The course focuses on the physical, chemical and biological processes of landform development. Topics include general notions of the earth; land and water distribution; theories of origin of continental shelves and submarine canyons; isostasy; internal and external forces, eustasy, still stand; the concepts of pediplanation and peneplanation; systems concept in geomorphology; concept of climatic geomorphology; continental drift and plate tectonics; coastal processes; karst processes; riverine processes; processes of wind erosion and other geomorphic processes.

Objective:To expose students to various earth processes which lead to the development of landforms on surface of the earth and in the oceans.

Mode of Delivery:The course will be delivered through lectures, field work, laboratory exercises and group presentations.