PABNA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

PABNA, BANGLADESH

Department of Geography and Environment

Faculty of Life and Earth Science

Syllabus for M.S.

Session: 2020-21

EXAMINATIONS:
2021-2022 [Masters 1st Semester , 2nd
Semester & 3rd Semester]

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 Pabna University of Science and Technology
Vision of PUST

The vision of Pabna University of Science and Technology is to create skilled manpower through quality education
and research to full-fill the future needs of the country for establishment of peaceful and prosperous Bangladesh.
Some of the specific visions for next ten years are as follows:

 Develop adequate infrastructure facilities to enable smooth running of academic activities.

 Accumulate as much as 7140 students by the year 2019.
 Increase the number of faculty to 5 and subjects to 24 by the year 2019.
 Establish research laboratory and library facilities of international standard.
 Produce competent teachers and researchers in respective subjects.
 Publish standard books, journals and periodicals.

Mission of PUST
The general mission of Pabna University of Science and Technology is to establish the good academic public
University in Bangladesh and also promote higher education at national as well as international level. However,
some specific missions are:

 Ensure need oriented and modern technology-based education.

 Generate skilled and quality manpower in order to achieve knowledge and technology-based society.
 Ensure quality and high standard educational environment.
 Undertake fundamental and applied research in relevant fields of human knowledge.
 Arrange seminars, conferences, workshops and training for teachers and staffs.

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 About the Department

The Department of Geography and Environment under faculty of Life and Earth Science is one of the well-
established departments at Pabna University of Science and Technology. The department was started functioning
in 2011 as Geography, Environment and Urban Planning (GEUP). With several changes in academic and curriculum,
the department is renamed to Geography and Environment (GE) in September, 2015. The goal of GE Department is
to cultivate highly-motivated and well-trained professionals who will lead the Geography and Environment arena.
The department offers both undergrade and post graduate program. In the Department of Geography and
Environment, students study basic and applied topics related to Geography and Environment as well as advanced
technologies related to map making, image processing, big data mining, modelling, contemporary climatic issues in
national and global scale. To become geographer and Environment expert with basic and applied knowledge, well
skilled and technically advanced related to the geographical and environmental field.
The department has a number of well-constructed laboratories, namely Geo-informatics Laboratory, Cartographic
laboratory, Physical geographic laboratory and Environmental analysis laboratory. Well-equipped computers are
provided for the students, faculty members as well as the researchers. The department has a seminar library.
Students are encouraged for academic excellence by awarding various prizes, medals and certificates in per year
performances. The department also arranges co-curriculum activities among the students such as programming
contests, software exhibitions, cultural events, games competitions, debates etc. in every year.

For more information:

Website: www.ge.pust.ac.bd
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1163617937078697

Contact:
Email: chairman.ge@pust.ac.bd
Phone: +88 0731 64907

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 CHAIRMAN OF THE DEPARTMENT

Name Contact Details

+88073164907
Dr. Md. Rahedul Islam
chairman.ge@pust.ac.bd

FACULTY MEMBERS OF THE DEPARTMENT

SN Name & Designation Contact Details

Dr. Mohammad Najmul Islam 01765550021

1.
najmul@pust.ac.bd
Dr. Md Rahedul Islam 01717-27088
2.
rahe_ge@pust.ac.bd
A. H. M. Monzurul Mamun 01719106342
3.
hasnat@pust.ac.bd
Khondakar Arifuzzaman 01758020370
4.
arkhdm@pust.ac.bd
Humayra Anjum 01715103296
5.
humayra35@gmail.com
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 Pabna University of Science and Technology
Department of Geography and Environment

Vision

To become a center of excellence in education and research to produce world class scholars, researchers and technically
skilled graduates that will lead the wider arena of Geography and Environment for building the sustainable development and
4th industrial revolution.

Mission

Department of Geography and Environment is working with the following missions in order to accomplish the
vision.

M1. To promote the establishment of centers of excellence inappropriate technological areas to enhance the spirit
of innovation and creativity among faculty members and students.
M2. To facilitate adequate quality full trained man power for solving the complex geo-environmental problem.
M3. To offer quality education to investigate, participate in research-oriented activities, pursue higher education
and transfer knowledge in both theoretical and practical aspects in Geography and Environment.
M4. To develop the skills and abilities of students to become productive as local as well as global citizens and
lifelong learners.

Objectives

The general objectives of Department of Geography and Environment clearly help to achieve the ultimate goals of
this department. Those objectives are:

V1. To ensure advancement of knowledge through education and research, in both Applied Science and
Technology, in Science, Social Science and Humanities.
V2. To develop in each student mastery of fundamentals, versatility of mind, motivation for learning, intellectual
discipline and self-reliance which provide the best foundation for continuing professional achievement.
V3. To excel in all aspects of academic activity and produce a high-quality science-based student.
V4. Correlate technical knowledge with professional ethics.
V5. Train-up students in enlightening their inner abilities for problem solving and critical thinking.

Graduate Attributes

The graduate students should have achieved the graduate attributes (also known as Program Learning Outcomes,
PLO), as well as, the attributes of the Knowledge Profile (K1-K8) as given in the following table:

Knowled Attribute

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 ge Profile
K1 The basic understanding of methodical, theory-based natural sciences which are related to the
discipline of Geography and Environment.
K2 Knowledge that based on mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics and more specially of
geospatial and geo-environmental to make ability to analysis and modeling in the areas of
Geography and Environment.
K3 A logical, symmetric and theory-based creation of scientific fundamentals required in the
discipline of Geography and Environment.

K4 The fundamental knowledge of environmental science that develops theoretical frameworks and
bodies of knowledge for the acknowledged practice areas in the discipline of Geography and
Environment
K5 Technical knowledge and skills which will be supports scientific design in a practical field of
Geography and Environment.
K6 Understanding of scientific practice in the implementation areas in the discipline of Geography
and Environment.
K7 Intellectual capacity of the role of geographer and environment expert in society and recognized
issues: ethics and the professional responsibility to public safety; the impacts of geo-
environmental activity; economic, social, cultural, environmental and sustainability.
K8 Utilization of acquired knowledge in the research literature of Geography and Environment and
related topics.

Program Educational Objectives

The Program Educational Objective (PEOs) of the Department of Geography and Environment cater to the
requirements of the stakeholders such as students, employers, alumni, faculty etc. The program educational
objectives are as follows:

PEO-1: Acquire an educational foundation that prepares the graduate for professional careers and higher studies
in the field of Geography and Environment

PEO-2: Provide graduates with a strong foundation in analytical, scientific, and engineering fundamentals required
to research and develop geo-environment related problems and find a way of solving real-world problems.

PEO-3: Express the spirit of excellence, critical conception and creativity self-motivated lifelong learning in Geo-
environmental and related field.

PEO-4: Possess leadership, creative qualities and be effective communicators to work efficiently with diverse
teams, complex problems, promote appropriate ethical and societal practices.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) represent the knowledge, skills and attitudes the students should have at the
end of the program. Geography and Environment department of Pabna University of Science and Technology
(PUST) has formulated 12 (twelve) PLOs in designing curriculum. After successfully completing one-year master’s
degree following the four-years Bachelor degree in GE a graduate optimistically will demonstrate:

PLO-1: Scientific knowledge: Exploit basic knowledge of mathematics, statistics, science and geo-environment to
solve complex scientific and real-life problems in the field of Geography and Environment.

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PLO-2: Problem analysis: Recognize, formulate, review research literature, simulate and analyze complex geo-
environmental problems as well as experiments of Geography and Environment to reach logical conclusions using
first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and applied sciences.

PLO-3: Design/development of solutions: Design/develop a system, component or process regarding to the

solutions of corresponding complex/real life problems to meet the desired specifications, performances and
capabilities; compatible with health, safety, legal, societal and environmental considerations.

PLO-4: Conduct investigations of complex problems: Utilize analytical knowledge, research-based knowledge
and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the
information to finalize valid conclusions.

PLO-5: Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, modern technologies and
geo-environmental tools providing support and services including prediction and modeling to complex scientific
activities with an understanding of the limitations.

PLO-6: The geographer and society: Apply the acquired knowledge to promote environmental quality,
sustainable development, 4th industrial revolution as well as issues and welfare as a geo-environmentalist in
society by using professional scientific strategy.

