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Welcome to the Department of Geography & Environment
The Department of Geography and Environment is one of the oldest as well as the proudest departments at Jagannath University. With a wide range of courses, offered by talented and energetic faculty members, we, here, strive to provide our students with an effective educational experience to create and apply the highest form of geographic knowledge.
Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University offers Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Master of Science (M.S), Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. The department has 21 faculty members, who are well known in their academic arena for their academic and research excellence.
Geography, being a longstanding discipline using a variety of techniques, has demonstrated tremendous vitality and prospect in helping people to find solutions for the diversified problems faced by human beings. It is our department’s mission to pursue geographical knowledge and effective environmental management pertinent to the sustainable development of the human race. Our faculty members have been publishing their research findings in various reputed national and international journals. They are also actively engaged in consultancy works and play vital roles in various government advisory committees and professional organizations to serve the society and academic community.
As the chairman of this dynamic department, I am pleased to encourage you to learn more about our programs and activities by contacting us or visiting us in person.

About Department of Geography & Environment
Keeping in harmony with the long drawn glorious history of the Jagannath University, the Department of Geography and Environment has earned a golden past with remarkable present contributing to the nation through different tiers of activities and programmes. The main task of this department is to facilitate students to understand the practical problems and issues of the society and environment and train them on the solution through an integrated theoretical and practical approach.
eography as a subject was first introduced in Jagannath University (Former Jagannath College) at the degree level and MA level in the years of 1953-54 and 1972-73 respectively and continued as honors course under the Department of Geography from 1976. In 2002 this Department of Geography was converted into the Department of Geography and Environment to synchronize with the modern global demand. After the declaration of Jagannath College being transformed into a fully-fledged university in 2005, semester system has been introduced in this department with modern contemporarycurriculum that includes final examination, tutorial in course, midterm as well as student’s presentation, field work, assignment etc. Apart from academic training the Department of Geography and Environment is contributing significantly with 21 dedicated teachers to the national and international scientific community through a wide spectrum of scientific studies and researches.
The seminar library of this department is very rich playing a vital role in the pursuit of delivering knowledge to the students, researchers and teachers. The RS-GIS lab of the department is aided with modern spatial tools e.g. Remote Sensing and GIS to help facilitate students, teachers and researchers to draw solution to the spatial problem through geospatial analysis, database preparation and visualization. Besides, the Department has environment lab offering various opportunities to explore and analyze various environmental problems through environmental analysis and recommending solutions. In addition to that, the department helps students to operate different clubs e.g. environmental club and media club to practically contribute and practice their learning at the university and beyond. The Climate and Disaster Study Unit (CDSU), a research wing of the department where research students have been supported since 2010. Few research projects have been conducted under the study unit and senior faculty member Prof. Dr. Md Moniruzzaman is the founder head of the research wing.
The Department of Geography and Environment with its wide range of commitment and responsibilities to the country, contributes to various social and environmental welfares such as raising community awareness, disseminating of knowledge regarding environmental societal challenges and solutions through Environmental Club and Media Club. From time to time, national and international seminars on different topics are also arranged by the dedicated and efficient teaching staffs of this department. With the sincere effort of the teachers, the students of this department are obtaining B.Sc and M.Sc degree successfully with brilliant result every year that delivers notable amount of expert professional under different services of the government. These professionals in the national and international arena are contributing with dedication, integrity and dignity.
Programs
Curriculum for Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Session: 2020-2021
Department of Geography and Environment
Jagannath University, Dhaka
Courses leading to the Degree of Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Geography and Environment will extend over four academic years and will be divided into eight semesters conforming to the University Rules and Regulations an integrated total of 157 credits (Marks-4850). All the courses are compulsory for each student. Number of each theoretical course will be 70% marks for final examination and 30% marks for continuous assessment respectively. Examinations of the theoretical courses will be 3 hours’ duration for 3 credits and 2 hours’ duration for 2 credits and the duration of each practical examination will be 4 to 6 hours. The medium of instruction will be in English. Number of total courses 60 (theory-39, practical-13, field works-4 and viva-voce-4). In addition, students will conduct a research project under direct supervision of a teacher in the final semester.
