department of geography

Geography is the science of our world, crucial for understanding and shaping our future. It serves as a bridge between the human and physical sciences and has rightfully been termed "the world discipline." Studying geography allows us to comprehend the past and its influence on the evolution of people, their ideas, places, and environments. The land shapes and influences every aspect of life, including cuisine, clothing, architecture, and social relationships. Thus, geography provides a rich understanding of history, culture, and the dynamic human-land relationship. In today's world, geography is increasingly important as it offers unique insights into the complex interplay of globalization and cultural diversity. Recognizing this growing significance and the opportunities it presents, N.S.S. College, Pandalam, has introduced a graduate-level course in Geography.

The Department of Geography at N.S.S. College, Pandalam, established in 2014, offers a well-structured B.Sc. Geography program that includes core and complementary courses in Geology and Statistics, with a sanctioned strength of 32 students.

The program is highly field-oriented, with students participating in geographical and geological surveys, resistivity surveys, mapping, field trips, study tours, and project work. The department is well-equipped with a Cartography and Geology museum, featuring Survey of India Topographic sheets, various survey instruments, and modern tools such as aerial photographs, mirror stereoscopes, handheld GPS receivers, and digital data from IRS satellites. The department also uses free and open-source GIS software like QGIS for digital image processing. The Geology Museum houses a rare collection of minerals, rocks, and fossils.

Faculty: Department of Geography

	Smt. Ambily P. R. Assistant Professor & HOD
	Dr. Manu N Nair Guest Lecturer
	Anju J Guest Lecturer
	Chinnu Soman Guest Lecturer
	Rengith R. Pillai Guest Lecturer
	Viswadev H Guest Lecturer