POL-7: Environment and sustainability: Understand and properly interpret the impact of the professional
engineering solutions in global, societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate the knowledge of a need for
sustainable development.

PLO-8: Ethics: Realize ethics of life and professions also committed to professional ethics, responsibilities and
norms in practicing as a professional expert.

PLO-9: Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual also articulate teamwork principle, work
with a multi-disciplinary team, and appreciate the role of a leader, leadership principles, and attitudes conducive to
effective professional practice of Geography and Environment.

PLO-10: Communication: Communicate effectively in both oral and written regarding the issues of Geography
and Environment activities with the geo-environmental community and with society. Being able to comprehend
and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations.

PLO-11: Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Geography and
Environment finance and management principles as a member and leader in a team to manage projects in multi-
disciplinary environments.

PLO-12: Life-long learning: Identify the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent
and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological changes, limitations and legal consequences of
scientific solutions.

Mapping mission of the university with PEOs

Mission of University
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Curriculum Plan
M.S. (Non-Thesis) Semester wise courses and distribution of marks and credits are as
follows:
Year Semester Theoretical Practical Project Viva-voce Total Total
Marks Credits
Masters 1st M-400 C-16.0 M-100 C-3.0 - - 500 19.00
2 nd M-300 C-12.0 M-100 C-3.0 M-100 C-3.0 M-100 C-2.0 500 17.00
Total 1000 36

M.S. (Thesis) Semester wise courses and distribution of marks and credits are as follows:

Year Semester Theoretical Practical Thesis Viva-voce Total Total

Marks Credits
Masters 1st M-400 C-16.0 - - M-100 C-2.0 - 500 18.00
2nd M-200 C-12.0 - - M-100 C-2.0 M-100 C-2.0 500 16.00
3rd - - M-200 C-8.0 200 8.00
Total 1200 42
Courses for M.S. 1st Semester
Course Code Title Credits Marks Credit Hours
GE 5101 Advanced Research Methodology 4.00 100 3 hours/week
GE 5102 River and Flood Management 4.00 100 3 hours/week
GE 5103 Water Resources Management 4.00 100 3 hours/week
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 GE 5104 Geography of Migration and Refugee Management 4.00 100 3 hours/week
GE 5105 Geography of Development 4.00 100 3 hours/week
GE 5106 Regional Planning 4.00 100 3 hours/week
GE 5107 Environment, Development and Sustainability 4.00 100 3 hours/week
GE 5108 Energy Resources Management 4.00 100 3 hours/week
GEL 5109 Techniques in Physical Geography-Lab. 3.00 100 3 hours/week
GET 5110 Graduate Research Part-I 2.00 100 -
N.B: For thesis group students-
i. GE 5101 and GET-5110 courses are mandatory,
ii. One course must be selected from GE 5102 and GE 5103, and
iii. Two courses must be selected from GE 5104, GE 5105, GE 5106, GE 5107 and GE
5108.
For Non-thesis group students-
i. GEL 5109 course is mandatory;
ii. One course must be taken from GE 5102 and GE 5103; and
iii. Three courses must be taken from GE 5101, GE 5104, GE 5105, GE 5106, GE
5107, and GE 5108.
Offered Course for M.S. 2nd Semester
Course Code Title Credits Marks Credit Hours
GE 5201 Application of GIS and Remote Sensing 4.00 100 3 hours/week
Techniques
GE 5202 Regional Geography of Bangladesh 4.00 100 3 hours/week
GE 5203 Bio-diversity and Conservation 4.00 100 3 hours/week
GE 5204 Urban Environment Management 4.00 100 3 hours/week
GE 5205 Climate Change, Policies and Action Strategies 4.00 100 3 hours/week
GE 5206 Geography of Health and Environment 4.00 100 3 hours/week
GEL 5207 Micro Regional Survey 3.00 100 3 hours/week
GEL 5208 Viva voce 2.00 100 -
GET 5210 Graduate Research Part-2 2.00 100 -
N.B: For thesis group students-
i. GE 5201, GEL 5208 and GET-5210 courses are mandatory,
ii. One course must be selected from GE 5202 and GE 5203, and
iii. One courses must be selected from GE 5204, GE 5205, GE 5206.
For Non-thesis group students-
i. GEL 5207, GEL 5208 and GEL 5208 courses are mandatory;
ii. One course must be taken from GE 5202 and GE 5203; and
iii. Two courses must be taken from GE 5201, GE 5204, GE 5205, and GE 5106.

Offered Course for M.S. 3rd Semester (Thesis Group Only)

Course Code Title Credits Marks Credit Hours

GE 5301 Graduate Research Part-3 8.00 200 -

Examinations of the theoretical courses will be 3 hours duration and the duration of each practical examination
will be 4 to 6 i.e., 4 hours as per the decision of the Academic Committee of the Department.
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Details Course Objectives, Contents and Outcome Plan for Masters 1st Semester
Course No: GE 5101 Credits: 4.00 Year: Masters Semester: First
Title: Advanced Research Methodology Course status: Theory (Mandatory thesis group)
Course Description: This course is developed to introduce advanced research topics in Geography and
Environment incorporating their theoretical background and application in geographical and environmental realm.
The main focus is on collection and analysis of data, design of research, data presentation, and publishing papers.
Course Objectives: The objectives of this course are:
01. To acquaint the students with the research tools and techniques.
02. To elucidate the requirement of avoiding plagiarism to ensure the ethical considerations.
03. To comprehend the significance of hypothesis testing.
04. To become knowledgeable about proposal and thesis writing.
05. To familiarize with the reputed journals in Geography and Environment.
Course content:

01. Research Ethics

Definition of research and research ethics, ethical principles, research misconducts, plagiarism, types of
plagiarism.
02. Techniques of Avoiding Plagiarism
Strategies, Software to use.
03. Research Design
Definition, Process, Techniques.
04. Research Proposal Writing Method
Selecting a research topic, successive steps of a research proposal,
05. Data Collection
06. Presentation of Data
Classification of Data: Principles of classification, classification types, frequency distribution,
classification according to class intervals; Tabulation of Data: Types of tables, parts of tables; Charting
Data: General rules of constructing diagrams, types of two-dimensional diagrams, pictograms and
cartograms, choosing a suitable diagram.
07. Interpretation
Meaning, significance of interpretation, techniques and precautions of interpretation, Testing of Hypotheses-
I (Parametric or Standard Tests of Hypotheses), Testing of Hypotheses-II (Non-parametric distribution free
tests).
08. Thesis Writing
Preliminary pages, main text, end matters, size and physical design, procedure, layout, treatment of
quotations, the footnotes, documentation style, punctuation and abbreviations, use of statistics, charts, and
graphs.
09. Writing Bibliography
Bibliography writing software: EndNote, Mendeley, and Zotero.
10. Scientific Communication
How to publish a paper, reputed journals in Geography and Environment.

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 Course Learning Outcomes (CLO): After the successful completion of the course, students will be able to –
CLO1. Understand the research ethics concepts.
CLO2. Comprehend the research design concepts.
CLO3. Capable of writing a research proposal.
CLO4. Become skilled in collecting data, analyzing and interpreting.
CLO5. To become cable of writing a thesis.
CLO6. Able to publish a paper independently.
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CLO/PLO PLO 1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9 PLO10 PLO11 PLO12
C L O 1 X X X
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C L O 3 X X
C L O 4 X X
C L O 5

Suggested Readings:
01. Kothari, C. R. Research Methodology-Methods and Techniques. New Age International Publishers, 2006,
pp. 401. (1986).

Course No: GE 5102 Credits: 4.00 Year: Masters Semester: First

Title: River and Flood Management Course status: Theory
Course Description: This course is developed to introduce advance level topics of flood and flood relevant issues
in regional and global area. The focus points of the course are flood and river management in terms of origin,
distribution, spatial variation and policy related issues. The course will be conducted in theoretical mood with
special emphasis on management and policy studies in compare with Bangladesh.
Course Objectives: The Objectives of the course are-
01. To teach flood and river management issues, causes and consequences, and policy studies.
02. To evaluate the socio-economic impacts of flood and river on the livelihood.
03. To analysis the complex river system of Bangladesh and flood events.
04. To examine the flood and water related problem, plan, and policies for sustainable development.
Course content:
01. Flood and river management: issue, significance, and components.
02. Floods: concepts, causes, types and consequences. Physical and topographical features of Bangladesh and
flooding.
03. Human perception and adjustment to flooding
04. Watershed: concept, delineation, and management. Floods: Estimation and control measures.
05. Floods and river systems in Bangladesh and its management.
06. Impact of flood control and damage on environment. Urban flooding and drainage.
07. River management policies and problems in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Delta Plan 2020.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO): After the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
CLO 1. Define river system and flood.

