The geography department was inaugurated on April 9, 2018, at Domkal Girls' College. Additionally, a new session of the B.Sc. Major course in Geography, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP 2020), commenced during the last academic session (2023-2024).It has a devoted faculty, committed to the high standards of teaching. Both, theory and practical courses are being conducted in the department. The courses belong to either physical or human Geography. As a part of the practical course, the department organizes study tours or socio-economic survey of villages at different places of Geographical interest in the state. The department’s commitment to basic and applied teaching encourages students to go for higher education as well as for Research activities. Besides, Geography is one of the major subjects in various competitive examinations and hence, students find it useful to study for the preparation of the same. The department has tracing tables, wall maps, surveying instruments, Survey of India Toposheets, weather maps, charts, models, weather instruments models, and computer sets with internet facility and essential furniture is available in the department. The department offers general level course (B.A. in Geography) at undergraduate level. Along with the conventional methods of teaching, LCD, OHP, geographical models, internet, maps, charts are used for making the teaching more effective. Village survey is organized to provide the practical knowledge to the students. Open discussions and feedbacks from the students provide further scope for upgradation. In addition to class room learning, tours, excursions, library, internet, seminars, guest lectures are the other means of learning in the department. The effective methods like group discussions, seminars, assessment of journals, tests, tutorials and tour reports are helpful to evaluate the students.
VISION:
- The vision of the geography department at Domkal Girls' College is to cultivate a deep understanding and appreciation of the Earth's physical and human landscapes among its students.
- Through rigorous academic programs and experiential learning opportunities, the department aims to foster critical thinking, spatial analysis skills, and environmental management.
- It strives to produce graduates who are equipped to address contemporary global challenges, contribute to sustainable development, and make meaningful contributions to society.
- Additionally, the department endeavors to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and research that advances knowledge in geography and related fields.
- To be able to explain territorial diversity and complexity, and the interrelations of natural environmental phenomena with economic, social, and cultural phenomena.
- To develop specific skills related to work techniques, particularly those related to the attention, analysis, process, and representation of geographical information and fieldwork.
To enable graduates to take postgraduate or specialization courses in which a territorial component is dealt with.
MISSION:
The department’s mission is to provide comprehensive higher educational knowledge, and workforce training programs and services of superior quality that meet individual, business, and community needs by:
- Offering comprehensive and enriched undergraduate programs;
- Encouraging and strengthening the utilization of a broad range of technologies, methods, materials, and facilities, within instructional and support services that accommodate students of diverse backgrounds, interests, and abilities;
- Creating an environment that facilitates learning through a curriculum that broadens perspectives, leads to responsible citizenship, and sets standards that support the highest level of performance
“To stimulate and promote excellence in young geographers with new techniques, innovations, and skills for global competency”.
BEST PRACTICES:
- Interdisciplinary Approach: Encourage collaboration with other departments and fields of study to provide students with a holistic understanding of geographical concepts and their applications in various contexts.
- Experiential Learning: Incorporate field trips, internships, and hands-on projects to provide students with practical experiences that complement theoretical knowledge and enhance their skills in data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
- Community Engagement: Foster partnerships with local communities, NGOs, and government agencies to involve students in real-world projects addressing environmental, social, and economic issues at the local and regional levels.
- Research Opportunities: Encourage faculty and students to engage in research projects that contribute to the advancement of geographical knowledge and address relevant societal challenges, promoting a culture of inquiry and innovation.
- Assessment and Feedback: Implement regular assessment measures and provide constructive feedback to students to track their progress, identify areas for improvement, and promote continuous learning and growth.
- Sustainability Initiatives: Integrate sustainability principles into the curriculum and departmental operations, promoting awareness of environmental issues and encouraging students to become advocates for sustainability in their future careers and personal lives.
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES:
- Field survey project on socio-economic survey Basantapur village, Domkal subdivision.
- Field survey project on labor out migration from Faridpur village, Domkal, Murshidabad.
- Field survey project on labor out migration from Muraripur village, Domkal, Murshidabad.
- Seminar on water conservation and its necessity.
TEACHING PROGRAMME:
- Scale and Cartograms.
- Surveying with Prismatic Compass and Dumpy Level.
- Map Projection.
- Computer Basics and Computer Application.
- Remote Sensing and GIS.
- Analysis And Mapping from Topographical Map & Weather Map.
- Field Survey.
- Identification Of Rocks and Minerals.
COURSE OFFERED:
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- B.A. IN GENERAL (PROGRAMME AND GE COURSE).
- B.A MAJOR IN GEOGRAPHY (Major in Geography, initiated during the recent academic session (2023-2024), is affiliated with the University of Kalyani, adhering to the guidelines outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) of 2020).
