This course plans to introduce the students about the major components of population analysis including morbidity an mortality and expose them about the global burden of diseases such as DALY, HALE and HALE. 

Geographical knowledge of the regions can contribute to a better understanding of the economic, political and cultural changes in the world. Thinking through the prism of regional geography is crucial to solve spatial problems in the world. In this connection studying Odisha's geography helps students to understand the physical diversity, demography, economic, social and cultural diversity of the state and other developmental studies. 

This course plans to introduce the students about major component  of population and health analysis, including Fertility, and reproductive health, and expose them about public health  transition.

  • To expose the foundations, approaches and theories of human geography
  • To understand the human diversity, differences and conflicts 

Valuing economic dimensions of human societies.

  • Critically evaluate the life forms and it spatial correlates. 
  • Understanding the values of biodiversity and its dynamics. 

Research is crucial to both teaching and learning. It feeds to the new idea, concept, field realities and interestingly enriches teaching methods. Doing research means we are much closer to the people and the multiple realities around. It strengthens and get strengthened both reading and writing.

Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), which is considered as one of the most comprehensive and user-friendly software for statistical analysis, is extensively used today by the social scientists all over the globe. This course intends to provide the learners a basic understanding of the package and make them learn the techniques of storing and manipulating survey data as well as analyzing large scale data using select univariate, bivariate and multivariate statistical techniques.