BON SECOURS COLLEGE FOR WOMEN

Nationally Accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC

UGC Recognized 2(f) and 12(B) Institution
VILAR BYPASS, THANJAVUR - 613 006

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

PO1. Critical Thinking: Take informed actions after identifying the assumptions that frame our
thinking and actions, checking out the degree to which these assumptions are accurate and valid,
and looking at our ideas and decisions (intellectual, organizational, and personal) from different
perspectives.

PO2. Effective Communication: Speak, read, write and listen clearly in person and through
electronic media in English and in one Indian language, and make meaning of the world by
connecting people, ideas, books, media and technology.

PO3. Social Interaction: Elicit views of others, mediate disagreements and help reach conclusions
in group settings.

PO4. Effective Citizenship Obtain quality education in the basic areas of Botany

PO5. Ethics: Recognize different value systems including your own, understand the moral
dimensions of your decisions, and accept responsibility for them.

PO6. Environment and Sustainability: Understand the issues of environmental contexts and
sustainable development

PO7. Self-directed and Life-long Learning: Acquire the ability to engage in independent and
life-long learning in the broadest context socio-technological changes.

PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOME:

PSO1 : Students will understand the basic laws and explore the fundamental concepts of physics

PSO2: Students will understand the concepts and significance of the various physical
phenomena.

PSO3: Studnts will carry out experiments to understand the laws and concepts of Physics

PSO4: Students will apply the theories learnt and the skills acquired to solve real time problems.

PSO5: Students will acquire a wide range of problem solving skills, both analytical and technical
and to apply them.

PSO6: Students will enhance the student’s academic abilities, personal qualities and transferable
skills this will give them an opportunity to develop as responsible citizens.

PSO7: Students will be provided a hands-on learning experience such as in measuring the basic
concepts in properties of matter, heat, optics, electricity and electronics
COURSE OUTCOMES FOR UNDER GRADUATE

NAME OF THE COURSE BLOOM

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME
COURSE OUTCOMES TAXONOMY
Acquire knowledge about the basic
CO1 characteristics to the matter through their L1
properties
Determine the properties of bending on
CO2 L1
beams
Correlate the property of surface tension of
CO3 L4
liquids with different natural phenomena.
Properties of
Define Viscosity and describe how viscosity
Matter and CO4 L1
can be measured
Acoustics
Familiarise with general terms in acoustics
like intensity, loudness, reverberation etc,
CO5 and study in detail about production, L1
detection, properties and uses of ultrasonic
waves.
Apply physical principle in analysing
CO6 L3
acoustical systems
Determine certain physical constants and
CO1
properties L1
Practical I
CO2 Verify the physical constants
L2
Understands the need and knowledge of the
CO1 L2
projectile motion, impulse. .
CO2 Ability to evaluate the usefulness of impact L4
Learn basics of the kinematics and dynamics L1
CO3
linear and rotational motion
Mechanics Learn the basics of potentials and fields, L1
CO4
central forces and Kepler’s laws
Acquire basic knowledge of Moment of L1
CO5
inertia and oscillation.
Solve the equations of Newtonian Gravity L1
CO6
and central force problem
Acquire the knowledge of the nature of
CO1 L1
calorimetry by specific heat of solids
Define and describe law of thermodynamics
CO2 L1
and entropy
CO3 Understanding the low temperature physics L2
Thermal Physics
Analyses thermal conducitivity and black
CO4 L3
body radiation
CO5 Apply the statistical methods L3
Define zeroth law of thermodynamics and
CO6 L1
entropy
Electricity, Understand the concept of principle &
Magnetism and CO1 working of capacitors. Demonstrate law, and L2
Electromagnetism apply it to systems
Analyse the chemical and heating effect of
CO2 L4
current
Understand the dielectric properties,
CO3 L2
magnetic properties of materials and the
 phenomena of electromagnetic induction.
Apply Kirchhoff’s rules to analyze AC circuits
consisting of parallel and/or series
combinations of voltage sources and
CO4 L3
resistors and to describe the graphical
relationship of resistance, capacitor and
inductor.
Describe how magnetism is produced and
CO5 L1
list examples where its effects are observed
Determine the Physical constants and their
Practical II CO1 L1
properties
Understand the natural behaviour of
CO1 L2
aberration in lens
Study the theory and experiment of
CO2 interference using air wedge, newtons rings L1
and michelson interferometer
Understand the working of selected optical
CO3 instruments like biprism, interferometer, L2
Optics diffraction grating, and holograms.
Study the theory and experimental past of
CO4 diffraction by fresnels and fraunhoffer L1
methods
Study the theories for production of
CO5 L1
polarization of light
Understand the theory and application of
CO6 L2
microwave, infrared and raman spectrocopy
Understand the properties of positive rays,
CO1 experimental proof by frank and hertz L2
method
Analyse the relationship between various
CO2 L4
types of couplings
Atomic and Understand the properties of x-ray
CO3 L2
Molecular Physics verification
Acquire the knowledge of photoelectric
CO4 L1
effect and free electron theory of metals
CO5 Learn about Laser and spectrum L1
Understand the knowledge of laser and
CO6 L2
spectra
Understand the basics of diode and working
CO1 L2
of rectifier circuits and characteristics
Analyse the characteristics of transistor and
CO2 L4
transistor biasing circuits
Analyse the relationship between amplifier
CO3
and oscillators
Electronics Learn about analog systems and digital
systems and their differences, fundamental
CO4 L1
logic gates, combinational as well as
sequential and number systems.
Understand the process of flipflap by using
CO5 mathematical operation, an op amp act as L2
voltage regulator
 Understand the applications of op-amps i
CO6 L2
inverting and non inverting modes.
CO1 Learn about the Crystal structure L1
Gains the knowledge about super
CO2 L1
conducting materials and Nano material
CO3 Acquire knowledge about the nanomaterials L1
Students may inculcate knowledge on smart
Material Science
CO4 material. L1

