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Department of Physics
Debraj Roy College (Autonomous)
Program Structure for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Semester of FYUGP
(Effective from the session 2024-25)

Year Semester Course Title of the Course Total

Credit
1st 1st PHYM101 Mechanics and 4
Properties of Matter
PHYMIN101 Mechanics and 4
Properties of Matter
PHYGEC101 Evolution of Science 3
PHYSEC101 Electrical Wiring and 3
Maintenance
AEC-101* Modern Indian 4
Language
VAC-101* ------------- 2
Total 20
2nd PHYM201 Waves and Optics 4
PHYMIN201 Waves and Optics 4
PHYGEC201 Materials Today / 3
Digital and Space
Technologies
PHYSEC201 Mastering Productivity 3
with Google Workspace
AEC-201* English Language and 4
Communication Skills
VAC-201* --------------------- 2
Total 20
2nd 3rd PHYM301 Mathematical Physics-I 4
PHYM302 Computational and 4
Numerical techniques in
Physics -I
PHYMIN301 Mathematical Physics-I 4
PHYGEC301 The Universe / 3
Atmosphere of the
Earth
PHYSEC301 Basic Excel Skills 3
AEC-301* ----------------- 2
VAC-301* -----------------
Total 20

• AEC and VAC courses and their credit distribution are yet to be finalized
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Syllabus of 1st Semester Major Course

Course title: Mechanics and Properties of Matter

Course code: PHYM101

Nature of the course: Core

Total credits:4 (Theory-3, Practical -1)

Distribution of marks:

(A) Summative Assessment -60 (Theory -45, Practical-15)

(B) Formative Assessment – 40 (Theory -30, Practical-10)

Course Objective: To impart the basic level of knowledge of Newtonian Mechanics, properties of
matter, simple harmonic motion, gravitation and to improve laboratory skill in
mechanics and properties of matter.

Learning Outcome: After completing this course, a student will be able to

(i) Understand the basic concepts of Newtonian Mechanics

(ii) Understand basic conservation Laws
(iii) Analyze simple harmonic oscillators
(iv) Understand the properties of matter
(v) Analyze central force motion
(vi) Examine the laws and measure the properties in laboratory.
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PHYM101T: Mechanics and Properties of Matter (Theory)

Distribution of Marks: 45 (Summative) + 30 (Formative)
[Revisit: Vector Algebra- Addition, Resolution, dot and cross product, triple product,
Interpretation of differentiation and integration]
Unit Content L T P M Hr
Unit 1: 1.1:Frames of Reference, Inertial Frames, Galilean 6 4 6
Newtonian Transformations, Galilean Invariance;
Mechanics Dynamics of a System of Particles, Centre of Mass, 6
Principle of Conservation of Linear Momentum
1.2: The Work-Energy Theorem, Conservative and Non- 6 4 6
conservative Forces, Conservation of Mechanical Energy,
6
Work done by non-conservative forces, Force as gradient of
potential energy, Energy Diagram, Stable and unstable
equilibrium.
1.3: Principle of Conservation of Angular Momentum, 8 5 8
Rotation about a fixed axis, Moment of Inertia, Radius of
8
Gyration, Calculation of Moment of Inertia for rectangular,
cylindrical and spherical bodies, Kinetic Energy of Rotation,
Motion involving both translation and rotation
Unit 2: 2.1: Relation between Elastic constants, Twisting torque on 4 7 4
Properties a Cylinder or Wire.
of Matter 2.2: Kinematics of Moving Fluids, Poiseuille’s Equation 3 5 3
for Flow of a Liquid through a Capillary Tube
Unit 3: Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) and Oscillations, 9 15 9
Oscillations Differential Equation of SHM and its solution, Kinetic
Energy, Potential Energy, Total energy and their time
average values, Damped oscillation, Forced oscillations,
Resonance, Power Dissipation and Quality Factor.
Unit 4: Law of gravitation. Gravitational potential energy. Inertial 9 5 9
Gravitation and gravitational mass. Potential and field due to spherical
and Central shell and solid sphere. Motion of a particle under a central 10
Force force field. Two-body problem and its reduction to one-body
Motion problem and its solution. The energy equation and energy
diagram. Kepler’s Laws. Satellite in circular orbit and
applications. Geosynchronous orbits. Weightlessness. Basic
idea of global positioning system (GPS).
Total 45 75 45

*L- Lecture, T- Tutorial, P- Practical, M- Marks, Hr – Hours

** The underlined parts are for formative assessment only

Reading resources:
1. Mechanics, D.S. Mathur, (S. Chand and Company Limited)
2. Mechanics, Berkeley Physics, Vol.1, C.Kittel, W.Knight, et.al. (Tata McGraw Hill).
3. Elements of Properties of Matter, D S Mathur, (S. Chand and Company Limited)
4. Theoretical Mechanics, M. R. Spiegel, (McGraw Hill Book Company)
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PHYM101P: Mechanics and Properties of Matter (Lab)

