Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University,

Nagpur 440033

Scheme and Syllabus

Bachelor of Science (Physics)

Submitted by
Board of Studies,
Bachelor of Science (Physics)
 FYUGP-Scheme I-VIII Semester
Bachelor of Science (Honors/Research) (Physics - Major)
Four Year (Eight Semester Degree Course) Teaching and Examination Scheme
B.Sc. Sem-I (Physics - Major)
S Course Name of Course Course Teaching Scheme Total Examination Scheme
N Category Code (hrs.) Credit
(Th) TU P Theory Practical
Exam SEE CIE Mi SEE CIE Mi
Hrs. n. n.
1 DSC Measurement, BPH1T01 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -
Mechanics, and
Properties of Matter
2 DSC Measurement, BPH1P01 - - 2 1 - - - - 25 25 25
Mechanics, and
Properties of Matter
3 DSC Kinetic Theory of BPH1T02 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -
Gases and
Thermodynamics
4 DSC Kinetic Theory of BPH1P02 - - 2 1 - - - - - 50 25
Gases and
Thermodynamics
5 GE/OE Refer GE/OE BGO1T01 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -
Basket
6 GE/OE Refer GE/OE BGO1T02 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -
Basket
7 VSC Electronic and BVS1P01 - - 4 2 - - - - 50 50 50
Electrical
Components
8 SEC Refer SEC Basket BVS1P02 - - 4 2 - - - - 50 50 50

9 AEC English BAE1T01 2 - - 2 3 50 50 40 - - -

Compulsory
10 VEC Environmental Sci. BVE1T01 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -

11 IKS Vedic Mathematics BIK1T01 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -

12 CC Refer CC Basket BCC1P01 - - 4 2 - - - - - 100 50

Total 14 - 16 22 530 170 150 250

 B.Sc. Sem-II (Physics - Major)

S Course Name of Course Course Teaching Scheme Total Examination Scheme

N Category Code (hrs.) Credit
(Th) TU P Theory Practical
Exam SEE CIE Mi SEE CIE Mi
Hrs. n. n.
1 DSC Acoustic and BPH2T03 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -
Ultrasonics
2 DSC Acoustic and BPH2P03 - - 2 1 - - - - 25 25 25
Ultrasonics
3 DSC Oscillations and BPH2T04 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -
Blackbody
Radiation
4 DSC Oscillations and BPH2P04 - - 2 1 - - - - - 50 25
Blackbody
Radiation
5 GE/OE Refer GE/OE Basket BGO2T03 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -

6 GE/OE Refer GE/OE Basket BGO2T04 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -

7 VSC Instrumental Errors BVS2P03 - - 4 2 - - - - 50 50 50

in Measurement
8 SEC Refer SEC Basket BVS2P04 - - 4 2 - - - - 50 50 50

9 AEC Second Language BAE2T02 2 - - 2 3 50 50 40 - - -

10 VEC Constitution of BVE2T02 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -

India
11 IKS Indian Astronomy BIK2T02 2 - - 2 3 - - - 50 50 50

12 CC Refer CC Basket BCC2P02 - - 4 2 - - - - - 100 50

Total 14 - 16 22 530 170 150 250

Exit option: Award of UG Certificate in Major with 40-44 credits and an additional 4 credits core NSQF course/ Internship OR
Continue with Major and Minor
 B.Sc. Sem-III (Physics - Major)

S Course Name of Course Course Teaching Total Examination Scheme

N Categor Code Scheme Cred
y (hrs.) it
(Th) TU P Theory Practical
Exa SE CI M SEE CIE Mi
m E E in. n.
Hrs.
1 DSC Solid State BPH3T05 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -
Physics
2 DSC Solid State BPH3P05 - - 2 1 - - - - 25 25 25
Physics
3 DSC Optics BPH3T06 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -
4 DSC Optics BPH3P06 - - 2 1 - - - - - 50 25
5 Minor Minor 1 BPH1T01 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -
(Refer Minor Basket)
6 Minor Minor 1 BPH1P01 - - 2 1 - - - - 25 25 25
(Refer Minor Basket)
7 Minor Minor 2 BPH1T02 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -
(Refer Minor Basket)
8 Minor Minor 2 BPH1P02 - - 2 1 - - - - - 50 25
(Refer Minor Basket)
9 GE/OE Refer GE/OE Basket BGO3T05 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -

10 VSC Refer VSC Basket BVS3P05 - - 4 2 - - - - 50 50 50

11 AEC Second Language BAE3T03 2 - - 2 3 50 50 40 - - -

12 FP Field Project BFP3P01 - - 4 2 - - - - 50 50 50

13 CC Refer CC Basket BCC3P03 - - 4 2 - - - - - 100 50

Total 12 - 20 22 450 150 200 300

 B.Sc. Sem-IV (Physics - Major)

S Course Name of Course Course Teaching Total Examination Scheme

N Category Code Scheme Cred
(hrs.) it
(Th) TU P Theory Practical
Exa SE CI M SEE CIE Mi
m E E in. n.
Hrs.
1 DSC Lasers and Optical BPH4T07 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -
Fibres
2 DSC Lasers and Optical BPH4P07 2 1 - - - - 25 25 25
Fibres
3 DSC Mathematical Physics BPH4T08 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -

4 DSC Mathematical Physics BPH4P08 2 1 - - - - - 50 25

5 Minor Minor 3 BPH2T03 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -

(Refer Minor Basket)
6 Minor Minor 3 BPH2P03 2 1 - - - - 25 25 25
(Refer Minor Basket)
7 Minor Minor 4 BPH2T04 2 - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -
(Refer Minor Basket)
8 Minor Minor 4 BPH2P04 2 1 - - - - - 50 25
(Refer Minor Basket)
9 GE/OE Refer GE/OE Basket BGO4T06 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -

10 SEC Refer SEC Basket BVS4T06 - - 4 2 - - - - 50 50 50

11 AEC Compulsory English BAE4T03 2 - - 2 3 50 50 40 - - -

12 CEP Community Service BCM4P01 - - 4 2 - - - - 50 50 50

13 CC Refer CC Basket BCC4P04 - - 4 2 - - - - - 100 50

Total 12 - 20 22 450 150 200 300

Exit option; Award of UG Diploma in Major and Minor with 80-88 credits and an additional 4 credits core NSQF course/ Internship
ORContinue with Major and Minor
 B.Sc. Sem-V (Physics - Major)

