Department of Physics

Course Outcomes s for 3 Year B.Sc. General Course in Physics

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Table of Contents
Course Outcomes for Core Courses....................................................................................3

Mechanics (PHSGCOR01T and PHSGCOR01P)..............................................................3

Electricity and Magnetism (PHSGCOR02T and PHSGCOR02P)......................................4

Thermal Physics and Statistical Mechanics (PHSGCOR03T, PHSGCOR03P)...................5

Waves and Optics (PHSGCOR04T and PHSGCOR04P)....................................................6

Course Outcomes for Department Specific Elective Courses...............................................7

Digital, Analog Circuits and Instrumentation (PHSGDSE01T and PHSGDSE01P)...........7

Perspectives of Modern Physics (PHSGDSE02T and PHSGDSE02P)...............................9

Solid State Physics (PHSGDSE03T and PHSGDSE03P).................................................11

Nuclear and Particle Physics (PHSGDSE04T and PHSGDSE04P).................................12

Course Outcomes for SEC Courses.................................................................................... 13

Basic Instrument Skills (PHSSECO01M)........................................................................ 13

Computational Physics Skills (PHSSECO02M)..............................................................15

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 Course Outcomes for Core Courses

Mechanics (PHSGCOR01T and PHSGCOR01P)

Course description
This objective of this freshmen level course is to give students idea about the mechanics
of point particle and general properties of matter. The course includes a module on
mathematical physics where basics of vector calculus and ordinary differential equation
are taught to build the necessary mathematical foundation.

Course Outcomes
CO1 : Comprehend basic vector calculus – products, derivatives and integration of
vectorial quantities.

CO2 : Learn how to solve first order and second order homogeneous and inhomogeneous
ordinary differential equations.

CO3 : Understand Newtonian mechanics and frames of reference. Understand the

conservation laws in motion of a point particle or system of particles. Understand
rotational motion - angular velocity and angular momentum, torque, conservation of
angular momentum.

CO4 : Learn Newtonian theory of gravitation, Kepler’s laws. Acquire basic idea of
statellites in circular orbits and GPS.

CO5 : Understand simple harmonic motion and the properties of systems executing such
motions.

CO6 : Acquire knowledge about elasticity – Hooke’s law, relation between elastic
constants, Poisson’s ratio, work done in stretching and work done in twisting a wire -
bending of beam.

CO6 : Acquire basic idea of special theory of relativity and relativistic effects on the
motion of an object.

CO7 : Acquire hands on training experience to verify concepts learned in the theory.

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 Electricity and Magnetism (PHSGCOR02T and PHSGCOR02P)

Course description
This is a foundation course on electricity and magnetism to introduce to the students
basic ideas of classical notion of electric and magnetic fields, fundamental equations
governing the behavior of electromagnetism, electric circuits and network analysis.

Course Outcomes

CO1 : Revise vector algebra. Clear understanding of gradient, divergence and curl,
Gauss’s theorem and Stokes theorem.

CO2 : Understanding of the the electricity and magnetism in vacuum. Familiarity with
the fundamental equations of electromagnetic theory for static electric configuration and
steady current flows.

CO3 : Understand of the the statistical nature of electricity and magnetism in matter,
linear response of material bodies to external fields.

CO4 : Understand electromagnetic induction, Faraday’s law, Lenz’s law, self and mutual
inductance.

CO5 : Understand linear networks, Thevenin and Norton theorems, Maximum power
transfer and superposition theorem.

CO6 : Comprehend unified nature of electromagnetic phenomena embodied in the set of

Maxwell’s equations, displacement current, Poynting vector and conservaton laws in
electromagnetic filed.

CO5 : Acquire hands-on experience about the behavior of electric circuits in the
laboratory.

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 Thermal Physics and Statistical Mechanics
(PHSGCOR03T, PHSGCOR03P)

Course Description : Thermal Physics and Statistical Physics core is an introductory

course to give inculcate among the students an understanding of the kinetic theory of
gases, basic laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic potentials. The students will learn
about the classical statistical mechanics, the theory of blackbody radiation and three
different statistical distributions (Maxwell-Boltzmann, Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac).

Course Outcomes

On successful completion of this core course students will

CO1 : Understand the zeroth, first and second laws of thermodynamics, the nature of
thermodynamic properties of matter like internal energy, entropy, specific heats,
temperature.

CO2 : Understand reversible and irreversible process, conversion between heat and work,
Carnots’s Theorem.

CO3 : Understand Thermodynamic Potentials, Free Energy, Maxwell’s relations, Clausius

Clapeyron equation.

CO5 : Acquire knowledge in the kinetic theory of gases, velocity distribution laws,
molecular collisions, the process of thermal conductivity, viscosity and diffusion in gases.

CO7 : Acquire knowledge on the blackbody radiation, different laws relating to radiation,
Planck’s Law.

CO8 : Understand identical particles and indistinguishability, derivation of Maxwell-

Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein statistics and their applications in different
physical systems.

CO9 : Verify concepts learned in theoretical course through hands on experiments to

measure coefficient of thermal conductivity, thermo-emf and mechanical equivalent of
heat by using PRT, thermocouple and diode sensors.