Distribution of Marks: 15 (Summative) + 10 (Formative)

Unit Content (List of Experiments) L T P M Hr

Mechanics 1. Measurements of length (or diameter) using vernier 15 25 30
and
calliper, screw gauge and travelling microscope.
Properties
of Matter 2. To study the random error in observations.
3. To determine the height of a building using a Sextant.
4. To study the Motion of Spring and calculate (a) Spring
constant, (b) g and (c) Modulus of rigidity.
5. To determine g and velocity for a freely falling body using
Digital Timing Technique
6. To determine Coefficient of Viscosity of water by
Capillary Flow Method (Poiseuille’s method).
7. To determine the Modulus of Rigidity of a Wire by
Maxwell’s needle.
8. To determine the elastic Constants of a wire by Searle’s
method.
9. To determine the value of g using Bar Pendulum.
10. To determine the value of g using Kater’s Pendulum
Total 15 25 30

*L- Lecture, T- Tutorial, P- Practical, M- Marks, Hr - Hours

Reading Resources:
1. Advanced Practical Physics for students, B. L. Flint and H.T. Worsnop, (Asia Publishing House)
2. B.Sc. Practical Physics, C. L. Arora (S Chand)
3. A Textbook on Practical Physics, K G Mazumdar, B. Ghosh (Sreedhar Publishers)
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Syllabus of 2nd Semester Major Course

Course title: Waves and Optics

Course code: PHYM201

Nature of the course: Core

Total credits: 4 (Theory-3, Practical -1)

Distribution of marks:

(A) Summative Assessment -60 (Theory -45, Practical-15)

(B) Formative Assessment – 40 (Theory -30, Practical-10)

Course Objective: To develop theoretical and experimental knowledge of waves, oscillations,

superpositions and various phenomena of light.

Learning Outcome: After completing this course, a student will be able to

(i) learn the basics of wave motions

(ii) know about the wave nature of light
(iii) observe and analyse various properties of waves and light experimentally
(iv) relate the experimental observation with theoretical foundation.
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PHYM201T: Wave and Optics (Theory)

Distribution of Marks : 45 (Summative) + 30 (Formative)
Unit Content L T P M Hr
Unit 1: 1.1: Linearity and Superposition Principle. Superposition of 3 5 3
Superposition two collinear oscillations having equal frequencies and
of Harmonic different frequencies (Beats).
Oscillations 1.2: Graphical and Analytical Methods. Lissajous Figures 2 3 2
with equal and unequal frequency and their use
Unit 2: Wave 2.1: Plane and Spherical Waves, Longitudinal and 6 2 6
Motion Transverse Waves, Plane Progressive (Travelling) Waves,
8
Wave Equation, Particle and Wave Velocities, Differential
Equation of a Wave, Pressure of a Longitudinal Wave,
Energy Transport, Intensity of Wave.
2.2: Velocity of Transverse Vibrations of Stretched Strings, 4 7 4
Velocity of Longitudinal Waves in a Fluid in a Pipe,
Newton’s Formula for Velocity of Sound, Laplace’s
Correction
Unit 3: Standing (Stationary) Waves in a String: Fixed and Free 8 13 8
Harmonic Ends, Analytical Treatment, Phase and Group Velocities,
Waves Changes with respect to Position and Time, Energy of
Vibrating String, Transfer of Energy, Normal Modes of
Stretched Strings, Plucked and Struck Strings, Melde’s
Experiment, Longitudinal Standing Waves and Normal
Modes, Open and Closed Pipes
Unit 4: Wave Electromagnetic nature of light, definition and properties of 2 3 2
optics wave front, Huygens principle, Temporal and Spatial
coherence
Unit 5: Division of wavefront and amplitude, intensity distribution 8 4 8
Interference in an interference pattern, Young's double slit experiment,
Fresnel’s Biprism. Phase change on reflection: Stokes’ 9
treatment, Interference in Thin Films: parallel and wedge-
shaped films, Newton’s Rings: Measurement of wavelength
and refractive index, Michelson interferometer
Unit 6: Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction. Fresnel’s Half-Period 8 3 8
Diffraction Zones for Plane Wave. Fresnel diffraction pattern of a
10
straight edge and at a circular aperture. Fraunhofer
diffraction: Single slit. Double slit. Diffraction grating.
Resolving power of grating
Unit 7: Polarized light and its mathematical representation, 4 3 4
Polarization Production of polarized light by reflection, refraction and
scattering. Polarization by double refraction and Huygen’s 5
theory, Nicol prism, Production and analysis of circularly
and elliptically polarized light

Total 45 75 45

*L- Lecture, T- Tutorial, P- Practical, M- Marks, Hr – Hours

** The underlined parts are for formative assessment only
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Reading Resources

