
The center has 8 Assistance Professor (4 Geography and 4 Geology), one Visiting Professor, 6 non teaching staff and 1 technical staff. Beside these the center has distinguished Visiting Faculty from renowned institutions of our State and country. Along with these, one post of professor and one associate professor in geography have been further demanded from the State Govt. which is under process.
The Doon University has started M.A. and M. Sc Program in Geography and Geology since the Academic year 2019. M. A./ M. Sc Geography and Geology is a 4 semester course spread over 2 years.
Course Model of Geography
Course Curriculum: M. A / M.Sc. Geography
Summary of Course Structure
Number of Theory Papers | 16 (12 Core Courses + 04 Elective Course) |
Number of Practical’s | 04 (one in each Semester) |
Field Survey/Study | 04 (one in each Semester) |
Dissertation Minor | 03 (1st,2nd and 3rd Semesters) |
Dissertation Major | 01 ( 4th Semester) |
Total Credits | 94 |
Total Duration | Four Semesters (2 Years) |
Distribution of Semester-Wise Credits and Marks
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Dissertation |
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Marks |
Credit |
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Credit |
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Credit |
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First | 23 | 575 | 16 | 400 | 3 | 75 | 1 | 25 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 25 |
Second | 23 | 575 | 16 | 400 | 3 | 75 | 1 | 25 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 25 |
Third | 23 | 575 | 16 | 400 | 3 | 75 | 1 | 25 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 25 |
Fourth | 25 | 625 | 16 | 400 | 3 | 75 | 1 | 25 | 4 | 25 | 1 | 25 |
Total | 94 | 2350 | 64 | 1600 | 12 | 300 | 4 | 100 | 10 | 100 | 4 | 100 |
The center will conduct minor and major research project on physico-cultural problems of the Himalayan region. One of the project already is running on Rispana River in Dehra Dun under the supervision of Prof. D, D, Chauniyal (Visiting Professor) in the center. Dissertations/project reports are also allotted to the PG students in every semester. Shortly Ph.D. degree programs will also be start in the institute.