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Introduction
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 The
Department of Geography of GCU can be traced back to 1931-32, when
Geography was introduced as a subject at the then Government College
Lahore. The Department was formally established in 1936. A number of
eminent scholars and professors contributed to the growth of the
Department. Professors of stature associated with the Department over
the years have been Prof. Muhammad Nazar, Prof. A. N. Kapur, Prof. Aziz
Ahmed Sheikh, Prof. Muhammad Aslam, Prof. Aziz-ur-Rehman, Prof. Muhammad
Nawaz and Prof. Masud-ul-Hassan Bokhari.
During the last 75 years, the Department has had the following
Chairpersons:
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College to University |
Year |
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Prof. Mohammad
Nazar |
1936-1942 |
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Prof. A. N.
Kapur |
1942-1947 |
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Prof. Aziz
Ahmad Sheikh |
1947-1957 |
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Prof. Muhammad
Aslam |
1957-1966 |
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Prof. Aziz-ul-Rehman |
1966-1971 |
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Prof. Muhammad
Nawaz |
1971-1977,
1982-1987 |
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Prof. Dr. Masud
ul Hassan Bokhari |
1980-1981,
1987-1997 |
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Mr. Muhammad
Ahmad |
1998-2001 |
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Mr. Khadim
Ali Khan |
2001-2007 |
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Mr. Ali Iqtadar Mirza |
2007- |
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faculty at the Department is cognisant of the concerns and challenges of
the Globalised world. The Department has recently redesigned its BA/BSc
(Hons.) syllabi and courses to train young minds for advanced
professional careers. The newly launched Undergraduate Programme covers
Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, Spatial Planning,
Geometrics (Total Station, Auto Level, GPS) and Advance Courses in
Geomorphology and Climatology.
Facilities
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Library
The
Department has a Reference Library with a collection of 1, 000 books.
New books on GIS, Remote sensing, Climate change, Spatial planning,
etc., are added to our shelves every year. Some selected research
journals are also available in the Library.
Garrett Geography Society
The
Garrett Geography Society provides the students and staff members with a
platform for active and regular activities related to all the
disciplines of Geography. The Society also arranges study tours on a
regular basis.
Research
Research Groups
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Spatial/Urban Planning, Environmental and Impact Assessment
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Physical/Human/Regional Geography
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Climatology
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Seismology
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Geomatics (Modern Surveying)
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Geography Information System
Seminars, Lectures, Workshops
The
Department arranges special lectures, discussions, study tours and
exhibitions regularly throughout the academic year.
Academic Links
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Academic collaboration with City and Regional Planning (CRP),
University of Engineering and Technology Lahore (UET).
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Internship opportunities for students at the Punjab Housing and Town
Planning Agency (PHATA), Lahore.
Future Prospects
After
graduating, our students can apply for MSc in Community Development and
Environmental Planning. Graduates have a number of career
openings in both the private and public sectors. They can become Town
Planners, Land Use Surveyors, GIS experts in irrigation, GIS experts in
Spatial and Urban Planning, experts in Auto Levelling, etc.
Courses
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BA (Hons.) Geography
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Year – 1
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Semester
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GEOG – 1101
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Physical Geography
I |
3 |
I |
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GEOG – 1201 |
Physical Geography
II |
3 |
II |
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Year – 2
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
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GEOG – 2201 |
Man & Environment
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3 |
III |
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GEOG – 2201 |
Introduction to
Cartography and Surveying |
3 |
IV |
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GEOG – 2202 |
Regional Study of
South Asia |
4 |
IV |
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Year – 3
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Semester |
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GEOG – 3101 |
Development of
Geographic Thought |
3 |
V |
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GEOG – 3102 |
Remote Sensing
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3 |
V |
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GEOG – 3103 |
Climatology &
Hydrosphere |
3 |
V |
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GEOG – 3104 |
Geomatics I
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4 |
V |
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GEOG – 3105 |
Geographic
Information Systems |
4 |
V |
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GEOG – 3201 |
Settlement
Geography |
3 |
VI |
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GEOG – 3202 |
Geomorphology
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3 |
VI |
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GEOG – 3203 |
Digital Image
Processing (DIP) |
3 |
VI |
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GEOG – 3204 |
Geomatics II |
4 |
VI |
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GEOG – 3205 |
Spatial Analysis
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4 |
VI |
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Year – 4
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
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GEOG – 4101 |
Data Base
Management System |
4 |
VII |
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GEOG – 4102 |
Data Acquisition
Techniques |
4 |
VII |
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GEOG – 4103 |
Research Design
and Project Management |
3 |
VII |
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GEOG – 4104 |
Digital
Cartography |
3 |
VII |
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GEOG – 4299 |
Research
Project/Internship |
3 |
VII |
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GEOG – 4201 |
Spatial Data
Visualisation |
3 |
VIII |
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GEOG – 4202 |
GIS Application in
Land Use Planning and Management |
4 |
VIII |
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GEOG – 4203 |
GIS for Urban
Planning |
4 |
VIII |
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GEOG – 4204 |
GIS Application in
Water Resource Management |
3 |
VIII |
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GEOG – 4299 |
Research
Project/Internship |
3 |
VIII |
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Year – 1
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Semester
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GEOG – 1101
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Physical Geography
I |
3 |
I |
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GEOG – 1201 |
Physical Geography
II |
3 |
II |
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Year – 2
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Semester |
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GEOG – 2201 |
Man & Environment
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3 |
III |
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GEOG – 2201 |
Introduction to
Cartography and Surveying |
3 |
IV |
Faculty
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Name |
Designation |
Area of Interest |
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Ali Iqtadar Mirza,
MSc (PU) |
Chairperson |
Environmental Geography, GIS, Spatial Planning |
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Abdul
Wahid Khan, MSc (PU) |
Lecturer |
Human & Regional Geography |
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Sardar Farrakh Abbas
Maken,
MPhil (COMSAT) |
Lecturer |
Climatology & Seismology |
Journals & Publications
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