Geography is not just about classroom learning. An active Geographer is the one who learns to apply the geographical skills in real world. Surveys, Field trips and Study Tours provide that opportunity and make learning geography, a hand on learning experience.
The Geography club organizes various activities for students to create awareness about environmental issues and help students to appreciate and care for the environment. The few activities are seed ball making, plantation drive, beach clean up and Monsoon Trek .
The organizes various Seminars, Conferences, Workshops & training Programmes at State, National and International levels for two main reasons: one is to interact with researchers worldwide and second, to encourage students and faculty to exhibit their research and presentation skills and also to share views and opinions on related themes. Similarly, training programmes and workshops help students to acquire and ameliorate their knowledge about recent geographical domains.
AGES is an effort to stay connected with our ex-students and their progress in their respective fields of career. Also, members of AGES contribute to the betterment of the department by instituting scholarships to the disadvantaged and meritorious students.Alumni Talks are organized under this banner.
Department publishes an in-house bi-monthly newsletter which publishes articles about recent geographical events , achievements of the department and reports of departmental activities.
Understanding the need to sensitize students to global and national issues and help them become responsible members of the society, Hiroshima-Nagasaki day is observed since 2002, every year in August, to bring forth the issue of human disaster that occurred in 1945 in Japan.
World Population Day is observed every year on 11th July to create awareness about population growth and related issues.Apart from talks by the experts on the theme,various competitions and activities are organized as part of the event.The theme of the event alignd to the UN Population Day.
Geo India , an intercollegiate event is a platform for students to exhibit their geographical skills through various activities like treasure hunt, using geographical instruments, Quiz competition, Poster making, Model making, skit, Documentary making, Map Jig-saw and many more. Colleges and Universities in and around Goa, participate in this event.
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE Department of Geography Established in 1962 Overview The Department of Geography and Research Center at Parvatibai Chowgule College is a pioneering academic and research center in the State of Goa, offering a comprehensive cortege of programmes- BA in Geography, MA in Geography ,Postgraduate Diploma in Geo-informatics (PGDGIS) and Ph.D Programme.Apart from this ,the department runs various short term courses in GIS ,field techniques, QGIS etc.The department has evolved into a multidisciplinary center integrating physical and human geography, geospatial technologies, and applied research.It is also the center for EDUSAT of IIRS, Dehradun. It continues to play a pivotal role in shaping students into skilled geographers, researchers, and professionals through intensive teaching – learning and rigorous research coupled with various in house and outdoor student’s engagement. With well-equipped laboratories, active student clubs like GLOBE,outreach activities through “ Geographers for Sustainability”,newsletter and alumni networks, the department fosters a vibrant academic community. Various awards and scholarships have been instituted by the alumni and faculty for meritorious and economically disadvantage students. Over the decades, commitment towards the growth of the subject and expansion of geographical knowledge through teaching,research, consultancy and extension activities, has earned it, a stature of being one of the most eminent academic department in the State of Goa. Vision To contribute globally through excellence in computer education and research and to serve as a valuable resource for industry and society. Mission The Department of Geography at Chowgule College aims to provide in-depth knowledge in geographical domains with a special focus on research and skill-building by integrating technology, real world situation and field work. Programmes Offered Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in Geography UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME | 2 YEARS Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in Geography The M.A. Geography programme… Read More Master of Arts (M.A) in Geography POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME | 2 YEARS Master of Arts (M.A) in Geography The M.A. Geography programme… Read More Ph.D In Geography DOCTORAL PROGRAMME | 3 – 6 YEARS Ph.D In Geography The Ph.D. Programme in Geography at Parvatibai… Read More No posts found EDUSAT based Distance Learning Programme: Basic and Advanced Remote Sensing, GIS and GPS sponsored by NNRMS and ISRO Short Term Certifcate Course Basic Certificate course in GIS Basic Certifcate course in Particpatory Rapid Appraisal Certifcate Course in Wetland Studies Certifcate Course in Research Methodology Department Faculty B.A in Geography Dr. Nandakumar N. Sawant Professor & Head Dr. Bhanumati C Pilli Assistant Professor Dr. Sanjay D. Gaikwad Assistant Professor Mr. Ashwini Ashish Assistant Professor Mr. Jayesh Laxman Gaonkar Assistant Professor No posts found M.A in Geography Mr. Deepak Kumbhar Assistant Professor Dr. Adrian Ferro Assistant Professor No posts found Ph.D in Geography Dr. Nandakumar N. Sawant Professor & Head Dr. Sanjay D. Gaikwad Assistant Professor No posts found Activities Organised The department organizes several activities for the students that align with Sustainable Development Goals . The Department has institutes the following awards / scholarship for the students of Geography. The Pratima Naik Memorial Award is awarded to top scorer in the subject and girl student scoring highest marks in geography at undergraduate and postgraduate examinations respectively. The M.S. Honrao and Dr. S. S. Hiremath Scholarship is awarded to needy meritorious postgraduate students of first year and second year respectively. The Late Afroz Sheik Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a postgraduate student scoring highest in Semester I & II and who is economically disadvantaged. Dr. N. N. Sawant and Dr. S. S. Hiremath Scholarship for GIS Study is awarded to a postgraduate student scoring highest in Geoinformatics and who is economically disadvantaged. Surveys, Field Trips and Study Tours Activities conducted by Geography Club GLOBE (Geographers Loving our Beautiful Environment) Organization & Participation in various Seminars, Conferences, Workshops & training Programmes AGES (Association of Geography Ex-students) “Geographia” – Department Newsletter Hiroshima-Nagasaki Day World Population Day Inter-collegiate Geography Event “Geo India Geographize” Community Outreach Teaching & Learning method The department offers core courses in Physical Geography, human Geography, Geoinformatics, Cartography, Spatial Studies and an array of allied electives. The teaching learning methodologies focus on self- focused learning through problem based learning, laboratory experiments, field works and project works. The faculty has expertise in specialized fields of geography, which ensure that their experience is transcended to the students through discussion forums, workshops, seminars, field works and research work. The department emphasizes that the students participate in intercollegiate events, present papers in conferences, assist faculty in research works and undertake internships The department has the necessary ICT-enabled infrastructure to enable curious learners to acquire essential skills and knowledge. This helps to develop expertise in multiple domains of geography. One of the best practise is students engagement through peer tutoring. This provides a platform for advance learners to assist slow learners to boost their self confidence and improve academic performance . The department aims to develop skills of fieldwork, survey and research to seek suitable employment as teachers, researchers, surveyors, GIS analysts, cartographers and in allied fields like tourism and regional planning. Alumni Name of the Alumini Batch Details Mr.Rosario D’Costa 2003 Director , Operational Integrity and Investigations , Marina Bays Sands , Singapore Mr.Anuraag Kadam 2010 Director , Human Resources , W Goa , Goa Ms.Varna Honnavar Bhat 1999 Founder and CEO, House of Bliss Water (Rahaysa and Yaksha) Bangalore Col.Jesus Furtado 2021 Col , Armoured Regiment Indian Army Mr.Manthan Naik 2018 Deputy Commissioner State Tax, Government of Goa Mr.Safal Shetye 2018 Deputy Collector of Election, Governement of Goa
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