Deccan Education Society’s

Fergusson College (Autonomous)

Pune

Learning Outcomes-Based Curriculum

for

F. Y. B. Sc. Physics

With effect from June 2019

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 Program Outcomes (POs) for B.Sc. Programme

PO1 Disciplinary Knowledge:

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the disciplines that form a part of an
graduate programme. Execute strong theoretical and practical understanding
generated from the specific graduate programme in the area of work.
PO2 Critical Thinking and Problem solving:
Exhibit the skills of analysis, inference, interpretation and problem-solving by
observing the situation closely and design the solutions.
PO3 Social competence:
Display the understanding, behavioural skills needed for successful social
adaptation , work in groups, exhibits thoughts and ideas effectively in writing
and orally.
PO4 Research-related skills and Scientific temper:
Develop the working knowledge and applications of instrumentation and
laboratory techniques. Able to apply skills to design and conduct independent
experiments, interpret, establish hypothesis and inquisitiveness towards
research.
PO5 Trans-disciplinary knowledge:
Integrate different disciplines to uplift the domains of cognitive abilities and
transcend beyond discipline-specific approaches to address a common problem.
PO6 Personal and professional competence:
Performing dependently and also collaboratively as a part of team to meet
defined objectives and carry out work across interdisciplinary fields. Execute
interpersonal relationships, self-motivation and adaptability skills and commit
to professional ethics.
PO7 Effective Citizenship and Ethics:
Demonstrate empathetic social concern and equity centred national
development, and ability to act with an informed awareness of moral and
ethical issues and commit to professional ethics and responsibility.
PO8 Environment and Sustainability:
Understand the impact of the scientific solutions in societal and environmental
contexts and demonstrate the knowledge of and need for sustainable
development.
PO9 Self-directed and Life-long learning:
Acquire the ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the
broadest context of socio-technological changes.

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PSO No. Program Specific Outcomes(PSOs)
Upon completion of this programme the student will be able to
PSO1 Academic competence
(i) Develop and demonstrate an understanding of the concepts related to heat,
thermodynamic laws, electric field due to static charge distribution, Newtonian
mechanics, wave properties of light, Newtonian mechanics, inertial and non-
inertial frames of reference, radioactivity, elementary particles, quark model,
physical systems from nano-scale to macroscopic scale, magnetostatics,
Maxwell’s equations and plane wave generation and quantum mechanical
systems. Associate the fundamental concepts in physics and interpret information.
(ii) Demonstrate independent thinking and scientific temper. Categorize,
calculate and solve problems using concepts of physics.
PSO2 Personal and Professional Competence
(i) Carry out laboratory-oriented numerical calculations and be capable in data
visualization and interpretation. Perform, demonstrate and analyse experimental
work with suitable techniques in physics to study the phenomena related to light,
scientific instruments, material process, electrical and electronics applications.
(ii) Carry out the calculations in classical mechanics, quantum mechanics,
mathematical methods and solids with advance techniques using computations
and C-programming.
(iii) Analyse experimental results and interpret graphs.
(iv)Formulation of ideas, scientific writing and authentic reporting, effective
presentation and communication skills through group discussion.
PSO3 Research Competence
(i) Apply Physics concepts of thermodynamics, mechanics, wave op tics,
electronics and nuclear physics in day to day life. Integrate core concepts studied
in materials science, electronics, and optics during experimentations and projects.
(ii) Integrate and explore techniques of synthesis, characterization of different
materials and techniques of astronomical data analysis. Cultivate concepts of
measurement techniques in physics and relate physics concepts in day to day life.
(iii) Integrate core physics subjects during experimentation and projects.
(iv) Apply numerical methods to solve various complex physical problems.
(v) Identify and interpret research literature, formulate ideas, write reports and
review articles related to all subjects in physics.
PSO4 Entrepreneurial and Social competence
Enhance and empower the students with their self-reliance capabilities through
the understanding of advance techniques, use of programming language, material
processing, mathematical and classical concepts, advancement of electronics ideas
with reference to advance techniques with their industrial applications.
(i) Employ experimental skills in industrial applications.
(ii) Develop scientific temperament and social awareness through internships
and science popularization. Awareness of ethical issues: emphasis on academic
and research ethics.
(iii) Outline the use of renewable sources for sustainable development of
human beings.
(iv) Execute social competence including effective use of computer languages
to meet global competencies in technological world.