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 Waves and Optics (PHSGCOR04T and PHSGCOR04P)

Course description
This aim freshmen course is to develop an understanding of wave motion in material
media and its properties, principles of optics and optical instruments.

Course outcomes

CO1 : Understand mathematical structure of oscillator equation and superposition

principle.

CO2 : Understand wave equation and its solutions, superposition of waves, normal modes
of a string, group velocity and phase velocity.

CO3 : Acquire basic knowledge about fluid motion, surface tension and shear viscosity.

CO4 : Understand propagation of sound waves, characteristics of sound, acoustics.

CO5 : Understand optics as phenomena involving electromagnetic waves.

CO6 : Understand polarization, interference and diffraction of light.

CO7 : Comprehend the working of optical instruments like biprism, interferometer,

diffraction grating.

CO8 : Gain hands on training experience in the laboratory on the use of

optical/mechanical/electrical instruments like to study interference or diffraction of
waves.

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 Course Outcomes for Department Specific Elective Courses

Digital, Analog Circuits and Instrumentation

(PHSGDSE01T and PHSGDSE01P)

Course Description:
Digital, Analog Circuits and Instrumentation course encompasses analog and digital
electronic circuits to understand the number representation and conversion between
different representation in digital electronic circuits. The objective of this course is to
provide informations with sufficient fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge to
pursue advanced topics in analog and digital integrated circuits.

On successful completion of this core course students will:

CO1 : Learn about difference between Analog and Digital Circuits. Concepts of Binary
Numbers and conversion to Decimal will be introduced. Students will be familiar with
different Logic gates and related theorems. Binary Addition and Subtraction using 2's
Complement Method will also be taught in this course.

CO2 : In this section students will learn about P-N junction semiconductor diodes, current
flow mechanism in forward and reverse biased diode and their characteristics. Concept of
Bipolar junction transistor with input and output characteristics, different regions in the
characteristics curve will be explained in this course. Ideas on different amplifiers using
transistors will be introduced.

CO3 : This course provides sufficient basic knowledge for the undergraduates to
understand the design of Op-Amp, its characteristics and applications in various aspects.
The course also includes the Sinusoidal Oscillators, Barkhausen's Criterion and
determination of Frequency of RC Oscillator.

CO4 : Will learn about CRO and its applications. Ideas of Rectifiers and method for
calculation of Ripple Factor will be taught here. Students will gather the basic knowledge

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on Zener Diode and the regulation characteristics of Zener diode.

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 Perspectives of Modern Physics (PHSGDSE02T and PHSGDSE02P)

Course description
Elements of Modern Physics is an introductory course to give students an understanding
of relativistic dynamics, quantum theory of light, wave function description, wave particle
duality, atomic and nuclear Physics.

Course Outcomes

On successful completion of this core course students will :

CO1 : Acquire knowledge on Lorentz transformation, velocity addition; know the concept
of relativistic mass, and momentum, two body elastic collisions.
CO2 : Gain knowledge on limitations of classical theory of electromagnetic radiation,
Planck’s law of black body radiation, Photoelectric effect, Compton’s scattering,
Rutherford’s model of atomic structure. Bohr’s model
CO3 : Be familiar with De Broglie’s hypothesis Wave particle duality, Davisson-Germer
experiment, Bohr’s quantization postulate for stationary orbits, Heisenberg Uncertainty
principles.
CO4 : Gather knowledge on wave functions, linear superposition principle of wave
functions, Schrödinger equation for non-relativistic particles, momentum and energy
operators, stationary states, probability and probability current densities in one
dimension.
CO5 : Know about application of Schrödinger equation in one dimensional infinitely rigid
box and a rectangular potential barrier, energy eigenvalues and eigenfunctions, quantum
dot, quantum mechanical scattering and tunneling across a step potential and across.

CO6 : Gain knowledge on energy and orbital angular momentum of hydrogen and
hydrogen like atoms, space quantization, orbital magnetic moment, spin Magnetic
moment, Zeeman effect, Larmour Precession, spin-orbit interaction and fine-structure
splitting Pauli’s Exclusion Principle and Aufbau principle

CO7 : Be familiar with structure of atomic nucleus, nuclear force, binding energy curve,
mass formula, radioactivity, alpha and beta decay, gamma ray emission, nuclear Fission
and fusion, nuclear reactor.

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CO8 : Generation of X-ray, Mosley’s law, amorphous and crystalline solids, concept of
Lattice, unit cell and basis vectors, diffraction of X-ray by crystalline solid and Bragg’s
law.

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 Solid State Physics (PHSGDSE03T and PHSGDSE03P)

Course description
The objective of this course is to enable the students to have a physical understanding of
matter from an atomic or microscopic point of view. This course contains the basic of
atomic arrangement inside the material, lattice dynamics, band theory of solids, magnetic
and dielectric properties of matter and super conductivity.

Course Outcomes

On successful completion of the course the students will learn about

CO1 : Amorphous and Crystalline Materials, Concept of Lattice, Miller Indices, Reciprocal
Lattice, Brillouin Zones, Diffraction of X-rays by Crystals, Atomic and Geometrical Factor.

