Faculty
Welcome to Department of Geography
About Department
Welcome to the Department of Geography at Bhogawati Mahavidyalaya, Kurukali. The Department was established in 1986. The college has fifteen departments, and the Department of Geography is one of them. The department was established to provide students with geographical knowledge and awareness.
Vision
To strive for quality in teaching, learning, and research in order to achieve excellence in the subject of Geography.
Mission
To study geographical phenomena at the global, national, regional, and local levels.
Programme Offered -GEOGRAPHY (UG DEGREE)
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Class
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Semester |
Course Category |
Course Name |
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B.A.I |
I |
DSC I |
Physical Geography |
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SEC I |
Fundamentals of
Tourism |
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OE I |
1) Natural Disaster
Management |
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2) Science, Technology
and Development (STD) |
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II |
DSC II |
Human Geography |
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SEC II |
Components of Tourism |
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OE II |
1) Manmade Disaster
Management |
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2) Science, Technology
and Development (STD) |
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B.A.II |
III |
DSC-Major III |
Environmental
Geography |
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DSC-Major IV |
Basics of Map Making
(Practical) |
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DSC-Minor-I |
Environmental
Geography |
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OE |
Geography of
Agro-based Rural Rural Development |
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OE-III IDS |
Emerging Trends in
Tourism I |
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VSC |
Soil Analysis
(Practical) |
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SEC |
Geo-statistics and
Data Visualization (Practical) |
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IKS |
Water Management in
Ancient India |
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IV |
DSC-Major V |
Physical Geography of
Maharashtra |
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DSC-Major VI |
Quantitative
Techniques in Geography(Practical) |
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DSC-Minor-II |
Physical Geography of
Maharashtra |
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OE |
Geography of Rural
Economic Development |
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OE-IV IDS |
Tourism Planning and
Management II |
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VSC |
Water Survey and
Mapping (Practical) |
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SEC |
Land Record
(Practical) |
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B.A.III |
V |
DSC-Major VII |
Human Geography of
Maharashtra |
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DSC-Major VIII |
Geospatial Analysis:
Map and Image Interpretation |
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DSC-Major IX |
Research Methodology |
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DSC-Major-Elective-I |
Agricultural Geography |
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Or |
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Fundamental and
Applications of Geospatial Technology |
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DSC-Minor-III |
Physical Geography of
India |
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OE |
Water Literacy and
Water Budgeting |
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FP |
Field Project |
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VI |
DSC-Major X |
Regional Planning and
Development |
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DSC-Major XI |
Geospatial Mapping and
Land Survey Technologies |
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DSC-Major XII |
Geography of Health
and Nutrition |
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DSC-Major-Elective-II |
Economic Geography |
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Or |
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Settlement Geography |
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DSC-Minor-IV |
Human Geography of
India |
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OJT |
On Job Training |
Course Objective and Course Outcome
Programme Objectives : Programme B.A. Geography
1. To gain in-depth knowledge of the movement and fundamental climatological laws for a comprehensive grasp of physical geographical evolution.
2. To get the basic information of climatic instruments with its principles, structure, function and use.
3. To study the basics of Human Geography as a branch of Geography.
4. To analyze the spatial distribution of environmental problems and how geographical
Factors, such as location, climate, and landforms, influence these issues.
5. To learn the principles of effective map design and layout, create thematic maps, and use modern mapping technologies
6. To analyses the physiography, climate, and seasonal variations in Maharashtra,
Emphasizing their impact on human life and activities.
7. To familiarize the students with the different quantitative techniques and methods.
8. To understand the different types of water resources and their distribution.
9. To comprehend the fundamental concepts and
significance accurate land records.
10.
To understand the socio-cultural background and regional diversity of
Maharashtra from a geographical perspective
11.
To develop skills in formulating research problems, data collection and
research methods.
12.
To understand modern agricultural practices, irrigation techniques,
technological
Applications
and agricultural revolutions.
13.
To develop a strong foundation in GIS, Remote Sensing, and GNSS, including
their
Principles,
data models, standards, and spatial data management concepts
Programme Outcomes (POs)
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PO No. |
Programme Outcome |
Explanation / Purpose |
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PO1
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Disciplinary Knowledge . |
Demonstrate
comprehensive knowledge of one's discipline and related areas |
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PO2
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Problem Solving
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Use logical reasoning
and innovation to solve Complex problems systematically. |
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PO3
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Scientific Reasoning / Reflective Thinking |
Apply scientific
knowledge and ethical Reasoning to real-world situations. |
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PO4
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Digital Literacy
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Use ICT tools
efficiently for communication, Analysis and information management. |
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PO5 . |
Moral and Ethical
Awareness / Reasoning |
Recognize ethical
issues and behave with integrity and fairness |
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PO6
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Global Citizenship / Multicultural
Competence / Environment &
Sustainability |
Understand global
issues, respect cultural Diversity and act for sustainable development. |
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
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PSOs |
Outcomes |
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PSO1 |
Students will apply fundamental and practical knowledge of
Geography. |
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PSO2 |
Students will perform effective spatial data collection, analysis
and inferences. |
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PSO3 |
Students will utilize digital tools and geospatial techniques. |
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PSO4 |
Students will integrate AI and technological approaches in
Geography. |
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PSO5 |
Students will apply knowledge for areal/regional planning and
development. |
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PSO6
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Students will
communicate effectively and practice responsible global Citizenship. |
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SR. No |
Year |
View |
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1 |
2026-27 |
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2 |
2025-26 |
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3 |
2024-25 |
View |
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4 |
2023-24 |
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5 |
2022-23 |
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6 |
2021-22 |
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Students can access the latest syllabus prescribed by Shivaji University through the official Board of Studies (BOS) portal.
- ✔ Latest Updated Syllabus
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- ✔ Official University Website
Results Analysis B. A. III
2020-21 to 2025-26
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Year |
Total |
Total Appeared Student |
Absent |
Fail |
First Class With Distinction |
First Class |
Second Class |
Result in Percentage |
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2020-21 |
30 |
31 |
00 |
00 |
14 |
12 |
05 |
100 |
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2021-22 |
40 |
33 |
00 |
00 |
17 |
10 |
06 |
100 |
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2022-23 |
35 |
32 |
01 |
00 |
15 |
09 |
07 |
100 |
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2023-24 |
26 |
24 |
03 |
00 |
13 |
6 |
02 |
100 |
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2024-25 |
33 |
32 |
01 |
00 |
16 |
10 |
05 |
100 |
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2025-26 |
19 |
18 |
02 |
00 |
10 |
04 |
02 |
100 |
Awards- Every year the departments of Geography give “Late Yashwant Amanda Chougule Award” sponsored by Prof. K. A. Chougule, Former Head Department of Geography, for the student who stood first in B.A.-III, Special Geography. Prize and shield is the nature of the award given to the student.
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Sr
No |
YEAR |
NAME
OF THE STUDENT/AWARDEE |
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1 |
2023-2024 |
Kum.Rohit Pandurang Sutar |
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2 |
2024-2025 |
Kum.Pallavi Sunil Sutar |
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3 |
2025-2026 |
Kum.
Gayatri Sambhaji Mahdik |