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 Programme structure
Year Course Code Title of the Course Core / No. of
Elective Credits
Semester I
PHY1101 Mechanics and Properties of matter CORE-1 2
PHY1102 Heat and thermodynamics CORE-2 2
F. Y. B. Sc. PHY1103 Physics Practical - I PCORE-1 2
Semester II
PHY1201 Introduction to Mathematical Physics CORE-3 2
PHY1202 Electricity and Magnetism CORE-4 2
PHY1203 Physics Practical - II PCORE-2 2

Year Paper Code Title of Paper No. of

Credits
Semester III
PHY2301 Oscillations, Waves and Sound 2
PHY2302 Principles and Applications of Optics 2
PHY2303 Practical Practical - III 2
S. Y. B. Sc. Semester IV
PHY2401 Introductory Quantum Physics and Relativity 2
PHY2402 Measurement Techniques in Physics 2
PHY2403 Practical Practical - IV 2

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 Course CE ESE Total
Year Paper No. Title Credits Max Max Max
Code
Marks Marks Marks
Semester V
DSE-1A PHY3501 Mathematical Methods in
2 50 50 100
Physics
DSE-1B PHY3502 Solid States of Physics 2 50 50 100
DSE-2A PHY3503 Classical Mechanics 2 50 50 100
Atomic and Molecular
DSE-2B PHY3504 2 50 50 100
Physics
Elements of Materials
DSE-3A PHY3505 2 50 50 100
Science
Elective I (Select any
T.Y. One)
PHY3506
B.Sc. LASERS
DSE-3B OR 2 50 50 100
PHY3513
Radiation Physics
OR
PHY3514
Biophysics
DSE-1 PHY3507 Physics Practical – I 2 50 50 100
DSE-2 PHY3508 Physics Practical – II 2 50 50 100
DSE-3 PHY3509 Physics Practical – III 2 50 50 100
SEC-1* PHY3511 Analog Electronics 2 50 50 100
SEC-2* PHY3512 Numerical Analysis 2 50 50 100

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 Course CE ESE Total
Year Paper No. Title Credits Max Max Max
Code
Marks Marks Marks
Semester VI
DSE-1A PHY3601 Classical Electrodynamics 2 50 50 100
DSE-1B PHY3602 Quantum Mechanics 2 50 50 100

DSE-2A PHY3603 Thermodynamics and

2 50 50 100
Statistical Mechanics
DSE-2B PHY3604 Nuclear Physics 2 50 50 100
DSE-3A PHY3605 Astronomy & Astrophysics 2 50 50 100
Elective II (Select any
One)
PHY3606
T.Y. Energy Studies
B.Sc. DSE-3B OR 2 50 50 100
PHY3613
Biomedical Instrumentation
OR
PHY3614
Physics of Nanomaterials
DSE-1 PHY3607 Physics Practical – IV 2 50 50 100
DSE-2 PHY3608 Physics Practical – V 2 50 50 100
Physics Practical - VI
DSE-3 PHY3609 2 50 50 100
(Project)
SEC-1* PHY3611 Digital Electronics 2 50 50 100
SEC-2* PHY3612 C-programming 2 50 50 100

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 F.Y. B.Sc. Semester I
Title of the Mechanics and Properties of matter (PHY1101) Number of
Course and Credits : 02
Course Code
Course Outcomes (COs)
On completion of the course, the students will be able to:
CO1 Identify fundamental principles in mechanics.
CO2 Illustrate Newton's laws of gravitation and Kepler's laws of planetary motion.
Explain viscosity of Fluid, law of energy conservation and applications of
Bernoulli’s theorems with examples.
CO3 Apply the physical principles of moment of inertia in terms of the mass distribution
from the rotational axis to various symmetrical bodies.
CO4 Analyse the properties and applications of elasticity with experiments.
CO5 Justify the quantitative problem-solving skills in all the topics covered.
CO6 Develop an intuition towards problems solving and design realistic applications in
the physical world.

Unit. No. Title of Unit and Contents No. of

Lectures
I Moment of Inertia
Moment of Inertia: Definition of MI, Radius of gyration, Statement of
parallel and perpendicular axis theorems. Derivation of MI of: Circular
Ring, Circular Disc, Annular Ring, Spherical shell & solid sphere,
Hollow cylinder & Solid cylinder, Flywheel, axel & its Applications, 10
Spring
Gyroscope: Principal, construction, working and
applications

II Gravitation: Newton’s law of gravitation, Gravitational force, Gravitational

field and Gravitational potential, Gravitational potential energy of a multi-
particle system, uniform solid sphere and galaxy, Central force, Kepler’s laws 8
of planetary motion

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
uniformly, due to its own weight. Determination of Y by bending of a
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uniformly loaded beam. Determination of elastic constant using Searle’s
method

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 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), Euler’s
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equation, Applications of Bernoulli’s theorem: Venturi meter, Pitot tube,
Aerofoil, Bunsen burner, Atomizer, Spinning of a ball. Critical velocity and
Reynold’s number

References:
1. University Physics: Sears and Zeemansky, XIIth edition, Pearson Education
2. Physics: Volume I, Resnick/Halliday/Krane John Wiley & Sons (Sea) pvt ltd. 4 th 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

Title of the Heat and Thermodynamics (PHY1102) Number of

Course and
Credits : 02
Course Code
Course Outcomes (COs)
On completion of the course, the students will be able to:
CO1 Recall the concepts of Thermodynamics.
CO2 Discuss the behaviour of real gases.
CO3 Compute the thermodynamic quantities associated with different types of
processes.
CO4 Explain the working of heat engine, different types of thermometers.
Compare types of heat engines and their working; temperature scales.
CO5 Determine work done, efficiency of heat engines and coefficient of
performance of refrigerators, temperatures using different scales and
principles of thermometers.
CO6 Specify the different types of thermodynamic processes in daily life.