S Course Name of Course Course Teaching Total Examination Scheme

N Category Code Scheme Credi
(hrs.) t
(Th) TU P Theory Practical
Exam SE CIE Min SEE CIE Min
Hrs. E .
1 DSC Electrostatics and BPH5T09 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -
Electric Currents
2 DSC Electrostatics and BPH5P09 - - 2 1 - - - - 25 25 25
Electric Currents
3 DSC Magnetostatics and BPH5T10 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -
Magnetism
4 DSC Magnetostatics and BPH5P10 - - 2 1 - - - - - 50 25
Magnetism
5 DSC Electronic Devices BPH5T11 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -
and Circuits
6 DSC Electronic Devices BPH5P11 - - 2 1 - - - - 25 25 25
and Circuits
7 DSE Elective 1 BPH5T12 3 - - 3 3 120 30 60 - - -

8 DSE Elective 1 BPH5P12 - - 2 1 - - - - - 50 25

9 Minor Minor 5 BPH3T05 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -

(Refer Minor Basket)
10 Minor Minor 5 BPH3P05 - - 2 1 - - - - 25 25 25
(Refer Minor Basket)
11 Minor Minor 6 BPH3T06 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -
(Refer Minor Basket)
12 Minor Minor 6 BPH3P06 - - 2 1 - - - - - 50 25
(Refer Minor Basket)
13 VSC Refer VSC Basket BVS5P07 - - 4 2 - - - - 50 50 50

14 CEP Community Service BCM5P02 - - 2 1 - - - - 25 25 25

Total 13 - 18 22 - 520 130 -- 225 225 -

 B.Sc. Sem-VI (Physics - Major)

S Course Name of Course Course Teaching Scheme Total Examination Scheme

N Categor Code (hrs.) Credi
y (Th) TU P t Theory Practical
Exa SE CI Mi SE CIE Min.
m E E n. E
Hrs.
1 DSC Quantum Mechanics-I BPH6T13 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -

2 DSC Quantum Mechanics-I BPH6P13 - - 2 1 - - - - 25 25 25

3 DSC Classical Mechanics BPH6T14 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -

4 DSC Classical Mechanics BPH6P14 - - 2 1 - - - - - 50 25

5 DSC Atomic and BPH6T15 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -

Molecular Physics
6 DSC Atomic and BPH6P15 - - 2 1 - - - - 25 25 25
Molecular Physics
7 DSE Elective 2 BPH6T16 3 - - 3 3 120 30 60 - - -

8 DSE Elective 2 BPH6P16 - - 2 1 - - - - - 50 25

9 Minor Minor 7 BPH4T07 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -

(Refer Minor Basket)
10 Minor Minor 7 BPH4P07 - - 2 1 - - - - 25 25 25
(Refer Minor Basket)
11 VSC Refer VSC Basket BVS6P08 - - 4 2 - - - - 50 50 50

12 OJT Internship (Related to BOJ6P01 - - 8 4 - - - - 100 100 100

DSC)
Total 11 - 22 22 440 110 275 275

Exit option: Award of UG Degree in Major with 120-132 credits OR Continue with Major and Minor
 B.Sc. Sem-VII (Honors) (Physics - Major)

SN Cour Name of Course Course Teaching Scheme Total Examination Scheme

se Code (hrs.) Credit
Categ (Th) TU P Theory Practical
ory Exa SE CI M SEE CIE Min
m E E in. .
Hrs.
1 DSC Numerical Methods and BPH7T17 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -
Complex Analysis
2 DSC Numerical Methods and BPH7P17 - - 2 1 - - - - 25 25 25
Complex Analysis
3 DSC Statistical Physics BPH7T18 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -

4 DSC Statistical Physics BPH7P18 - - 2 1 - - - - - 50 25

5 DSC Electrodynamics BPH7T19 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -

6 DSC Electrodynamics BPH7P19 - - 2 1 - - - - 25 25 25

7 DSC Advanced Mathematical BPH7T20 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -

Physics
8 DSC Advanced Mathematical BPH7P20 - - 2 1 - - - - - 50 25
Physics
9 DSE Elective 3 BPH7T21 3 - - 3 3 120 30 60 - - -

10 DSE Elective 3 BPH7P21 - - 2 1 - - - - 25 25 25

11 RM Research Methodology BPH7T22 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -

12 RM Research Methodology BPH7P22 - - 4 2 - - - - 50 50 50

Total 13 - 14 20 520 130 175 175

 B.Sc. Sem-VIII (Honors) (Physics - Major)

S Course Name of Course Course Teaching Scheme Tota Examination Scheme

N Categor Code (hrs.) l
y (Th) TU P Cred Theory Practical
it Exam SE CI M SEE CI Min
Hrs. E E in. E .
1 DSC Quantum BPH8T23 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -
Mechanics -II
2 DSC Quantum BPH8P23 - - 2 1 - - - - 25 25 25
Mechanics -II
3 DSC Spectroscopy BPH8T24 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -
4 DSC Spectroscopy BPH8P24 - - 2 1 - - - - - 50 25
5 DSC Nuclear and BPH8T25 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -
Particle Physics
6 DSC Nuclear and BPH8P25 - - 2 1 - - - - 25 25 25
Particle Physics
7 DSC Advanced BPH8T26 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -
Electrodynamics
8 DSC Advanced BPH8P26 - - 2 1 - - - - - 50 25
Electrodynamics
9 DSE Elective 4 BPH8T27 3 - - 3 3 120 30 60 - - -

10 DSE Elective 4 BPH8P27 - - 2 1 - - - - 25 25 25

11 OJT Apprenticeship BOJ8P02 - - 8 4 - - - - 100 100 100

(Related to DSC)
Total 11 - 18 20 440 110 225 225

Four Year UG Honours Degree in Major and Minor with 160-176 credits
 B.Sc. Sem-VII (Research) (Physics - Major)

S Cours Name of Course Course Teaching Total Examination Scheme

N e Code Scheme Cred
Categ (hrs.) it
ory (Th) TU P Theory Practical
Exam SE CI M SEE CIE Mi
Hrs. E E in. n.
1 DSC Numerical Methods BPH7T17R 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -
and Complex
Analysis
2 DSC Numerical Methods BPH7P17R - - 2 1 - - - - 25 25 25
and Complex
Analysis
3 DSC Statistical Physics BPH7T18R 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -

4 DSC Statistical Physics BPH7P18R - - 2 1 - - - - - 50 25

5 DSC Electrodynamics BPH7T19R 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -

6 DSC Electrodynamics BPH7P19R - - 2 1 - - - - 25 25 25

7 DSE Elective 3 BPH7T21R 3 - - 3 3 120 30 60 - - -

8 DSE Elective 3 BPH7P21R - - 2 1 - - - - - 50 25

9 RM Research BPH7T22R 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -
Methodology

10 RM Research BPH7P22R - - 4 2 - - - - 50 50 50
Methodology

11 RP Research Project/ BRP7P01 - - 6 3 - - - - 75 75 75

Dissertation (Core)

Total 11 - 18 20 440 110 225 225

‘R’ in the subject code indicates ‘Research’.

