Rayat Shikshan Sanstha’s

Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil College, Vashi, Navi MumbaiAutonomous College

[University of Mumbai]

Syllabus for Approval

Sr.Heading Particulars

No.

1 Title of Course F.Y.B.Sc. Physics

2 Eligibility for Admission 12th Science and equivalent[of recognized Boards]

3 Passing marks

4Ordinances/Regulations

(if any)

5 No. of Years / Semesters One Year / Two Semesters

6 Level U.G.

7 Pattern Semester

8 Status New

9To be implemented from

2018-2019Academic year

AC -2.32 01/09/ 2018

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Rayat Shikshan Sanstha’sKARMAVEER BHAURAO PATIL COLLEGE, VASHI.

NAVI MUMBAI(AUTONOMOUS COLLEGE)

Sector-15- A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai - 400 703

Syllabus for F.Y.B.Sc. In Physics

Program: B.Sc.

Course: F.Y.B.Sc. Physics

(Choice Based Credit, Grading and Semester System with effect from the academic year 2018‐2019)

Preamble of the Syllabus:

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics is a under graduation programme of

Department of Physics, Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil College Vashi, Navi

Mumbai. The revised syllabus in Physics as per credit based system for

F.Y.B.Sc. Course will be implemented from the academic year 2018-19.

The Choice Based Credit, Grading and Semester (CBCGS) System to be

implemented through this curriculum, would allow students to motivate and

encourage learners to understand basic concepts in Physics and to develop

the experimental skills which will provide the strong foundation.

The learners pursuing this course would have to enrich their knowledge

through critical / analytical thinking and reasoning abilities, numerical

problem solving, hands on activities, study tours, industrial visits, mini

projects etc.

The learner would have to familiarize with the recent scientific and

technological advancements and in turn to develop critical and analytical

abilities towards understanding of the real world problems.

Syllabus for F.Y.B.Sc. Physics (Theory & Practical)

Coursecode Title Credits

Semester IUGPH101 Classical Physics, Optics and Thermodynamics 2

UGPH102 Modern Physics, Nuclear Physics and Solid 2State Physics

UGPHP01 Practical I 2

Total = 06

Semester IIUGPH201 Mathematical Physics 2

UGPH202 Electricity, Electro-Magnetic Theory and 2Electronics

UGPHP02 Practical II 2

Total = 06

Scheme of examination for Each SEMESTER:

Continuous Internal Assessment: 40 Marks (Unit Test - 20 Marks & 20 Marks for-Assignment, Oral, Open Book Test etc.)

Semester End Examination: 60 Marks (2 hrs duration) will be as follows:

I. Theory:

Each theory paper shall be of TWO Hour duration.

Each paper shall consist of FOUR questions. All questions are compulsoryand will have internal options.

Q – I : is from Unit – I (15 Marks)

Q – II : is from Unit – II (15 Marks)

Q – III : is from Unit – III (15 Marks)

Q – IV : will consist of questions from all the THREE Units withequal weightage of marks allotted to each Unit. (15 Marks).

II. Practicals: The External examination per practical course will beconducted as per the following scheme.

Sr. Particulars of External Practical Examination Marks%No.

1 Laboratory Work ( 2 Expts to be performed) 80

2 Journal 10

3 Viva 10

TOTAL 100

A candidate will be allowed to appear for the practical examination only if thecandidate submits a certified journal of FYBSc Physics or a certificate from theHead of the Department to the effect that the candidate has completed thepractical course of FYBSc Physics as per the minimum requirements.

SEMESTER-I

Name of the Duration Semester SubjectProgram

B.Sc.in Physics Six semesters I Physics

Course Code Title Credits

Classical Physics,Optics and

UGPH101 Thermodynamics 2

Course Objective: Understand Newton's laws and apply them in calculations of the motion

of simple systems. Use the free body diagrams to analyze the forces on the object. Understand the concepts of friction and the concepts of elasticity, fluid

mechanics and be able to perform calculations using them. Understand the basic concepts of geometrical optics.

Apply the laws of thermodynamics to formulate the relations necessaryto analyze a thermodynamic process.

Improve quantitative problem solving skills in all the topics covered.

PAPER ‐ 1: Classical Physics, Optics and ThermodynamicsCOURSE NO.: UGPH101: (45 lectures, 2 credits)

Unit - I Classical Physics (15 lect.)

Newton’s Laws: Newton’s first, second and third laws of motion, interpretation andapplications, pseudo forces, Inertial and non-inertial frames of reference. Worked outexamples (with friction present).

Elasticity: Review of Elastic constants Y, K, n and σ; Equivalence of shear strain tocompression and extension strains. Relations between elastic constants.

Fluid Dynamics: Equation of continuity, Bernoulli’s equation, applications ofBernoulli’s equation, streamline and turbulent flow, lines of flow in airfoil, Poiseuille’sequation.

Unit -II Optics (15 lect.)

Basics: Lens Maker's Formula (Review), Newton’s lens equation, magnification-lateral,

longitudinal and angular. Equivalent focal length of two thin lenses, thick lens,cardinal points of thick lens, Ramsden and Huygens eyepiece.

Aberration: Spherical Aberration, Reduction of Spherical Aberration, Chromatic aberration and condition for achromatic aberration.

Interference: Interference in thin films, Fringes in Wedge shaped films, Newton’s Rings (Reflective).Unit -III Thermodynamics (15 lect.)