1. Waves: Berkeley Physics Course, vol. 3, Francis Crawford (Tata McGraw-Hill)

2. Fundamentals of Optics, F.A. Jenkins and H.E. White (McGraw-Hill)
3. Principles of Optics, Max Born and Emil Wolf, (Pergamon Press).
4. Optics, Ajoy Ghatak, (Tata McGraw Hill)
5. The Physics of Vibrations and Waves, H. J. Pain, (John Wiley and Sons).
6. The Physics of Waves and Oscillations, N.K. Bajaj, (Tata McGraw Hill)
7. Fundamental of Optics, A. Kumar, H.R. Gulati and Khanna, (R. Chand Publications)

PHYM201P: Waves and Optics (Lab)

Distribution of Marks: 15 (Summative) + 10 (Formative)
Unit Content (List of Experiments) L T P M Hr
Waves and (1) To determine the frequency of an electric tuning fork 15 25 30
Optics by Melde’s experiment and verify λ2 –T law
(2) To determine the refractive index of the Material of a
prism using sodium source.
(3) To determine the dispersive power and Cauchy
constants of the material of a prism using mercury
source.
(4) To determine wavelength of sodium light using
Fresnel Biprism.
(5) To determine wavelength of sodium light using
Newton’s Rings.
(6) To study the diffraction pattern of single/double slit
(7) To determine wavelength of a light source using plane
diffraction grating.
(8) To determine dispersive power and resolving power
of a plane diffraction grating.
(9) To determine the specific rotation of sugar solution
using Polarimeter
(10) To analyze elliptically polarized Light by using a
Babinet’s compensator
Total 15 25 30

*L- Lecture, T- Tutorial, P- Practical, M- Marks, Hr – Hours

** The underlined parts are for formative assessment only
Reading Resources:
1. Advanced Practical Physics for students, B. L. Flint and H.T. Worsnop, (Asia Publishing
House)
2. B.Sc. Practical Physics, C. L. Arora (S Chand)
3. A Textbook on Practical Physics, K G Mazumdar, B. Ghosh (Sreedhar Publishers)
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Syllabus of 3rd Semester Major Course

Course title: Mathematical Physics-I

Course code: PHYM301

Nature of the course: Core

Total credits: 4 (Theory-4, Practical -0)

Distribution of marks:

(A) Summative Assessment -60 (Theory -60, Practical-0)

(B) Formative Assessment – 40 (Theory -40, Practical-0)

Course Objective: To develop the requisite mathematical skills of a student to understand the
fundamental topics in Physics and to prepare them for more advanced level of
Physics

Learning Outcome: After completing this course, a student will be able to

(i) Write a problem in Physics in the language of Mathematics.

(ii) Identify a range of diverse mathematical techniques to formulate
and solve a problem in basic Physics.
(iii) Analyze some of the basic mathematical concepts and methods.
(iv) Apply the knowledge and understanding of these mathematical
methods to solve problems in a number of elementary branches of
Physics like mechanics, electromagnetic theory, statistical Physics,
thermal Physics etc.
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PHYM301T: Mathematical Physics-I

Distribution of Marks : 60 (Summative) + 40 (Formative)
Unit Content L T P M Hr
Unit 1: 1.1: Functions and their plotting, Continuity and 2 4 2
Calculus Differentiability of functions, Approximation methods:
Taylor series, Maclaurin series.
1.2: First Order Differential Equations, Integrating Factor, 10 16 10
Second Order Differential Equations, Homogeneous and
Inhomogeneous Equations with constant coefficients.
Wronskian and general solution. Statement of existence and
Uniqueness Theorem for Initial Value Problems. Particular
Integral.
1.3: Calculus of functions of more than one variable: Partial 6 10 6
Derivatives, Exact and Inexact Differentials, Integrating
Factor, Constrained Maximization using Lagrange
Multipliers.
Unit 2: 2.1: Vector Differentiation: Directional Derivatives and 10 7 10
Vector Normal Derivative, Gradient of a Scalar Field and its 10
Calculus geometrical interpretation, Divergence and Curl of a Vector
Field, Del and Laplacian Operators, Vector identities
2.2 Vector Integration: Ordinary Integrals of Vectors, 14 23 14
Multiple integrals, Jacobian, Notion of Infinitesimal Line,
Surface and Volume Elements, Line, Surface and Volume
Integrals of Vector Fields, Flux of a Vector Field, Gauss'
Divergence Theorem, Green's and Stokes Theorems and
their applications (no rigorous proofs).
Unit 3: Orthogonal Curvilinear Coordinates, Spherical Polar 8 13 8
Orthogonal Coordinates, Cylindrical Coordinates; Derivation of
Curvilinear Gradient, Divergence and Curl in Cartesian, Spherical and
Coordinates Cylindrical Coordinate Systems

Unit 4: Definition of Dirac Delta Function, Representation as limit 4 7 4

Dirac Delta of a Gaussian function and Rectangular function, Properties
Function of Dirac Delta Function