 B.Sc. Sem-VIII (Research) (Physics - Major)

S Course Name of Course Course Teaching Tota Examination Scheme

N Categor Code Scheme l
y (hrs.) Cre
(Th) TU P dit Theory Practical
Exam SEE CIE Min SEE CIE Min
Hrs.
1 DSC Quantum Mechanics BPH8T23R 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -
-II
2 DSC Quantum Mechanics BPH8P23R - - 2 1 - - - - 25 25 25
-II
3 DSC Spectroscopy BPH8T24R 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -

4 DSC Spectroscopy BPH8P24R - - 2 1 - - - - - 50 25

5 DSC Nuclear and Particle BPH8T25R 2 - - 2 3 80 20 40 - - -

Physics
6 DSC Nuclear and Particle BPH8P25R - - 2 1 - - - - 25 25 25
Physics
7 DSE Elective 4 BPH8T27R 3 - - 3 3 120 30 60 - - -

8 DSE Elective 4 BPH8P27R - - 2 1 - - - - - 50 25

9 RP Research Project / BRP8P02 - - 14 7 - - - - 175 175 175

Dissertation (Core) (4+2
+1)
Total 09 - 22 20 360 90 275 275

‘R’ in the subject code indicates ‘Research’.

Four Year UG Honours with Research Degree in Major and Minor with 160-176 credits

Total Credits:
1. Three Year UG Degree Program: 132
2. Four Year UG Degree Program: 172

Abbreviations: Generic/Open Electives: OE, Vocational Skills & Skill Enhancement Courses: VSEC, Vocational Skill
Courses: VSC, Skill Enhancement Courses: SEC, Ability Enhancement Courses: AEC, Indian Knowledge Systems:
IKS, Value Education Courses: VEC, On Job Training (Internship/Apprenticeship): OJT, Field Project: FP, Community
Engagement & Service: CEP, Co-curricular Courses: CC, Research Methodology: RM, Research Project: RP
 VSC Basket (Physics)

Semester Course Name of Course BoS Course Code

Category
I VSC Electronic and Electrical Physics BVS1P01
Components
II VSC Instrumental Errors in Physics BVS2P03
Measurement
III VSC Regulated Power Supply Physics BVS3P05

V VSC Optical Instruments Physics BVS5P07

VI VSC Installation of Rooftop Physics BVS6P08

Solar Systems

Basket for ELECTIVE (DSE) Category Courses (Physics)

Semester Course Name of Course Course Code

Category
Digital Electronics and BPH5T12A
V Elective 1 Microprocessor
Optoelectronics and Devices BPH5T12B
Analogue and Communication BPH6T16A
Electronics
VI Elective 2
Astrophysics and Special BPH6T16B
Theory of Relativity
Experimental Techniques in BPH7T21A
Physics
VII (Honors) Elective 3
Sources of Energy and Energy BPH7T21B
Storage Devices
Biophysics and Biodevices BPH8T27A
VIII (Honors) Elective 4
Nanomaterials and Properties BPH8T27B
Experimental Techniques in BPH7T21RA
Physics
VII (Research) Elective 3
Sources of Energy and Energy BPH7T21RB
Storage Devices
Biophysics and Biodevices BPH8T27RA
VIII (Research) Elective 4
Nanomaterials and Properties BPH8T27RB

‘R’ in the subject code indicates ‘Research’.

 B. Sc. Semester-I
Discipline Specific Core Course (DSC-1)-PHYSICS - Paper-I (BPH1T01)
(Measurements, Mechanics, and Properties of Matter)

DSC-1 Hours: 2+2=04 Hours /Week Marks: 80+20=100 Credit:

THEORY 2+1=03
Unit-I
Measurements Definition of Physics; levels and need of measurement; CGS 7 Hrs
and SI units, fundamental and derived physical quantities, and
their units. Length, mass, and time measurements. Definition
of Seven Fundamental Units and their applications in
industries and society. Least count, accuracy, and precision of
measuring instruments (Viz. Meter scale, Vernier Callipers,
Screw Gauge, Travelling microscope, spectrometer, voltmeter,
ammeter, etc.). Errors in measurement, Significant figure.
Dimensions of Physical quantities, dimensional analysis, and
its applications.

Unit-II
Newtonian Force and Inertia, Newton’s First Law of motion; Momentum, 7 Hrs
Mechanics Newton’s Second Law of motion; Impulse; Newton’s Third
Law of motion. Law of conservation of linear momentum and
its applications, Collisions.
Static and Kinetic friction, laws of friction, rolling friction.
Dynamics of uniform circular motion: Centripetal and
centrifugal forces and their applications
Unit III
Motion Frame of reference, motion in a straight line: position-time 8 Hrs
graph, speed, and velocity. Uniform and non-uniform motion,
average speed and instantaneous velocity, uniformly
accelerated motion, velocity-time, position-time graphs,
relations for uniformly accelerated motion.
Relative Velocity, Motion in a plane, Projectile Motion,
Uniform Circular Motion.

Unit IV
Properties of Elastic behaviour, Stress-strain relationship, Hooke’s Law, 8 Hrs
Matter Young’s modulus, bulk modulus, modulus of rigidity.
Pressure due to a fluid column; Pascal’s law and its
applications. Viscosity, Stokes’ law, terminal velocity,
streamline and turbulent flow, Reynolds number. Bernoulli’s
principle and its applications.
Surface energy and surface tension, angle of contact,
application of surface tension – drops, bubbles, and capillary
rise.