CO2 : Lattice Vibrations and Phonons, Acoustical and Optical Phonons, Dulong and Petit’s
Law, Einstein’s theories of specific heat of solids, Debye correction, T3 law.

CO3 : Magnetic Materials, Classical Langevin Theory, Curie’s law, Weiss’s Theory of
Ferromagnetism and Ferromagnetic Domains, Hysteresis and energy Loss.

CO4 : Polarization, Local electric Field, Dielectric Susceptibility, Polarizability, Clausius

Mosotti equation, Dispersion and Cauchy relations, Langevin-Debye equation and Optical
Phenomena.

CO6 : Drude’s theory for free electron gas in metals, effective mass,
CO7 : Kronig Penny model, Band Gap, Conductors, Semiconductors and insulators, drift
current, mobility and conductivity, Hall effect in metals.
CO8 : Superconductivity, Critical Temperature, Critical magnetic field, Meissner effect,
Type I and type II Superconductors.

CO9 : Hands on experiments what they have learnt during this course like Coupling
Coefficient of a Piezoelectric crystal, Hall coefficient of a semiconductor sample,
Magnetic susceptibility of Solids, refractive index of a dielectric layer using SPR and
others.

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 Nuclear and Particle Physics (PHSGDSE04T and PHSGDSE04P)

Course description
The aim of this course is to inculcate among students a through understanding of nuclear
physics and a cursory view of particle physics.

Course outcomes

CO1 : Learn the ground state properties of a nucleus, nuclear constituents.

CO2 : Understand the models of nucleus – liquid drop model, Fermi gas model, shell
model and their applications in explaining nuclear properties.

CO3 : Understand nuclear decay, alpha, beta and gamma emission. Comprehend
Gammow’s theory of alpha decay, Geiger Nuttal law. Learn about beta and gamma
emission kinematics.

CO4 : Understand nuclear reactions, their types, conservation laws, kinematics, Q value,
cross section. Understand compound and direct reaction, Coulomb scattering.

CO5 : Acquire knowledge about of the interaction of Nuclear Radiation with matter,
Bethe-Bloch formula, Cerenkov emission, photoelectric effect, Compton effect, neutron
interaction with matter.
CO6 : Acquire basic idea about different types of nuclear detectors.

CO7 : Acquire basic idea about different types of particle accelerators.

CO8 : Understand different types particle interaction, symmetries and conservation laws
governing particle interactions. Acquire basic idea of quark model and color confinement.

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 Course Outcomes for SEC Courses

Basic Instrument Skills (PHSSECO01M)

Course Description: The objective of this course is to provide SEM-III (H/G) students with
the basic ideas of measuring instruments (both theory and practical). After successful
completion of this course (both theory and experiment) a student will hopefully learn
about the following matters and develop skill to use these instruments:

CO1 : Basic of Measurement

Acquire basic knowledge about instruments accuracy, precision, sensitivity, resolution
range etc. Errors in measurements and loading effects. Will develop skill to handle
multimeter whenever they need.

CO2 : Electronic Voltmeter

Will get idea of electronic voltmeter. Advantage over conventional multimeter for voltage
measurement with respect to input impedance and sensitivity. Idea about AC
millivoltmeter: Type of AC millivoltmeters: Amplifier- rectifier, and rectifier- amplifier.

CO3 : Cathode Ray Oscilloscope

Will get idea about different components of CRO and how they work (theoretically and
practically). Front panel controls in laboratory. Specifications of a CRO and their
significance.

CO4 : Will be able to use of CRO for measuring voltage (dc and ac), frequency, time
period. Special features of dual trace, introduction to digital oscilloscope, probes. Will
learn about working principle of digital storage oscilloscope.

CO5 : Signal Generators and Analysis Instruments

Acquire introductory knowledge about low frequency signal generators. Pulse generator,
and function generator. Brief idea for testing, specifications.

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CO6 : Impedance Bridges & Q-Meters
Working principles of basic (balancing type) RLC bridge and Q-meter. Ideas of Digital LCR
bridges.
CO7: Digital Instruments
Working principle and function of digital meters. Comparison of analog & digital
instruments. Advantages of digital meter.

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 Computational Physics Skills (PHSSECO02M)

Course Description
The objective of this course is to give students an exposure to the use of computational
resources as scientific problem solving tool.

Course Outcomes

CO1 : Understand the importance of computer as problem solving tool in science.

CO2 : Acquire working knowledge of Linux opertating system.

CO3 : Understand programming logic.

CO4 : Learn basics of Fortran 90/95 and exercise some simple programs.

C05 : Learn basics of LaTeX, the de facto scientific document preparation tool.

CO6 : Learn basics of Gnuplot and practice some simple examples.

CO7 : As Hands on training on the use of computational tools, the students are supposed
to learn basics of programming in Fortran/C and visualization of data using gnuplot.