Unit 5: Definition, Addition and Multiplication of matrices, 6 3 6

Matrices Transpose of a matrix, Hermitian conjugate of a matrix,
7
Trace and Determinant, Inverse of a matrix, Special types of
square matrices- Diagonal, Symmetric and Skew-symmetric,
Hermitian and Skew-Hermitian.
Total 60 100 60
*L- Lecture, T- Tutorial, P- Practical, M- Marks, Hr – Hours
** The underlined parts are for formative assessment only

Reading Resources:
1. Mathematical Physics, H K Dass, Dr. Rama Verma (S Chand Ltd.)
2. Vector Analysis, M R Spiegel, (McGraw Hill Education)
3. Matrix Operations, R Bronson (McGraw-Hill Education)
4. Mathematical Methods for Physicists, G.B. Arfken, H.J. Weber, F.E. Harris (Elsevier)
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Syllabus of 3rd Semester Major Course

Course title: Computational and Numerical techniques in Physics -I

Course code: PHYM302

Nature of the course: Core

Total credits: 4 (Theory-2, Practical -2)

Distribution of marks:

(A) Summative Assessment -60 (Theory -30, Practical-30)

(B) Formative Assessment – 40 (Theory -20, Practical-20)

Course Objective: To impart the basic level of knowledge of computer architecture, algorithm and
programming in python.

Learning Outcome: After completing this course, a student will be able to

(i) understand how a computer works

(ii) step-by-step development of algorithm to solve a problem

(iii) basic programming skills in python

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PHYM302T: Computational and Numerical techniques in Physics -I

Distribution of Marks : 60 (Summative) + 40 (Formative)

Unit Content L T P M Hr.

(Th) (Th)
Unit 1: Computer architecture and organization, 3 3 5 3
Introduction memory and Input/output devices
Algorithm: Definition, properties and
development. Flowchart: Concept of flowchart,
symbols, guidelines, types. Illustration with
examples.
Unit 2: Python Introduction to Python, identifiers and 3 3 5 3
Basics keywords, python types, variable types and
assignment, arithmetic operations, conversions.
Unit 3: Strings Definition and properties of strings, string 3 3 5 3
operations
Unit 4: Use of if, else and elif; use of logical operators 3 3 5 3
Decision control
Instruction
Unit 5: Loops Use of while and for, break and continue 3 3 5 3
Unit 6: Defining and using Functions, parameters and 3 3 5 3
Functions arguments, functional programming

Unit 7: Scope Local, global and non-local variables 1 1 2 1

and lifetime of
variables
Unit 8: Modules Python modules, importing a module, module 4 4 7 4
and Packages properties. Python packages

Unit 9: Data Lists, Tuples, and Dictionaries; Sets and frozen 4 4 6 4

Structures sets; Comprehensions, Iterators, Generators

Unit 10: File Reading from and Writing to Files, Working 3 3 5 3

Handling and with file paths, handling exceptions
Exception

Total 30 30 50 30

*L- Lecture, T- Tutorial, P- Practical, M(Th) – Marks in theory, Hr(Th) – Hours for theory
** The underlined parts are for formative assessment only
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Syllabus of 1st Semester Minor Course

Course title: Mechanics and Properties of Matter

Course code: PHYMIN101

Nature of the course: Minor

Total credits: 4 (Theory-3, Practical -1)

Distribution of marks:

(A) Summative Assessment -60 (Theory -45, Practical-15)

(B) Formative Assessment – 40 (Theory -30, Practical-10)

Course Objective: To impart the basic level of knowledge of Newtonian Mechanics, properties of
matter, simple harmonic motion, gravitation and to improve laboratory skill in
mechanics and properties of matter.

Learning Outcome: After completing this course, a student will be able to

(i) Understand the basic concepts of Newtonian Mechanics

(ii) Understand basic conservation Laws
(iii) Analyse simple harmonic oscillators
(iv) Understand the properties of matter
(v) Analyse central force motion
(vi) Examine the laws and measure the properties in laboratory.
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PHYMIN101T: Mechanics and Properties of Matter (Theory)

Distribution of Marks : 45 (Summative) + 30 (Formative)
Unit Content L T P M Hr
Unit 1: 1.1: Frames of Reference, Inertial Frames, Galilean 6 4 6
Newtonian Transformations, Galilean Invariance;
Mechanics Dynamics of a System of Particles, Centre of Mass, 6
Principle of Conservation of Linear Momentum
1.2: The Work-Energy Theorem, Conservative and Non- 6 4 6
conservative Forces, Conservation of Mechanical Energy,
6
Work done by non-conservative forces, Force as gradient of
potential energy, Energy Diagram, Stable and unstable
equilibrium.
1.3: Principle of Conservation of Angular Momentum, 8 5 8
Rotation about a fixed axis, Moment of Inertia, Radius of
8
Gyration, Calculation of Moment of Inertia for rectangular,
cylindrical and spherical bodies, Kinetic Energy of Rotation,
Motion involving both translation and rotation
Unit 2: 2.1: Relation between Elastic constants, Twisting torque on 4 7 4
Properties a Cylinder or Wire.
of Matter 2.2: Kinematics of Moving Fluids, Poiseuille’s Equation 3 5 3
for Flow of a Liquid through a Capillary Tube
Unit 3: Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) and Oscillations, 9 15 9
Oscillations Differential Equation of SHM and its solution, Kinetic
Energy, Potential Energy, Total energy and their time
average values, Damped oscillation, Forced oscillations,
Resonance, Power Dissipation and Quality Factor.
Unit 4: Law of gravitation. Gravitational potential energy. Inertial 9 5 9
Gravitation and gravitational mass. Potential and field due to spherical
and Central shell and solid sphere. Motion of a particle under a central 10
Force force field. Two-body problem and its reduction to one-body
Motion problem and its solution. The energy equation and energy
diagram. Kepler’s Laws. Satellite in circular orbit and
applications. Geosynchronous orbits. Weightlessness. Basic
idea of global positioning system (GPS).
Total 45 75 45