Reference Books:
 1. Mechanics: D.S. Mathur, S. Chand, and Company.
2. The Physics of Sound Third Edition Richard E. Berg, David, David G. Stork, Pearson
Publication, 2012.
3. Introduction to Classical Mechanics, 2nd ed. - Atam P. Arya by Prentice Hall
Publishing
4. Continuum Mechanics and Elements of Elasticity Structural Mechanics - Victor E.
Saouma.
5. Feynman Lectures on Physics (Volumes 1,2,3 )- Feynman, Leighton and Sands.
6. Theory of elasticity, McGraw-Hill Education (India) Private Limited, 2010
7. Handbook of Measurement Error Models, Edited By Grace Y. Yi, Aurore
Delaigle, Paul Gustafson, 2021, published by Chapman & Hall

List of Experiments:

1. Torsional Oscillations: To determine modulus of rigidity η of a material of wire

by torsional pendulum
2. Torsional Oscillations: To determine modulus of rigidity η of a material of wire
by Maxwell’s needle
3. Spectrometer: To find least count of a spectrometer.
4. Spectrometer: To determine angle of prism.
5. To determine ‘Y’ (Young's Modulus) of a wire material by method of vibrations-
Flat spiral Spring
6. To find the Young's Modulus of a material by method of bending of beam
7. To determine Coefficient of Viscosity (η) of a given liquid by Poiseuille’s
Method
8. Determination of Surface Tension of mercury / Angle of contact of liquids
9. To determine equivalent focal length of a lens system by magnification method.
10. Spectrometer: To determine refractive index µ of the material of prism
11. To determine the moment of inertia of a fly-wheel.
12. To find the surface tension by capillary rise method
13. To determine the surface tension of a liquid by Jaeger’s method.

Course outcomes
After this course the students will be able to

Sr. No. Course outcome

1. Develop interest in measurement with conceptual knowledge of physics.
2. Develop practical skills in accurate measurements with minimal errors.
3. Understand and practice these skills while performing physics practical.
4. Understand the use of apparatus and their use without fear.
5. Correlate their physics theory concepts with practical outcomes.
6. Understand the concepts of errors and their estimation.
 B. Sc. Semester-I
Discipline Specific Core Course (DSC-2)-PHYSICS - Paper- II (BPH1T02)
(Kinetic theory of gases and Thermodynamics)
DSC-2 Hours: 2+2=04 Hours Marks: 80+20=100 Credit:
THEORY /Week 2+1=03
Unit-I
Kinetic Theory of Assumptions of kinetic theory of gases, Molecular collision, 7 Hrs
Gases Mean free path and collision cross section, Expression for
mean free path (Clausius Expression) Degrees of freedom,
Law of equipartition of energy, Derivation of Maxwell’s law
of distribution of velocities and its experimental verification.
Momentum and viscosity of gas, Transport of energy and
thermal conductivity, Transport of mass and diffusion, their
relationship,
Unit-II
Real Gases and Van der wall’s real gas, Equation of state, Critical constants, 7 Hrs
Thermodynamics Van der wall’s constants, Critical coefficient, limitations.
Thermodynamic variables, Thermal equilibrium and
temperature, Zeroth law of thermodynamics,
Thermodynamic processes (isothermal, adiabatic, isochoric,
isobaric), Indicator diagram, Work done during isothermal
and adiabatic processes, Specific heats at constant pressure
and volume, First law of thermodynamics,
Unit III
Heat Engine and Thermodynamic processes (Reversible and Irreversible), 8 Hrs
Entropy Heat engine, Carnot’s ideal heat engine, Carnot’s cycle and
it’s efficiency, Second law of thermodynamics, Carnot’s
theorem.
Concept of entropy, Change in entropy in reversible cycle,
Principle of increase of entropy of the universe in reversible
and irreversible process. Second law of thermodynamics in
terms of entropy, Thermodynamic scales of temperature,
Absolute zero on thermodynamic scale, Third law of
thermodynamics, T-S diagram.

Unit IV
Maxwell’s Maxwell’s thermodynamic relations [δ (T, S)/ δ (x, y) = δ (P, 8 Hrs
Relations V)/ δ (x, y)] and it’s applications, Clausius-Clapeyron latent
heat equation, Joule-Thomson effect, Porous plug
experiment, Joule-Thomson coefficient. Inversion
temperature, Boyls law.
Reference books -

1. Heat, Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics, by- Singhal, Agrawal.

2. Heat and Thermodynamics, by- Brijlal, Subramanyam.
3. A Text Book of Heat, by- J. B. Rajam.
4. Heat, thermodynamics and statistical physics, by- Brijlal, Subramayam and Hemne.
5. Heat and thermodynamics, by- C. L. Arora.
6. Principles of Thermodynamics by Jean-Philippe Ansermet, Sylvain D. Brechet,
Cambridge University Press; 1st edition (2019)
7. Introduction to Electrodynamics by David J. Griffiths (Author)Cambridge University
Press; 4th edition (2017)

List of Experiments:

1. To determine the pressure coefficient of air by constant volume air thermometer.

2. To verify the Stefan’s law of radiation by using an incandescent lamp.
3. Thermal conductivity of a metal rod using Forbes method.
4. Thermal conductivity of a bad conductor by Lee’s disc method.
5. To determine the critical temperature and critical pressure of a gas.
6. To determine the coefficient of thermal conductivity of glass in the form of a tube.
7. To determine specific heat of a given liquid by method of cooling.
8. Mechanical equivalent of heat by Calendar- Barne’s constant flow method.
9. To determine the mechanical equivalent of heat (J) with the help of Joule’s calorimeter.
10. To determine temperature coefficient of resistance of platinum using platinum resistance
thermometer
11. Study of heating efficiency of electrical kettle with varying voltages.
12. To determine the ratio of specific heats of a gas (𝛾) by Clement and Desormes method.
13. To study the Boyle's law and to verify it experimentally.
14. To study Charle's law and to verify it experimentally.
15. To verify the Stefan’s law of radiation by using an incandescent lamp.

COURSE OUTCOMES
After this course the students will be able to

Sr. No. Course outcome

1. Understand the assumptions of kinetic theory of gases, ideal and real gases.
2. Understand the nature of calorimetry by specific heat of solids and gases.
3. Analyses different transport phenomena in gases
4. Describe basic concepts of Thermodynamics.
5. Analyses the laws of thermodynamics in different cases and entropy.
6. Restate definition of system, surrounding, closed and open system, extensive
and intensive variables and properties.
7. Design various types of basic heat engines.
8. Apply Maxwells thermodynamic relations.
9. Understanding the low temperature physics
 B. Sc. Semester-1
Vocational Skill Course (VSC - 1) - PHYSICS Course Code (BVS1P01)
(Electronic and Electrical Components)
VSC-1 Practical 04 Hours /Week Marks: 100 Credit: 02

Components Name of Experiments

(Any 10 experiments to be performed)

Resistors 1. To study the coding of given Carbon Resistance and compare

it with its practical value measured by a Multimeter. Find its
tolerance range and calculate the error involved.
Extension Activity: Laws of series and parallel combination of resistances and finding the possible errors
involved in both the combinations using tolerance information

Capacitors 2. To study the coding of given Capacitor (Ceramic/

Electrolytic/ Miller etc.) and compare it with its practical
value measured by a Multimeter. Find its tolerance range and
calculate the error involved.
Extension Activity: Laws of series and parallel combination of Capacitors and finding possible
errors involved in both the combinations using tolerance information.

