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GE GRAPHIA

GE GRAPHIA

EDITORIAL

ACHIEVEMNETS

Vol. X Issue. 2

July—September2017

TAKING GEOGRAPHY AHEAD

Newsletter Published by Department of Geography, Parvatibai Chowgule College (Autonomous), Margao– Goa

Dr. Nandkumar Received Best teacher award Dr. Nandkumar Sawant, Principal & Associate Professor, Department of Geography & Research Center was awarded the State Award for “Best Teacher” for the year 2016, by the Government of Goa, Directorate of Higher Education, Porvorim, Goa on 5th September 2017

THE ACHIEVER

MOU with Goa Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (GIPARD), OLD GOA The Goa Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (GIPARD), Ela, Old Goa in collaboration with Parvatibai Chowgule College, Margao, organized “One Day Awareness Programmes on Malnutrition, Anemia and Alcoholism” for Anaganwadi Workers on 9th August 2017, 11th August 2017 and 1st September 2017. (contd.on page4)
WORLD POPULATION DAY: 11th JULY 2017
The Department of Geography and Research Center observed World Population Day on 11th July 2017. Every year on this day the faculty and students gather and observe the day. This year the theme was “Family Planning: Empowering People, Developing Nations.” Dr. Nandkumar Sawant, Principal of the college was the Chief Guest and he delivered a special lecture related to the theme An instrumental piece was played by Adrel and group. .( Contd.on page4)

Geographize winner : S.P.Pune University
Department of Geography and Research Center, Parvatibai Chowgule College (Autonomous) is the only department in Goa which provides six units at three years B.A and B.Sc and has the distinction of providing masters and PhD programme. The department is actively involved in research, training programme, consultancy and student related activities. ‘Geographize’ is a unique geography event in the state of Goa, where the students from different colleges compete in various geographical events. Geographize is a one-of-a kind state competition which achieved new heights when it became a National Event in 2014. This competition enables students to showcase their geographical skills through various events. The 6TH edition of Geographize was organised by the Department of Geography and Research Center, Parvatibai Chowgule College (Autonomous) on 12th September 2017. (contd. on Pg.3)

INSIDE…...
Editorial ————————–—-—-– Pg 2
Achievements ———–————— Pg 2
Upcoming Events ————————Pg 4

From left to right:- Coordinator Mr A.Ashish, Dr.N. N. Sawant, Dr.Anagha Bicholcar, Mr.Gavade

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TRENDS OF GIS IN CHANGING WORLD
Maps are a simple and efficient way of understand and communicate rapidly. Looking at a spreadsheet, there is rows and columns of data. Using charts and graphs, that data can be seen as a pattern. Web-Based 3D visualizations are everywhere and maps are among the most common manifestation of this. The geospatial industry is quickly evolving because the capabilities of digital connectedness and collaboration are moving ahead exponentially. The trends in the area of geographic information system (GIS) technology are centered on making data more accessible and creating context to visualize this data in an age when fast.
Location as a service:- There was a time when GIS use was limited to the niche market of government, telecommunication, utilities and oil and gas sectors. That market has grown substantially, as large retailers and tech startups have been the benefits of understanding data geospatially. The fundamentals of GIS and what it can do have also evolved dramatically. There is entering an era of services based GIS. This means the GIS professional connects with consumers directly through web-based applications that provides easy-to-access visualizations.
Advanced analytics:- Spatial analysis is important to any business that values location as a variables to success. Site selection is a crucial function that is dependent on geospatial analysis.
Big data analytics:-The ability to access the vast amounts of data that provide us with insight into the environment and human behavior has changed the way all organizations function. That capability has also eveloped to include the integration of big data operations into spatial analysis.
Mobility:- Another way GIS is breaking out of its traditional space is by becoming more consumer-friendly. Just as data from mobile devices is liberating professionals and consumers who have been accessing GIS online and from the desktop, this same data is being used to power a new generation of easily accessible applications that tap into the rich science and analytics that only GIS can deliver. A much simplex user experience is now possible for GIS users with the creation of a suite of apps and app builders.

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1.Silver Jubilee National Conference on Mangrove Ecosystem Organized by Mangrove Society of India and National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) held from" 26th to 27th July 2017 at NIO, Donapaula-Goa presented paper entitled Quantification of Soil Organic Carbon From Mangrove Habitats of Goa. (Co-authors Eripogu Kiran Kumar, Shubham Gavade, Nimay Kamat)
2.National Conference on the theme Reaching the Unreached through Science and Technology with the focal theme Recent Advances in Physical, Chemical, Mathematical and Biological Sciences for Energy, Health, and Environment. Organized by Mangalore University in collaboration with Indian Science Congress (ISC), from September 8-9, 2017 and presented paper Quantification of Soil Organic Carbon and Physico-Chemical Properties of Excoecariaagallocha, Aegicerascorniculatum and Acanthus ilicifolius From Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Chorao island of Goa. ( Co-author EripoguKiran Kumar, Una Pereira, Shubham Gavade, Nimay Kamat).

