Regional Studies of South Asia / North America / Australia etc.) 3(3-0)
GEOG-605
Soil Geography
3(2-1)
GEOG-607
Hydro Geography
3(3-0)
GEOG-609
Population Geography
3(3-0)
GEOG-611
Agricultural Geography
3(3-0)
GEOG-613
Cultural Geography
3(3-0)
GEOG-615
Transportation Geography
3(3-0)
GEOG-617
Geography of Recreation and Tourism
3(3-0)
GEOG-619
Urban Geography
3(3-0)
GEOG -621
Geography of Arid Lands
3(3-0)
GEOG-623
Maritime Affairs and its applications
3(3-0)
GEOG-640
Thesis (in lieu of two elective papers one from 3rd and one from 4th Semester
3(3-0)
Semester 8
GEOG -602
Field Research Report
3(0-3)
GEOG-604
Climate change studies
3(3-0)
GEOG-606
Environmantal Management
3(3-0)
GEOG-608
Meterology
3(3-0)
GEOG-610
Regional Planning Development
3(2-1)
GEOG-612
Industrial Geography
3(3-0)
GEOG-614
Global Positioning System
3(1-2)
GEOG-616
Geography of Marketing
3(3-0)
GEOG-618
Remote Sensing
3(1-2)
GEOG-620
Political Geography
3(3-0)
GEOG-622
Fluvial Morphology
3(3-0)
GEOG 624
Military Geography
3(3-0)
GEOG-626
Medical Geography
3(3-0)
GEOG -628
Geography of Natural Hazards and Disasters
3(3-0)
GEOG -630
Environmental Geography
3(3-0)
GEOG -640
Thesis (in lieu of two elective papers one from 3rd and one from 4th semester)
6(0-6)
BS Geographic Information System & Remote Sensing
Semester 1
ENG-321
Functional English
3(3-0)
ISL-321
Islamic Studies / Ethics
3(3-0)
GIS-309
Introduction to GIS
3(2-1)
MTH-321
Mathematics-I
3(3-0)
GEO-311
Physical Geography
3(3-0)
CSI-321
Introduction to Computing Applications
3(3-0)
Semester 2
ENG-322
English Comprehension and Composition
3(3-0)
PST-321
Pakistan Studies
2(2-0)
CSI-302
Object Oriented Programming
3(3-0)
GIS-310
Introduction to Remote Sensing
3(2-1)
GEO-312
Human Geography
3(3-0)
MTH-322
Mathematics-II
3(3-0)
Semester 3
MTH-409
Discrete Mathematics
3(3-0)
GEO-405
Cartography
3(2-1)
GIS-413
Introduction to Photogrammetry
3(3-0)
CSI-415
Data Structure & Algorithms
3(3-0)
ENG-421
Communication Skills
3(3-0)
Semester 4
GEO-406
Surveying
3(2-1)
GIS-404
Digital Image Processing
3(2-1)
GEO-410
Fundamental of Geology
3(3-0)
GIS-408
Global Positing Systems
3(2-1)
GIS-410
Database Systems
3(2-1)
ENG-422
Technical Writing
3(3-0)
Semester 5
GIS-501
GIS Programming
3(1-2)
GIS-503
Spatial Decision Support Systems
3(2-1)
GEO-509
Land Use Planning & Development
3(2-1)
CSI-403
Computer Graphics
3(2-1)
GIS-505
Spatial Data Visualization
3(2-1)
CSI-407
Urban & Regional Planning
3(2-1)
Semester 6
GIS-502
Spatial Data Analysis
3(1-2)
GIS-504
Research Methods
3(2-1)
GIS-506
Project Management
3(3-0)
GIS-508
Microwave & Hyper Spectral Remote Sensing
3(2-1)
GIS-510
Fundamentals of Ecology
3(3-0)
GEO-512
Natural Hazards & Disaster Management
3(3-0)
Semester 7
*GIS-697
Final Project - I
3(0-3)
*GIS-601
Spatial Data Management
3(2-1)
GIS-603
Spatial Data Modelling
3(3-0)
GIS-605
Technical and business writing
3(2-1)
GIS-607
Population and Development
3(2-1)
GIS-609
Forest Management
3(2-1)
GIS-611
Natural Hazards and Disaster Management
3(2-1)
GIS-613
Land Information System
3(2-1)
Three elective courses will have to be opted in the seventh semester whereas GIS 697 and GIS 601 are compulsory
Semester 8
*GIS-698
Final Project - II
3(0-3)
GIS-602
Spatial Data InfraStructure
3(3-0)
GIS-604
Application of GIS in Research
3(2-1)
GIS-606
Monitoring Household Surveys
3(2-1)
GIS-608
Urban Planning
3(2-1)
GIS-610
Planning and Management of Housing
3(2-1)
GIS-612
Environmental Impact Assessment
3(2-1)
Three elective courses will have to be opted in the eight semester whereas GIS 698 is compulsory
MSc Geography