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 Department of Physics

Course Outcomes of 3 Year B.Sc. Honours (Physics) Course

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Table of Contents
Course Outcomes for Core Courses..................................................................................... 4

Mathematical Physics-I (PHSACOR01T and PHSACOR01P)...........................................4

Mechanics (PHSACOR02T and PHSACOR02P)...............................................................5

Electricity and Magnetism-I (PHSACOR03T and PHSACOR03P)....................................6

Waves and Optics (PHSACOR04T and PHSACOR04P)....................................................7

Mathematical Physics-II (PHSACOR05T and PHSACOR05P)..........................................8

Thermal Physics (PHSACOR06T and PHSACOR06P)......................................................9

Digital Systems and Applications (PHSACOR07T and PHSACOR07P)..........................10

Mathematical Physics-III (PHSACOR08T and PHSACOR08T).......................................11

Elements of Modern Physics (PHSACOR09T and PHSACOR09P)..................................12

Analog Systems and Applications (PHSACOR10T and PHSACOR10P)..........................13

Quantum Mechanics (PHSACOR11T and PHSACOR11P)..............................................15

Solid State Physics (PHSACOR12T and PHSACOR12P)................................................16

Electromagnetic Theory (PHSACOR13T and PHSACOR13P)........................................17

Statistical Mechanics (PHSACOR14T and PHSACOR14P).............................................18

Course Outcomes for Department Specific Elective Courses..............................................19

Advanced Mathematical Physics–I (PHSADSE01T and PHSADSE01P)..........................19

Advanced Dynamics (PHSADSE02T)............................................................................20

Nuclear and Particle Physics (PHSADSE03T)................................................................21

Advanced Mathematical Physics–II (PHSADSE04T)......................................................22

Astronomy and Astrophysics (PHSADSE05T and PHSADSE05P)..................................23

Communication Electronics (PHSADSE06T and PHSADSE06P)....................................24

Course Outcomes for Skill Enhancement Courses.............................................................25

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 Basic Instrument Skills (PHSSECO01M)........................................................................ 25

Computational Physics Skills (PHSSECO02M)..............................................................27

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 Course Outcomes for Core Courses

Mathematical Physics-I (PHSACOR01T and PHSACOR01P)

Course description
The aim of this freshmen level course is to introduce to the students advanced calculus
including ordinary differential equations, vector calculus and the theory of probability
and statistics.

Course Outcomes

CO1 : Understanding of the elements of functional analysis like power series, exact and
inexact differentials, constrained maximization using Lagrange multipliers.

CO2 : Understanding of initial and boundary value problems. Learn to solve first and
second order ordinary differential equations.

CO2 : Understanding of geometric and algebraic nature of vector calculus. Learn

differentiation and integration involving vectorial quantities. Knowledge about curvilinear
coordinates and their usefulness to exploit symmetries in physical systems. Develop
confidence in the application of vector calculus to the problems of mechanics and
electrodynamics.

CO4 : Comprehend elementary concepts of probability and statistics like Bayes theorem
and the probability distributions.

CO5 : Learn plotting functions and data, curve fitting and least square method using
QtiPlot. Use python to solve simple mathematical problems.

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 Mechanics (PHSACOR02T and PHSACOR02P)

Course description
The aim of this course is to familiarize the students with the idea of Mechanics, General
Properties of Matter, Oscillation and Special theory of Relativity.

Course Outcomes

CO1 : Understanding of inertial and non-inertial frames. Learn about Galilean

transformations, conservation laws and dynamics of system of particles. Learn about
conservative and non-conservative forces, potential energy, equilibrium conditions, work and
kinetic energy theorems.

CO2 : Learn about elastic and non-elastic collisions. Learn about angular momentum of a
system of particle, moment of inertia and related theorems and applications.

CO3 : Understanding of elastic constants and relations between them. Learn kinematics of
moving fluids and equation of continuity.

CO4 : Learn about the laws of gravitation, motion under central force field and Kepler's
laws.

CO5 : Understand simple harmonic oscillator. Understanding of damped and forced

oscillation, sharpness of resonance, power dissipation and Quality factor.

CO6 : Understanding of the postulates of special theory of relativity, Lorentz transformation,

relativistic addition of velocities.

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 Electricity and Magnetism-I (PHSACOR03T and PHSACOR03P)

Course description
This is a foundation course on electricity and magnetism to introduce to the students
basic ideas of classical notion of electric and magnetic fields, fundamental equations
governing the behavior of electromagnetism, electric circuits and network analysis.

Course Outcomes

CO1 : Understanding of the the electricity and magnetism in vacuum. Familiarity with
the fundamental equations of electromagnetic theory for static electric configuration and
steady current flows.

CO2 : Understanding of the the statistical nature of electricity and magnetism in matter,
linear response of material bodies to external fields and conservation laws.

CO3 : Learn a host of techniques to solve idealized yet close to real life examples
involving electromagnetic phenomena.

CO4 : Understanding of the the electric circuits and their characteristic behavior.

CO5 : Acquire hands-on experience about the behavior of electric circuits in the
laboratory.

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 Waves and Optics (PHSACOR04T and PHSACOR04P)

Course description
The aim of this course is to familiarize students with wave motion, superposition of
waves, wave optics, Interference and Diffraction of light waves and Holography.