3. Mr. Dwayne Fernandes (Student, MA Geography) and Dr. Anagha Bicholcar (Head & Assistant Professor), presented a paper on “Urbanization and Slum: A Question of Livability” at the Late Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam Conference to be held on 1st September, 2017 at Fr. Agnel College of Arts and Commerce, Pilar organised by C.R.E.S.T - Centre for Research and Excellence between Society and Technology.
The above paper along with the following papers were accepted for publication in the proceedings of the conference:
Gauns Desai Apurva and Sawant, Nandkumar “Communities and Livability: A Case Study of Verlem Village of Sanguem Taluka”
Kundaiker Vinit and Sawant, Nandkumar “Exploitation of Resources – Disasters: A Question of Livability”

Quote
“ Geography explain the past, illuminates the present and prepare us for the future. What could be more important than that”
By Michael Palin

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Certificate Course in GIS
GIS is gradually finding its applications in various other fields. In view of that, the department organizes short term and certificate courses, in both basic and advanced GIS, for professionals and academic students.
Special training in GIS for IMMO info tech pvt ltd for was started from 12th August 2017. The resource persons were Dr Sanjay Gaikwad, Dr. Anil Yedage and Mr. Deepak Kumbhar.
On the same day One year Diploma in Geoinformatics for the undergraduate students of Parvatibai Chowgule College was also launched which mainly focused on the skills and usage of GIS in there respective discipline.

Monsoon Trek
The Monsoon Trek organized annually by Club GLOBE (Geographers’ Loving Our Beautiful Environment) it was organized on 6th of august to Palli waterfall in Sattari Taluka. Like every year it was full of adventures and full of enjoyment with lot of new things to learn

Hiroshima and Nagasaki Day was observed on Wednesday 9th August 2017. The theme of the programme was “Remember Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Being at peace and not in pieces”. The theme of the programme was “Remember Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Being at peace and not in pieces”.

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Geographize (Contd. from Pg 1)
It aims at testing the geographical knowledge among the students of various colleges across the country. 13 colleges, Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Quepem, Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Sanquelim; Shree Mallikarjun College of Arts & Commerce, Canacona; Shree Damodar College of Commerce and Economics, Comba, Margao; St.Xavier’s College, Mapusa; GVM’s Dada Vaidya College of Education, Ponda, Nirmala Institute of Education,Goa; Rosary college of Commerce and Arts, Navellim,Goa; Govind Ramnath Kare College of Low, Comba,Goa; R.P. Gogate and R. V. Jogalekar College, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra and Dept. of Geography, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune; SP college, Pune; and S.H. Kelkar college Devgad, Sindhdurg and with nearly 250 participants. Various competitions were organised which included a Crack the map, quiz, poster making, Map Jig-Saw, presentation competition, Extempore two-minute to speak, Screening of Documentary, geography based Model making and skit competition. The winners of Geographize were Department of Geography, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune Maharashtra, St.Xavier’s College, Mapusa, Goa and were the runners up. The convener Mr A.Ashish said “Geographize has grown popular among various institutions during the last five years. The enthusiasm and love within students for geography is apparent by their willingness and gusto in participating for ‘Geographize’.
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Winners of Geographize 2017 Savitribai Phule University of Pune

TYBSC & SYBSC Study tour “Cabo de Ram”
TYBSC and SYBSC geography students accompanied by Mr. A. Ashish went for a 1 day study tour to parts of Betul, Cabo De Ram ie fort, Rajbag beach and sea cave on 26th September 2017. The main objective of the survey was to observe ( contd … pg 4)

MOU with GIPARD (Contd. from Pg 1)
Dr. Anagha Bicholcar coordinated the two programmers. Participants of Training Programme on 9/8/2017 along with (L to R) Dr. N. N. Sawant (Principal), Ms. Vandana Kakodkar (Resource Person) and Mrs. Anagha Bicholcar (Coordinator)

World Population day (Contd. from Pg 1)
Apart from the program there were two events conducted for the students and they were, essay writing competition and poster competition

Field trip to Ela Farm
Students visits to Soil Testing Laboratory Ela, Farm on 5th October 2017. with the soil samples from the Salcete Taluka. For the chemical analysis under the supervision of Mr. Manjunath . The students were Accompanied by Dr. Sanjay Gaikwad, Mr. Deepak Kumbhar & Kiran Kumar

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Contind… pg 1 ... coastal processes and landforms, to see the types of wave, tides and to see beach sediments. They first visited Baradi to observed meandering river,river lakes, island, land use along Sal river near the mouth, features like sand accumulation, sand bars or spit, tidal rocks are also shown to them. The second place they visited was a pocket beach at fort area where they saw shingle beach, headlands and plunging type of wave. After that student has observed other coastal processes and landforms like sea cliff, sea cave, tidal rockes, Biological weathering, chemical weathering, Stack, stumps etc.

Upcoming Events

Date	Activity
December 2017	Student Exchange Programme
December 2017	Personality Developemnt Programme

DISCLAIMER
The Editorial team is not responsible for the views expressed in the newsletter.

Editorial Team
Teacher-in-Charge: Dr. Anil Yedage

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