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Departmental Profile
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OFFERED:
- B.A. Geography
- Career Oriented Course: Diploma In Travel & Tourism
- Short Term Course: Agriculture and Allied Activities
INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES:
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Sr. No.
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Infrastructure
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Number
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1
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Lecture Rooms
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01
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2
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Geo Laboratory
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01
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3
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Staff room/Computer room
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01
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ICT FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE:
- Effective teaching with well qualified techno savvy teachers.
- Use of E-Learning Resources such as PPT, Videos, Blogs, Google Classroom, Google Docs, Lecture Notes, e-Books etc. for delivery of lectures and demonstrations.
- Tools and Learning Resources: Models, Charts, Maps, Instruments.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING: GEOGRAPHICAL STUDY TOURS:
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YEAR
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OBSERVATION / EXPERIMENTS
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2017-18
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Goa State Coastal Site
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2018-19
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Konkan Coastal Area: Devbag, Malvan, Sindhudurg Fort, Tarkarli Beach, Kunkeshwar
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2019-20
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Western Maharashtra: Mahabaleshwar, Pratapgad & Raigad Fort, Harihareshwar, Murud-Janjira Fort
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2020-21
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Western Maharashtra: Mahabaleshwar, Pratapgad & Raigad Fort, Harihareshwar, Murud-Janjira Fort
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2021-22
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Western Karnataka: Yana Caves, Gokarn, Idgunji, Murdeshwar, Udappi, Dharmsthali, Shrungeri, Marvantte Beach
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2022-23
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Western Karnataka: Yana Caves, Gokarn, Murdeshwar, Udappi, Dharmsthali, Shrungeri, Marvantte Beach, Jog Falls
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PARTICIPATIVE LEARNING: FIELD/VILLAGE SURVEYS:
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YEAR
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NAME OF PLACES
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2017-18
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Panhala Fort, Tal.-Panhala, Dist.-Kolhapur
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2018-19
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Jambhali Village, Tal.-Shirol, Dist.-Kolhapur
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2019-20
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Bhairewadi Village, Tal.-Shahuwadi, Dist.-Kolhapur
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2020-21
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Bhairewadi Village, Tal.-Shahuwadi, Dist.-Kolhapur
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2021-22
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Latwadi Village, Tal.-Shirol, Dist.-Kolhapur
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2022-23
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Alate Village, Tal.-Hatkanangale, Dist.- Kolhapur
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SUBJECTS AREAS AND PAPERS:
- Physical Geography
- Human Geography
- Soil Geography
- Resource Geography
- Oceanography
- Agriculture Geography
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- Geographical Thoughts
- Physical Geography of India
- Population Geography
- Urban Geography
- Economic Geography
- Political Geography
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- Fundamentals of Map Making and Map Interpretation (Practical)
- Advanced Tools, Techniques & Field work in Geography (Practical)
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ASSESSMENT METHODS AND EXAM REFORMS:
- National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) is implemented from 2022-23.
- Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)
- Scheme of Examination- 40 (Theory) : 10 (Term Work) Pattern
- Result Analysis after term examination for all program.
- Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) consists of Unit Test, Surprised Test, Home Assignment, Open Book Test, Pre-semester exam, Seminar, Project Work etc.
- Student centric methods, such as experiential learning (Study Tour, Field Visits, Mock Teaching, Group Discussion, and Quiz Competition), participative learning (Brainstorming, Case Studies, Surveys, Information collection, Practical Demonstration, Seminar,) and problem solving methodologies are used for enhancing learning experiences.
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES:
- Ph.D. Degree Completed: 03
- Total No. of Departmental Research Papers published: 35
- Total No. of Conferences, Seminars & Workshops attended:55
- Total No. of Workshop Conference/Seminar organized: 04
- Books Published :02
DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES:
- Celebrations of Geography Day (14th January).
- Organize Geographical Study Tour & Field Visits.
- Organize Village survey.
- Organize Geographical Instrument and Equipment Exhibition.
- Arrange guest lectures on the various occasions.
- Remedial teaching for slow learners & special coaching for advanced learners.
- Innovative Activities like ‘Geo-Corner’ & ‘Our Farmer Our Pride’.
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