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 CLO 2. Interpolate basic concept of river management and function of floods.
CLO 3. Adapt with river induced hazard and disaster.
CLO 4. Explain the nature of watershed management and flood.
CLO 5. Evaluate sustainable flood and river system management.
CLO 6. Evaluate the plan and policies relevant to flood and river management in Bangladesh.
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CLO/PLO PLO 1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8

C L O 1 X X X
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C L O 5
C L O 6

Suggested Readings:
01. Abdul Wazed (1991). “Bangladesher Nadimala (Rivers of Bangladesh, in Bangla)”. Dhaka. FH Khan (1991).
“Geology of Bangladesh” University Press Limited, Dhaka.
02. H. Brammer (1990). “Floods in Bangladesh: Geographical Background to the 1987 and 1988 Floods”. The
Geographical Journal. 156 (1): 12–22. doi:10.2307/635431. JSTOR 635431.
03. Haroun er Rashid (1991). “Geography of Bangladesh”. University Press Limited, Dhaka.
04. Mohd Shamsul Alam (2012), “Sea Level”, in Sirajul Islam; Ahmed A. Jamal (eds.), Banglapedia: National
Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.), Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
05. Nishanthi Priyangika (1999), Hundreds of thousands hit by Bangladesh floods, wsws.org, retrieved 27
August 2015 Uddin, Kabir; Matin, Mir A.;
06. Meyer, Franz J. (2019-07-03). “Operational Flood Mapping Using Multi-Temporal Sentinel-1 SAR Images: A
Case Study from Bangladesh”. Remote Sensing. 11 (13): 1581. Bibcode:2019RemS...11.1581U.
doi:10.3390/rs11131581

Course No: GE 5103 Credits: 4.00 Year: Masters Semester: First

Title: Water Resources Management Course status: Theory
Course Description: This course provides knowledge about water resources of surrounding environment and
their management. It also provides knowledge about benefit, conservation, potential usage and sustainable
management of surface and groundwater resources.
Course Objectives: To expose students to the water resources and their existence in the surrounding
environment. It also introduces knowledge regarding water resources, potential usage and their sustainable
management.
Course Content:
01. Water Resources Management: Definition, Scope and subject matter.
02. Overview of the Hydrological Cycle
03. Phases of Human Interventions in the Water Cycle: 2.1. Atmospheric 2.2. Watershed 2.3. Runoff 2.4.
Ground water 2 5. Maritime
04. Water as a Finite Resource: 3.1. Supply Scenario of Surface and Ground Water
05. Sectors of Fresh Water Demand Utilization 4.1. Domestic 4.2. Agriculture 4.3. Industry 4.4. Fisheries 4.5.
Navigation 4.6. Ecology
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 06. Flood Management 5.1. Structural Approaches 5.2. Non-Structural Approaches
07. Water Power Development 6.1. Dams and Storage. Reservoirs 6.2. Environmental and Population
Displacement Concerns 6.3. Multi-purpose Benefits.
08. Water Quality Pollution and Control Strategies
09. Water conservation and Demand Management (Sectoral prioritization: of water use, including water
pricing and irrigation efficiency).
10. Transboundary Water Resources and Hydro politics
11. Environmental issues in Water Resource Development
12. Community-based water resources management
13. Water Policy and Water Planning Including International Framework

Suggested Readings:
01. Abbas. B.M., The Ganges Water Dispute
02. Ahmad. M. (ed.) (1989), Flood in Bangladesh
03. Ahmed. Q.K. et al (eds.) (1994), Converting Water into Wealth BANCID, (1995)., Non-structural Aspects of
Flood Management in Bangladesh DOB, (1992), Training Manual of Environmental Management in
Bangladesh
04. Elahi, K.M. and Rogge J.R. (1990), Riverbank Erosion Flood and Population Displacement in Bangladesh
05. Haggart K. (ed.) (1994)., Rivers of Life Huq S. et al (eds) (1990), Environmental Aspects of Agricultural
Development in Bangladesh ICID (1994),
06. Miah M.Z. (1990), Floods in Bangladesh MPO (1991), National Water Plan Phases I and II
07. Nishat, A. et al (1993), Freshwater Wetlands in Bangladesh: Issues and Approaches for Management
08. Ohisson, L. (199)., Hydropolitics Bangladesh Flood Policy Study

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CLO/PLO PLO 1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9 PLO10 PLO11 PLO12
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C L O 6 X X X

Course No: GE 5104 Credits: 4.00 Year: Masters Semester: First

Title: Migration and Refugee Management Course status: Theory
Course Description: The course introduces the concept of migration and refugee management including
migration theories, data and statistics, types, and migration policies regarding national and global perspective.
It also offers population redistribution, gender and poverty issues in migration, internal displacement.
Moreover, this course provides wider understanding about migration and refugee management in connection
with geographical variations.
Course Objectives: The course objectives are-
01. To understand the concept, theories and models of migration and refuge and key characteristics.
02. To analysis the migration and refuges related data and statistics.
03. To evaluate the trends, causes and consequences of the national and international migration.
04. To investigates the policies of international in and out migration.
05. To assess the advantages and disadvantages of migration.
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 06. To understand the refuges problems with special references of Bangladesh.
Course Content:
01. Migration: concept and definition, scope of migration studies, classification, typologies and selectivity of
migration.
02. Data and Statistics: sources of data, nature of migration data and migration estimation procedure.
03. Theoretical Aspects of Migration Studies: Ravenstein’s Law. Lee’s hypothesis and Stouffer’s intervening
opportunity model. Mabugunj system approach and Zelinisky’s mobility Hypotheses.
04. Internal Migration: determinants, types, causes and consequences.
05. International Migration: types, causes and consequences, selecting migration and overseas migration
from Bangladesh.
06. Migration Policies: definitions, aims, objectives, historical background, migration policies in developed
and developing countries, gender and poverty issues in migration.
07. Population Redistribution: internal and international redistribution of population, refugee and labour
migration. Problems of urbanization. Internal displacement problems.
08. Environmental migration and Refuge Problems: mitigation, adaptation and management.
09. Refuges problem in Bangladesh: Socio-economic and environmental perspectives.
Course Learning Outcome (CLO):
CLO1. Able to state the concept, theories and models of migration and refugees, and key characteristics.
CLO2. Able to understand determinants, causes and consequences of migrations, and internal displacement.
CLO3. Able to explain the types and trend of global migration and refugees.
CLO4. Able to analyses migration data and statistics.
CLO5. Able to assess population distribution, migration policies, environmental migration and refugee problems.
Mapping of CLOs with PLOs: CLO / PLO

CLO/PLO PLO 1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9 PLO10 PLO11 PLO12
C L O 1 X
C L O 2 X
C L O 3 X
C L O 4 X
C L O 5 X

Course No: GE 5105 Credits: 4.00 Year: Masters Semester: First

Title: Geography of Development Course status: Theory
Course description: This course is introduced to explain the meaning of development from geographical point of
view. It will theoretically conceptualize the development aspects of human population and culture, urban and rural
areas for geography learners. The course also interprets the impact of globalization on developing nations.

Course Objectives-
01. To conceptualize development definition for geography students.
02. To analyze the meaning of development for people, culture and urban and rural communities.
03. To evaluate the past and contemporary theories of development.
04. To explain globalization impacts on underdeveloped and developing countries.

