Deccan Education Society’s

FERGUSSON COLLEGE, PUNE

(AUTONOMOUS)

SYLLABUS UNDER AUTONOMY

FIRST YEAR B.Sc.

Physics

SEMESTER – I

Academic Year 2016-2017

 Deccan Education Society’s
Fergusson College (Autonomous), Pune
Faculty of Science
Course structure for B.Sc. (Physics)

Semester Course Title of the Course No. of

Code Credits
I PHY1101 Mechanics and Properties of matter 2
PHY1102 Heat and thermodynamics 2
PHY1103 Physics Practical - I 2

II PHY1201 Introduction to Mathematical Physics 2

PHY1202 Electricity and Magnetism 2
PHY1203 Physics Practical - II 2
Preamble:
Fergusson College is awarded academic autonomy by the UGC beginning the year 2016-17.
This autonomy is for a period of six years. We shall be following the semester pattern for
academic transactions and the Credit Based Assessment System will be followed for
assessment. The curriculum for the graduate programme in Physics is designed to cater to the
requirements of the Autonomy and the Credit system following the UGC guidelines.
Physics is one of the oldest branches of natural sciences. It forms the foundation of the
scientific process.
The programme is aimed to be more learning centric than teaching centric. The courses are
designed so that a student progressively develops a deeper understanding of various aspects
of physics.
Physics is learnt more through experimentation than only through classroom sessions. The
experiments are designed to develop logical thinking and analytical ability. Reading between
lines is important and some open ended experiments, assignments and small projects are
designed to develop these skills.
Continuous assessment is an integral part of the credit system. This will help students learn
their subjects systematically and thoroughly.
The under graduate programme in physics is spread over three years with two semesters
every year. There will be two theory courses and one laboratory course each semester for the
first and the second year. For the third year, there will be six theory courses and three
laboratory courses each semester.

Objectives:
1. To explore different areas of physics.
2. To develop theoretical foundation and experimental skills to study various natural
phenomena.
3. To train students for in depth study of physics.
4. To encourage students to explore applications of physics in various walks of life.
5. To inculcate research culture by introducing projects at the final year of the course.
PAPER CODE: PHY1101
PAPER – I: MECHANICS AND PROPERTIES OF MATTER
No. of Credits: 2 No. of Lectures: 36
Title and Contents No. of
Lectures
Unit -I Moment of Inertia
Moment of Inertia: Definition of MI, Radius of
gyration, Statement of parallel and perpendicular axis
theorems. Derivation of MI of: i) Circular Ring, ii)
Circular Disc, iii) Annular Ring, iv) Spherical shell & 10
solid sphere, v) Hollow cylinder & Solid cylinder,
vi) Flywheel, axel & its Applications, vii) Spring
Gyroscope: Principal, construction, working and
applications
Unit -II Gravitation: Newton’s law of gravitation, Gravitational
force, Gravitational field and Gravitational potential,
Gravitational potential energy of a multi-particle system, 8
uniform solid sphere and galaxy, Central force, Kepler’s
laws of planetary motion
Unit –III Elasticity: Basic concepts of elasticity, Hook’s law, three
types of elastic moduli, Poisson’s ratio, Relationship
between Y, k, . Bending of beam, bending moment,
cantilever load at free end, loaded 8
uniformly, due to its own weight. Determination of Y by
bending of a uniformly loaded beam. Determination of
elastic constant using Searle’s method
Unit –IV Fluid Mechanics: Laminar and viscous flow, viscosity,
Coefficient of viscosity, Streamline flow and Turbulent
flow (Tubular flow), Equation of continuity of flow,
Energy of fluid. Bernoulli’s theorem (Steady flow),
10
Euler’s equation.
Applications of Bernoulli’s theorem: Venturi meter, Pitot
tube, Aerofoil, Bunsen burner, Atomizer, Spinning of a
ball. Critical velocity and Reynold’s number
Reference 1. University Physics: Sears and Zeemansky, XIIth
Books: edition, Pearson Education
2. Physics: Volume I, Resnick/Halliday/Krane John
Wiley & Sons (Sea) pvt ltd. 4th edition.
3. Properties of Matter: D. S. Mathur, Shamlal
Charitable Trust New Delhi
4. Mechanics: D. S. Mathur, S. Chand and Company
New Delhi.
5. Concepts of Physics, Vol I: H. C. Varma, Bharati
Bhavan Publishers
PAPER CODE: PHY1102
PAPER – II: HEAT AND THERMODYNAMICS
No. of Credits: 2 No. of Lectures: 36
Title and Contents No. of
Lectures
Unit -I Concepts of Thermodynamics: Thermodynamic state of 8
a system and zeroth law of thermodynamics,
Thermodynamic Equilibrium, Adiabatic and isothermal
changes, Work done during isothermal changes,
Adiabatic relations for perfect gas, Work done during
adiabatic change, Indicator Diagram, First law of
Thermodynamics, Reversible and Irreversible processes
Unit -II Applied Thermodynamics: Conversion of heat into 8
work and its converse, Carnot’s cycle and Carnot’s heat
engine and its efficiency, Second law of
Thermodynamics, Concept of entropy, Temperature-
Entropy diagram, T-dS Equation, Clausius-Clapeyron
latent heat equations
Unit –III Heat Transfer Mechanisms: Heat Engines (Otto cycle 8
and its efficiency, Diesel cycle and its efficiency),
Refrigerators (General principle and coefficient of
performance of refrigerator, The Carnot refrigerator,
Simple structure of vapour compression refrigerator), Air
conditioning principle and its applications
Unit –IV Equation of state: Equations of state, Andrew’s 8
experiment, Amagat’s experiment, Van der Waals’
equation of state, Critical constants, Reduced equation of
state, Joule-Thomson porous plug experiment
Unit –V Thermometry: Temperature Scales (Centigrade, 4
Fahrenheit and Kelvin scale), Principle, construction and
working of following thermometers (Liquid and gas
thermometers, Resistive type thermometers,
Thermocouple as thermometer, Pyrometers)
Reference 1. Physics: Volume I, Resnick/Halliday/Krane John
Books: Wiley & Sons (Sea) pvt ltd
2. Sears and Zemansky's University Physics, 12th
Edition, H. D. Young, R. A. Freedman, A. L.
Ford, F. W. Sears, Pearson Education
3. Concept of Physics Vol I: H. C. Verma, Bharati
Bhavan Publishers
4. Heat and thermodynamics: Singhal, Agarwal and
Prakash.
5. Heat and Thermodynamics: Brijlal, N.
Subrahmanyam, S. Chand & Company Ltd, New
Delhi
 PAPER CODE: PHY1103
PAPER – III: PHYSICS PRACTICAL - I
No. of Credits: 2 No. of Experiments: 10
Title of Experiment
1 Measurement of least count of various instruments
2 Moment of Inertia of a disc by torsional oscillations
3 Viscosity by flow through a capillary tube by Poiseuille’s method
4 ‘Y’ by bending
5 Plotting of graph and analysis
6 Moment of inertia of a flywheel
7 Calibration of thermocouple
8 Thermal conductivity by Lee’s method
9 Demo experiment I
10 Demo experiment II
 Deccan Education Society’s
FERGUSSON COLLEGE, PUNE
(AUTONOMOUS)