Course Outcomes
CO1 : To learn about the superposition of oscillation and types of waves.

CO2 : To learn about the longitudinal and transverse wave. To understand the
propagation of waves through different media.

CO3 : To create an idea about the formation of standing waves. To analyze the energy
and modes of standing wave.

CO4 : To gather knowledge on interference, fringes, Bi-prism, Newton’s Ring and

Interferometers.

CO5: To understand the concept of diffraction, slit, zone plate and analyze the resolving
power of different optical devices.

CO6: To create an idea about holography and holograms.

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 Mathematical Physics-II (PHSACOR05T and PHSACOR05P)

Course description
The aim of this course is to introduce Fourier series, Frobenius and Fuchs method to solve
differential equation, special functions (Legendre, Hermite, Laguerre, Bessel, Airy),
special integrals (Gamma and Beta function), introduction to partial differential equation,
calculus of variation and analytical dynamics.

Course Outomes

CO1 : Learn expansion of functions in Fourier series. Understand the difference between
power series and Fourier series, Gibbs phenomena and probability conservation (Parseval
relation). Familiarity with the application of Fourier series in physics, e.g, in signal
processing.

CO2 : Learn the powerful method of power series solution of differential equation. Solve
Hermite, Laguerre, Bessel, Legendre equations using Frobenius-Fuchs method. Understand
generating functions, recurrence and orthogonality relation and completeness property of
orthogonal polynomials. Ability to solve problems in electrodynamics and physical optics.

CO3 : Learn calculus of variation and analytical dynamics and application to classical
mechanics.

CO4 : Familiarity with the complete and incomplete Gamma function and Beta function.

CO5 : Develop basic understanding of partial differential equation.

CO6 : Learn numerical methods like sorting, interpolation, differentiation, integration

and solution of ODE. Ability to write the corresponding codes in Python.

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 Thermal Physics (PHSACOR06T and PHSACOR06P)

Course Description
This is an introductory course to give students the concepts of the kinetic theory of gases
and fundamental principles of thermodynamics.

Course Outcomes

On successful completion of this core course students will :

CO1 : Understand the zeroth, first and second laws of thermodynamics, the nature of
thermodynamic properties of matter like internal energy, entropy, specific heats,
temperature.

CO2 : Understand reversible and irreversible process, conversion between heat and work,
Carnots’s Theorem, Heat engines and their efficiency.

CO3 : Understand entropy, 2nd law in terms of entropy, evaluate entropy changes in a
wide range of processes, concept of absolute zero.

CO4 : Understand Thermodynamic Potentials, Enthalpy, Free Energy, Phase Transitions,

Clausius Clapeyron equation.

CO5 : Acquire knowledge in the Kinetic theory of gases, molecular collisions. Understand
the process of thermal conductivity, viscosity and diffusion in gases, behavior of real and
ideal gases.

CO6 : Do hands on experiments to measure the coefficient of thermal conductivity,

thermo-emf and mechanical equivalent of heat using platinum resistance thermometer,
thermocouple and diode sensors.

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 Digital Systems and Applications (PHSACOR07T and PHSACOR07P)

Course Description : The objective of this course is to provide SEM-III (H) students with
the basic ideas of Electronics, Integrated circuits with an emphasis on Digital electronics.
After completion of this course a student will hopefully learn about the following matters:

CO1 : Acquire basic knowledge about commonly used electronic measuring devices like
voltmeter, ammeter, multimeter, CRO etc. Students will be able to use these measuring
devices whenever they need.

CO2: Will get introductory knowledge of Integrated circuits (ICs).

CO3 : Difference between analog and digital systems. Advantages of digital system over
analog system. Get ideas about number systems like binary, octal, hexadecimal etc and
conversion from one system to others. Gates: OR, AND, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR,
XNORCO4: Able to perform binary addition and subtraction. Realization of Half and Full
Adder.

CO5 : Learn about data processing circuit like multiplexures, de-multiplexures, decoders
and encoders.

CO6 : Get ideas about combinational and sequential circuit. Will acquire basic knowledge
about different flip-flops(FFs) like SR, D, JK M/S JK.
CO7 : Basic knowledge of digital IC 555 Timer and their use in preparing astable and
monostable multivibrator.

CO8 : Will get introductory knowledge of shift registers upto 4-bits.

CO9 : Idea of counters like ring counter, asynchronous counters, decade counter and
synchronous counter.

CO10 : Will acquire ideas about input and output devices and RAM, ROM etc.

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 Mathematical Physics-III (PHSACOR08T and PHSACOR08T)

Course Description
This course introduces complex analysis, Fourier transform, boundary value problems,
matrices and eigensystems.

Course Outcomes

CO1 : Comprehend complex analysis and apply knowledge to diverse problems of physics.

CO2 : Understanding of integral transforms and ability to use them to solve some partial
differential equation like heat equation and wave equation.

CO3 : Learn to solve the boundary value problems and apply the concepts to the problems
of electrodynamics.

CO4 : Understand properties of Matrices and learn to solve eigen-systems.

CO5 : Learn to numerically solve the class of problems cited in CO1-C04 using
sophisticated techniques in Python.