Course content

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1. Geography and Development: Definition of development; Nature and Scope of development; Relation between
Geography and Development.
2. Concepts of Development: Development principles; Developed and Developing Economies. Institutions of
Development
3. Theories and Models of Development: Early modernization theories; dependency; the neo-classical model of
development; growth poles; spatial models; world systems.
3. Population and Development: Changes in the study of population and development: Quantitative aspects – size,
density, distribution, growth rates, life expectancy, sex ratios, age structure, migration, refugee movements;
Qualitative aspects – health, education, attitudes to work, human rights.
4. Culture and Development: Views on the role of culture; ethnicity; elites and class; religion and codes of
behavior; gender; corruption.
5. Rural-Agricultural Development: Urban bias and technological change; Types of agriculture; Problems of
transition to commercial farming: land reform, improved and alternative technologies; Environmental issues; rural
development; agriculture or industry?
6. Urban-Industrial Development: Urbanization: levels and dynamics; urbanization and industrialization; the
informal sector; problems and policies; urbanization and development.
7. Globalization and Development: The process of globalization; impacts of globalization on developing
countries: multinational corporations, debt, and sustainable development.
8. Development and Environment: Resource Utilization and Consumption, Sustainable Resource Management,
Environmental Impacts of Development.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO1: Explain the meaning and nature of development in the aspects of human population and their culture,
society and economy.
CLO2. Interpret and criticize the theories of development and globalization impacts on society.

Mapping of CLOs with PLOs: CLO / PLO

CLO/PLO PLO 1 PLO 2 PLO 3 PLO 4

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Course No: GEL 5106 Credits: 4.00 Year: Masters Semester: First
Title: Regional Planning Course status: Theory
Course Description: This course examines regional planning in advanced economies and the relationship between
regional planning and more conventional land use planning. The course considers the origin and development of
regional planning as a discipline, as well as its contemporary applications. Regional planning has a long history
within advanced economies and over recent decades has been advanced as a key strategy for ensuring the
economic competitiveness of major urban centers. The need for regional planning has also been boosted by the
increasing connectedness of regions, both locally and across territorial borders. This course will also examine
Sustainable regional planning, regional regeneration processes, Transport systems, Regional planning and global
connectivity, The processes of regional planning, Consultation processes, Regional planning tools.
Course Objectives: The objectives of this course are-
01.To teach regional planning in advanced economies and the relationship between regional planning and more
conventional land use planning.
02. To clarify the origin and development of regional planning as a discipline, as well as its contemporary
applications.

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03. This course will also examine: Sustainable regional planning, regional regeneration processes, Transport
systems, regional planning and global connectivity, the processes of regional planning.
Course Contents:
01. Regional Planning: Concept of region, planning and regional planning, Regionalization and the
Administrative Regions.
02. Nature and scope of regional planning: types, component and factors of region and regional planning.
03. Methods and Techniques of Regionalization: Mapping technique, ranking method, Subjective and
Objective Weighting technique, other techniques
04. Regional Analysis: Inter Regional Analysis, The Regional Framework, Regional Accounts.
05. Intra-Regional Analysis: The Location of Industry, Weber L Smith, Spatial Structure of Regions (i.e.
Central Place Theory), The Growth Pole Theory
06. Regional Transport Network Analysis: Degree of connectivity, Alpha, Beta, Gama indices, Degree of
development (Pi Index), Detour Index, Degree of circuitry, Preparation of composite index to measure
transport Development
07. Regional Planning in Practice: Regional Planning in U.K., USA, Russia, France, Japan and Singapore.
08. Regional Planning in Bangladesh.
09. Rural Development: Concept, Current status, Issues, and Importance in context of Bangladesh.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLO): After the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
CLO 1. Define region and regional planning in-depth.
CLO 2. Interpolate basic concept of regional planning and approaches.
CLO 3. Adapt economic development on planning.
CLO 4. Explain the nature of regional planning principles and techniques.
CLO 5. Evaluate sustainable urban development.
CLO 6. Combine planning techniques in different environment for the local and national development.
Mapping of CLOs with PLOs: CLO / PLO

CLO/PLO PLO 1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9 PLO10 PLO11 PLO12
C L O 1 X X X
C L O 2 X X X
C L O 3 X X
C L O 4 X
C L O 5
C L O 6

Course No: GE 5107 Credits: 4.00 Year: Masters Semester: First

Title: Environment, Development and Sustainability Course status: Theory
Course Description: This course has been designed to enrich the students with up-to-date knowledge about the
contemporary environmental issues of Bangladesh. Thus, it will help them to develop skills to contribute in
ensuring sustainable development of Bangladesh.
Course Objectives: The objectives of this course are-
1. To introduce the students with current environmental problems/issues in the context of Bangladesh
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 2. To familiarize the students with the concept of sustainable development
3. To make the students capable in understanding the relationship between environmental change and
sustainable development in Bangladesh
Course Content:
1. Environmental issues: Definition, classification.
2.Current environmental problems/issues in Bangladesh: Water pollution, Air pollution, Deforestation, Soil
erosion and degradation, Drought, Depletion of biodiversity, Natural hazards and disaster, Climate change,
Flood, Salinity, Coastal degradation, Sea-level rise, Severe overpopulation.
3. Sustainable Development: Concept, historical perspective, UN SDGs.
4. Relationship between environmental change and sustainable development: Environmental change and
Sustainable Development in Bangladesh.
5. The Impact Syndromes i) Effects of Natural Environment. ii) Environmental Degradation. iii) Effects on
Biological Environment. iv) Effects on Flora and Fauna. v) Lessening of Bio-Diversity. vi) Deforestation,
Desertification, etc. vii) Structural Intervention of Man on Environment. viii) Dams, Polders, Embankment, etc.
6. Environmental Situation of Bangladesh including Discussion on National Conservation Study on
Bangladesh.
Course Learning Outcomes: With the completion of the course, students will be able to
CLO1. Define different environmental problems and sustainable development
CLO2. Describe various environmental problems in the context of Bangladesh
CLO3. Relate environmental change and sustainable development in the context of Bangladesh
CLO4. Outline the impacts of different environmental problems
CLO5. Evaluate environmental situation of Bangladesh
CLO6. Discuss national conservation study on Bangladesh
CLO7. Prepare pragmatic solutions for contemporary environmental problems

CLO/PLO PLO 1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9 PLO10 PLO11 PLO12
C L O 1 X
C L O 2 X
C L O 3 X
C L O 4 X
C L O 5 X
C L O 6 X X
C L O 7 X X

Course No: GE 5108 Credits: 4.00 Year: Masters Semester: First

Title: Energy Resource Management Course status: Theory
Course Description: This course has been designed to enrich the students with up-to-date knowledge about the
contemporary energy issues of Bangladesh. Thus, it will help them to develop skills to contribute in ensuring
sustainable energy resource management of Bangladesh.
Course Objectives: The objectives of this course are-

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 1. To introduce the students with current energy resources and issues in the context of Bangladesh
2. To familiarize the students with the concept of sustainable energy resource management
3. To make the students capable in understanding the future issues on energy crisis and utilization in context
of sustainability.
Course Content:

1. Concept of Energy and Power: Sources of energy; Geographical distribution of energy sources; past, present
and future trends of energy use; Global status of energy use; Energy use efficiency and conservation measures.
Environmental impacts of non-renewable energy sources.
2. Introduction to Energy Management: Components of energy management; Major Issues and challenges,
Generation, Distribution, System loss, Demand management and regulation. Process of Energy Management,
Green Buildings, Green House Gas Emissions Management.
3. Future Energy Use Options: Renewable Energy Sources (Solar PV systems, Wind power, modern biomass,
Hydropower etc.), Non-renewable options, Promotion Measures of New Renewable (Tax incentive, feed-in-
tarif, net metering etc.) Examples of Best practices.
4. Energy Use and Sustainable Environmental Management: Strategy on Sustainable Development, Analysis
of energy use: Energy and Material balance & energy loss/waste analysis, Costs benefit analysis, energy audit
process.
5. Energy security: Current status, Energy demand, Sources of energy and environmental impacts.
6. State of Energy and Power in Bangladesh: Overview on energy and power supply, Major issues and
challenges, National Energy Policy, Renewable Energy Policy, Future Power supply options.
7. New clear energy in Bangladesh: Benefits and Environmental threats.

Suggested Readings:

01. Ahmad, Q.K. Azim, M.A. and Mintoo, A.A. (ed.). 2005. Energy Security in Bangladesh, Dhaka: Academic
Press and Publisher Library.
02. Energy and Power, a Fortnightly Magazine
03. Eusuf, M. (edited). Solar Photovoltaic Systems in Bangladesh: Experiences and opportunities, University
Press Limited, Dhaka.
04. Kabir, M.H. and Endlicher, W. 2012. Exploitation of Renewable Energy in Bangladesh. AH Development
Publishing House, Dhaka.
05. BCAS, 1998. Wind. Wind Energy Study (WEST) Project, Final Report, Bangladesh Centre for Advanced
Studies, p. 99.
06. GWEC, 2007. Global Wind 2007 Report, Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), Brussels.
07. GWEC, 2008. Global Wind 2008 Report, Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), p.& Brussels.
08. Hussain, M. 1986. Progress Report: Renewable Energy Research Centre, University of Dhaka, Dhaka.
09. IDCOL (recently published. Annual Report, Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL),
Dhaka.
10. REN21 (yearly updates), Renewables Global Status Report: Update (Paris: Renewable Energy Network
for 21st Century Secretariat).