Transformers 3. To study the efficiency, turn’s ratio, and power calculations

of Transformers (Step-up/ Step-down / power etc.) and
comparison between theoretical and practical values with
errors involved in the measurements.
Extension Activity: Find the induction of Primary and Secondary windings of the transformer. Also
find the mutual inductance between them

Semiconductor Diodes 4. To study the characteristic properties of a Diode, Zener Diode

and LED and compare the respective cut-in, breakdown and
knee voltages. Gather information about the limiting values
of these components.
Extension Activity: Using a small power supply design a working device such as a half wave/ full
wave rectifier or a regulated power supply using a Zener diode or a working LED/s of different
colours.
Power Controlling 5. To study the Circuit Breakers (MCBs and RCCBs) with their
Devices current limits. Study of Wires (Aluminium, Copper, Still,
etc.) with their gauges and to find their current carrying
capacities.
Extension Activity: Loading effect on fuses and MCBs. Study of current carrying capacities of
given wires with temperature measurement.

Analogue and Digital 6. To study the voltmeter, ammeter, galvanometer and other
Meters analogue devices and comparison of their loading effect with
the digital Multimeter and/or Digital Storage Oscillator.
Extension Activity: Open a non-working ammeter, voltmeter, and a galvanometer. Find the
differences among them. Justify why a digital voltmeter is preferred over these analogue devices?
 Induction Motors 7. To study the Principle, Construction and Working of DC and
AC Induction Motors and Measurement of their RPM with
electrical parameters.
Extension Activity: Study of a BLDC Motor and comparison of its efficiency with other type of
motors.

Light emitting devices 8. Study of different types of Bulbs (Viz. Incandescent, CFL,
Plasma tubes and LEDs). Analysis and comparison of their
efficiencies using a Luxmeter.
Extension Activity: Use of a Solar Photo Cell for measurement of light intensity of these devices.
Use of filters for calibration with wavelength range of these devices.

Semiconductor 9. To study the Principle, Construction and Working of

Transistors different types of Transistors (UJT, BJT, FET, MOSFET
etc.)
Extension Activity: Identification of the lids of the given component (anyone from the list), its
biasing and use as a fully operable device.

Energy Storages Devices 10. Study of Supercapacitors and Rechargeable Batteries. Their
Charging and Discharging through a load and finding their
energy densities.
Extension Activity: Use sophisticated instruments for the measurement of charge-discharge cycle
of any one of these devices.

Active Components 11. To study the Principle, Construction and Working of

different types of Transistors (UJT, BJT, FET, MOSFET
etc.)
Extension Activity: Identification of the lids of the given component (anyone from the list), its
biasing and use as a fully operable device.

Introduction to 12. Study and Use of ExpEyes-17 / SeeLab 3.0 for performing
Measuring Devices various experiments in Physics
Extension Activity: Characteristics of most of the electronic components using either ExpEyes-17
/ SeeLab 3.0 or equivalent equipment.

References:
1. Electronic Devices and Circuits by Allen Mottershead, Prentice Hall India Learning
Private Limited.
2. Integrated Electronics Analog Digital Circuits, Jacob Millman and D. Halkias,
McGraw Hill.
3. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory, by Boylestad / Nashelsky; Pearson Education
India; 11th edition (1 January 2015)
4. Basic Electronics by B. L. Theraja, S. Chand & Company Limited, New Delhi
5. Electrical Circuit Theory M Scheme Sem Iii Electrical & Electronics Polytechnique
By A Balakrishnan (Author), T Vasantha (Author); NV Publications Pollachi
Course outcomes

After the completion of this course students will be able to

Sr. No. Course Outcome

7. Get acquainted hands-on practice for electronic components and their uses in
electronic circuits
8. Get acquainted hands-on practice for electrical components and their uses in
electrical circuits
9. Apply the practical knowledge in conducting various practical during
graduation.
10. Apply the practical knowledge in repairing household electronic and electrical
gadgets.
 B.Sc. SEMESTER – I

BVE1T01: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

COURSE OUTCOMES:

At the end of the course, students shall be able to:

• Explain the basics of Environmental Science and Atmospheric Science along-with the
components of Environment
• Explicate the importance of Environmental Education.
• Elucidate the fundamentals of atmospheric science including formation, depletion and
effects of ozone layer and acid rain on environment.
• Describe the various physical and chemical characteristics and properties of Water and
Soil
• Understand the Ecology and its allied branches
• Comprehend about Population and Community Ecology
• Study the changes in Population by understanding the concept of Population ecology

Unit-I: Basics of Environmental Science (7.5 Hrs)

A. Introduction of Environmental Science: Definition, Types, Classification, Characteristics,
Components and principles of environment. Scope and need for environmental science,
Multidisciplinary nature of environmental science, Environmental ethics.
B. Environmental Education: Goals, Objectives and principles of environmental education,
formal and non-formal environmental education, environmental programme, importance
of environmental education, environmental awareness.
C. Components of Environment: Atmosphere (Structure and composition),hydrosphere –
distribution of water, hydrological cycle, global water balance, lithosphere – Internal
structure of Earth, types of rocks, Biosphere- Boundaries of biosphere.

Unit-II: Basics of Atmospheric Science (7.5 Hrs)

A. Atmospheric Chemistry: Structure of atmosphere based on temperature, photochemical
reaction in the atmosphere, temperature inversion and lapse rate, smog formation, types
of smog (sulphur and photochemical smog), adverse effect of smog on human being,
aerosol.
B. Green House Effect: Greenhouse gases, relative contribution and effects of greenhouse
effect, control of greenhouse gases. Ozone depletion: chemistry of ozone depletion,
Dobson Unit, ozone depleting substances (ODS), ozone hole, consequences of ozone
depletion, mitigation measures and international protocols.
C. Acid Rain: Chemistry of Acid Rain, effect of acid rain on ecosystem, control measures.
Precipitation – Forms of precipitation (rain, drizzle, snow, sleet, and hail), types of
precipitation (conventional, orographic, and cyclonic).
 Unit-III: Basics of Ecology (7.5 Hrs)
A. Ecology: Definition, subdivision and modern branches of ecology, ecology spectrum, scope of
ecology. Application and significance of ecology to human beings.
B. Abiotic Factors: Temperature: effect of temperature on plants and animals, Adaptation to
meet extreme temperature. Light: Zonation in marine habitat, effects of light on plants and
animals, Microclimate and fire, Shelford law of tolerance, Leibigs law of minimum.
C. Biotic Factor: Inter specific relationship Positive: Mutualism (symbiosis), commensalism,
proto- cooperation Negative: Parasitism, predation, competition, Antibiosis, Neutralism.

