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Fundamentals of Geomorphology Guide

The document outlines the curriculum for a course on Geomorphology at Indira Gandhi National Open University, divided into two volumes. Volume 1 covers fundamentals, evolution of landforms, and geomorphic processes, while Volume 2 continues with additional geomorphic processes and applied geomorphology. Each volume is structured into blocks and units that detail specific topics within the field.

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Fundamentals of Geomorphology Guide

The document outlines the curriculum for a course on Geomorphology at Indira Gandhi National Open University, divided into two volumes. Volume 1 covers fundamentals, evolution of landforms, and geomorphic processes, while Volume 2 continues with additional geomorphic processes and applied geomorphology. Each volume is structured into blocks and units that detail specific topics within the field.

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Indira Gandhi National Open University GEOMORPHOLOGY
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Geomorphology Volume 1
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GEOMORPHOLOGY
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BLOCK

1
FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOMORPHOLOGY

UNIT 1
DEVELOPMENT OF GEOMORPHOLOGY 11

UNIT 2
BASIC POSTULATES IN GEOMORPHOLOGY 27

UNIT 3
GEOMORPHIC SYSTEMS AND CONCEPTS 45

GLOSSARY 63
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MGG–002 GEOMORPHOLOGY
VOLUME- 1
BLOCK 1 FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOMORPHOLOGY

Unit 1 Development of Geomorphology


Unit 2 Basic Postulates in Geomorphology
Unit 3 Geomorphic Systems and Concepts

BLOCK 2 EVOLUTION OF LANDFORMS

Unit 4 Theories of Development of Major Landforms


Unit 5 Tectonic Processes and Landforms I
Unit 6 Tectonic Processes and Landforms II

BLOCK 3 GEOMORPHIC PROCESSES: STATIC AND DYNAMIC I

Unit 7 Weathering
Unit 8 Mass Movement
Unit 9 Fluvial Processes and Landforms

VOLUME- 2
BLOCK 4 GEOMORPHIC PROCESSES: STATIC AND DYNAMIC II

Unit 10 Aeolian Processes and Landforms


Unit 11 Karst Processes and Landforms
Unit 12 Glacial Processes and Landforms
Unit 13 Coastal Processes and Landforms

BLOCK 5 APPLIED GEOMORPHOLOGY


Unit 14 Slope Processes
Unit 15 Geomorphic Mapping
Unit 16 Geomorphic Techniques
Unit 17 Landforms and Environment Management

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