Course No: GEL 5109 Credits: 3.00 Year: Masters Semester: First
Title: Techniques in Physical Geography (Lab) Course status: Lab. (Mandatory for Non-thesis)
Course Description: This course provides an advanced understanding of modern paleo environment as a
multidisciplinary subject spanning the interface between geology and environment. It focuses on the importance of

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integrating knowledge about fossils, climate and artifacts to fully understand the history of life and environment.
Students will discover the types of modern scientific approaches used to contextualize and interpret fossil records,
including the techniques used to determine the age of fossils and undertake paleoenvironmental reconstructions
from fossil deposits.
Course Objectives: The objectives of this course are:
01. To make them able to analyze microclimate of a region.
02. To analyze soils at a microscopic level.
03. To give the students an understanding of macrofossils and microfossils.
04. To analyze the way objects and artifacts reflect culture.
05. To analyze macrofossils and microfossils.

Course Content:
Study of Microclimate: Definition, Factors & Examples. Microclimatic Elements Study of Micro Morphology
Study of Macro Fossil: PROXY Indicator, Vegetation Proxy indicators, Pollen, Plant Macrofossils, Tree Rings –
Dendrochronology
Study of Micro Fossil: study of Foraminifera, diatom, plant and animal microfossils. Study of Artifacts Course
Learning Outcomes: After the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
CLO1. Practical experience of microfossil identification to species level.
CLO2. Elaborate the techniques of studying microclimate and evaluate microclimate of a region.
CLO3. Measure the components, features and fabrics of soils at a microscopic level.
CLO4. Analyze and evaluate soil in terms of diatom analysis.
CLO5. Interpret of bio stratigraphic and paleoenvironmental information.
CLO6. Draw basic stratigraphic conclusions about microfossil and macrofossils assemblages.
CLO7. Identify popular cultural objects from the past and see how they can be used as clues to interpret the culture
of their time period.
Mapping of CLOs with PLOs

CLO/PLO PLO 1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9 PLO10 PLO11 PLO12
C L O 1 X X X
C L O 2 X X
C L O 3 X X
C L O 4 X X X
C L O 5 X X
C L O 6 X X
C L O 7 X X

Recommended Books:
01. Techniques in Physical Geography – Gouide A, Routledge, London (1990).
02. Micofossil- Braiser, MD., Chapman and Hall, London (1979).
03. Encyclopedia of Quaternary Science (2nd Edition)- Elias, S.A, Elsevier (2013).
04. Paleoecology Past, Present and Future- Bottjer, D.J. (2016).

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 05. 5. Reconstructing Quaternary Environments (2nd Edition)- Lowe, J.J., Routledge (January 27, 1997)

Course No: GEL 5110 Credits: 2.00 Year: Masters Semester: First
Title: Graduate Research Part-1 Course status: Thesis (Mandatory for Thesis)
Course Description: This research-based thesis course designed for the students of this MS program, offers
students the opportunity to work on a comprehensive, individual project that demonstrates mastery of interaction
between man and environment in relation to time and space. The student will conduct research on a self-chosen
subject in the field of Geo-Environment but they will always be encouraged to choose such a research topic in
consultation with the supervisor(s) that is significant for Bangladesh and compliable within the given duration.
Course Content:
The students will choose a particular topic in Geography and Environment related filed discussed with the
responsible supervisor. The department will arrange seminar on different research aspects/ faculty members will
delivered lectures on their respective research filed. The student will give a seminar/presentation on his/her
chosen research title and submit a research proposal. The research proposal will be evaluate based on the
academic committee decision.

Details Course Objectives, Contents and Outcome Plan for Masters 2nd Semester

Course No: GE 5201 Credits: 4.00 Year: Masters Semester: Second

Title: Application of GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques Course status: Theory
Course Description: This course has been designed to introduce the students with the basics and techniques of
remote sensing. With this practical experience students will be able to develop their technical skills; and apply this
state-of-art technology in decision making and solving problems in global and local scale.
Course Objectives: The objectives of this course are-
01. To familiarize the students with advanced concept in relevant filed of remote sensing
02. To make the students understand the different types of remote sensing techniques.
03. To enable the students to understand the background theory of image enhancement and classification.
04. To able the students to integrated the GIS and RS techniques for data analysis and model building
05. To qualify the student to apply RS techniques in various field of geographical aspects.
06. To enable the student to achieve practical skills in remote sensing

Course Content:

01. Modern trend in GIS: Local to Global concept in GIS, Integration of GIS and Multimedia, 3D GIS and Web
GIS, Real time GIS, Mobile GIS, Collaborative GIS, concept and application of GPS and GNSS Field Survey and
Data Import Techniques: GPS Survey and Excel in GIS.
02. File Management System: Geodatabase, Database Feature Management, and Geoprocessing Tools. Export
Data from Google Earth / Earth Pro.
03. Data Infrastructure: Spatial Data Infrastructure: NSDI.
04. Fundamental Analysis Techniques: Geostatistical Analysis, Geospatial Analysis, Zonal Statistics, Overlay
Analysis, Site suitability assessment, Hotspot Analysis, Simulation, and Export data from Raster Images.

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 05. Advanced GIS: Spatial data model, Data entry, data analysis, Data models. Data sources, Data captures,
attribute data management and Meta data concept, Free and Open Source Software (FOSS).
06. Raster Image Analysis: Image Processing, Multivariate Analysis, Introducing Various Indices and Use.
07. Map Layout and Design: Data Annotation and Index Mapping.
08. Application Field – Physical and Cultural Landscape, Hydrology, Spatio-Temporal Change, Vulnerability
Analysis, Resource Mapping, etc.
09. Aerial photo interpretation and photogrammetric interpretation: Fundamental of aerial remote
sensing, Unmanned Arial Vehicles, UAV flying rules and regulations, Aerial photo interpretation and
photogrammetric interpretation, digital processing of remote sensing imagery from arial platforms.
10. Introduction to Satellite Remote Sensing: Fundamental construction, sensor/platform system, satellite
imagery, technical specification of satellite data.
11. Remote Sensing: Thermal Remote Sensing- Concept, Sensors and Utility; Microwave Remote Sensing-
Concept, Comparison with optical system, advantages and disadvantages, spatial resolution, Real and
Synthetic Aperture Radar, Passive Microwave Remote Sensing, Lidar; Hyperspectral Remote Sensing-
Concept, Sensors and utility
12. Digital image processing, data correction, data restoration, data enhancement, data classification and
feature recognition technique, Interpretation of remote sensing data from hard copies.
13. Integration of GIS and Remote sensing technology: Concept and importance of Remote Sensing and GIS
integration in Geographical studies.
14. Application of remote sensing: land use and land cover change modelling, Environmental management,
Agriculture management, Suitability analysis, Hazards and disaster management, Health management,
Socio-economic development pathway assessments.
15. Remote sensing application for big data management: Big-data management, Artificial Intelligence
techniques, Machine learning approaches. Cloud computing platforms (Google Earth Engine, Sentinel Hub,
Open Data Cube, SEPAL etc.

Course Learning Outcomes: With the completion of the course, students will be able to
CLO1. Collect data from different data sources
CLO2. Able to understand the mechanism of different remote sensing data
CLO3. Enhance image using different techniques
CLO4. Classify images
CLO5. Interpret data
CLO6. Apply remote sensing as state-of –art technology in different sectors
CLO7. Apply advanced RS techniques for big data handling.
Mapping of CLOs with PLOs

CLO/PLO PLO 1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9
C L O 1 X X X
C L O 2 X X
C L O 3 X X
C L O 4 X X X
C L O 5 X X
C L O 6 X X

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Suggested Readings:
1. Remote sensing and image interpretation –Lillesand, T. M., Kiefer, R. W., &Chipman, J. W. (2004).
2. Remote sensing digital image analysis –Richards, J. A., & Richards, J. A. (1999).
3. Fundamentals of remote sensing and air photo interpretation. –Avery, T. E., & Berlin, G. L. (1992).
4. Principles of remote sensing. – Curran, P. J. (1985).
5. Remote Sensing of the Environment: An Earth Resource Perspective – Jensen, J. R. (2009).