*L- Lecture, T- Tutorial, P- Practical, M- Marks, Hr – Hours

** The underlined parts are for formative assessment only

Reading resources:
(i) Mechanics, D.S. Mathur, S. Chand and Company Limited
(ii) Mechanics, Berkeley Physics, Vol.1, C.Kittel, W.Knight, et.al. Tata McGraw
Hill.
(iii) Elements of Properties of Matter, D S Mathur, S. Chand and Company
Limited
(iv) Theoretical Mechanics, M. R. Spiegel, McGraw Hill Book Company
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PHYMIN101P: Mechanics and Properties of Matter (Lab)

Distribution of Marks : 15 (Summative) + 10 (Formative)

Unit Content (List of Experiments) L T P M Hr

Mechanics 1. Measurements of length (or diameter) using vernier 15 25 30
and
calliper, screw gauge and travelling microscope.
Properties
of Matter 2. To study the random error in observations.
3. To determine the height of a building using a Sextant.
4. To study the Motion of Spring and calculate (a) Spring
constant, (b) g and (c) Modulus of rigidity.
5. To determine g and velocity for a freely falling body using
Digital Timing Technique
6. To determine Coefficient of Viscosity of water by
Capillary Flow Method (Poiseuille’s method).
7. To determine the Modulus of Rigidity of a Wire by
Maxwell’s needle.
8. To determine the elastic Constants of a wire by Searle’s
method.
9. To determine the value of g using Bar Pendulum.
10. To determine the value of g using Kater’s Pendulum
Total 15 25 30

L- Lecture, T- Tutorial, P- Practical, M- Marks, Hr - Hours

Reading Resources:
(i) Advanced Practical Physics for students, B. L. Flint and H.T.
Worsnop, (Asia Publishing House)
(ii) B.Sc. Practical Physics, C. L. Arora (S Chand)
(iii) A Textbook on Practical Physics, K G Mazumdar, B. Ghosh
(Sreedhar Publishers)
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Syllabus of 2nd Semester Minor Course

Course title: Waves and Optics

Course code: PHYMIN201

Nature of the course: Minor

Total credits:4 (Theory-3, Practical -1)

Distribution of marks:

(A) Summative Assessment -60 (Theory -45, Practical-15)

(B) Formative Assessment – 40 (Theory -30, Practical-10)

Course Objective: To develop theoretical and experimental knowledge of waves, oscillations,

superpositions and various phenomena of light.

Learning Outcome: After completing this course, a student will be able to

(i) learn the basics of wave motions

(ii) know about the wave nature of light
(iii) observe and analyse various properties of waves and light experimentally
relate the experimental observation with theoretical foundation
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PHYMIN201T: Wave and Optics (Theory)

Distribution of Marks: 45 (Summative) + 30 (Formative)

Unit Content L T P M Hr
Unit 1: 1.1: Linearity and Superposition Principle. Superposition of 3 5 3
Superposition two collinear oscillations having equal frequencies and
of Harmonic different frequencies (Beats).
Oscillations 1.2: Graphical and Analytical Methods. Lissajous Figures 2 3 2
with equal and unequal frequency and their use
Unit 2: Wave 2.1: Plane and Spherical Waves, Longitudinal and 6 2 6
Motion Transverse Waves, Plane Progressive (Travelling) Waves,
8
Wave Equation, Particle and Wave Velocities, Differential
Equation of a Wave, Pressure of a Longitudinal Wave,
Energy Transport, Intensity of Wave.
2.2: Velocity of Transverse Vibrations of Stretched Strings, 4 7 4
Velocity of Longitudinal Waves in a Fluid in a Pipe,
Newton’s Formula for Velocity of Sound, Laplace’s
Correction
Unit 3: Standing (Stationary) Waves in a String: Fixed and Free 8 13 8
Harmonic Ends, Analytical Treatment, Phase and Group Velocities,
Waves Changes with respect to Position and Time, Energy of
Vibrating String, Transfer of Energy, Normal Modes of
Stretched Strings, Plucked and Struck Strings, Melde’s
Experiment, Longitudinal Standing Waves and Normal
Modes, Open and Closed Pipes
Unit 4: Wave Electromagnetic nature of light, definition and properties of 2 3 2
optics wave front, Huygens principle, Temporal and Spatial
coherence
Unit 5: Division of wavefront and amplitude, intensity distribution 8 4 8
Interference in an interference pattern, Young's double slit experiment,
Fresnel’s Biprism. Phase change on reflection: Stokes’ 9
treatment, Interference in Thin Films: parallel and wedge-
shaped films, Newton’s Rings: Measurement of wavelength
and refractive index, Michelson interferometer
Unit 6: Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction. Fresnel’s Half-Period 8 3 8
Diffraction Zones for Plane Wave. Fresnel diffraction pattern of a
10
straight edge and at a circular aperture. Fraunhofer
diffraction: Single slit. Double slit. Diffraction grating.
Resolving power of grating
Unit 7: Polarized light and its mathematical representation, 4 3 4
Polarization Production of polarized light by reflection, refraction and
scattering. Polarization by double refraction and Huygen’s 5
theory, Nicol prism, Production and analysis of circularly
and elliptically polarized light