Semester 1
GEOG-551
Geographic thought and Modern Concepts
3(3-0)
GEOG -553
Geomorphology
3(3-0)
GEOG -555
Climatology
3(3-0)
GEOG -557
Economic Geography
3(3-0)
GEOG -559
Concepts in Human Geography
3(3-0)
GEOG -561
Surveying and leveling
3(1-2)
Semester 2
GEOG -552
Geography of Pakistan
3(3-0)
GEOG -554
Research Methodology
3(3-0)
GEOG -556
Quantitative Techniques in Geography
3(2-1)
GEOG -558
Oceanography
3(3-0)
GEOG -560
Geographic Information System
3(2-1)
GEOG -562
Cartography
3(1-2)
Semester 3
GEOG -651
Digital Cartography
3(1-2)
GEOG -653
Regional Studies of South Asia / North America / Australia etc.
3(3-0)
GEOG -655
Soil Geography
3(2-1)
GEOG -657
Hydro Geography
3(3-0)
GEOG -659
Population Geography
3(3-0)
GEOG -661
Agricultural Geography
3(3-0)
GEOG -663
Cultural Geography
3(3-0)
GEOG -665
Transportation Geography
3(3-0)
GEOG -667
Geography of Recreation & Tourism
3(3-0)
GEOG -669
Urban Geography
3(3-0)
GEOG -671
Geography of Arid Lands
3(3-0)
GEOG -673
Maritime Affairs and its Applications
3(3-0)
GEOG -680
Thesis (in lieu of two elective papers one from 3rd and one from 4th semester)
6(0-6)
Note: Students have to choose 4 optional courses from GEO-655 to GEO-673 in the seventh semester.
Semester 4
GEOG -650
Field Research Report
3(0-3)
GEOG -652
Climate Change Studies
3(3-0)
GEOG -654
Environmental Management
3(3-0)
GEOG -656
Meteorology
3(3-0)
GEOG -658
Regional Planning & Development
3(2-1)
GEOG -660
Industrial Geography
3(3-0)
GEOG -662
Global Positioning System
3(1-2)
GEOG -664
Geography of Marketing
3(3-0)
GEOG -666
Remote Sensing
3(1-2)
GEOG -668
Political Geography
3(3-0)
GEOG -670
Fluvial Morphology
3(3-0)
GEOG -672
Military Geography
3(3-0)
GEOG -674
Medical Geography
3(3-0)
GEOG -676
Geography of Natural Hazards and Disasters
3(3-0)
GEOG -678
Environmental Geography
3(3-0)
GEOG -680
Thesis (in lieu of two elective papers one from 3rd and one from 4th semester)
6(0-6)
Note: Students have to choose 4 optional courses from GEO-652 to GEO-678 in the seventh semester
MPhil/PhD Geography
GEO-701*
Advanced Research Methods
3(2-1)
GEO-702*
Geo-Statistics
3(2-1)
GEO-703*
Techniques in Geo-Informatics
3(2-1)
GEO-704*
Statistics in Research
3(3-0)
GEO-705**
Research Design and Methods in Geography
3(3-0)
GEO-706
Advanced Urban Geography
3(3-0)
GEO-707
Biogeography
3(2-1)
GEO-708
Climate Change Science
3(2-1)
GEO-709
Population and Development
3(3-0)
GEO-710
Environmental Management
3(3-0)
GEO-711
Research in Soil Geography
3(3-0)
GEO-712
Natural Resources and Sustainable Development
3(3-0)
GEO-713
Geospatial Applications in Urban planning
3(3-0)
GEO-714
Forest Management and Ecology
3(3-0)
GEO-715
Urban Transition
3(3-0)
GEO-716
Natural Hazards and Disasters Management
3(3-0)
GEO-717
Urban Ecology
3(3-0)
GEO-718
Geography of Drought and Desertification
3(3-0)
GEO-719
Applied Methods of Urban and Regional Planning
3(3-0)
GEO-720
Earth Observation and Sustainable Urban Planning & Development
3(3-0)
GEO-721
Fluvial Morphology
3(3-0)
GEO-722
Fertility Transition
3(3-0)
GEO-723
Geopolitics and World Affairs
3(3-0)
GEO-724
Culture and Cultural Landscapes
3(3-0)
GEO-725
Medical Geography and GIS Modeling
3(2-1)
Mandatory Requirements for M.Phil
GEO-728
General Seminar (2ndSemester)
1(0-1)
GEO-730
Thesis (3rd and 4th Semester)
6(0-6)
Mandatory Requirements for PhD
GEO-758
General Seminar (1st Semester)
(0-1)
GEO-759
Research Seminar (2nd Semester)
(0-1)
GEO-760
Thesis
*Core courses for MPhil
** Core Courses for PhD
Note: Overall 24 teaching credit hours for M.Phil and 18 teaching credit hours for Ph.D. program are mandatory.