Course No: GE 5202 Credits: 4.00 Year: Masters Semester: Second

Title: Regional Geography of Bangladesh Course status: Theory
Course Description: This course is designed to introduce the selected aspects of regionalization in Bangladesh. It
aims to conceptualize the zoning of climate, forest agriculture and industry with an interpretation of
characteristics, causes development pattern.
Course Objectives
01. To explain the nature and variability monsoon rainfall over Bangladesh.
02. To analyze the spatial distribution of rainfall, flood and drought in Bangladesh.
03. To explore the forest areas of Bangladesh along with resources and constraints.
04. To examine the agricultural development and regionalization in Bangladesh.
05. To evaluate the industrial zoning and development in Bangladesh.

Course Content:
1. Physiography: Origin, characteristics and classification
2. Climate: South Asian monsoon and its characteristics; role of jet stream on South Asian monsoon;
distribution of rainfall and rainfall zones in Bangladesh; climatic regions and their characteristics;
identification of drought and flood prone areas in Bangladesh.
3. Forest: Forest types forest products and problems of forestry in Bangladesh.
4. Agriculture: Agricultural characteristics; agricultural development programs in Bangladesh; major agro-
climatic regions of Bangladesh.
5. Industry: Industrial development in Bangladesh: historical development and development during the plan
periods; industrial zones; industrial problems.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
CLO1. Understand the impact of monsoon on the regional climate of Bangladesh.
CLO2. Identify the different rainfall zones, flood prone and drought prone areas and interpret their physical
characteristics.
CLO3. Clarify the spatial extent of forest, forest resources and the causes of deforestation.
CLO4. Delineate the areas of climatic influence over agricultural distribution pattern in Bangladesh.
CLO4. Interpret the development pattern of agriculture in Bangladesh.
CLO5. Explain the distribution pattern and causes of developing industrial zones in Bangladesh.

Mapping of PLOs/CLOs:
CLO/PLO PLO 1 PLO 2 PLO 3 PLO 4 PLO 5
CLO 1 X X
CLO 2 X
CLO 3 X
CLO 4 X
CLO 5 X
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Course No: GE 5203 Credits: 4.00 Year: Masters Semester: Second
Title: Bio-diversity and Conservation Course status: Theory
Course Description: Biodiversity and its conservation is a postgraduate course that provides students with
essential knowledge, skills and experience in conservation biology and in the management and sustainable use
of natural resources. It provides a cutting-edge practical approach to the ecological principles and
methodologies that are fundamental to biodiversity management and the conservation of species and habitats.
It will provide in-depth knowledge for those looking to further their career in various aspects of biodiversity
and its conservation. It would produce who can communicate and address the problems related to
conservation projects. This course is suitable to make the professional aware of the social, political and
economic issues relevant to achieving the goal.
Course Objectives: The objectives of this course are:
01. To introduce the broad concept of biodiversity with its importance and values.
02. To explain the global biodiversity with its richness, measures, management priorities for conservation and
sustainable use.
03. To explain the global biodiversity with its richness, measures, management priorities for conservation and
sustainable use.
04. To make them able to understand how protecting and restoring ecosystems and building capacity for
biodiversity management,
05. To discuss techniques and methods of biodiversity conservation.
06. To provide the ideas about wildlife resources of Bangladesh and their conservation
07. To concern about threats and extinction of biodiversity and the importance with the necessary steps to
their sustainable conservation of it.
Content of the Course
1. Biodiversity: Concept and definition, Scope and Constraints of Biodiversity Science, Composition and
Scales of Biodiversity: Genetic Diversity, Species/Organismal Diversity, Ecological/Ecosystem Diversity,
Landscape/Pattern Diversity, Agro biodiversity, Bicultural Diversity and Urban Biodiversity.
2. Values of Biodiversity: Instrumental/Utilitarian value and their categories, Direct use value; Indirect/
Non-consumptive use value, Introduction to Ecological Economics; Monetizing the value of
Biodiversity; Intrinsic Value; Ethical and aesthetic values, Anthropocentrism, Biocentrism, Egocentrism
and Religions; Intellectual Value; Deep Ecology.
3. Global Biodiversity: Components of biodiversity; Richness of life on the earth; Measures of diversity; A
framework for managing biodiversity; Defining priorities for conservation and sustainable use;
Protecting and restoring ecosystems, species, populations and genetic diversity; Legal measures for
sustainable use and protection of biodiversity; Building capacity for biodiversity management,
Biodiversity prospecting.
4. Techniques and methods of biodiversity conservation: management categories for conservation:
Protected areas of Bangladesh. Germplasm conservation and seed banks: Uses of genetic information in
conservation, Ex situ and In situ conservation, Species Diversity and Conservation, Genetic Biodiversity
and Conservation, Ecosystem Diversity and Conservation. Forest and wildlife resources of Bangladesh:
as resource base and their conservation.
5. Wildlife resources of Bangladesh and their conservation: (a) Wildlife management in Bangladesh
(b) Wildlife management principles: Ecological basis, hunting refuges, predator control, artificial

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 stocking, Carrying capacity, habitat improvement, interspersion, territories, diseases (c) List of extinct
wildlife of Bangladesh.
6. Threats to Biodiversity: Habitat Destruction, Fragmentation, Transformation, Degradation and Loss:
Causes, Patterns and consequences on the Biodiversity of Major Land and Aquatic Systems Invasive
Species: their introduction pathways, biological impacts of invasive species on terrestrial and aquatic
systems Pollution: Impacts of Pesticide pollution, Water pollution and Air Pollution on biodiversity
Overexploitation: Impacts of Exploitation on Target and Non-target Terrestrial and Aquatic species and
Ecosystems,
7. Extinction: Types of Extinctions, Processes responsible for Species Extinction, Current and Future
Extinction Rates, IUCN Threatened Categories.
8. Importance of conservation: In response to expanding anthropogenic demands, in response to global
climate changes, Multidimensional aspects of conservation biology.
9. Biogeographic classification Conservation challenges in the Twenty first century: Urbanization;
Creating knowledge society, Conflict management and decision making, Management of introduced
species.
10. Sustainable Living in the Biosphere: Biodiversity under protection; International geosphere
biosphere program (IGBP); World Conservation strategy; IBP and MAB Programs.
Course Learning Outcomes: At the end of the Course, the Student will be able to –
CLO1. Understand the broad concept of biodiversity with its importance and values.
CLO2. Understand about agro biodiversity, bicultural diversity and urban biodiversity.
CLO3. Interpret the ideas of anthropocentrism, biocentrism, egocentrism and deep ecology.
CLO4. Understand the global biodiversity with its richness, measures, management priorities for
conservation and sustainable use.
CLO5. Describe about protecting and restoring ecosystems, species, sustainable use and protection of
biodiversity;
CLO6. Analyze building capacity for biodiversity management and biodiversity prospecting.
CLO7. Apply techniques and methods of biodiversity conservation.
CLO8. Develop the conserve wildlife resources of Bangladesh.
CLO9. Understand the threats and extinction of biodiversity, at the same time apply and analyze their
sustainable conservation
CLO10. Detect the biogeographic classification and conservation challenges in present time and sustainable
living in the biosphere.
Mapping of CLOs with PLOs

CLO/PLO PLO 1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9 PLO10 PLO11 PLO12
C L O 1 X X
C L O 2 X X X X
C L O 3 X X X
C L O 4 X X X
C L O 5 X X
C L O 6 X
C L O 7 X X X
C L O 8 X X

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 CLO 9 X X X X
CLO10 X X X X X

Suggested Readings:
01. Zoogeography: the geographical distribution of animals- DARLINGTON, J.Jr.(1957)
02. Bio-Geography: An Ecological Perspective – P. Denseveau, Roland Press.
03. Plant and Animal Geography – M.I. Newbigin, Mehtuen& amp
04. Biogeography – H. Robinson, Macdonald and Evans, London and Playmouth.
05. Animal Geography – George.

