North South University

ENV 203

1. Course outline: Topics Introductory Lecture Introduction, Themes and Concepts: Definition of Geography, Branches, Physical and Human, History & Subject Matter, Geographical Thoughts, Greek, Roman, Muslim Period and Modern Era, Representation of the Earth and Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Physical Geography and Environment: Composition and Structure of the Earth, Geology, Geographical Features, Size and Age of the Earth, Continental Drift, Seafloor Spreading, Plate Tectonics theory, Geology and Physiographic Division of Bangladesh 1st Quiz Geography of Bangladesh: Location and Area, Country profile and A brief overview of Population, Agriculture and Climate, Urbanization, Culture, Transport, Natural Resource, Rivers, Settlement Pattern, Tribal Community, Forest and Tourism Mid Term Examination I History of Bengal, Socio-economic Characteristics of Bangladesh: Family Size, Income, Religion, Education, Population Dynamics, Poverty, Regional Variation, Urban-Rural Settings and Migration, Population movement, Food security. Assignment /Group Discussion Topics: ‘Mineral Resources of Bangladesh’ and ‘Energy Resources of Bangladesh’. This assignment will be a group work and students need to be present their findings in a presentation event. Guidelines of this assignment and the detail instructions of above mentioned topics will be provided during the lecture Biogeography, Soil Resources and Agriculture: Types, Formation, Spatial Differentiation, Relation with Agriculture and Irrigation System, Climate Change and Agriculture, Wetlands, Coastal an