Students will get knowledge on Mechanical

CO5 behaviour of materials. L1

Determine the Physical constants and their

CO1 L1
properties.
Practical III
Learn to verify the characteristics and
CO2 L1
application of the physical constants

Explain nuclei properties, compare a drop of

liquid with that of a nucleus and understand
CO1 L1
Shell model Able to understand the size of
nucleus and all its properties
Describe basic radioactivity, calculate half-
CO2 L1
lives and understand radiation hazards
Distinguish between principles and working
Nuclear Physics
CO3 of different types of detectors, counters and L1
accelerators
Perform the procedures for nuclear fission
CO4 L3
and fusion
Distinguish between the forces of nature,
CO5 recall the properties of cosmic rays,Classify L3
elementary particles
Acquire knowledge about lagrangian
CO1 L1
formulation
CO2 Understand the Hamilton’s formulation L2
About the basic concept of matter waves.
CO3 L1
Theoritical
Perform the theories of quantum mechanics
Physics CO4 L1
into scrodinger wave equation
Analyse the basic functions of eigen values
CO5 L3
and eigen functions
Solve the hydrogen atom problem by using
CO6 L3
quantum mechanics.
Learn the architecture of embedded systems,
CO1 L1
their classification and application
Acquire the knowledge about the
Microprocessor CO2 L1
architecture of microprocessor 8085
and ‘C’
Discuss and write programming code for the
Programmimg
CO3 basic arithmetic and logic operations L1
available in assembly language
CO4 Understand the basic concepts of L2
 fundamentals of operators and expressions
CO5 Analyse the various types of function L3
Distinguish between different amplitude L3
CO1
modulation schemes with their advantages,
disadvantages and applications.
Study the principle and working of fibre
CO2
optic communication. L1
Communication
CO3 Learn about the principle of the RADAR
Physics L1
communication and Doppler effect
Learn adequate knowledge about principle,
CO4
working & types of satellite. L1
To understand the basics of
CO5 Understand the basics of Wireless
L2
Communication Networks
Develop a program in microprocessor and
CO1 L6
Practical IV C++ in solving some mathematical problems

PROGRAM OUTCOME FOR POST GRADUATE

PO1: Apply theoretical knowledge of principles and concepts of Physics to practical problems.
PO2: Use mathematical techniques and interpret mathematical models of physical behavior.
PO3: Demonstrate the ability to plan, undertake, and report on a programme of original work;
including the planning and execution of experiments, the analysis and interpretation of
experimental results.

PO4: Assess the errors involved in an experimental work and make recommendations based on
the results in an effective manner.