Unit-IV: Ecosystems and food chain (7.5 Hrs)

A. Ecosystem: Definition, structure and function of ecosystem, types of ecosystem: Terrestrial
(forest, grassland, desert, cropland), Aquatic (Marine and freshwater)
B. Food chain: Definition & types: Grazing food chain, detritus food chain, and parasitic food
chain, food web in forest and grassland ecosystem. Ecological pyramids (number biomass and
energy), energy flow in ecosystem (Y- shaped). Energy flow and the law of thermodynamics.
C. Biogeochemical Cycles: Definition, classification, gaseous cycle (oxygen, carbon and nitrogen)
Sedimentary cycle (phosphorus and sulphur).

Reference Books:
1. Text Book of Environment: K M Agrawal, P.K. Sikdar, and S.C. Deb, Mc’Millan Publication,
Mumbai.
2. Man and Environment: M.C. Dash and P.C. Mishra, Mc’Millan Publication, Mumbai.
3. Environmental Science: S.C. Santra, New Central Book Pvt.Ltd, Kolkatta.
4. Environmental Problems and Solution: D.K. Asthana, S.Chand Publication, New Delhi.
5. Environmental Chemistry: S.S. Dara, S.Chand Publication ,New Delhi.
6. Environmental Chemistry: A.K. Dey, New Age International Publishers,2001.
7. A Textbook of Environmental Studies: Dr S.Satyanarayan, Dr S.Zade, Dr S Sitre and Dr
P.U. Meshram, Allied Publishers, New Delhi.
8. Environmental Biology: Biswarup Mukherjee, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd,
New Delhi,1996.
9. Animal Ecology and Distribution of Animals: Veer Bala Rastogi , Rastogi Publication, Meerut
(U.P).
10. Ecology and Environment: P.D.Sharma, Rastogi Publication ,Meerut (U.P).
11. Fundamentals of Environmental Biology: S. Arora, Kalyani Publishers.
12. Environmental Biology: P.K.G. Nair, Himalaya Publication.
13. Environmental Biology: K.C. Agrawal, Agro Botanical Publisher ,Bikaner,1994
 Indian Knowledge System (IKS)
SEM1: VEDIC MATHEMATICS (BIK1T01)

Course Outcomes: This course will enable the students to

1. Improve speed and accuracy in numerical calculations
2. Acquire IQ skills and high-end technical knowledge
3. gain test taking skills & creativity of calculations

UNITS TOPICS HOURS

Unit 1 (i)Addition - Subtraction - Combined operations - Beejank (ii) 8
Multiplication methods: Urdhwatiryagbhayam, Nikhilam,
Ekanyunen, Ekadhiken, Antyayordashakepi. (iii) Vinculum -
Operations. (iv) Awareness of 1 to 5 Vedic sutras as per
Shankaracharya Bharthikrishan Teerthji Swamiji's book.
Unit 2 (i) Division methods : Nikhilam, Paravartya Yojayet, 8
Dhwajank(ii) GCD and LCM (iii) Expression of GCD in terms
of two numbers.
Unit 3 (i) Divisibility tests, Osculation & Reverse osculation. (ii) 7
Division Algorithm, Quotient & Remainder. (iii) Duplex
method.
Unit 4 i) Squares & Square-roots for 6 digit number. (ii) Cubes & 7
Cube-roots for 6 digit number, Contribution of Indian
Mathematicians in Arithmetic.
TOTAL 30 HRS

Reference Books:
1. Tirthaji B.K. (1965) Vedic Mathematics, MotilalBanarsidass
2. Bidder G.P. (1856) On Mental Calculation. Minutes of Proceedings, Institution
ofCivil Engineers (1855-56), 15, 251-280
3. Scripture E.W. (1891) American Journal of Psychology. Vol. IV 1-59
4. Mitchell F.D. (1907) American Journal of Psychology. Vol. XVIII 61-143
5. Aitken A.C. (1954) The Art of Mental Calculation: With Demonstrations.
Transactions of the Society of Engineers. 45, 295-309
6. Dow A. (1991) A Unified Approach to Developing Intuition in Mathematics,
Scientific Research on the Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi Program Vol
5,3386-3398
7. Williams K.R. (1984) Discover Vedic Mathematics. Vedic Mathematics Research
Group
8. Nicholas, Williams, Pickles (1984) Vertically and Crosswise. Inspiration Books
 B. Sc. Semester-II
Discipline Specific Core Course (DSC-)-PHYSICS - Paper-III (BPH2T03)
(Acoustic and Ultrasonics)
DSC - 3 Hours: 2+2=04 Hours /Week Marks: 80+20 = 100 Credit:
THEORY 2+1=03
Unit-I
Musical Musical Sound, characteristics of musical sound (Loudness, 7 Hrs
Sound and Quality, and Pitch) sound intensity level, bel and decibel,
Noise Consonance and Dissonance, Harmony and melody, Musical
interval, Musical Scales (diatonic scale), temperament, Musical
instruments (sitar, flute, harmonium), Weber-Fechner law, Limits
of human audibility, Noise, Noise thermometer, Noise standards,
Noise Hazards, and control.
Unit-II
Acoustics Absorption coefficient, Reverberation and reverberation period, 7 Hrs
Live and Dead room, Sabine’s formula, Factors affecting the
acoustics of the building, Sound absorbers, Requirements for good
acoustics. Transducers and their characteristics, Active and Passive
Transducers, Microphone (Moving coil electrodynamic
microphone, Crystal microphone, Condenser microphone),
Loudspeaker (Moving coil loudspeaker), Hearing aids, Earphone,
headphone, Recording and reproduction of sound.
Unit III
Ultrasonic Introduction, Properties of Ultrasonic waves (velocity, specific 8 Hrs
Waves acoustic impedance, intensity & pressure), detection of ultrasonic
waves, production of USW, Mechanical method (Galton whistle),
electrostatic method, piezoelectric effect, piezoelectric generator,
Magnetostriction oscillators, measurement of Frequency and
velocity of ultrasonic waves (Acoustical Grating), Sing around
technique
Unit IV
Application Measurement of depth of sea, SONAR system, Non-destructive 8 Hrs
of testing, Pulse Echo testing, Soldering Cavitation), Ultrasonic
Ultrasonic welding, cleaning, flowmeters, Medical applications:
Waves ultrasonography, Types of scan, applications of B scan
(Qualitative), Ultrasonic Microscopy, Blind stick

