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WEEK -1 

Lecture- 1: Origin and Evolution of Earth 

• Various Theories related to origin and Evolution of Earth
• Sunspots and Solar winds

Lecture- 2: Internal Structure of Earth    

• Sources of Information-Direct & Indirect
• Seismic waves
• Types of Waves
• Structure of Interior of Earth.

Introduction to Theories related to distribution of Continents and Oceans

Continental Drift Theory

Lecture- 3: Types of Rocks and their formation process

• Major Types of Rocks
• Igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, metamorphic rocks
• Acidic Rocks ,Basic Rocks
• Economic Significance of Rocks
• Rock Cycle
• Convection Current Theory 
• Sea Floor Spreading Theory

Lecture- 4: Plate Tectonics

• Introduction to the concept of Plate Tectonics
• Various Plate Interactions(Convergence , divergence & Transcurrent)
• Ocean-Ocean Convergence
• Ocean -Continent Convergence

Lecture- 5: Plate Tectonics

• Continent-Continent Convergence
• Divergent Boundary & Formation of Rift Valley

Lecture- 6: Important Geophysical Phenomenon

• Eathquakes-Types of earthquake ,effect & their distribution
• Tsunami-Causes , Propagation and their effect
• Volcanoes-Distribution of Volcanoes
• Volcanic Landforms

WEEK -2

Test 1
CLIMATOLOGY

Lecture- 7: Earth movements and their impact

• Latitude , Longitude & concept of International Date Line
• Rotation of Earth (Day & Night)
• Revolution Of Earth (Solstice & Equinox)

Atmosphere

• Role of Earth’s Atmosphere , Structure of atmosphere .Factors Affecting Temperature distribution & Heat Budget

Lecture- 8: Pressure belts and Wind

• Pressure gradient force , Coriolis force and Wind movement
• Factors affecting temperature distribution
• General Circulation of Atmosphere, Tricellular model & Classification of Winds

Lecture- 9: Water in Atmosphere

• Basic concepts
• Humidity (Absolute and Relative) , Condensation and associated forms
• Temperature Inversion and its impact, Clouds, Precipitation (Types and Formation
• Tropical cyclones & Thunderstorms, tornados

Lecture- 10: Water in Atmosphere

• Air Masses, Fronts and Temperate cyclone

Lecture- 11: 

• Climatic Regions of the world

Lecture- 12: Oceanography

• Ocean Bottom Relief
• Ocean Currents
• Factors responsible for the formation of currents Types of currents

Tides

• Origin and factors controlling tides Significance of tides
• Ocean temperature-Factors distribution and its variation
• Ocean Salinity Factors distribution and its variation

WEEK -3

Test 2

Lecture- 13: Indian Geography

• Location ,Size , shape and extent of India
• Concept of Indian Standard time and issue associated with it
• Physiography of India
• Northern Mountain system

Lecture- 14: Indian Geography

Formation of Himalayas and their regional distribution

• North Indian Plains and Indian Desert
• Peninsular Plateau
• Coastal Plains &Islands

Lecture- 15: Drainage System

• River systems of India (Himalayan and Peninsular)
• Interlinking of Rivers and River Water Disputes

Lecture- 16: Indian Monsoon

• Mechanism of Monsoon (Thermal Concept and Dynamic Concept)
• Modern Theories
• Jet Streams, El-Nino, La-Nina, El-Nino Modoki, Indian Ocean Dipole
• Western Disturbances
• Climate of India , Climate types of India ,Extreme weather phenomenon: Floods, Droughts & Heat waves

Lecture- 17: Indian Soil

• Soil Formation and factors affecting Soil Formation
• Soil Profile
• Types of Soils in India and their distribution
• Soil Erosion and conservation

Indian Agriculture(4hrs)

• Characteristics of Indian Agriculture
• Agriculture Productivity and Intensity in India
• Types of Irrigation
• Major Crops and cropping pattern
• Green Revolution, White Revolution & Blue Revolution

Lecture- 18: Distribution of Minerals

• Petroleum, Oil and Natural Gas
• Shale Gas and Coalbed Methane
• Coal and other mineral
• Nuclear energy and reactors

Human Geography

• Demographic Aspects
• Demographic Transition Model
• Population Census
• Gender Composition and Literacy rate
• Demographic Challenges
• Migration and Migration Trends
• Regionalization and Development Challenges