Unit. No. Title of Unit and Contents No. of

Lectures
I Concepts of Thermodynamics: Thermodynamic state of a 8
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

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 II Applied Thermodynamics: Conversion of heat into work and 8
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
III Heat Transfer Mechanisms: Heat Engines (Otto cycle and its 8
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
IV Equation of state: Equations of state, Andrew’s experiment, 8
Amagat’s experiment, Van der Waals’ equation of state,
Critical constants, Reduced equation of state, Joule-Thomson
porous plug experiment
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)

References:
1. Physics: Volume I, Resnick/Halliday/Krane John 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 II: 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

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Title of the Physics Practical – I (PHY 1103) Number of
Course and Credits : 02
Course Code
Course Outcomes (COs)
On completion of the course, the students will be able to:
CO1 Identify various components, devices, instruments and tools for specific
applications. Recall the theory associated with each experiment.
CO2 Illustrate skill of proper use of tools and test and measuring instruments.
CO3 Calculate the values of physical quantities using suitable instruments.
CO4 Explain the results by integrating the theory with experimental
observations.
CO5 Evaluate various physical quantities and measure the errors therein.
CO6 Perform the experiments using proper procedures and specify the outcomes.
Integrate the measuring instrumentation system with the experimental
circuit as required.

Sr. No. 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

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 F.Y. B.Sc. Semester II
Title of the Introduction to Mathematical Physics (PHY1201) Number of
Course and Credits : 02
Course Code

Course Outcomes (COs)

On completion of the course, the students will be able to:
CO1 Define complex numbers.
CO2 Explain the importance of gradient, divergence and curl.
CO3 Solve vector identities.
CO4 Relate complex number operations with the help of diagrams.
CO5 Evaluate the angular velocity using vectors.
CO6 Compile the equations studied with complex and differential equations.

Unit. No. Title of Unit and Contents No. of

Lectures
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, Demibra’s
theorem (statement only), Trigonometric, hyperbolic and 10
exponential functions, Powers, roots and log of complex
numbers, Application of complex numbers to determine
velocity and acceleration in curved motion. Problems

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:
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 III Partial Differentiation: Definition of partial differentiation,
Successive differentiation, Total differentiation, Exact
differential, Chain rule, Theorems of differentiation, Change
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of variables from Cartesian to polar co-ordinates, Implicit and
explicit functions, Conditions for maxima and minima
(without proof) Problems
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),
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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

References:
1. Mathematical Physics, B. D. Gupta, Pragati 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

Title of the Electricity and Magnetism (PHY1202) Number of

Course and Credits : 02
Course Code

Course Outcomes (COs)

On completion of the course, the students will be able to:
CO1 Recall the concepts associated with stationary charges.
CO2 Discuss the atomic view of polarization of matter. Explain the correlation in
electricity and magnetism.
CO3 Compute the boundary conditions and calculate quantities like current,
voltage, power, phase, impedance, etc in DC and AC circuits.
CO4 Classify the phase relations in AC circuits.
CO5 Compare the growth and decay of current in DC circuits.
CO6 Write the phase relations between different parameters (like current,
voltage, power and impedance) in simple electronic circuits comprising of
resistors, inductors and capacitors.

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 Unit. No. Title of Unit and Contents No. of
Lectures
I Dielectrics: Polarization of matter (Atomic view, Induced
charges, Free charges and bound charges), Polarization charges
and dipole moment, Electric susceptibility and polarization
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vector, Electric displacement and examples, Gauss’s law in
dielectrics,
Boundary conditions at dielectric surface
II D C circuits: Growth and decay of current in R-L circuit,
Growth and decay of current in L-C circuit, L-R-C 6
series circuit
III A C circuits: Phasors, Resistance and Reactance, L-R-C series
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circuit, Power in AC circuit, Resonance in AC circuit,
IV Magnetism in matter: Ampere’s circuit law and it’s
applications, Gauss law for magnetism, Magnetic Materials
(Ferro magnetic, Paramagnetic, diamagnetic), Cause of
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magnetization (Spin magnetic moment and orbital magnetic
moment, Bohr magneton), Concepts of H, B, M, χ, ,
Relation between B, H, M, Hysteresis

References:
1. Fundamentals of electricity and Magnetism, Arthur Kip, McGraw-Hill
2. Sears and Zemansky's University Physics, 12 th Edition, H. D. Young,R. A. Freedman,A.
L. Ford,F. W. Sears, Pearson Education

Title of the Physics Practical - II(PHY 1203) Number of

Course and Credits : 02
Course Code
Course Outcomes (COs)
On completion of the course, the students will be able to:
CO1 Identify various components, devices, instruments and tools for specific
applications. Recall the theory associated with each experiment.
CO2 Illustrate skill of proper use of tools and test and measuring instruments.
CO3 Calculate the values of physical quantities using suitable instruments.
CO4 Explain the results by integrating the theory with experimental
observations.
CO5 Evaluate various physical quantities and measure the errors therein.
CO6 Perform the experiments using proper procedures and specify the outcomes.
Integrate the measuring instrumentation system with the experimental
circuit as required.

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 Sr. No. 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

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