Reference Books:
1. Modern Acoustics by A.B. Gupta Books and Allied (P) Ltd. 2016
2. Oscillation, Waves and Sound by- Sharma and Saxena.
3. Waves and Oscillation by- N. Subrahmaniam and Brijlal, Vikas Publishing House Pvt.
Ltd., Second Revised Edition, 2010
4. Science and Technology of Ultrasonics, Bldev Raj, V, Rajendran, P, Palanichamy,
Narosa Pub. House, 2004
5. A Text Book of Oscillations, Waves and Acoustic by Dr. M. Ghosh, Dr. D.
Bhattacharya, S. Chand Publication
6. 7. The Physics of Waves and Oscillation by- N. K. Bajaj, Tata McGraw-Hill,
publishing co. ltd. 1984
7. Textbook of Sound by V.R. Khanna and R.S.Bedi, 1st edition, Kedharnaath Publish &.
Co, Meerut (1998)
8. Oscillations and Waves by Satya Prakash Pragathi Prakashan, Meerut, Second
Edition,2003
 9. Mechanics: D.S. Mathur, S. Chand, and Company.
10. The Physics of Sound Third Edition Richard E. Berg, David, David G. Stork, Pearson
Publication, 2012

Physics Practical / Laboratory

List of the experiments-
1. To determine the frequency of unknown tuning fork by Helmholtz resonator
2. To determine the velocity of sound by resonance method.
3. To determine unknown frequency and to verify the law of inverse variation of
frequency and volume of air by Helmholtz resonator.
4. To determine the velocity of sound wave in air (gas) with Kundt’s tube.
5. To determine the velocity of ultrasonic wave using ultrasonic interferometer.
6. To study the characteristics of micro phone.
7. Study of loudspeaker (woofer, squawker, tweeter) as a transducer.
8. Study of Piezoelectric transducer.
9. To study the Noise level in the different places with the help of sound level meter.
10. To study the characteristics of an NTC/PTC thermistor as transducer.
11. To study the thermocouple as transducer.
12. To determine velocity of ultrasonic waves using by acoustical grating method.

COURSE OUTCOMES

After completing this course students will be able to

Sr. No. Course outcome

1. Understand the different aspects and attributes of a musical sounds. Also

response of ear to sound and audible limits of human ear
2. Learn about various musical scales and musical instruments
3. Learn about acoustics of a hall and requirement of a good acoustic of a hall
4. Learn about different microphones their design and action and also about
loudspeaker.
5. Learn about the characteristics and production method as well as detection of
USW.
6. Learn about different applications of USW like SONAR, soldering, cleaning
and medical applications like sonography etc.
 B. Sc. Semester-II
Discipline Specific Core Course (DSC-4)-PHYSICS - Paper-IV (BPH2T04)
(Oscillations and Black body radiation)
DSC - 4 Hours: 2+2=04 Hours /Week Marks: 80 + 20 = 100 Credit:
THEORY 2+1=03
Unit-I
Free Introduction to linear and angular S.H.M., , Differential equation 7 Hrs
Oscillation of S.H.M. and its solution, Mass attached to spiral spring, Torsional
pendulum, Composition of two perpendicular linear S.H.M.s for 1:1
and 1:2 (analytical method), Lissajous’s figure. Applications of
Lissajous figures.
Unit-II
Damped Differential equation of damped harmonic oscillator and its 7 Hrs
and Forced solution, logarithmic decrement, Energy equation of damped
Oscillation oscillations, Power dissipation and quality factor.
Forced oscillation, Differential equation of forced oscillation and its
solution, Resonance, Sharpness of resonance, Power Absorption,
Power dissipation, Quality factor and bandwidth,
Unit III
Waves in Introductions, transverse and longitudinal waves, General equation 8 Hrs
Media of progressive wave, Speed of transverse wave on a stretched string,
differential equation of a wave motion in a fluid, Wave equation for
a transverse wave in a string, harmonics and overtones, phase
velocity and group velocity and their relation. Doppler effect.
Unit IV
Black Body Properties of Thermal Radiation, Blackbody radiation, spectral 8 Hrs
Radiation distribution, Weins Displacement law, Wiens distribution Law,
Sahas Ionization Formula, Rayleigh Jeans Law, Ultra-Violet
catastrophe concept of energy density and pressure of radiation.
Derivation of Planck's law, deduction of Wien’s distribution law,
Rayleigh-Jeans law, Stefan-Boltzmann law and Wien’s
displacement law from Planck’s law.

Reference Books:
1. Mechanics: D.S. Mathur, S. Chand, and Company.
2. The Physics of Waves and Oscillation by- N. K. Bajaj, Tata McGraw-Hill, publishing
co. ltd. 1984
3. Modern Acoustics by A.B. Gupta Books and Allied (P) Ltd. 2016
4. Oscillation, Waves and Sound by- Sharma and Saxena.
5. Waves and Oscillation by- N. Subrahmaniam and Brijlal, Vikas Publishing House Pvt.
Ltd., Second Revised Edition, 2010
6. A Text Book of Oscillations, Waves and Acoustic by Dr. M. Ghosh, Dr. D.
Bhattacharya, S. Chand Publication
7. Textbook of Sound by V.R. Khanna and R.S.Bedi, 1st edition, Kedharnaath Publish &.
Co, Meerut (1998)
8. Oscillations and Waves by Satya Prakash Pragathi Prakashan, Meerut, Second
Edition,2003
List of Experiments
1. Study the speed of waves on stretched string.
2. Determination of velocity of sound using volume resonator.
 3. To Stefan’s constant by incandescent bulb
4. To study the Lissajous’s figure using CRO.
5. To determine the frequency of tuning fork using sonometer.
6. To study the logarithmic decrement, coefficient of damping, relaxation time and
quality factor of a damped simple pendulum.
7. To study the logarithmic decrement using compound pendulum.
8. To find Planck’s constant using photocell.
9. To study the oscillation of bifilar suspension
10. To study the oscillations of oscillations of compound pendulum
11. To study the oscillations of rubber band and draw its potential energy curve.
12. To study the oscillations of spring and find spring constant and verify laws of spring.

