Environmental Pollution - Introduction

Topics

Human Geography - Nature and Scope
- Introduction to Human Geography Nature and Scopes
- Nature of Human Geography
- Scopes of Human Geography
Population : Distribution, Density, Growth and Composition
- Distribution of Population
- Density of Population
- Population Growth
- Regional Variation in Population Growth
- Population Composition
- Promoting Gender Sensitivity
Data – Its Source and Compilation
- What is Data?
- Need of Data
- Presentation of Data
- Sources of Data
- Sources of Data - Primary
- Sources of Data - Secondary
- Tabulation and Classification of Data
- Data Compilation and Presentation
- Processing of Data
- Grouping of Data
- Process of Classification
Fundamentals of Human Geography
Data Processing
- Measures of Central Tendency
- Concept of Median
- Mode
- Comparison of Mean, Median and Mode
- Measures of Dispersion
- Methods of Measuring Dispersion
- Rank Correlation
- Direction of Correlation
- Degree of Correlation
- Method of Calculating Correlation
India - People and Economy
The World Population - Distribution, Density and Growth
- The World Population - Distribution, Density and Growth
- Patterns of Population Distribution in the World
- Density of Population
- Factors Influencing the Distribution of the Population
- Population Growth
- Trends in Population Growth
- Doubling Time of World Population
- Spatial Pattern of Population Change
- Impact of Population Change
- Demographic Transition
- Population Control Measures
Migration : Types, Causes and Consequences
- Migration
- Streams of Migration
- Spatial Variation in Migration
- Causes of Migration
- Consequences of Migration
Population Composition
- Population Composition
- Age and Sex Composition
- Rural Urban Composition
Human Development
- Concept of Human Development
- Human Development in India
- Indicators of a Healthy Life
- Human Development Index in India
- Population, Environment and Development
Graphical Representation of Data
- Representation of Data
- General Rules for Drawing Graphs, Diagram and Maps
- Construction of Diagrams
- Classification of Thematic Maps Based on Method of Construction
Practical Work in Geography
Human Settlements
- Human Settlements
- Concept of Rural Settlements
- Types of Rural Settlements
- Concept of Urban Settlements
- Urbanisation in India
Use of Computer in Data Processing and Mapping
- What Can a Computer do?
- Hardware Configuration and Software Requirements
- Computer Software
- Construction of Graphs
- Computer Assisted Mapping
- Mapping Software and Their Functions
Human Development
- Concept of Human Development
- Growth and Development
- Four Pillars of Human Development
- Approaches of Human Development
- Measuring Human Development
- International Comparisons
Land Resources and Agriculture
- Land Resources and Agriculture
- Land Uses Categories
- Land Use Changes in India
- Common Property Resources
- Agriculture Land Use in India
- Agricultural Development in India
- Problems of Indian Agriculture
Primary Activities
- Introduction to Primary Activities
- Hunting and Gathering
- Pastoralism
- Agriculture
- Mining
Field Surveys
- Field Surveys Procedure
- Field Surveys: Case Studies
- Field Study of Poverty: Extent, Determinants and Consequences
- Field Study of Drought: a Study of Belagaum District, Karnataka
Secondary Activities
- Introduction to Secondary Activities
- Manufacturing
- Household Industries Or Cottage Manufacturing
- Industries Based on Ownership
Water Resources
- Concept of Water Resources
- Water Resources of India
- Deterioration of Water Quality
- Watershed Management
- Rainwater Harvesting
Spatial Information Technology
- Spatial Information Technology
- Geographical Information System (GIS)
- Advantage of GIS Over Manual Methods
- Components of GIS
- Spatial Data Formats
- Sequences of GIS Activities
Tertiary and Quaternary Activities
- Tertiary and Quaternary Activities
- Types of Tertiary Activities
- People Engaged in Tertiary Activities
- Some Selected Examples
- Quaternary Activities
- Quinary Activities
- The Digital Divide
Mineral and Energy Resources
- Mineral and Energy Resources
- Types of Mineral Resources
- Distribution of Minerals in India
- Conservation of Minerals Resources
Manufacturing Industries
- Manufacturing Industries
- Types of Industries
- Knowledge Based Industries
- Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation (LPG) and Industrial Development in India
- Industrial Regions in India
Transport and Communication
- Transport and Communication
- Transport
- Mode of Transport
- Water Transport
- Air Transport
- Pipelines
- Communication
International Trade
- Concept of International Trade
- History of International Trade
- Gateway of International Trade
Planning and Sustainable Development in Indian Context
- Concept of Planning
- Concept of Sustainable Development
Transport and Communication
- Transport and Communication
- Land Transport
- Oil and Gases Pipelines
- Communication Networks
Human Settlements
- Human Settlements
- Classification of Settlements
- Types and Patterns of Settlements
- Classification of Towns on the Basis of Forms
International Trade
- Concept of International Trade
- Changing Pattern of the Composition of India's Exports
- Changing Patterns of the Composition of India's Import
- Sea Ports as Gateways of International Trade
- Air Routes of International Trade
Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems
- Environmental Pollution - Introduction
- Urban Waste Disposal
- Rural-urban Migration
- Problems of Slums
- Land Degradation

Bio-degradable pollutants
Non bio-degradable pollutants
Water Pollution
Air Pollution
Noise Pollution

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Environmental Pollution - Introduction

Topics

Human Geography - Nature and Scope

Population : Distribution, Density, Growth and Composition

Data – Its Source and Compilation

Fundamentals of Human Geography

Data Processing

India - People and Economy

The World Population - Distribution, Density and Growth

Migration : Types, Causes and Consequences

Population Composition

Human Development

Graphical Representation of Data

Practical Work in Geography

Human Settlements

Use of Computer in Data Processing and Mapping

Human Development

Land Resources and Agriculture

Primary Activities

Field Surveys

Secondary Activities

Water Resources

Spatial Information Technology

Tertiary and Quaternary Activities

Mineral and Energy Resources

Manufacturing Industries

Transport and Communication

International Trade

Planning and Sustainable Development in Indian Context

Transport and Communication

Human Settlements

International Trade

Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems

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