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 Elements of Modern Physics (PHSACOR09T and PHSACOR09P)

Course Description

This is an introductory course to give students a glimpse of relativistic dynamics,

development of quantum mechanics as correct physical theory in subatomic level, atomic
and nuclear physics and LASER.

Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this core course students will

CO1 : Acquire knowledge of Lorentz transformation, Understand the concept of relativistic

mass, relationship between mass and energy.

CO2 : Acquire knowledge on the classical approach to deal with the large collection of
identical entities in an enclosure at thermal equilibrium, classical theory of blackbody
radiation, Rayleigh-Jeans law.

CO3 : Appreciate the failure to classical physics to describe phenomena at subatomic level,
concept of quantum theory, blackbody radiation, photoelectric effect, Compton effect.
Understand wave particle duality and Heisenberg uncertainty principle.

CO4 : Acquire knowledge about LASER, Einstein’s coefficients.

CO5 : Understand the structure of atomic nucleus, nuclear models, radioactivity, alpha and
beta decay, gamma ray emission, nuclear fission and fusion.

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 Analog Systems and Applications (PHSACOR10T and PHSACOR10P)

Course Description : The objective of this course is to provide SEM-IV (H) students with
the basic ideas of Analog Electronics. After successful completion of this course a student
will hopefully learn about the following matters:

CO1 : Acquire basic knowledge about the development of electronics and advantage of
solid state devices in electronics.

CO2 : Students will get basic idea of semiconductors: P and N type semiconductors and
their electrical properties. Basic ideas of PN junction diode with current flow mechanism.

CO3 : Will learn about two-terminal devices like half-wave and full-wave rectifier and
their applications. Calculation of ripple factor and rectification efficiency. Ideas about C
filter & π- filter. Will learn about Zener diode and its application in voltage
regulation. Principle and structure of (1) LED, (2) Photo-diode and (3) solar Cell.

CO4 : Learn about bipolar junction transistors (n-p-n and p-n-p). Characteristics of CB, CE
and CC configurations. Get idea of current gains α and β. Will get knowledge about DC
Load line and Q-point.

CO5 : Will get basic ideas about the principle of operation of JFET.
CO6 : Learn about amplifiers including transistor biasing. Fixed Bias and Voltage Divider
Bias. Learn about hybrid model and h-parameter. Will be able to analysis of a single stage
CE amplifier using Hybrid Model. Get ideas of Classification Amplifiers (A, B and C).

CO7 : Basic knowledge of a two stage RC-coupled amplifier and its frequency response.
CO8 : Students will develop concept of feedback in amplifier. Effects of positive and
negative feedback. Advantage of negative feedback.

CO9 : Learn about Sinusoidal Oscillators. Barkhausen’s criterion for self-sustained

oscillations. Will be able to design and construct RC, Hartley and Colpitts oscillators.

CO10 : Will get basic knowledge of Operational Amplifiers (OPAMP). Characteristics of

ideal and real OPAMP. Learn about open loop and closed loop gain, CMRR, Slew Rate and
Virtual ground.

CO11 : Learn about applications of Op-Amps: They will be able to design and construct
following circuits : (1) Inverting and non-inverting amplifiers, (2) Adder, (3) Subtractor,

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(4) Differentiator, (5) Integrator, (6) Log amplifier, (7) Zero crossing detector (8) Wein
bridge oscillator. Non-linear – (1) inverting and non-inverting comparators, (2) Schmidt
triggers.

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 Quantum Mechanics (PHSACOR11T and PHSACOR11P)

Course Description
The objective of this course is to introduce to the students the ideas of quantum
mechanics and its application in atomic physics.

Course Outcomes

CO1 : Understanding of the failure of classical concepts to describe the physics at the sub-
atomic scale and emergence of the quantum mechanics and appreciation of the discrete
and probabilistic nature of this theory.

CO2 : Knowledge about the Schroedinger equation and its analytic and numerical
solution.

CO3 : Understanding of the bound states in different potentials.

CO4 : Knowledge about the application of quantum mechanics in the atomic systems.

CO5 : Learn to numerically solve Schroedinger equation for different potentials.

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 Solid State Physics (PHSACOR12T and PHSACOR12P)

Course Description
The objective of this course is to enable the students to have a physical understanding of
matter from an atomic or microscopic point of view. This course contains the basic of
atomic arrangement inside the material, lattice dynamics, magnetic and dielectric
properties of matter and super conductivity.

Course Outcomes

On successful completion of the course the students will learn about

CO1 : Understanding of the concept of Lattice, diffraction of X-rays, lattice dynamics,

theories of specific heat of solids.

CO2 : Learn about the magnetic Materials, theories of Dia-, Para- and Ferromagnetism.

CO3 : Understanding of polarization, Clausius Mosotti equation, Ferroelectric materials,

Curie-Weiss Law.

CO4: Learn about Drude’s theory, effective mass, Hall Effect in metals.

CO5 : Learn about Kronig Penny model, Band Gap, Conductivity of Semiconductor.

CO6 : Understanding of superconductivity, Meissner effect, Types of Superconductors,

London’s equation, Isotope effect.