COURSE OUTCOMES

After completing this course students will be able to

Sr. No. Course outcome

1. Understand the simple harmonic motion, and properties of different oscillatory

motion of an object
2. Understand the damped and forced oscillation
3. Understand mechanical waves in a medium and wave equation of the transverse
waves on string and longitudinal waves in a fluid.
4. Understand black body radiation and development of quantised nature of
blackbody radiation.
5. Understand the temperature of heavenly bodies
 B. Sc. Semester-II
Vocational Skill Course (VSC) - PHYSICS Course Code (BVS2P03)
(Instrumental Errors in Measurement)
VSC-3 Practical 04 Hours /Week Marks: 100 Credit: 02

Instruments Name of Experiments

(Any 10 experiments to be performed)

Vernier Calliper 1. To study the probable and percentage error of the measuring
instrument vernier calliper.
Extension Activity: Find least count of the vernier calliper. Find significant figures, probable error
and percentage error after taking observations and calculations.

Screw Gauge 2. To study the probable and percentage error of the measuring
instrument screw gauge.
Extension Activity: Find least count of the screw gauge. Find significant figures, probable error
and percentage error after taking observations and calculations.

Travelling Microscope 3. To study the probable and percentage error of the measuring
instrument travelling microscope.
Extension Activity: Find least count of the travelling microscope. Find significant figures, probable
error and percentage error after taking observations and calculations.

Sextant 4. To study the probable and percentage error of the measuring

instrument sextant.
Extension Activity: Find least count of the screw gauge attached with sextant instrument. Find
significant figures, probable error and percentage error after taking observations and calculations.

Spectrometer 5. To study the probable and percentage error of the measuring

instrument Spectrometer.
Extension Activity: Find least count of the Spectrometer and identify its different parts. Find
significant figures, probable error and percentage error after taking observations and calculations.

Compound Pendulum 6. To study the probable and percentage error of the gravity
related apparatus compound pendulum
Extension Activity: Find significant figures, probable error and percentage error after taking
observations and calculations. Drawing of graph.

Meter Bridge 7. To study the probable and percentage error of the measuring
electrical equipment meter bridge.
Extension Activity: Making electrical circuit connection, find significant figures, probable error
and percentage error after taking observations and calculations.

Light emitting devices 8. To study the probable and percentage error of the measuring
electrical equipment potentiometer.
Extension Activity: Making electrical circuit connection, find significant figures, probable error
and percentage error after taking observations and calculations.
 Rheostat, 9. To study the probable and percentage error of the measuring
Milliammeter, electrical equipment Rheostat, Milliammeter, Voltmeter, and
Voltmeter, and Galvanometer
Galvanometer
Extension Activity: Making electrical circuit connection, find significant figures, probable error
and percentage error after taking observations and calculations.

Analogue and Digital 10. To study the probable and percentage error of the measuring
Multimeter electrical equipment analogue and digital multimeter
Extension Activity: Making electrical circuit connection, find significant figures, probable error
and percentage error after taking observations and calculations.

Magnetometer 11. To study the probable and percentage error of the magnetic
equipment like magnetometer in the determination of
horizontal component of earth’s magnetic field.
Extension Activity: Making electrical circuit connection, find significant figures, probable error
and percentage error after taking observations and calculations.

Copper Calorimeter 12. To study the probable and percentage error of the copper
calorimeter for measuring heat of physical changes and heat
capacity.
Extension Activity: Making electrical circuit connection, find significant figures, probable error
and percentage error after taking observations and calculations.

References:
1. An Advanced course in practical physics by C. Chattopadhyay and P. C. Rakshit.
2. Practical Physics by S. L. Gupta and V. Kumar
3. B. Sc. Practical Physics by C. L. Arora
4. Measurement uncertainties: Physical parameters and calibration of instruments by S.
V. Gupta
5. B. Sc. Practical Physics by Harnam Singh and P.S. Hemne

Course outcomes
After the completion of this course students will be able to

Sr. No. Course Outcome

1. Understand the function of different instruments.
2. Choose and apply proper instrument for the measurement.
3. Handle the instrument carefully and apply the practical knowledge in his
further study.
4. Find the different man made and instrumental errors in doing different
practical.
 SEM 2 : CONSTITUION OF INDIA (BVE2T02)

Syllabus
UNIT – I:

• Historical Background to the Framing of the Indian Constitution: General Idea about
the Constituent Assembly of India.

UNIT – II

• Preamble – Nature and key concepts/Constitutional values, Socialism, Secularism,

Democracy, Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity

• Salient Features of the Constitution of India

UNIT – III

• General study about the kinds, nature and importance of; Fundamental Rights,
Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties.

UNIT –IV

Introduction of the Constitutional Institutions and Authorities;

• Central Legislature and Executive (Parliament of India, President of India and Council
of Ministers)
• State Legislature and Executive (State legislative Assemblies, Governors and Council
of Ministers)
• Higher Judiciary (Supreme Court of India and High Courts)
 Indian Knowledge System (IKS)

SEM2: INDIAN ASTRONOMY (BIK2T02)

Course Outcomes: This course will enable the students to understand that
1. It is possible to create a map of the intellectual growth of a
culture usingastronomy as a probe.
2. The growth of Indian astronomy occurs in distinct stages analogous
to phasetransitions of the evolution of cultures
3. Indian Astronomy therefore provides an excellent window to
the pastdramatic transitions.

UNITS TOPICS HOURS

Unit 1 Astronomy in Prehistoric Era, Astronomy in Vedic Era, Vedang 8
Jyotish, Astronomical References In Religious Scriptures,
Astronomies of the West
Unit 2 Arya Bhatta, Panch Siddhantika of Varahamihira, Surya Siddhanta 8
Varahamihira to Bhaskar Acharya-II, Siddhant Shiromani of Bhaskar
Acharya-II, Bhaskar Acharya-II to Jai Singh, Jai Singh and his
Observatories.
Unit 3 After Jai Singh, Interaction with the Astronomies of the World, 7
Modern Era Astronomy , Our Universe, Cosmology
Unit 4 Panchang Horoscope and Astrology , Siddhantas, Karnas and 7
Koshtakas, Observational Instruments of Indian Astronomy
TOTAL 30 HRS

Reference Books:
1. The Story Of Astronomy In India, Chander Mohan, Pothi.com
2. Indian Astronomy: An Introduction. Front Cover · S.
Balachandra Rao. Universities Press, 2000
3. Astronomy in India: A Historical Perspective, Thanu
Padmanabhan, Springer Science & Business Media
4. Hindu Astronomy, W. Brennand, Alpha Editions
5. Origin and Growth of Astronomy in India,
https://www.tifr.res.in/~archaeo/FOP/FOP%20pdf%20of%20ppt/Vahia
%20Origin% 20of%20Astronomy.pdf