Curriculum Plan
Semester |
Theory Courses |
Practical, Field work and Dissertation Courses |
Viva-Voce |
Total (Semester wise) |
||||
Marks |
Credits |
Marks |
Credits |
Marks |
Credits |
Marks |
Credits |
|
1st |
400 |
12 |
100 |
4 |
-- |
-- |
500 |
16 |
2nd |
450 |
14 |
100 |
4 |
50 |
2 |
600 |
20 |
3rd |
500 |
15 |
150 |
6 |
-- |
-- |
650 |
21 |
4th |
400 |
12 |
150 |
6 |
50 |
2 |
600 |
20 |
5th |
500 |
15 |
100 |
4 |
-- |
-- |
600 |
19 |
6th |
550 |
17 |
50 |
2 |
50 |
2 |
650 |
21 |
7th |
500 |
15 |
100 |
4 |
-- |
-- |
600 |
19 |
8th |
500 |
15 |
100 |
4 |
50 |
2 |
650 |
21 |
Total |
3800 |
115 |
850 |
34 |
200 |
8 |
4850 |
157 |
1st Year 1st Semester
Course Code |
Course Title |
Marks |
Credits |
GEO-1101 |
Introduction to Geography and Environment |
100 |
3 |
GEO-1102 |
Fundamentals of Cartography |
100 |
3 |
GEO-1103 |
Fundamentals of Mathematics |
100 |
3 |
GEO-1104 |
Elementary Statistics |
100 |
3 |
GEOL-1105 |
Cartographic Application |
50 |
2 |
GEOL-1106 |
Introduction to Field Study (Fieldwork-I) |
50 |
2 |
Total- |
500 |
16 |
1st Year 2ndSemester
Course Code |
Course Title |
Marks |
Credits |
GEO-1201 |
Fundamentals of Geomorphology |
100 |
3 |
GEO-1202 |
Economic Geography |
100 |
3 |
GEO-1203 |
Introduction to Computer Application |
100 |
3 |
GEO-1204 |
Principles of Sociology |
100 |
3 |
GEO-1205 |
History of Emergence of Bangladesh |
50 |
2 |
GEOL-1206 |
Analysis of Relief and Data |
50 |
2 |
GEOL-1207 |
Surveying-I |
50 |
2 |
GEOV-1208 |
Viva-Voce |
50 |
2 |
Total- |
600 |
20 |
2nd Year 1st Semester
Course Code |
Course Title |
Marks |
Credits |
GEO-2101 |
Geomorphic Processes and Landforms |
100 |
3 |
GEO-2102 |
Fundamentals of Climatology |
100 |
3 |
GEO-2103 |
Advanced Economic Geography |
100 |
3 |
GEO-2104 |
Cultural Geography |
100 |
3 |
GEO-2105 |
Fundamentals of Geographic Information System |
100 |
3 |
GEOL-2106 |
Map Reading and Interpretation |
50 |
2 |
GEOL-2107 |
Surveying-II |
50 |
2 |
GEOL-2108 |
Field Study in Geography and Environment (Fieldwork-II) |
50 |
2 |
Total- |
650 |
21 |
2nd Year 2nd Semester
Course Code |
Course Title |
Marks |
Credits |
GEO-2201 |
Soil Geography |
100 |
3 |
GEO-2202 |
Environmental Geography |
100 |
3 |
GEO-2203 |
Biogeography |
100 |
3 |
GEO-2204 |
Statistics in Geography and Environment |
100 |
3 |
GEOL-2205 |
GIS in practice |
50 |
2 |
GEOL-2206 |
Map Projection |
50 |
2 |
GEOL-2207 |
Environmental Analysis |
50 |
2 |
GEOV-2208 |
Viva Voce |
50 |
2 |
Total- |
600 |
20 |
3rd Year 1st Semester
Course code |
Course Title |
Marks |
Credits |
|
GEO-3101 |
Oceanography |
100 |
3 |
|
GEO-3102 |
World Regional Geography |
100 |
3 |
|
GEO-3103 |
Physical Geography of Bangladesh |
100 |
3 |
|
GEO-3104 |
Population Geography |
100 |
3 |
|
GEO-3105 |
Principles of Remote Sensing |
100 |
3 |
|
GEOL-3106 |
Aerial Photo Interpretation and Photogrammetry |
50 |
2 |
|
GEOL-3107 |
Advanced Field Methods and Techniques (Fieldwork-III) |
50 |
2 |
|
Total- |
600 |
19 |
||
3rd Year 2nd Semester
Course Code |
Course Title |
Marks |
Credits |
GEO-3201 |
Principles of Hydrology |
100 |
3 |
GEO-3202 |
Urban Geography |
100 |
3 |
GEO-3203 |
Transport Geography |
100 |
3 |
GEO-3204 |
Human Geography of Bangladesh |
100 |
3 |
GEO-3205 |
Advanced Climatology |
100 |
3 |
GEO-3206 |
Satellite Remote Sensing and Its Application |
50 |
2 |
GEOL-3207 |
Digital Image Processing |
50 |
2 |
GEOV-3208 |
Viva Voce |
50 |
2 |
Total- |
650 |
21 |
4th Year 1st Semester
Course Code |
Course Title |
Marks |
Credits |
GEO-4101 |
Development of Geographical Knowledge and Concept |
100 |
3 |
GEO-4102 |
Rural Geography and Development |
100 |
3 |
GEO-4103 |
Political Geography |
100 |
3 |
GEO-4104 |
Geography of South and South-east Asia |
100 |
3 |
GEO-4105 |
Geography of Hazards and Disasters |
100 |
3 |
GEOL-4106 |
Research Methods in Geography and Environment |
50 |
2 |
GEOL-4107 |
Land Use Survey (Fieldwork-IV) |
50 |
2 |
Total- |
600 |
19 |
4th Year 2nd Semester
Course Code |
Course Title |
Marks |
Credits |
GEO-4201 |
Environmental Management |
100 |
3 |
GEO-4202 |
Natural Resource Studies |
100 |
3 |
GEO-4203 |
Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management |
100 |
3 |
GEO-4204 |
Agricultural Geography |
100 |
3 |
GEO-4205 |
Flood and Floodplain Management |
100 |
3 |
GEOL-4206 |
Geospatial Analysis |
50 |
2 |
GEOL-4207 |
Dissertation |
50 |
2 |
GEOV-4208 |
Viva Voce |
50 |
2 |
Total- |
650 |
21 |
MSc program consist of two semesters and total 33 credit. Under research/ thesis stream of masters program, students can conduct research works. About hundreds MSc thesis have already been submitted for masters degree award.
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