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 Electromagnetic Theory (PHSACOR13T and PHSACOR13P)

Course Description
The objective of the course on Electromagnetic theory is to introduce to the students
unified description of electric and magnetic phenomena. Starting with the derivation of
Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic waves and their polarization, reflection and
refraction, dispersion and scattering are studied. Basic idea of wave guides and optical
fibers are introduced.

Course Outcomes

CO1 : To create an idea on Maxwell equation, Gauge Transformation, Poynting theorem

CO2 : To derive and analyze Wave equation, Wave propagation in bounded and
Unbounded Media

CO3 : To understand the idea of Polarization of electromagnetic Wave, Optical rotation,

Polarimeter

CO4 : To understand the propagation of electromagnetic waves in anisotropic media and

correlated consequences.

CO5 : To gain knowledge about the wave guides and basic idea about optical fibres.

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 Statistical Mechanics (PHSACOR14T and PHSACOR14P)

Course Description : Statistical Physics core is an introductory course to inculcate among

the students an understanding of classical statistical mechanics, blackbody radiation,
system of identical particle and three different statistical distributions (MB, BE and FD
distributions).

Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this core course students will
CO1 : Understand the classical statistical mechanics in particular: Macrostates and
microstates, entropy, temperature, ensemble, chemical potential, partition functions.

CO2 : Have an idea of chemical equilibrium, chemical potential and ionization potential.

CO3 : Acquire knowledge of blackbody radiation, different laws relating to radiation and
Planck’s Law.

CO4 : Understand identical particles and indistinguishability, derivation of the Maxwell-

Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein statistics and their applications in different
physical systems.

CO5 : Acquire familiarity with the computational analysis of different velocity

distributions, partition functions, plot of Planck’s law for black body radiation.

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 Course Outcomes for Department Specific Elective Courses

Advanced Mathematical Physics–I (PHSADSE01T and PHSADSE01P)

Course Description

The objective of this course is to impart the students knowledge of Laplace transform and
applications, abstract notions of linear vector spaces, coordinate transformations,
cartesian and general tensors.

Course Outcomes

CO1 : Learn Laplace transform and its properties. Ability to solve second order differential
equations and coupled first order differential equations using Laplace transform.
Comprehend solution of heat equation by Laplace transform.

CO2 : Comprehend basics of linear vector space, properties of linear transformation in

vector space and representation by matrices, inner products, orthogonal and unitary
transformation.

CO3 : Comprehend coordinate transformation and definition of tensors. Understand the

notations and able to express differential operators in tensorial notation. Understand how
tensorial quantities arise in physics and grasp the meaning of moment of inertia tensor,
stress tensor, elasticity tensor, energy momentum tensor.

CO4 : Understand general tensors. Grasp the meaning of contravariant and covariant
tensors, kronecker delta and permutation tensors, metric tensor.

CO5 : Learn to numerically solve linear algebra problems by explicit coding using python.

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 Advanced Dynamics (PHSADSE02T)

Course Description

The objective of this course two fold : (a) it serves the purpose of supplementing
PHSACOR02T and (b) it introduces in detail advanced concepts of dynamical systems.

Course Outcomes

CO1 : Understand Lagrange and Hamilton dynamics, constrained systems, canonical

transformations and generating functions, Poisson bracket.

CO2 : Grasp well the mechanics of rigid body.

CO3 : Understand the small amplitude oscillations.

CO4 : Understand Eulerian ideal hydrodynamics, dissipative Navier Stokes

hydrodynamics. Acquire preliminary idea about turbulence.

CO5 : Understand the basics of a dynamical systems, phase space, flows and trajectories.
autonomous and non-autonomous systems, dimensionality and stability. Apply knowledge
to study simple systems. Understand discrete time dynamical systems, iterative map.
logistic map, cobweb iteration. Acquire basic idea of chaos and Lyapunov exponent.

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 Nuclear and Particle Physics (PHSADSE03T)

Course Description

The intent of this course is give the students a formal introduction to the Nuclear and
Particle physics.

Course Outcomes
CO1 : Learn the ground state properties of nucleus.

CO2 : Acquire knowledge about nuclear models, nuclear stability, nuclear shell structure,
concept of mean field, residual interaction and the concept of nuclear force.

CO3 : Understand nuclear decay, alpha, beta and gamma emission. Comprehend
Gammow’s theory of alpha decay, Geiger Nuttal law. Learn about beta and gamma
emission kinematics.

CO4 : Understand nuclear reactions, their types, conservation laws, kinematics, Q value,
cross section. Understand compound and direct reaction, Coulomb scattering.

CO5 : Acquire knowledge about of the interaction of Nuclear Radiation with matter,
Bethe-Bloch formula, Cerenkov emission, photoelectric effect, Compton effect, neutron
interaction with matter.
CO6 : Acquire basic idea about different types of nuclear detectors.

CO7 : Acquire basic idea about different types of particle accelerators.

CO8 : Understand different types particle interaction, symmetries and conservation laws
governing particle interactions. Acquire basic idea of quark model and color confinement.