Total 45 75 45
*L- Lecture, T- Tutorial, P- Practical, M- Marks, Hr – Hours
** The underlined parts are for formative assessment only
Reading Resources

1. Waves: Berkeley Physics Course, vol. 3, Francis Crawford (Tata McGraw-Hill)

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2. Fundamentals of Optics, F.A. Jenkins and H.E. White (McGraw-Hill)

3. Principles of Optics, Max Born and Emil Wolf, (Pergamon Press).
4. Optics, Ajoy Ghatak, (Tata McGraw Hill)
5. The Physics of Vibrations and Waves, H. J. Pain, (John Wiley and Sons).
6. The Physics of Waves and Oscillations, N.K. Bajaj, (Tata McGraw Hill)
7. Fundamental of Optics, A. Kumar, H.R. Gulati and Khanna, (R. Chand Publications)

PHYMIN201P: Waves and Optics (Lab)

Distribution of Marks : 15 (Summative) + 10 (Formative)
Unit Content (List of Experiments) L T P M Hr
Waves and (1) To determine the frequency of an electric tuning fork 15 25 30
Optics by Melde’s experiment and verify λ2 –T law
(2) To determine the refractive index of the Material of a
prism using sodium source.
(3) To determine the dispersive power and Cauchy
constants of the material of a prism using mercury
source.
(4) To determine wavelength of sodium light using
Fresnel Biprism.
(5) To determine wavelength of sodium light using
Newton’s Rings.
(6) To study the diffraction pattern of single/double slit
(7) To determine wavelength of a light source using plane
diffraction grating.
(8) To determine dispersive power and resolving power
of a plane diffraction grating.
(9) To determine the specific rotation of sugar solution
using Polarimeter
(10) To analyze elliptically polarized Light by using a
Babinet’s compensator
Total 15 25 30

*L- Lecture, T- Tutorial, P- Practical, M- Marks, Hr – Hours

** The underlined parts are for formative assessment only

Reading Resources:
1. Advanced Practical Physics for students, B. L. Flint and H.T. Worsnop, (Asia Publishing
House)
2. B.Sc. Practical Physics, C. L. Arora (S Chand)
3. A Textbook on Practical Physics, K G Mazumdar, B. Ghosh (Sreedhar Publishers)
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Syllabus of 3rd Semester Major Course

Course title: Mathematical Physics-I

Course code: PHYMIN301

Nature of the course: Minor

Total credits: 4 (Theory-4, Practical -0)

Distribution of marks:

(A) Summative Assessment -60 (Theory -60, Practical-0)

(B) Formative Assessment – 40 (Theory -40, Practical-0)

Course Objective: To develop the requisite mathematical skills of a student to understand the
fundamental topics in Physics and to prepare them for more advanced level of
Physics

Learning Outcome: After completing this course, a student will be able to

(i) Write a problem in Physics in the language of Mathematics.

(ii) Identify a range of diverse mathematical techniques to formulate and solve a problem in
basic Physics.
(iii) Analyze some of the basic mathematical concepts and methods.
(iv) Apply the knowledge and understanding of these mathematical methods to solve problems
in a number of elementary branches of Physics like mechanics, electromagnetic theory,
statistical Physics, thermal Physics etc.
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PHYMIN301T: Mathematical Physics-I