SYLLABUS UNDER AUTONOMY

FIRST YEAR B.Sc.

Physics

SEMESTER – II

Academic Year 2016-2017

PAPER CODE: PHY1201
PAPER – I: INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS
No. of Credits: 2 No. of Lectures: 36
Title and Contents No. of
Lectures
Unit -I Complex Numbers: Introduction to Complex Numbers,
Algebra of Complex Numbers, Argand diagram, Algebra
of complex numbers using Argand Diagram, Rectangular,
polar and exponential forms of complex Numbers, De-
Moivre’s theorem (statement only), Trigonometric,
10
hyperbolic and exponential functions, Powers, roots and
log of complex numbers, Application of complex
numbers to determine velocity and acceleration in curved
motion.
Problems
Unit -II Vector Analysis: Differentiation of vectors with respect
to scalars, Scalar and vector fields, Vector differential
operators, Gradient of scalar field and its physical
significance, Curl of vector field and its physical
significance, Vector integrals (line, surface and volume
integral with their examples), Statements of Gauss
divergence theorem and Stoke’s theorem.
Vector identities: 8
a)
b)
2
c)
d)
e)
f)
Unit –III Partial Differentiation: Definition of partial
differentiation, Successive differentiation, Total
differentiation, Exact differential, Chain rule, Theorems
of differentiation, Change of variables from Cartesian to 8
polar co-ordinates, Implicit and explicit functions,
Conditions for maxima and minima (without proof)
Problems
Unit –IV Applications of differential equations:
First order differential equations: Growth and decay
(Charging and discharging in CR Circuit, LR circuit,
Radioactive decay, Population problems),
Temperature Problems (Cooling of a body),
10
Falling Body Problems (Equation of Motion for velocity
and position of the body when all resistance is
proportional to velocity of body)
Second order differential equations: Simple Harmonic
Oscillator, LCR Circuit, Buoyancy
Reference 1. Mathematical Physics, B. D. Gupta, Pragati
Books: Prakashan, Meerut
2. Mathematical Methods in Physical Science, Mary
L. Boas, Wiley Publications
3. Schaum's Outline of Vector Analysis, Murray R.
Spiegel, McGraw Hill Professional
4. Theory And Problems Of Differential Equations
(Schaum’s Outline Series), Bronson, Tata
McGraw-Hill Education
PAPER CODE: PHY1202
PAPER – II: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM
No. of Credits: 2 No. of Lectures: 36
Title and Contents No. of
Lectures
Unit -I Dielectrics: Polarization of matter (Atomic view,
Induced charges, Free charges and bound charges),
Polarization charges and dipole moment, Electric
10
susceptibility and polarization vector, Electric
displacement and examples, Gauss’s law in dielectrics,
Boundary conditions at dielectric surface
Unit -II D C circuits: Growth and decay of current in R-L circuit,
Growth and decay of current in L-C circuit, 6
L-R-C series circuit
Unit -III A C circuits: Phasors, Resistance and Reactance, L-R-C
series circuit, Power in AC circuit, Resonance in AC 10
circuit,
Unit –IV Magnetism in matter: Ampere’s circuit law and it’s
applications, Gauss law for magnetism, Magnetic
Materials (Ferro magnetic, Paramagnetic, diamagnetic),
Cause of magnetization (Spin magnetic moment and 10
orbital magnetic moment, Bohr magneton), Concepts of
H, B, M, χ, ,
Relation between B, H, M, Hysteresis
Reference 1. Fundamentals of electricity and Magnetism,
Books: Arthur Kip, McGraw-Hill
2. Sears and Zemansky's University Physics, 12th
Edition, H. D. Young, R. A. Freedman, A. L.
Ford, F. W. Sears, Pearson Education
 PAPER CODE: PHY1203
PAPER – III: PHYSICS PRACTICAL - II
No. of Credits: 2 No. of Experiments: 10
Title of Experiment
1 Determination of frequency of A. C.
2 Study of LCR circuit
3 Verification of circuit theorems
4 Study and calibration of spectrometer
5 Charging, discharging of capacitor
6 L-R circuit: Vector diagram and power factor
7 Diode characteristics
8 Temperature coefficient of resistance
9 & 10 Study visit