Department of Geography

The Department of Geography strives to develop a questioning mind, make learning a pleasure, and prepare the students for global placement. Over the last 60 years, the department has nurtured young geographers, directing students to higher academics and professional courses.

The curriculum involves writing research papers, conducting seminars, tutorials, fieldwork, practicals and map-making methods. Courses offered by the Geography Department include the Four-Year B.A. /B.Sc. (Honours with or without Research) Degree Course and Three-Year B.A. / B.SC. Multidisciplinary Course, Under CCF 2022, affiliated to the University of Calcutta.

Both theoretical knowledge and practical skills are imparted through use of modern ICT, supplemented by field excursions to geographically significant locations. Courses on Geographical Information System (QGIS), Python and Artificial Intelligence are offered which enhance employability skills. Our students participate regularly in International, National Seminars and Workshops which develop their self-confidence and soft skills, thereby increasing their placement chances and market value.

The Department regularly organizes programmes on Career counselling, skill development, Research Methodology, Disaster Management and contemporary issues like climate change and sustainability.

These programmes have a positive impact on our student progression, many of whom
qualify to pursue masters at top educational institutes of India and abroad such as IIM, BITS, TISS, JNU, IIT, IIPS, IISWBM, UCLA, Syracuse and the London School of Economics. Our alumni are absorbed as faculty members in reputed institutes and organizations.

Department of Geography Faculty

Dr. Sushma Sahai

M.A., Ph.D. Head of Department Associate Professor Department of Geography Loreto College, Kolkata View Profile

Ms. Alpana Goswami

M.A. Lab. Instructor Department of Geography Loreto College, Kolkata View Profile

Mrs. Sharmila Ray Kumam

M.Sc.,B.Ed.,M.Phil. Associate Professor Department of Geography Loreto College, Kolkata View Profile

Mrs. Sabiha Sethwala

M.Sc., B.Ed. Associate Professor Department of Geography Loreto College, Kolkata View Profile

Dr. Kaustuva Banerjee

M.Sc , PG Diploma in RSGIS, B.Ed., M.Ed.,Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Geography Loreto College, Kolkata View Profile

Dr. Debasree Sinha

M.Sc., Ph.D Assistant Professor Department of Geography Loreto College, Kolkata View Profile