Course No: GE 5204 Credits: 4.00 Year: Masters Semester: Second

Title: Urban Environment Management Course status: Theory
Course Description: Urban Environmental Management (UEM) responds to the urban growth and
environmental problems from the management and planning perspectives to contribute to the development of
sustainable, inclusive and resilient cities. The core objectives are understanding dynamics of urban regions and
developing effective interventions using various decision support systems and instruments in multi-
stakeholder settings. UEM draws on and integrates approaches and perspectives in established disciplines of
urban planning, urban and regional development, urban economics, sustainable development, and urban policy
and management studies into a distinctive framework of problems, issues and questions concerning the urban
environment, in a developing country/city context. Course
Objectives: The objectives of this course are:
01. To recognize with the impact’s urban environmental problems as well as environmental in justice.
02. To explain about urban environmental management with some theoretical approaches such as
sustainable development, ecological footprint urban environmental transition.
03. To analyze the approaches and tools in urban environmental management with the institutional setting.
04. To concern about the assessment of urban environmental issues and options, reduction of natural
disaster risk in cities and global initiatives.
05. To acquire knowledge about urban environmental problems in Bangladesh with guiding principles

Course Content:
01. Introduction to Urban Environment: Definition and concepts of urban environment, urban
environmental systems and risks in the urbanizing world, Factors affecting the urban environment.
02. Interaction between urban development and the urban environment: Disproportionate impacts of
urban environmental problems, Fighting poverty and environmental injustice in cities. Contrasting
Brown, Grey and Green priorities.
03. Introduction to Urban Environmental Management: Definition and concepts of environmental
management, the complexity of urban environmental management. Comparison with other theoretical
approaches, such as political ecology, ecological modernization, ecological footprint, urban governance,
environmental governance, sustainable development and urban environmental transition.
04. Approaches and Tools in Urban Environmental Management: The institutional setting for urban
environmental management, Constraints and opportunities of urban environmental management in the
world, The concept of sustainable city, the good city, the inclusive city, the unruly cities, neoliberal
environment, and urban agriculture.
05. Urban Environmental Management in the context of Third World: Assessing urban environmental
issues and options, providing environmental services and housing, Reducing natural disaster risk in
cities, global initiatives of urban environmental management.
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 06. Peri urban: Concepts, characteristics, development, urban, rural and peri-urban fringes.
07. Urban livelihood index: Urban environmental qualities index, livelihood index, smart city
08. Urban environment problems in Bangladesh: Guiding principles of urban environmental
management: Ecological, economic, social and management.

Course Learning Outcomes: At the end of the Course, the student will be able to –
CLO1. Understand basic concept urban environment, environmental systems, and factors affecting the
urban environment.
CLO2. Explain the interaction between urban development and the urban environment with its problems
and environmental injustice in cities.
CLO3. Discuss urban environmental management including the complexity of it as well as some theoretical
approaches of it.
CLO4. Understand the concept of sustainable city, the good city, the inclusive city, the unruly cities,
neoliberal environment, and urban agriculture.
CLO5. Apply urban environmental management in the context of third world and global initiatives of urban
environmental management.
CLO6. Solve environmental problems in Bangladesh.
Mapping of CLOs with PLOs

CLO/PLO PLO 1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9
C L O 1 X X
C L O 2 X
C L O 3 X X
C L O 4 X X X
C L O 5 X X X
C L O 6 X X

Suggested Readings:
1. Barrow, C. J. (2006), Urban Environmental Management, London: Rutledge.
2. Hardoy, J, Mitlin, D, and Satterthwaite, D. (2001), Environmental Problems in an Urbanizing World,
London: Earthscan.
3. Zhang, X. Q. (2016), The trends, promises and challenges of urbanization in the world, Habitat
International, Vol. 54(3):241-252.
4. Rakodi, C. 2004. Representation and responsiveness – urban politics and the poor in ten cities in
the South. Community Development Journal, 39(3):252–265.
5. Drakakis-Smith, D. 1995. Third world cities: sustainable urban development. Urban Studies, 32(4–
5): 659–677.
6. Keivani, R. (2010), A review of the main challenges to urban sustainability, International Journal of
Urban Sustainable Development, Vol. 1(1-2):5-16.
7. Savage, V. R. (2006), Ecology matters: sustainable development in Southeast Asia, Sustainability
Science, Vol. 1(1):37-63.
8. Robinson, D, Herrih, and Harris, J. (eds), (2000), Managing Development: Understanding Inter-
organizational Relationships: London: Sage Publications and Open University.
9. Leitmann, J. (1999), Sustaining Cities: Environmental Planning and Management in Urban Design,
New York: McGraw-Hill.
10. Kapoor, I. (2001), Towards Participatory Environmental Management? Journal of Environmental
Management, Vol.63(3):269-279.

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Course No: GE 5205 Credits: 4.00 Year: Masters Semester: Second
Title: Climate Change, Policies and Action Strategies Course status: Theory
Course Description: This course begins with about climate and its elements and components, and the local impact
of sea-level rise due to climate change. In order to understand how excess carbon dioxide is rapidly changing the
climate, the Earth’s energy budget and then focus on greenhouse gases. Carbon dioxide and its ability to absorb and
re-radiate heat are key in understanding climate change. Climate change requires global action with solutions.
Global climate change and its impacts on people and resources pose serious global challenges and adaptations
should choose mitigation strategies to reduce climate change. Students will be able to analyze the impact of climate
change by studying different national, regional and international response to climate change. Students will be able
to compare climate change mitigation and adaptations strategies.
Course Objectives: The objectives of this course are:
1. To ameliorate the knowledge of climate change and its element and components.
2. To describe the patterns of climate change in the context of Bangladesh.
3. To introduce about government policy, adaptation strategies, NGO activities, action plan etc.
4. To concern about the impacts of climate change in migration pattern, land use change, crop production
and food security, change in forest and coastal bio-diversity along with Bangladesh.
5. To explain the national, regional and international response and international dialogues on climate
change, mitigation, adaptation and conflict on Climate Change.
6. To recognize the ideas of world climate politics and climate politics.
Course Content:
01. Climate change: Concept, historical perspective, present condition.
02. Elements of climate change: Basic; (Temperature, Humidity, Precipitation, Sky conditions (presence or
absence of clouds), Solar radiation, Wind, Vegetation) and Physical; (Lithosphere, hydrosphere,
atmosphere and biosphere).
03. Climate change components: Global warming, sea-level change, carbon emission, glacial change, green-
house gas, ozone depletion, El Nino and La Nina.
04. Climate change in the Context of Bangladesh.
05. Climate Change and Bangladesh (Temperature pattern, rainfall pattern, drought, floods and cyclones.
06. Government policy: Adaptation, government and local level participation in adaptation strategies NGO
activities, Bangladesh Climate Change Strategic and Action plan, National Adaptation Program of Action
(NAPA),
07. Climate change and its possible Global impacts along with Bangladesh: Migration pattern, land use
change, crop production and food security, change in forest and coastal bio-diversity.
08. National, Regional and International Response to Climate Change: International Treaties, Protocols,
IPCC, and UNFCCC (COP: historical development, success and failure).
09. International dialogues on climate change mitigation, adaptation and conflict: Stockholm Declaration,
Rio Summit and decisions in other successive international meetings until now. World climate politics.
10. Climate Change and Climate Politics: Grouping among Countries (Annex I, Annex II, Non- Annex, OECD,
EIT, AOSIS, LDC, etc.), Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), Carbon Trading, National and Individuals
Interest, Climate Ethics and Justice.
Course Learning Outcomes: At the end of the Course, the Student will be able to –

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 CLO1. Understand the historical perspective, present condition of climate change.
CLO2. Discuss the elements and components of climate change.
CLO3. Characterize climate change and its pattern in the context of Bangladesh.
CLO4. Recognize government policy, adaptation, government strategies, and NGO activities.
CLO5. Understand and apply Bangladesh climate change strategic and Action plan, National Adaptation
Program of Action (NAPA),
CLO6. Demonstrate Climate change and its possible global impacts on migration pattern, land use change, crop
production and food security, change in forest and coastal bio-diversity.
CLO7. Analyze the rules of international treaties, protocols, IPCC, and UNFCCC to climate change
CLO8. Understand the importance of Stockholm Declaration, Rio Summit in and decisions in other successive
international meetings in climate change until now.
Mapping of CLOs with PLOs:

CLO/PLO PLO 1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9 PLO10 PLO11 PLO12
C L O 1 X X
C L O 2 X X X
C L O 3 X X X
C L O 4 X X
C L O 5 X X
C L O 6 X X X X
C L O 7 X X X
C L O 8 X X X X

Suggested Readings:
01. Climate Change in Asia: Bangladesh Country Report. Manila. Philippines. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
1994.
02. Mapping Vulnerability: Disasters, Development, and People (2004), Bankoff G., Frerks G.&Hilhorst D.
Earthscan. UK.
03. The Development of Atmospheric General Circulation Models: Complexity, Synthesis and Computation
(2011). Donner L., Schubert W.& Somerville R. Cambridge University Press. UK.
04. Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation in Asia and the Pacific (1996). Erda L., Bolhofer W.C., et al.
Springer. Netherlands.
05. Climate Change Science: A Modern Synthesis. Farmer G.T. & Cook J. (2013) Volume -1. Springer.
Netherlands.

