BENGALURU CITY UNIVERSITY

CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM

(as per SEP 2024)

Syllabus for I & II Semester

B.Sc. Physics

2024-25
 Board of Studies in Physics (UG) Members
Dr. B . Eraiah Chairman Dept. Physics, Bangalore University, Bengaluru-56

Sri G.Ramesha Member PES College, Hanumanth Nagar, Bengaluru-50

Dr. K.S.Suresh Member Vijaya College, R.V. Road, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru -04

Dr. V.S.Rohini Member Nrupathunga University, Nrupathunga Road, Bengaluru-01

Dr. D. Usharani Member MES College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Malleswaram, Bengaluru-03

Dr. Mohan Kumar B. V Member GFGC, Yelahanka, Bengaluru-64

Dr. Manjula S N Member SJR College for Women, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru-03

Dr. Ramakrishna Gowda Member GFGC, Yelahanka, Bengaluru-64

Smt. Prathibha K. N Member MES College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Malleswaram, Bengaluru-0

Date: 08.07.2024
Bangalore-560001

Proceedings of the BOS Physics (UG) meeting of Bengaluru City

University, Bangalore, held on 8th July 2024
The Chairman welcomed all the BOS members and presented the following
agenda for discussion.
Agenda:
i) To approve the BSc Physics syllabus, I and II semester (prepared in
accordance with state education policy SEP).
ii) To finalise the panel of Examiners (UG) for the year 2024-25.

After elaborate discussions, the members approved:

1. Syllabus for I and II semester BSc Physics Course (UG) to be implemented
from the academic year 2024-25 following SEP guidelines.
2. The UG panel of examiners has been updated by including teachers from
all the affiliated colleges. The BOS unanimously approves the panel of
examiners for UG program for the academic year 2024-25.

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Program Name B.Sc. Semester I

Course Title Mechanics-I, Properties of Matter and

Thermodynamics-I (Theory)
Course Code PHY101 No. of Credits 03
Contact Hours 52hours Duration of SEP Exam 3hours
Formative 20 Summative 80
Assessment Assessment marks
Marks

Course Objectives:

• To understand and apply the principles of kinematics and dynamics.

• To analyse frictional forces and their effects on motion.
• To understand Kepler’s laws of planetary motion and satellite motion.
• To comprehend the concepts of work, energy, and simple harmonic
motion.
• To explore the principles of rotational motion angular momentum and
Moment of Inertia.
• To study the properties of matter: viscosity and surface tension.
• To understand the basic concepts and laws of thermodynamics.
• To study the working of a Carnot heat engine and its efficiency.
• To understand the working of practical internal combustion engines.
• To understand the concept of entropy.

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 Bengaluru City University
SEP Syllabus for B.Sc. I Semester in Physics
Paper I-PHY101: Mechanics-I, Properties of Matter and
Thermodynamics-I

UNIT 1

Vector algebra: Scalars and Vectors, vector algebra and operations, graphical
and analytical methods, components of vectors, scalars and vector products.
2 hours
Newton’s Laws of Motion (Statements and illustration), Motion in a resistive
medium; concept of terminal velocity, drag force and Drag Coefficient, Drag
force with velocity [v] dependence (only vertical) – derivation for velocity and
position- graphs with and without resistance.

Friction as a self-adjusting force, Coefficient of Static and dynamic friction;

Expression for acceleration of a body moving along an inclined plane with and
without friction, Free Body Diagrams for two masses connected by a string
hanging over a frictionless pulley.
6 hours

Gravitation and Planetary motion: Law of Gravitation, Gravitational field and

Potential – relation between them, Gravitational field and Potential due to a solid
sphere (derivation), Kepler’s laws (statements), Satellite motion, Orbital and
Escape Velocity (derivation). Geostationary and Geosynchronous orbits. Motion
of a rocket (qualitative).
5 hours
UNIT 2
Work and Energy: Conservative and non-conservative forces, Work done by a
constant and variable force; Work-energy theorem: Work done by gravitational
force, Work done by a spring force.
Elastic and inelastic collisions: Expressions for final velocities in elastic
collisions.

