxation in reserved categories) in honours in Geography or Geography as one of the subjects studied from any of the recognised university / college of the country.
Examination Patter
The End Semester evaluation consists of 70% and the internal evaluation consists of 30% which
includes 15% for sessional examinations, 9% for Assignments, Group Discussions & Seminars and 6
Outcomes
i) Students will develop the ethical aptitudes and dispositions necessary to acquire and hold leadership positions in industry, government and professional organizations.
ii) Students will be able to synthesize geographic knowledge and apply innovative research strategies to solve problems in resource conservation, environmental change and sustainable development within the community, region and world.
Specific Outcomes
i) Students will acquire an understanding of and appreciation for the relationship between geography
and culture.
ii) Students will have a general understanding of physical geographic processes, the global distribution of landforms and ecosystems and the role of the physical environment on human populations.
iii) Students will be able to think in spatial terms to explain what has occurred in the past as well as
geographic principles to understand the present and plan for future.
Semester - I
| Paper Code | Paper Title | Nature of Course T/P |
|---|---|---|
| MGE 101 | Fundamentals of Geomorphology (CC 1) | T |
| MGE 102 | Geographical Thoughts (CC 2) | T |
| MGE 103 | Regional Geography: India and NE India (CC 3) |
T |
Semester - II
| Paper Code | Paper Title | Nature of Course T/P |
|---|---|---|
| MGE 201 | Climatology and Oceanography (CC 6) | T |
| MGE 202 | Socio – Cultural and Political Geography (CC 7) | T |
| MGE 203 | Geography of Rural and Urban Development (CC8) |
T |
Semester - III
| Paper Code | Paper Title | Nature of Course T/P |
|---|---|---|
| MGE 301 | Research Methodology (CC 11) | T |
| MGE 302 | Quantitative Techniques (CC 12) | T |
| MGE 303 | Fundamentals of Geoinformatics (CC 13) | T |
Semester - IV
| Paper Code | Paper Title | Nature of Course T/P |
|---|---|---|
| MGE 401 | Geography of Economic Activities (CC 15) | T |
| MGE 402A | Regional Planning: Practices in India and Selected Countries (DSE 4) |
T |
| MGE 402B | Hazards and Disaster Management | T |
How to Apply?
- You Apply
Tell us a little about yourself and we’ll help with the rest. Our convenient online application tool only takes 10 minutes to complete.
- We Connect
After you submit your application, an admissions representative will contact you and will help you to complete the process.
- You Get Ready
Once you’ve completed your application and connected with an admissions representative, you’re ready to create your schedule.