PO5: Develop communication skills, both written and oral, for specialized and non-specialized
audiences

PO6: Enhance and adopt new skills for future employability in teaching and research through
seminar, internship and dissertation
PO7: Successfully compete at national and international level competitive examinations

PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOME FOR POST GRADUATE

PSO1: Understand the set of physical laws, describing the motion of bodies under the
influence of system of forces

PSO2: Analyze the applications of mathematics to the problems in physics & to develop the
suitable mathematical method for such application & for formulation of physical
theories.

PSO3: Learn the structure of solid materials & their different physical properties along with
electronics & material science.
PSO4: Understand the fundamental theory of nature at small scale & level of atom & sub
atomic particles.

PSO5: Assess the errors involved in an experimental work and make recommendations based
on the results in an effective manner.

PSO6: Develop research skills which might include advanced laboratory techniques,
numerical techniques, computer algebra, computer interfacing.

PSO7: Develop the skill to plan, execute and report results of an extended experimental or
theoretical physics based project in a research environment.

COURSE OUTCOME FOR POST GRADUATE

COURSE BLOOMS
COURSE NAME COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME
OUTCOME TAXONOMY
Learn the gauss theorem, greens theorem, strokes
CO1 L1 &L3
theorem and solve the problems
Learn about special type of matrices that are relevant
in physics and Solve problems related to eigen values
CO2 L1 &L3
and eigen vectors. Students will be able to learn about
the concept and uses of Tensors
Mathematical
Understand the basic knowledge of Group theory and
Physics CO3 L2
its applications
Solve different physical problems which contain
CO4 L3
complex variables.
Understand Special functions like Gamma function,
CO5 Beta function, Delta function, Dirac delta function, L2
Bessel functions and their recurrence relations
Identify the Lagrangian mechanics concepts and solve
CO1 L1 &L3
the problems with the help of Lagrangian mechanics.
Solve the equations of coupled oscillator and to
CO2 examine the two coupled pendulums, and double L3
pendulum related problems.
Classical Learn and apply rigid body dynamics and oscillatory
Dynamics and CO3 motion. L1 &L3
Relativity
Learn about the Hamilton’s formulation. And its
CO4 application. L1

Solve the problems of classical and relativistic

CO5 L3
mechanics
Design combinational and sequential digital logic
CO1 L6
circuits
Analyse and design basic op-amp circuits, linear and
CO2 non-linear circits, signal generators and data L4 &L6
Electronics
converters
Understand and Analyse semiconductors and opto-
CO3 L2&L4
electronic devices
CO4 Design, test and analyse simple circuits using gates, L4&L6
 flip flops, counters and registers
Test, repair, modify and take up design exercise on
CO5 L6
digital electronics
Familiarize with the basic principles of various
CO1 L1
spectroscopic techniques
Identify the Spectral terms and their notation.
CO2 L1

CO3 Compare and contrast atomic and molecular spectra L4

Method s of Lear the Information about the consequence of an
Spectroscopy CO4 atom in application of electric and magnetic field. L1

State and justify the selection rules for various optical

spectroscopic in terms of the symmetries of molecular
CO5 L1
vibrations
able to interpret spectra of the samples
CO1 Determine certain physical constants and properties L1
Physics
CO2 Verify the physical constants L3
Practical- I
CO3 Understands the electronic components and devices. L1
Define electric and magnetic fields
CO1 L1
Calculate electric and magnetic fields from stationary
CO2 and dynamic charge and current distributions. L3

Electromagnetic Solve simple electrostatic boundary problems

CO3 L3
Theory
Be able to choose adequate models and solution
CO4 methods for specific problems L3