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Concept of a system of particles, general expression for Centre of mass, Newton’s
law for a system of particles. 7 hours

Simple harmonic motion (SHM): Definition of simple harmonic motion,

Differential equation of SHM and its solutions, different forms of the wave
equation, expressions for amplitude, period, frequency of oscillations, Kinetic,
potential and total energy. Simple pendulum and compound pendulum; damped
oscillations; forced oscillations, concept of resonance. Coupled oscillations - in
phase and out of phase, Energy transfer (qualitative).
6 hours
UNIT 3
Dynamics of Rigid bodies: Rotational motion about an axis, Definition of MI,
Torque, angular momentum and radius of gyration. Theorems on Moment of
inertia; MI of a circular disc, sphere, rectangular lamina and flywheel
(derivations). Relation between torque and angular momentum (derivation),
Conservation of angular momentum with illustrations, rotational energy
(derivation).
6 hours

Surface tension of fluids: Molecular interpretation of surface tension; Surface

energy (derivation); Angle of contact, Pressure difference across a curved surface
– derivation. Interfacial tension (qualitative), factors affecting surface tension.
4 hours
Viscosity of fluids: Laminar flow, coefficient of viscosity, Poiseuille's method of
measuring viscosity (no derivation), Stokes' law (derivation), factors affecting
viscosity.
3 hours

UNIT 4
Introduction to Thermodynamics: Concepts of Heat and Temperature,
Thermodynamic variables - intensive and extensive, Microscopic and
macroscopic description of a system, thermodynamic equilibrium, zeroth law of
thermodynamics, equations of state, PV diagrams.
2 hours

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First Law of Thermodynamics: Sign Convention of Heat and Work, Differential
form of the First Law of Thermodynamics, Application of the first law for (i)
Cyclic Process (ii) Adiabatic Process (iii) Isochoric Process (iv) Isobaric Process
and (v) Isothermal Process. Equation of state for an adiabatic process (derivation).
Work done in an isothermal and adiabatic process for an ideal gas, Internal Energy
as a state function. 5 hours

Second Law of Thermodynamics: Reversible and irreversible processes with

examples; Second law of thermodynamics (Kelvin’s & Clausius’ statements and
their equivalence); Carnot Engine: Carnot Cycle and its efficiency(derivation),
Refrigerator - Coefficient of performance. Practical internal combustion engines
- Otto and Diesel Cycles, Carnot theorem, (statement only).
4 hours
Entropy: Basic concept of entropy, Change in entropy in Reversible and
Irreversible Process - Relation between entropy and second law, Clausius
inequality, T-S diagram of a Carnot cycle.
2 hours

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Formative Assessment Theory
Assessment Occasion/Type Marks
One Internal Test 10 marks
Assignment/Activities 10 marks
Total 20
Formative Assessment as per UNIVERSITY Guidelines are Compulsory

Reference books
1. Fundamentals of Physics- Resnick, D. Halliday and Walker; Wiley
12thedition (2021)
2. Concepts of Physics Vol (1)-H C Verma, Bharathi Bhavan Publishers, 2004
Edition
3. Mechanics- Berkeley Physics Course Vol (1)- SI units Charles Kittel
Walter D. Knight, and Malvin A. Ruderman McGraw-Hill Education
(India)
4. The Feynman Lectures on Physics, Vol. 1: Mainly Mechanics, Radiation,
and Heat" by Richard P. Feynman, Robert B. Leighton, and Matthew Sands
5. Mechanics- J C Upadhaya, Himalaya publishing House (2014 ed)
6. Elements of Properties of matter – D S Mathur, S.Chand and Co (2010)
7. Properties of Matter – Brijlal & Subramanyam, S. Chand & Co, (2002)
8. University Physics - D.C. Tayal
9. Heat and Thermodynamics- MM Zemansky, McGrawHill Education
(India), 8th edition 2011
10. Heat and Thermodynamics- Brijlal and Subramanyam S Chand & Co, New
Delhi 1985
11. Heat and Thermodynamics- DS Mathur, S Chand & Co, New Delhi, 5th
edition
12. Thermal Physics - SC Garg, RM Bansal, CK Ghosh, McGraw-Hill
education, 2nd edition 2013
13. Thermo dynamics, Kinetic Theory of gases & Statistical Thermodynamics,
FW Sears 7 GL Salinger, Narosa Publishing House, 3rd edition, 1998.
14. Thermodynamics & Statistical Physics, Sharma & Sarkar, Himalaya
Publishing House, 3rd edition, 1991.

