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Department of Physics

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Name of the Department: Physics

System: CBCS

Programme: B.Sc. Physics (Hons)

Programme Specific Outcome:

  • Understand the natural laws which are governing our physical world.
  • Learn different numerical analysis software which will be beneficial for data analysis required during scientific research.
  • Understand the concepts and significance of the various physical phenomena.
  • Carry out experiments to understand the laws and concepts of Physics.
  • Apply the theories learnt and the skills acquired to solve real-time problems.
  • Acquire a wide range of problem-solving skills, both analytical and technical and apply them.
  • To motivate the students to pursue PG courses in reputed institutions.

Course Outcome:

Semester

Course Type

Paper Description

Course Outcome

1

CC - 1

Mathematical Physics-I
  • Learn to solve First Order and Second Order Differential equations
  • Learn about Vector Calculus
  • Learn about Orthogonal Curvilinear Coordinates
  • Learn about Introduction to probability
  • Learn about the Dirac Delta function and its properties

CC - 2

Mechanics
  • Applications of Newton’s law and Laws of conservation of energy.
  • How the rotational dynamics different from translational dynamics?
  • Concept of Elasticity and fluid motion.
  • Motion of a particle under a central force field.
  • Explain time dilation in the light of the Special Theory of Relativity.

2

CC - 3

Electricity & Magnetism
  • Concept about the fundamental interactions of electricity and magnetism as separate phenomena
  • Understand electricity and magnetism as a singular electromagnetic force.
  • Concept about electrostatics, magnetism, electromagnetic induction and Maxwell’s equations.
  • Application in almost every branch of science and engineering.
  • Gain practical knowledge about electricity and magnetism and measurements such as Resistance, Voltage, current etc.

CC - 4

Waves and Optics
  • Will there be any difference if harmonic oscillators are superposed in a collinear fashion and perpendicular fashion?
  • Define Longitudinal and Transverse Waves.
  • Define Temporal and Spatial Coherence.
  • Explain the phenomena behind Newton’s Ring formation.
  • What is the Principle of Holography?

3

CC - 5

Mathematical Physics–II
  • Identify the periodic nature of a function and the advantages of Fourier expansion of periodic functions.
  • Identify singular points of 2nd-order differential equations
  • State the significance of Frobenius's method for solving 2nd-order differential equations.
  •  Solve Integrals in terms of Beta and Gamma functions.
  • Explain the separation of variables technique for solving partial differential equations.

CC - 6

Thermal Physics
  • Understand the basic physics of heat and temperature and their relation with energy, work, radiation and matter.
  • Learn how laws of thermodynamics are used in a heat engine to transform heat into work.
  • Study of laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic description of systems, thermodynamic potentials,
  • Understand the kinetic theory of gases.
  • Gain practical knowledge about heat and radiation, thermodynamics, thermo emf, RTD etc. and perform various experiments.

CC - 7

Digital Systems and Applications
  • Learn about CRO and IC
  • Learn about different logic gates
  • Learn about Boolean algebra and its applications
  • Learn about Arithmetic Circuits and Sequential Circuits
  • Learn about Computer Organization and Intel 8085 Microprocessor Architecture

 

SEC – 1

Renewable Energy and Energy harvesting
  • Learn about Fossil fuels and Alternate Sources of Energy
  • Learn about Solar energy, Ocean Energy, Geothermal Energy
  • Learn about Wind Energy harvesting
  • Learn about Electromagnetic Energy Harvesting
  • Learn about Piezoelectric Energy harvesting

4

CC - 8

Mathematical Physics–III
  • Define the "Residue" of a function of complex variables and state the "Residue Theorem".
  • State Cauchy's Integral formula and mention some of its advantages.
  • State the advantages of the "Fourier Integral Theorem" and give a few examples of "Fourier Transform".
  • Representation of Dirac delta function as a Fourier Integral
  • Explain the Laplace transforms of derivatives and integrals of function with some examples.