Students have to take four core courses in First Semester and 4 elective courses in the second semester of M.Phil from the above mentioned list.
Students have to take one core course and two elective courses in First Semester whereas they have to take three elective courses in the 2nd semester in Ph.D.
The department will offer the courses keeping in view the availability of faculty.
Chairman’s Message
Welcome to the Department of Geography, Government College University, Faisalabad. Geography is a scientific study of man’s interaction with his environment. Major thrust in Geography is based on four distinct but interrelated traditions i.e. an earth science tradition, a location tradition and an area analysis tradition ; a logical study of man’s activities in different regions happens to be the over riding theme in this discipline. The study of Geography is exciting, challenging and relevant to today’s world. Geographers study the natural processes of the physical environment, as well as the activities and consequences of humans in this environment. Some geographers specialize in coastal, glacial or fluvial processes and land forms, climatology, biogeography, hydrology or environmental change. Others study regional economics, population change, and the problems of rural or urban areas. Still others, specializing in spatial analysis, bring the power of geographic information science to bear on a wide range of research problems. Increasingly, these varied interests are coming together in the study of environmental problems and Geographers lead the way in resource management.
Geography teaches valuable skills such as spatial data analysis, geographic information systems, remote sensing and global positioning system. Geography demands good analytical and reporting skills, and our students apply their training in real world situations. It is a job and research-oriented discipline. Courses have been designed as such to include not only theoretical knowledge but also to instill the empirical use of knowledge. The present faculty is working diligently to promote this discipline on modern lines. Specifically the focus is on introduction of Research-Oriented modules and Geographic Information System (GIS).
Department of Geography, Government College University, Faisalabad offers Master degree (M.Sc), Bachelors in Geography, Bachelors in Remote Sensing & GIS. We also offer the M.Phil and Ph.D in Geography.
Vision
We are committed to transform our discipline to applied realms in all our degree programs through introducing advanced courses and technology, besides strengthening our theoretical understanding of geographical processes and human-nature interactions.
Mission
To achieve excellence in spatial sciences through making significant contributions in society by:
Providing educators with effective and relevant professional development, support and materials, focusing on geographic concepts contents and pedagogy.
Applying geographic science to societal and environmental issues in state, the nation and global community.
By training students to solve spatial problem by using geo-spatial techniques.
Introduction
The Department of Geography is focusing on its two distinct domains: Human Geography and Physical Geography. Geographic Information System, Remote Sensing, Digital Cartography and Spatial Analysis are the advanced technological sides of the discipline. Besides understanding the physical earth processes, we also focus on social issues in a spatial framework, which makes it unique from other social sciences.