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Course Title Mechanics-I and Properties of Practical Credits 02
Matter, Thermodynamics-I
(Practical)
Course Code PHY -102 Contact Hours 03
Formative 10 marks Summative 40
Assessment Assessment

Bengaluru City University

SEP Syllabus for B.Sc. I Semester in Physics
Paper I-PHY 102: Mechanics-I and Properties of Matter,
Thermodynamics-I

List of Experiments (A minimum of eight experiments to be performed)

1. Determination of coefficients of static, kinetic and rolling frictions.
2. Determination of g using bar pendulum.
3. Determination of g using simple pendulum and show that time period is
independent of mass.
4. Determination of g using simple pendulum and show the dependency of
time period on length.
5. Determination of spring constant and mass of a spiral spring.
6. Work done by a variable force using a spiral spring.
7. Verification of principle of conservation of energy.
8. Verification of parallel axis theorem.
9. Verification of perpendicular axis theorem.
10. Determination of moment of inertia and mass of a Fly Wheel.
11. Determination of frequency of a Coupled oscillator.
12. Determination of surface tension of water and the interfacial tension
between two immiscible liquids using drop weight method.
13. Determination of coefficient of viscosity of a liquid by Stoke’s method.
14. Determination of coefficient of viscosity of water by Poiseuille's method.
15. Calibration of Thermistor for temperature measurement.
16. Calibration of Thermocouple for temperature measurement.
17. Variation of thermo-emf across two junctions of a thermocouple with
temperature.

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Formative Assessment for Practical
Assessment Occasion/Type Marks
One Internal Test 05 marks
Assignment /Activity 05 marks
Total 10
Formative Assessment as per UNIVERSITY Guidelines are Compulsory

References
1. B.Sc Practical Physics by C.L Arora
2. B.Sc Practical Physics by Harnam Singh and P.S. Hemne
Program Name B.Sc. in Physics Semester II

Course Title Mechanics-II, Kinetic Theory of Gases and

Thermodynamics-II
Course Code PHY 201 No. of Credits 03
Contact Hours 52hours Duration of SEP/Exam 3hours
Formative 20 Summative 80
Assessment Assessment marks
Marks

Course Objectives:

• To understand the elastic properties of materials.

• To understand propagation of waves and concepts of phase velocity and
group velocity.
• To understand frames of reference and frame-dependent force.
• To understand the basic principles of kinetic theory of gases.
• To understand the behaviour of gases.
• To understand thermodynamic potentials and their significance.
• To understand the methods of producing low temperatures and
liquefaction of gases.
• To understand the phase transitions.
• To analyse black body spectrum and understand laws of radiation.
• To understand conduction of heat in solids and convection in fluids.

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 SEP Syllabus for B.Sc. II Semester in Physics
Paper II-PHY 201: Mechanics- II, Kinetic Theory of Gases,
Thermodynamics-II

UNIT –I
Elasticity: Hooke’s law, Stress – Strain diagram, definitions of three elastic
moduli; Poisson's ratio; Relationship between three elastic constants (derivation);
Work done in stretching a wire, Bending of beams-derivation of bending moment,
Theory of single cantilever, Torsional oscillations, Couple per unit twist and time
period of oscillations (derivations). 7 hours

Waves: Wave equation, speed of transverse waves on a uniform string, speed of

longitudinal wave in a fluid, group velocity and phase velocity- relation between
𝑑𝑉𝑝
them (Vg=Vp− λ ) . 4hours
𝑑𝜆

Frames of reference: Inertial and non-inertial frames of reference, concept of

frame dependent force, derivation of Coriolis force, effects of Coriolis force-trade
winds and corrosion of river banks. 2 hours