Course No: GE 5206 Credits: 4.00 Year: Masters Semester: Second

Title: Geography of Health and Environment Course status: Theory
Course Description: The adverse health impacts of environmental change which is mostly anthropogenic in origin,
is a global concern. Therefore, this course is intended to introduce students regarding how environmental changes
instigate public health problems so that they could be aware about source, mechanism, and aftermath of global
environmental change to public health. In addition, students will also achieve knowledge regarding global
pandemics and GIS implementation to know the pattern of health-related issues.
Course Objective: The objectives of the course area-
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 1. To know the relationship of global environmental change and health problems.
2. To know how the altered hydrological cycle is related to waterborne disease.
3. To comprehend the linkage of air pollution and global warming to health issues.
4. To know the environmental change impact on food security.
5. To gain knowledge regarding how pollution mitigation ensures public-health co-benefits.
6. To know current and past pandemic pattern, and applications of GIS in public-health science.
Course Content:
1. Linking Global Environmental Change and Health: Evidences of changing environment, Nexus of global
environmental change to public health concern, population affected; Global pattern, Loss accounting (health-care
spending and others).
2. Changes in Hydrological Cycle and Waterborne Disease: Changes in hydrology; effects, consequences and
microbial risk; noninfectious microbial risk.
3. Air Pollution, Global warming and health issues: Human fingerprint in global warming, mechanism of air
pollution and warming effects on health, mitigation measures.
4. Environmental Change Impact on Food Security, Safety, and Nutrition: Impact of global change on
nutritious food production, supply; consequence on public health, social protection and remediation measures.
5. Political context for environmental change: Major policies related to environmental change and public health,
recent progress toward adaptation and mitigation goals, constraints to global implementation, required
improvements.
6. Environmental Pollution Mitigation and public health co-benefits: Health co-benefits of pollution mitigation
strategies from transportation, land-use, agriculture, energy production, market mechanism, and other sectors.
7. Adversity of Global Pandemics: Major pandemic events in the globe, distributions, impacts; Linkage of climatic
parameters to pandemic events.
8. Health informatics and health system research: Importance of health informatics in health care deliveries,
application of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in health studies.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

CLO1. After completing this course, the students will be able to comprehend the environmental change is cause of
numerous public health issues.
CLO2. They will grasp the significance of pollution mitigation which generates health co-benefits.
CLO3. Their skill to correlate space and time of environmental change to health issues will be enhanced by gaining
the knowledge of GIS applications in health.
Mapping of CLOs with PLOs

CLO/PLO PLO 1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9 PLO10 PLO11 PLO12
C L O 1 X X
C L O 2 X X X
C L O 3 X X X
Suggested Readings:
01. Pyle, G.F. 1979. Applied Medical Geography, New York, John Wiely and Sons.
02. McGh. Sten, N.D. (ed.), 1972. Medical Geography: Techniques and Field Studies, London: Methuen Co.
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 03. Meade, M.S. John W. Floria and Wilbert and Wilbert and Wilbert M Gester, Medical Geography, New
York: The Gaiford Press.
04. Dubos, R. Man Adapting New Haven, Yale. Liliundfeld, Abrahan M. 1988. Foundation of Epidemiology,
New York, U.S.A.
05. MacMahon, Brain, Pugh, T.F. and lpen, J. 1960. Epidemiological Methods, U.S.A.
06. Akhter, R. et. al. 2013. Resurgence of Cholera in South Asia, Springer, New York.

Course No: GEL 5207 Credits: 3.0 Year: Masters Semester: Second
Title: Micro Regional Survey Course status: Lab. (Mandatory for the Non-Thesis)
Application of SPSS/ STATA spreadsheet in the interpretation of real-world data at local to global level. Introducing
with Nvivo, LAT, WARP, MOOD, DOMO. Exercise to be conducted on the following areas. Population, Environment,
Urban and rural planning, Livelihood index, Development index, Environmental index.

Course No: GEL 5208 Credits: 2.0 Year: Masters Semester: Second
Title: Viva-Voce Course status: Oral (Mandatory for the Non-
Thesis)
Couse Description: The student will face a viva voce with the examination committee based on their theoretical
and project courses in Masters 1st and 2nd semesters.

Course No: GET 5210 Credits: 2.00 Year: Masters Semester: Second
Title: Graduate Research Part-2 Course status: Thesis (Mandatory for
Thesis)

Course Description: This research-based thesis course designed for the students of this MS program, offers
students the opportunity to work on a comprehensive, individual project that demonstrates mastery of interaction
between man and environment in relation to time and space. The student will conduct research on a self-chosen
subject in the field of Geo-Environment but they will always be encouraged to choose such a research topic in
consultation with the supervisor(s) that is significant for Bangladesh and compliable within the given duration.
Course Content:
The students will choose a particular topic in Geography and Environment related filed discussed with the
responsible supervisor. The department will arrange seminar on different research aspects/ faculty members will
delivered lectures on their respective research filed. The student will give a seminar/presentation on his/her
chosen research title and submit a research proposal. The research proposal will be evaluate based on the
academic committee decision.

Details Course Objectives, Contents and Outcome Plan for Masters 3rd Semester

Course No: GET 5301 Credits: 8.00 Year: Masters Semester: Third
Title: Graduate Research Part-3 Course status: Thesis (Mandatory for
Thesis)
Course Description: This research-based thesis course designed for the students of this MS program, offers
students the opportunity to work on a comprehensive, individual project that demonstrates mastery of interaction
between man and environment in relation to time and space. The student will conduct research on a self-chosen
subject in the field of Geo-Environment but they will always be encouraged to choose such a research topic in
consultation with the supervisor(s) that is significant for Bangladesh and compliable within the given duration.

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Course Objectives:
1. The course will help to Provide platform for hands-on practice with geo-environmental issues;
2. Assess and evaluate students’ skill and capability in the field of Geo-Environment;
3. Produce competent graduates for higher education;
4. Help students to have their publications;
5. Produce competent graduates for the professional field;
Course Content: The student conducts research on a topic within the field of Geo-Environment. Students have
the opportunity to choose their own subject, as long as it fits in with the area of research of the department.
The student asks one of the teachers of the department to supervise him or her. The student’s research can
have maximum two supervisors at a time.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLO): At the end of the course
CLO 1. Students gain more in-depth knowledge of the specific field of study that they choose for their thesis
subject;
CLO 2. They develop their own ideas about their research subject;
CLO 3. Students apply knowledge and skills that they learned in the research master classes, as well as
knowledge and skills from independently found sources of knowledge.
CLO 4. They use their new knowledge and skills to design, execute and report research independently;
CLO 5. Students can interpret the results of their research, also in the context of theoretical and empirical
research reported by others in the scientific literature;
CLO 6. Students report their research to the academic community through scientific papers and presentations,
but also to a more general public;
CLO 7. During their thesis work, students often work in teams and they learn that cooperation, openness and
honesty are as important as knowledge and skills, in order to be able to achieve the best possible skills;
CLO 8. Through their thesis work, students further develop the skills to study and conduct research
autonomously;
CLO 9. They are open to criticism and can form an independent opinion of their own work and the work of
others;
Mapping of CLOs with PLOs

CLO/PLO PLO 1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9
C L O 1 X X X
C L O 2 X X X X
C L O 3 X X X X X X
C L O 4 X X X X X
C L O 5 X X X X X
C L O 6 X X X X
CLO7 X X X
CLO8 X X X X

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