CC - 9

Elements of Modern Physics
  • How is the Photo-electric effect related to the Quantum theory of light?
  • What do you understand by Heisenberg's uncertainty principle?
  • Comment on Wave-particle duality.
  • What is the Law of radioactive decay?
  • Can you differentiate between fission and fusion reactions?

CC - 10

Analog Systems & Applications
  • Learn about Semiconductor Diodes
  • Learn about Two-terminal Devices and their Applications
  • Learn about Bipolar Junction transistors
  • Learn about Amplifiers, Coupled Amplifier, Feedback in Amplifiers
  • Learn about Operational Amplifiers and their applications

 

SEC – 2

Electrical Circuits and Network Skills
  • Learn about Basic Electricity Principles,
  • Understand Electrical Circuits
  • Learn about Electrical Drawing and Symbols
  • Learn about Generators and Transformers
  • Learn about Electrical wiring

5

CC - 11

Quantum Mechanics and Applications
  • What are the properties of the wave function?
  • Interpret wave function probability and probability current density.
  • What is zero-point energy?
  • What will be your approach to solving the Schrodinger equations for hydrogen-like atoms?
  • Differentiate between normal and anomalous Zeeman effect.

CC - 12

Solid State Physics
  • Identify different crystal structures and their reciprocal lattices.
  • Why are X-rays used for the identification of crystal structures?
  • What are the fundamental differences between Einstein's and Debye's theories of specific heat of solids?
  • Mention some similarities and differences between the dielectric and magnetic properties of matter.
  • How does the Kronig Penny model help understand the concept of band gap?

DSE - 1

Advanced Mathematical Physics
  • Learn about Linear Vector Spaces
  • Learn about Matrices,
  • Learn about Eigen-values and Eigenvectors
  • Learn about Cartesian Tensors
  • Learn about General Tensors

DSE - 2

Classical Dynamics
  • Learn about the Classical Mechanics of Point Particles
  • Ability to solve relevant numerical problems
  • Learn about Small Amplitude Oscillations 
  • Learn about the Special Theory of Relativity
  • Learn about Fluid Dynamics

6

CC - 13

Electro-magnetic Theory
  • Learn about Maxwell's Equations
  • Learn about Electromagnetic wave propagation in bounded and unbounded media
  • Learn about the Polarization of Electromagnetic Waves
  • Learn about Rotatory Polarization
  • Learn about Wave Guides and Optical Fibres

CC - 14

Statistical Mechanics
  • What do you understand by microstate, macrostate and phase space?
  • How would you resolve the Gibbs paradox?
  • Mention the difference between classical and quantum theories of radiation.
  • What is Ultraviolet Catastrophe?
  • Discuss the difference between Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac statistics.

DSE - 3

Nuclear and Particle Physics
  • Learn about the General Properties of Nuclei and Nuclear Models
  • Learn about Radioactive decay and Nuclear Reactions
  • Learn about the Interaction of Nuclear Radiation with matter
  • Learn about Detector for Nuclear Radiations
  • Learn about Particle Accelerators and Particle Physics

DSE - 4

Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Learn about Astronomical Scales
  • Learn about Astronomical techniques
  • Learn about The Sun
  • Learn about the Milky Way and Galaxies
  • Learn about Large scale structure & expanding universe

 

Programme: Physics (Gen) 

Physics (Gen) are offered to students of B.Sc (General)

Course Outcome:

Semester

Course Type

Paper Description

Course Outcome

1

GE- 1:

MECHANICS
  • Applications of Newton’s law and Laws of conservation of energy.
  • How is rotational dynamics different from translational dynamics?
  • Concept of Elasticity and fluid motion.
  • Motion of a particle under a central force field.
  • Explain time dilation in the light of the Special Theory of Relativity.

2

GE - 2

ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM
  • Concept about the fundamental interactions of electricity and magnetism as separate phenomena
  • Understand electricity and magnetism as a singular electromagnetic force.
  • Concept about electrostatics, magnetism, electromagnetic induction and Maxwell’s equations.
  • Application in almost every branch of science and engineering.
  • Gain practical knowledge about electricity and magnetism and measurements such as Resistance, Voltage, current etc.