UNIT- II
Kinetic theory of gases: Assumptions of Kinetic Theory of Gases, derivation
of the equation of a perfect gas PV = 1/3 nmc2, Maxwell's law of distribution of
velocities (qualitative), and derivation for most probable velocity, mean velocity
and rms velocity. Expression for mean free path, degrees of freedom and
principle of equipartition of energy. Specific heats of an ideal gas and atomicity
of gases with derivation. 6 hours
Transport Phenomena: Coefficient of Viscosity and thermal conductivity in
gases (derivation) and relation between them. 2 hours

Real Gases: Derivation of Van der Waal's equation of state, Derivation of

critical constants, Andrew's experiment on carbon dioxide, comparison of Van
der Waal's isotherms with Andrew's isotherms. 5 hours

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 UNIT- III
Thermodynamic potentials: Basic concepts of internal Energy, Enthalpy,
Helmholtz Free Energy, Gibbs free Energy and their significance, Derivation of
Maxwell’s Thermodynamic relations using Thermodynamic potentials, TdS
Equations (First and Second TdS relations), Internal Energy Equations and Heat
Capacity equations (Cp and Cv). Third Law of thermodynamics.
5 hours
Low Temperature Physics:
Joule Thomson experiment: Derivation of Joule Thomson Coefficient, Inversion
Temperature. Adiabatic demagnetisation (Theory) 4 hours

Phase Transitions of First Order: Melting, Freezing, Condensation,

Vaporisation, Sublimation. Deposition. Conditions of equilibrium of phases in
terms of Gibbs potential. Clausius-Clapeyron equation (derivation), elevation of
boiling point and depression of freezing point, triple point. 4hours

Unit IV
Black Body Radiation: Black body radiation and its Spectral energy
distribution; Emissive power, Absorptive power, Emissivity, Kirchhoff’s law,
Stefan’s law, Stefan-Boltzmann’s law, Wien’s displacement law, Wien’s fifth
power law, Wien’s distributive law, Rayleigh- Jeans law (Statements),
Derivation of Planck’s law, Deduction of Wien’s law and Rayleigh- Jeans law
from Planck’s Radiation law, Solar Constant, Estimation of Surface temperature
of Sun. 7 hours
Transmission of heat: Conduction-Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity,
Thermal conductivity of a good Conductor by Forbe’s method, Thermal
Conductivity of a poor conductor by Lee’s disc method. Conduction along a bar,
Conductivity of liquids and gases, Natural and forced Convection, Reynolds’s
number. 6 hours

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Formative Assessment Theory
Assessment Occasion/Type Marks
One Internal Test 10 marks
Assignment/Activities 10 marks
Total 20
Formative Assessment as per UNIVERSITY Guidelines are Compulsory

References Books
1. Fundamental of Physics- R. Resnik & D. Halliday, Wiley 6th edition 2001
2. Mechanics- J C Upadhaya, Himalaya publishing House (2014 ed)
3. Elements of Properties of matter – D S Mathur, S.Chand and Co (2010)
4. Properties of Matter – Brijlal & Subramanyam, S. Chand & Co, (2002)
5. University Physics - D.C. Tayal
6. Waves and Oscillations - N Subramanyam and Brij Lal Vikas Publishing
House Pvt. Ltd., Second Revised Edition 2010
7. Oscillations and Waves - Satya Prakash Pragathi Prakashan, Meerut,
Second Edition 2003
8. Heat and Thermodynamics- M M Zemansky, McGrawHill Education
(India), 8th edition 2011
9. Heat and Thermodynamics- Brijlal and Subramanyam S Chand & Co, New
Delhi 1985
10. Heat and Thermodynamics- D S Mathur, S Chand & Co, New Delhi, 5th
edition
11. Thermal Physics - SC Garg, RM Bansal, CK Ghosh, McGrawHill
education, 2nd edition 2013
12. Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory of gases & Statistical Thermodynamics,
FW Sears 7 GL Salinger, Narosa Publishing House, 3rd edition, 1998.
13. Thermodynamics & Statistical Physics, Sharma & Sarkar, Himalaya
Publishing House, 3rd edition, 1991.