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 Advanced Mathematical Physics–II (PHSADSE04T)

Course Description

This objective of this advanced level course is to provide the students rigorous training on
partial differential equation, group theory and probability theory.

Course Outcomes

CO1 : Understand the classification of PDE and solution of the homogeneous equation of
each type. Comprehend Green’s function and solution of inhomogeneous PDE by Green’s
function method.

CO2 : Comprehend the basics of group theory, e.g, definitions, types of group, group
operations. Learn about special groups, matrix representation, reducibility of the groups,
Schur’s lemma, Lie groups. Understand rotation group, and homomorphism between
SU(2) and SU(3).

CO3 : Revise the theory of probability, random variables and probability distributions,
expectation values and variance. Understand various examples of probability distributions
used in physics. Learn the principle of least squares.

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 Astronomy and Astrophysics (PHSADSE05T and PHSADSE05P)

Course Description: The objective of this course is to introduce to the students the ideas
of quantum mechanics and its application in atomic physics.

Course Outcomes

CO1 : Comprehend astronomical scales and understand basic concepts of positional

astronomy.

CO2 : Understand astronomical techniques, types of optical telescopes and telescope

mountings, detectors and their use with telescopes.

CO3 : Learn physical principles used in astrophysics like virial theorem for gravitating
objects, systems in thermodynamics equilibrium.

CO4 : Understand basic parameters of stars, H-R diagram, Chandrashekhar limit. Learn
the physics of sun and solar system, structure of sun, solar MHD, helioseismology, solar
system and its origin. Understand nebular model, tidal forces and planetary rings. Acquire
basic idea about extra solar planets.

CO5 : Acquire basic knowledge of the galaxies and the Milky Way, morphology and
classification of galaxies, galactic structure, basic structure and properties of milky way,
galactic nucleus.

CO6 : Learn about the large scale structure and expanding universe, cosmic distance
ladder, distance measurements, cluster of galaxies, Hubble's law.

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 Communication Electronics (PHSADSE06T and PHSADSE06P)

Course Description
The aim of this course is to impart the students the concepts of electronic communication,
modulations, communication and navigation systems and mobile telephony system.

Course Outcomes
CO1 : Understand fundamentals of communication, eletromagnetic communication
spectrum and frequency bands.

CO2 : Understand different types of modulation and about super heterodyne receivers.

CO3 : Understand sampling, sampling theorem and multiplexing.

CO4 : Acquire knowledge about satellite communication including uplink and downlink.

CO5 : Understand mobile telephony system, technologies in mobile telephony (2G, 3G,
4G), GPS navigation.

CO6 : Acquire skills to design and use different types of transmitters, receivers,
modulators and demodulators and multiplexers through hands on training in the
laboratory.

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 Course Outcomes for Skill Enhancement Courses

Basic Instrument Skills (PHSSECO01M)

Course Description: The objective of this course is to provide SEM-III (H/G) students with
the basic ideas of measuring instruments (both theory and practical). After successful
completion of this course (both theory and experiment) a student will hopefully learn
about the following matters and develop skill to use these instruments:

CO1 : Basic of Measurement

Acquire basic knowledge about instruments accuracy, precision, sensitivity, resolution
range etc. Errors in measurements and loading effects. Will develop skill to handle
multimeter whenever they need.

CO2 : Electronic Voltmeter

Will get idea of electronic voltmeter. Advantage over conventional multimeter for voltage
measurement with respect to input impedance and sensitivity. Idea about AC
millivoltmeter: Type of AC millivoltmeters: Amplifier- rectifier, and rectifier- amplifier.

CO3 : Cathode Ray Oscilloscope

Will get idea about different components of CRO and how they work (theoretically and
practically). Front panel controls in laboratory. Specifications of a CRO and their
significance.

CO4 : Will be able to use of CRO for measuring voltage (dc and ac), frequency, time
period. Special features of dual trace, introduction to digital oscilloscope, probes. Will
learn about working principle of digital storage oscilloscope.

CO5 : Signal Generators and Analysis Instruments

Acquire introductory knowledge about low frequency signal generators. Pulse generator,
and function generator. Brief idea for testing, specifications.

CO6 : Impedance Bridges & Q-Meters

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Working principles of basic (balancing type) RLC bridge and Q-meter. Ideas of Digital LCR
bridges.
CO7: Digital Instruments
Working principle and function of digital meters. Comparison of analog & digital
instruments. Advantages of digital meter.

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 Computational Physics Skills (PHSSECO02M)

Course Description
The objective of this course is to give students an exposure to the use of computational
resources as scientific problem solving tool.

Course Outcomes

CO1 : Understand the importance of computer as problem solving tool in science.

CO2 : Acquire working knowledge of Linux opertating system.

CO3 : Understand programming logic.

CO4 : Learn basics of Fortran 90/95 and exercise some simple programs.

C05 : Learn basics of LaTeX, the de facto scientific document preparation tool.

CO6 : Learn basics of Gnuplot and practice some simple examples.

CO7 : As Hands on training on the use of computational tools, the students are supposed
to learn basics of programming in Fortran/C and visualization of data using gnuplot.

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