 

Name of the Department: Physics

System: CCFUP – NEP

Effective from 2023-24

Programme: B.Sc. Physics (Hons) 

Programme Specific Outcome:

  • Understand the natural laws which are governing our physical world.
  • Learn different numerical analysis software which will be beneficial for data analysis required during scientific research.
  • Understand the concepts and significance of the various physical phenomena.
  • Carry out experiments to understand the laws and concepts of Physics.
  • Apply the theories learnt and the skills acquired to solve real-time problems.
  • Acquire a wide range of problem-solving skills, both analytical and technical and apply them.
  • To motivate the students to pursue PG courses in reputed institutions.

Course Outcome:

Semester

Course Type with code

Paper Description

Course Outcome

1

Major - Core

PHYS1011

Mathematical Physics-I

On completion of this course, the student must be able to perform different mathematical operations like calculus and vector operations, which are extremely essential to study theoretical and experimental physics.

Skill Enhancement Course (SEC)

PHYS1051

RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY HARVESTING

 

The students are expected to learn not only the theories of renewable sources of energy but also to have hands-on experiences with them wherever possible.

Minor - Core

PHYS1021

Mathematical Physics-I

On completion of this course, the student must be able to perform different mathematical operations like calculus and vector operations which are extremely essential to study theoretical and experimental physics.

 

 

Semester

Course Type with code

Paper Description

Course Outcome

2

Major - Core

PHYS2011

MECHANICS

 

This course in Mechanics serves as the foundation for further progress towards the study of physics at graduate or post-graduate level. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to apply Newton’s laws of motion to different force fields for a single particle and a system of particles.

Skill Enhancement Course

PHYS2051

ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS AND NETWORK SKILLS

 

After the completion of the course, the student will acquire the necessary skills/hands-on experience /working knowledge on Multimeters, voltmeters, ammeters, electric circuit elements, and DC power sources. With the knowledge of basic electronics, a student can able to detect troubleshoot and repair some of the electronic instruments used in our daily life.

Minor - Core

PHYS1021

MECHANICS

 

This course in Mechanics serves as the foundation for further progress towards the study of physics at graduate or post-graduate level. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to apply Newton’s laws of motion to different force fields for a single particle and a system of particles.

3

Major - Core

PHYS3011

Electricity and Magnetism

 

At the end of this course, students will be able to comprehend the concept of electric field, electric flux, magnetic field and their origin. They will learn to apply Gauss’s theorem to find the electric fields for different types of charge distribution. The students will develop a sound perception of Electrostatics, Magneto-statics, Electric current and electromagnetic induction.

Major - Core

PHYS3012

Waves and Optics

 

The outcome of the paper includes the knowledge of vibrations, propagation of waves, vibrations of air columns, and harmonics of the strings. The paper has another outcome of offering knowledge of wave properties of light & corresponding phenomena.

Skill Enhancement Course

PHYS3051

Basic Instruments and

Their Usage

After completion of this course, the students will gain knowledge in setting up electrical and optical experiments.
 

 

 

Semester Course Type with code Paper Description Course Outcome

4

Major - Core

PHYS4011

Heat

and Thermodynamics

On completion of this course, students will learn the kinetic theory of gases, the basic laws of thermodynamics, the applications of the well-known Maxwell’s relations, the underlying Physics behind the Joule-Thompson effect and the spectral distribution of blackbody radiation.

Major - Core

PHYS4012

Mathematical Physics-II

 

After successful completion of this course, students will be able to formulate problems of Physics in the language of Mathematics.

The emphasis of the course is on applications in solving problems of interest to physicists. Students are to be examined on the basis of problems, seen and unseen.

Major - Core

PHYS4013

Classical Mechanics

and

Special Theory of Relativity

On successful completion of this course, the students will have an in-depth understanding of Lagrangian and the Hamiltonian formulation of mechanics rigid body dynamics, and the Special theory of relativity.

Minor - Core

PHYS1021

Thermal Physics

 

Upon completion of this course, the students will grasp the idea of laws of thermodynamics, the Blackbody the basics of Statistical mechanics.