Distribution of Marks : 60 (Summative) + 40 (Formative)
Unit Content L T P M Hr
Unit 1: 1.1: Functions and their plotting, Continuity and 4 4 4
Calculus Differentiability of functions, Approximation methods:
3
Taylor series, Maclaurin series.
1.2: First Order Differential Equations, Integrating 10 16 10
Factor, Second Order Differential Equations,
Homogeneous and Inhomogeneous Equations with
constant coefficients. Wronskian and general solution.
Statement of existence and Uniqueness Theorem for
Initial Value Problems. Particular Integral.
1.3: Calculus of functions of more than one variable: 10 10 10
Partial Derivatives, Exact and Inexact Differentials,
Integrating Factor, Constrained Maximization using 6
Lagrange Multipliers.
Unit 2: 2.1: Vector Differentiation: Directional Derivatives and 12 7 12
Vector Normal Derivative, Gradient of a Scalar Field and its 13
Calculus geometrical interpretation, Divergence and Curl of a
Vector Field, Del and Laplacian Operators, Vector
identities
2.2 Vector Integration: Ordinary Integrals of Vectors, 14 25 14
Multiple integrals, Jacobian, Notion of Infinitesimal Line,
Surface and Volume Elements, Line, Surface and Volume
Integrals of Vector Fields, Flux of a Vector Field, Gauss'
Divergence Theorem, Green's and Stokes Theorems and
their applications (no rigorous proofs).
Unit 5: Definition, Addition and Multiplication of matrices, 10 3 10
Matrices Transpose of a matrix, Hermitian conjugate of a matrix,
13
Trace and Determinant, Inverse of a matrix, Special types
of square matrices- Diagonal, Symmetric and Skew-
symmetric, Hermitian and Skew-Hermitian.
Total 60 100 60

*L- Lecture, T- Tutorial, P- Practical, M- Marks, Hr – Hours

** The underlined parts are for formative assessment only

Reading Resources:
(1) Mathematical Physics, H K Dass, Dr. Rama Verma (S Chand Ltd.)
(2) Vector Analysis, M R Spiegel, (McGraw Hill Education)
(3) Matrix Operations, R Bronson (McGraw-Hill Education)
(4) Mathematical Methods for Physicists, G.B. Arfken, H.J. Weber, F.E. Harris (Elsevier)
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Syllabus of 1st Semester Multidisciplinary Generic Elective Course

Course title: Evolution of Science

Course code: PHYGEC101

Nature of the course: Generic Elective

Total credits: 3 (Theory-3, Practical -0)

Distribution of marks:

(A) Summative Assessment -60 (Theory -60, Practical-0)

(B) Formative Assessment – 40 (Theory -40, Practical-0)

Course Objective: To provide students with

(i) understanding of the historical development of scientific knowledge,

(ii) knowledge of modern physics
(iii) knowledge of the role of experimentation and observation in advancing scientific
knowledge.
(iv) Understanding of the impact of science on society

Learning Outcome: After completing this course, a student will be able to

(i) attain knowledge of the development of science from antiquity to the present era.
(ii) comprehend the noteworthy scientific breakthroughs, inventions, and contributions
that have paved the way for modern science
(iii) assess the influence of science on human civilization and how scientific progress has
positively impacted societal progress
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Course Code: PHYGEC101T

PHYGEC101: Evolution of Science

Distribution of Marks: 60 (Summative) + 40 (Formative)

Unit Content L T P M# Hr
Unit 1 Invention of wheel and beginning of science, Science for 14 19 14
progress. Science in ancient world Medieval science
Renaissance and industrial revolution: Rise of western
science Contributions of Aristotle, Galileo Galilei, Robert
Hooke, Darwin, Kepler etc. Contributions of Sir Isaac
Newton: Laws of motion, Universal law of Gravitation
Unit 2 Nineteenth century and beginning of modern science: 13 17 13
Developments of electricity and magnetism, Maxwell’s
contributions, Contributions of Thomas A. Addison
Unit 3 Einstein and Special Theory of Relativity: The paradigm 18 24 18
shift. Quantum Theory, Quantum generation, The Second
creation: development of concept of field quantisation, ups
and downs. Nuclear era: space science and technology.
Electronic age and birth of computers. Laser and optical
evolution. Contemporary science and India’s contribution.
Total 45 60 45

# For Summative Assessment

*L- Lecture, T- Tutorial, P- Practical, M- Marks, Hr – Hours
Reading resources:
a) The Scientific Revolution by Steven Shapin.
b) A history of physics in its elementary branches, including the evolution of physical laboratories by
F. Cajori.
c) A brief history of Physics by P. F. Kisak
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Syllabus of 1st Semester Skill Enhancement Course

Course title: Electrical Wiring and Maintenance

Course code: PHYSEC101

Nature of the course: SEC

Total credits: 3 (Theory-1, Practical -2)

Distribution of marks:

(A) Summative Assessment -60 (Theory -20, Practical-40)

(B) Formative Assessment – 40 (Theory -13, Practical-27)

Course Objective: (i)To develop skill of the students in domestic wiring and troubleshooting through
hands-on mode.

(ii) To enable them to prepare working diagram of household electrical wiring.