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Course Title Mechanics-II, Practical Credits 02
Kinetic Theory of Gases and
Thermodynamics-II
(Practicals)
Course Code PHY 202 Contact Hours 03
Formative 10 marks Summative 40
Assessment Assessment

Bengaluru City University

SEP Syllabus for B.Sc. II Semester in Physics
Paper II-PHY 202: Mechanics-II, Kinetic Theory of Gases and
Thermodynamics-II
List of Experiments (A minimum of eight experiments to be performed)
1. Verification of Hooke’s law.
2. Determination of the Young's Modulus of the material of a wire by
stretching.
3. Determination of rigidity modulus of the material of a wire - dynamic
method.
4. Determination of rigidity modulus of the material of a rod – static torsion
method.
5. Determination of the Young's Modulus of the material of a bar by single
cantilever method.
6. Determination of the Young's Modulus of the material of a bar by uniform
bending.
7. Determination of elastic constants of the material of a wire by Searle’s
double bar method
8. Determination of Specific heat capacity of liquid by Newton’s law of
cooling.
9. Verification of Newton’s law of Cooling.
10. Determination of Thermal Conductivity of Rubber by heating method.
11. Determination of Thermal Conductivity of bad conductor - Lee’s &
Charlton’s method.
12. Determination of Thermal Conductivity of Copper- Searle’s Method.
13. Verification of Stefan’s law by electrical method.
14. Determination of Stefan’s Constant.
15. Verification of Clausius-Clapeyron Equation using Pressure Cooker.
16. Study of Gaussian distribution using Monte Carlo method.

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 17. Thermal behaviour of a torch filament-Determination of temperature of the
filament of the bulb.

Formative Assessment for Practical

Assessment Occasion/Type Marks
One Internal Test 05 marks
Activity 05 marks
Total 10
Formative Assessment as per UNIVERSITY Guidelines are Compulsory

References
B.Sc Practical Physics by C.L Arora
B.Sc Practical Physics by Harnam Singh and P.S. Hemne

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 B.Sc. Course for Bengaluru University Frame work in Physics as per Higher Education Council Guidelines (for Three
Major)

Sem. Course Course Course Title Credits Instructional Hours per Duration of Marks
Category Code Assigned Week Exam (Hrs.)
Theory Practical IA Exam Total
I Physics PHY 101 Mechanics-I, Properties of
Matter and Thermodynamics- 03 04 ------ 3hrs 20 80 100
I (Theory)
I Physics PHY 102 Mechanics-I, Properties of
Matter and Thermodynamics- 02 ------ 03 3hrs 10 40 50
I (Practical)

II Physics PHY 201 Mechanics-II, Kinetic Theory

of Gases and 03 04 ------- 3hrs 20 80 100
Thermodynamics -II(Theory)

II Physics PHY 202 Mechanics-II, Kinetic Theory

of Gases and 02 ------ 03 3hrs 10 40 50
Thermodynamics -II
(Practical)

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 B.Sc. Course Physics Question paper pattern

PART A Total marks

1 Mark answers
1x10=10 marks (10 out of 12) a) True or false 10
b) Fill in the blanks
c) One word / one phrase
d) MCQs
PART B
2 Mark answers (10 out of 12
questions)
2x10=20 marks Short answers (direct and 20
conceptual)
PART C
6 Mark answers (answer any Long answers
5 out of 8) (Single or Split questions in one
main question)
6x5=30 marks 30
PART D
4 Mark answers (answer any
5 out of 8)
4x5=20 marks Problems 20
Total 80 marks

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 Distribution of Marks for the Practical Examination

Sl. no. Particulars Marks

1. Writing Formulae / Statement with symbols, units and 05

explanation of terms

2. Drawing illustrative diagrams and expected graphs 05

3. Setting up of the experiment& taking readings 10

4. Calculations and graphs drawn based on experimental data. 10

5. Accuracy of results with units 05

6. Valuation of Practical Record 05

Total 40

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