COURSE DESCRIPTION


B.Sc. (Hons.) Geography or Bachelor of Science Honours in Geography is an undergraduate Geography course. Geography is the science that studies the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth. A literal translation would be "to describe or write about the Earth". B.Sc. (Hons.) Geography is generally three academic year course and it may be provided on part time basis by certain institutes. The syllabus for the degree course is also divided into three years and it is career orienting in nature that offers a lot job scopes for the candidates after its successful completion.


B.Sc. (Hons.) Geography Eligibility

  • The candidates should complete their 10+2 or its equivalent exam in Science stream with Geography as one the subjects.
  • The marks of admission for this course may vary from college to college and at many places it conducts entrance exams plus interview for the admission of students and percentage of 12th class is also being given credit.

B.Sc. (Hons.) Geography Course Suitability

  • Candidates should have perceptive and probing mind, keen observation, analytical and logical thinking and computer skills are essential qualification in the field of geography.
  • They should have also an interest in mathematics and science can help one to be good in this profession and as any other careers, communication skill plays a major role.
  • Applicants should be physically fit and be healthy to work in any situation & locale, and must keep an updated data regarding the earth and the changes occurring.
  • Those who are willing to go for teaching fields at higher degree level i.e. college and university level both in private and government institutions.

How is B.Sc. (Hons.) Geography Course Beneficial?

  • The degree course gives good base for higher degree program in respective subjects, e.g. Masters’ degree aiming to become lecturer.
  • They can become teacher after it and can permanent lecturer after passing post graduate plus NET exam.
  • Candidates can join the NGOs and other developmental agencies engaged in population studies, rural development and environmental issues.
  • Other options for them where they can have jobs are urban planning, transportation planning, travel/tourism planning, solid-waste disposal systems, emergency services and social services.

COURSE ELIGIBILITY


The candidates should complete their 10+2 or its equivalent exam in Science stream with Geography as one the subjects.
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) Geography Syllabus

    Syllabus of Geography as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

       Part I

    Sr. No.

    Subjects of Study

    1

    Geotectonics, Geomorphology and Hydrology

    2

    Cartographic Techniques in Geography

        Part II

    3

    Climatology, Soil Geography and Biogeography

    4

    Analytical Techniques in Geography

       Part III

    5

    Nature of Geography

    6

    Economic & Social Geography

    7

    Geography of India

    8

    Applied Geographical Techniques and Field Report

OPJS University

Churu, Rajasthan

OPJS Means Om Parkash Jogender Singh University. OPJS University is established under the act 16 of 2013 made and promulgated on 2nd Day of August, 2013 by Hon’ble Governor of Rajasthan State.  .

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