Learning Outcome: After successful completion of this course, students will be able to identify various
electrical devices, circuits and their symbols, familiar with schematic and wiring
diagrams of electrical devices, understand electrical installation plan, perform and
practice any type of domestic wiring and its maintenance.
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PHYSEC101T: Electrical Wiring and Maintenance

Distribution of Marks: 20 (Summative) + 13 (Formative)
Unit Content L T P M# Hr
Unit 1: Introductory concepts and basic circuit 4 5 4
Basics of elements: Concept of Electric current and
Electrical its unit, Conductors, Insulators,
Circuits Resistance, potential and potential
difference-unitsdifferent voltage sources
(AC and DC)- Effects of current- - Ohm's
law, heating effect of current, Joule’s law
of heating, electric power, electric energy,
Analysis of DC circuits; Kirchhoff’s laws:
KCL, KVL, Current and voltage drop
across the DC circuit elements. Series
circuit, parallel circuit, combination circuit
AC current and voltage, single-phase and
three-phase alternating current sources,
Transformers, transmission of AC Unit of
power and energy, kWh, KVA. Different
types of light sources like filament bulb,
tube (fluorescent) light, CFL, LED and
Neon light, Different types of switches,
two-way, three-way, four-way switches,
fan regulators, dimmer, different types of
domestic electrical appliances and their
power
Unit 2: Various types of tools and wiring 2 3 2
Types of accessories, Basics of wiring: casing-
Wiring capping, PVC conduit wiring, concealed
wiring (PVC/MS), comparison of different
wire joint (flat and straight), types of
wiring systems; selection and design of
wiring schemes for particular situation
(domestic), selection of wire, cables,
wiring accessories and use of protective
devices i.e., MCB, ELCB etc.; rating and
current carrying capacity of wires, cables,
fuse, switches, socket, MCBs, ELCBs and
other electrical accessories.
Unit 3: Different types of electrical symbols used 6 8 6
Electrical in domestic installation and power systems
Drawing as per BIS code. Electrical Schematics.
and Power circuits and control circuits.
Symbols Reading of circuit schematics.
Understanding the connections of elements
and identifying current flow and voltage
drop. Wiring diagram of light, fan, bell and
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alarm circuit, staircase wiring, schematic

diagram of lighting system of small room,
hall and conference room, circuit breakers,
inverter connections, Design and drawing
of panels, distribution board using MCB,
ELCB, main switches and change over
switches for domestic installations,
Estimation of electrical materials for
domestic wiring
Unit 4: Earthing: Concept and purpose of earthing, 3 4 3
Electrical different types and procedure of earthing,
Protection drawing of plate and pipe earthing, test
and material and costing and estimating. Safety
Safety precautions: Effect of electric shock on
human body, first aid for electric shock-
rules and standards in house wiring,
Introduction to Lightning Arresters –
Types - Necessity and Advantages - Layout
and Installation, Electrical Hazards and its
effects - Basic safety introduction -
Personal protection and PPE - Basic injury
prevention - Basic first aid - Hazard
identification and avoidance
Total 15 20

PHYSEC101P: Electrical Wiring and Maintenance

Distribution of Marks: 40 (Summative) + 27 (Formative)
Unit Content L T P M# Hr
Unit 1: 1. Safety use in electricity, shock treatment 30 40 60
Basics of methods, safety precautions.
Electrical 2. To study & find the specifications of
Circuits various types of wires and cables.
3. To measure the gauge of a given wire
with the help of a wire gauge.
4. Prepare a chart of wattage of different
electrical items/ appliances like CFL bulb,
LED bulb, Tube light, Ceiling Fan, Table
Fan, Gyger, Mixer-grinder, Refrigerator,
Water pump, Iron, Xerox Machine,
Inverter, TV, Hanging/ pendant Light,
Microwave oven etc.
5. Measurements of ac voltage with
multimeter.
6. To connect the wires with different
electrical accessories.
7. Skinning the cable and joint practice on
single and multi-strand wire
8. To make a main switch board for house
wiring
9.Installation of common electrical
accessories such as switch, holder, plug on
board
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10. Installation and wiring connection of

ceiling fan, exhaust fan, geyser, and water
purifier.
11. Preparation of extension board with
switches, sockets and indicator.
12. Demonstrate electrical circuit diagrams
related to electrical household appliances.
13. Carry out the earthing of the installed
electrical circuit as per standard practice
14. Practice on different types of House
Wiring installation and testing
15. House wiring circuits using fuse,
switches, sockets, ceiling fan etc. in P.V.C.
casing-capping.
16. Prepare one estimate of materials
required for CTS wiring for small
domestic installation of one room and one
verandah within 25 m2 with given light,
fan & plug points.
Total 30 40 60

# For Summative Assessment

*L- Lecture, T- Tutorial, P- Practical, M- Marks, Hr – Hours
Reading Resources:
1. Elementary Electrical Engineering- M.L. Gupta (New Heights)
2. Electrical Installation and Estimating- Surjit Singh, (Dhanpatrai and sons)
3. A course in Electrical Installation, Estimating and costing- J B Gupta, S K Kataria and Sons
4. A textbook in Electrical Technology - B L Theraja (S Chand & Co).
5. A textbook of Electrical Technology - A K Theraja