Be able to choose adequate models and solution

CO5 L3
methods for specific problems
Apply the principles of quantum mechanical to
CO1 L3
calculate observables on known wave functions.
Acquire fundamental knowledge on Hilbert space,
CO2 L1
hermitian Operator and Bra-ket notation.
Understand the concept of Eigen value involved in
Qunatum CO3 L2
one, two and three dimensional system.
Mechnics
Solve time-dependent and time-independent
CO4 L3
Schrödinger equation for simple potentials
Understand the basic knowledge on relativistic
CO5 quantum mechanics. Understand combine spins and L2
angular momentum.
Physics Practical Develop a program in microprocessor and C++ in
CO1 L6
II solving some mathematical problems
Learn the internal organization of popular
CO1 L1
microprocessor/ microcontrollers.
Understand the architecture of 8085 and 8051. Impart
Microprocessor CO2 L2
the knowledge about the instruction set
and
Understand the basic ideas about the data transfer
Microcontroller CO3 L2
schemes and its application
Develop skill in simple program writing for 8051&
CO4 L6
8085 and application
 Learn the hardware and software interaction and
CO5 L1
integration.
Solve an algebraic or transcendental equation using an
CO1 L3
appropriate numerical method
Solve a function using an appropriate numerical
CO2 L3
Numerical method
Methods and Solve a differential equation using an appropriate
CO3 L3
C++ numerical method
Programming Evaluate a derivative at a value using an appropriate
CO4 L5
numerical value
Solve a linear system of equations using a appropriate
CO5 L3
numerical method
CO1 Derive relations between thermodynamical quantities. L3
Learn the basic concept of Maxwell--Boltzmann
CO2 L1
relation
Discuss the concepts of microstate and macrostate of a
Statistical CO3 L1
model system
Mechanics
Apply the Fermi-Dirac distribution to the calculation
CO4 L3
of thermal properties of electrons in metals
Learn the ferromagnetism and paramagnetism in
CO5 L1
terms of statistical mechanics.
Learn the crystal systems and kinds of crystalline
CO1 L1
order and X ray diffraction techniques.
Knowledge about lattice vibrations and thermal
CO2 L1
properties.
Solid State Knowledge of Free electron theory, energy bands and
CO3 L1
Physics semiconductor crystals
CO4 Classify Dia , Para Ferro and Anti Ferro magnetisms L2
Understands the concept of super conductors and its
CO5 application and classification of Ferro electric L2
materials.
CO1 Determine the Physical constants and their properties. L1
Physics
Learn to verify the characteristics and application of
Practicals III CO2 L1
the physical constants
Understand the basic concepts of crystal growth and
CO1 L2
formation of nucleation.
Learn about solvents & solutions. slow cooling & slow
CO2 L1
evaporation process.
Develop a new crystal using solution growth method.
Crystal Growth
CO3 Understand the concept about gel, melt& vapour L2
and Thin Film
growth techniques in detail
Physics
Students are able to implement their theoretical
CO4 knowledge in their research work like sputtering, L1
spray pyrolysis, sol gel technique
Evaluate the properties of the material using
CO5 L5
characterisation techniques
Gain Knowledge in an application of the laser in
CO1 L1
various fields
Non-Linear
Lear the basics of harmonic generation and how light
Optics CO2 L1
will be propagate through an isotropic material.
CO3 Apply the principles to phenomena based on L3
 frequency conversion, electro-optic effect, and
nonlinear index of refraction
Acquired the fundamental concept of photon and
CO4 photon interaction, stimulated Raman scattering and L1
the nonlinear materials used for Research.
Learn types of NLO materials and its basic
CO5 L1
requirements.
Learn of core concepts in physics to more advanced
CO1 L1
topics in nuclear and particle physics.
Understand the concept of alpha emission, types ,
CO2 L2
basic principles of particle detectors
Nuclear and
CO3 Explain about shell models & magic numbers L1
Particle Physics
Describe fission & fusion reactions, construction and
CO4 L1
working principle of thermal reactors.
Learn astro physics & life cycle of stars and the
CO1 L1
concept of galaxy & universe.
Illustrates the India’s space programme and also to
CO2 L2
know about the purpose of launching satellites.
Explain the working principle of bio medical
CO3 L1
Advanced Instruments in medical field.
Physics Determine the type and appropriate model of wireless
CO4 fading channel based on the system parameters and L1
the property of the wireless medium.
CO5 Analyse receiver and transmitter diversity techniques L4
Explain the real life applications of wireless
CO6 L1
communication technology
Physics Learn to verify the electronic devices
CO1 L1
Practical-IV
Explain the nano science and technology in light of
quantum confinement.
CO1 L1
Understand various phenomenon’s like quantum dot,
quantum wire.
CO2 Understand the basic knowledge about C60 molecules L2
Nanophysics Synthesis a nanoparticle using various synthesis
CO3 L6
techniques with proper understanding
Analysis the nano crystal with structural and opto
CO4 L4
electrical properties
Understanding regarding the basic principle behind
CO5 L2
the various microscopic techniques.
Project CO1 Design and evaluate the Problem L5 &L6