Real Gases: Behavior of real gases and real gas equation, Van der Waal equation.Thermodynamics: Thermodynamic Systems, Zeroth law of thermodynamics, Conceptof Heat, The first law, Non Adiabatic process and Heat as a path function, Internalenergy, , Heat Capacity and specific heat, Applications of first law to simple processes,general relations from the first law, Indicator diagrams, Work done during isothermaland adiabatic processes, Worked examples, Problems.

Assignments: should be based on numerical problems related to the syllabus.

References:

1. Halliday, Resnick and Walker, Fundamental of Physics (extended) – (6th Ed.), JohnWiley and Sons.

2. H. C. Verma, Concepts of Physics – (Part–I), 2002 Ed. BharatiBhavan Publishers.

3. I E Irodov, Fundamentals Laws of Mechanics, Arihant Publishers.

4. Brijlal,Subramanyam and Avadhanulu A Textbook of Optics, 25th revised ed.(2012) S. Chand

5. Brijlal, Subramanyam and Hemne, Heat Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics, S Chand, Revised, Multi-coloured,2007 Ed.

6. Jenkins and White, Fundamentals of Optics by (4th Ed.), McGraw Hill International.

SEMESTER-I

Name of the Duration Semester SubjectProgramme

B.Sc.in Physics Six semesters I Physics

Course Code Title Credits

Nuclear and ModernUGPH102 Physics 2

Course Objectives:

Understand nuclear properties and nuclear behavior. Understand the radioactivity and types of isotopes and their applications

including archeological aspect. Understand the concepts of Modern Physic including Matter waves. Understand the origin of Quantum theory. Understand the basics of Solid State Physics such as different crystal

structures, Miller indices and X-ray diffraction etc. Demonstrate quantitative problem solving skills in all the topics covered.

PAPER ‐ 2: Nuclear and Modern Physics

COURSE NO.: UGPH102: (45 lectures, 2 credits)

Unit - I Modern Physics (15 lect.)

1. Origin of Quantum Theory: Black body (definition), Black Body spectrum, Wien'sdisplacement law, Matter waves, wave particle duality, Heisenberg’s uncertaintyPrinciple. Davisson-Germer experiment, G. P. Thompson experiment.

2. X-Rays: Production and properties, Continuous and characteristic X-Ray spectra, X-Ray Diffraction, Bragg’s Law, Applications of X-Rays in Medical and Researchsectors.

3. Particle Aspects of Modern Physics: Compton Effect, Pair production, Photons andGravity, Gravitational Red Shift.

Unit -II Nuclear Physics (15 lect.)

1. Structure of Nuclei: Basic properties of nuclei, Composition, Charge, Size,Rutherford's expt. for estimation of nuclear size, density of nucleus, Mass defectand Binding energy, Packing fraction, BE/A vs A plot, stability of nuclei (N Vs Zplot) and problems.

2. Radioactivity: Radioactive disintegration concept of natural and artificial

radioactivity, Properties of α, β, γ-rays, laws of radioactive decay, half-life, mean life(derivation not required), units of radioactivity, successive disintegration andequilibriums, radioactive isotopes, Numerical Problems.

3. Archaeological Aspects: Carbon dating and other applications of radioactiveisotopes in Agriculture, Medical and Industrial sectors, Gathering Archaeologicalinformation from internet.

Unit -III Solid State Physics (15 lect.)

Crystal Physics: Lattice points and space lattice, The basis and crystal structure, UnitCells and lattice parameters, Primitive Cells, Crystal Systems, Crystal Symmetry,Bravais space lattices, Metallic crystal structures, relation between the density of crystalmaterial and lattice constant in a cubic lattice, Directions, Planes, Miller Indices,Important planes in simple cubic structure, separation between lattice planes in a cubiccrystal, X-ray Diffraction and Bragg’s law.

Assignments: should be based on numerical problems related to the syllabus.

References:

1. S. N. Ghoshal, Atomic (Modern) Physics, 2nd ed, S. Chand.

2. Arthur Beiser, Perspectives of Modern Physics : Tata McGraw Hill.

3. Kaplan: Nuclear Physics, Irving Kaplan, 2nd Ed. Narosa Publishing House.

4. SBP: Dr. S. B. Patel, Nuclear Physics Reprint 2009, New Age International.

5. M. Ali Omar, Elementary Solid State Physics - Principles and Applications:Pearson Education, 2012.

6. S. O. Pillai, Solid State Physics: New Age International, 6th ed.

SEMESTER-I

Name of the Duration Semester SubjectProgramme

B.Sc.in Physics Six semesters IPhysics

Course Code Title Credits

UGPHP01 Practical I 2

Course Objectives:

To demonstrate their practical skills. To understand and practice the skills while doing physics practical. To understand the use of apparatus and their use without fear. To correlate their physics theory concepts through practical. Understand the concepts of errors and their estimation. To be able to alter, modify and extend the regular experiments. To make them thought provoking through experimentation. To be able to demonstrate the experiments.

A) Regular Experiments: (Min. 08)

Sr. ParticularsNo.

1 Torsional Oscillation: To determine modulus of rigidity ‘n’ of a material ofwire by torsional oscillations.

2 Flat spiral spring: To determine Young’s modulus3 Poisson’s ratio of a rubber tube4 Spectrometer: to determine angle of prism (A)5 Spectrometer: to determine refractive index () of a material of the prism6 Combination of Lenses: to determine equivalent focal length of a lens system

by magnification method7 To study the thermal characteristic of a Thermistor8 Newton’s Rings: to determine radius of curvature of a given convex lens9 Wedge shaped film: to determine the thickness of a razor blade

10 Poisseuli’s Method: to determine the viscosity of water

11 Flywheel: to determine the moment of inertia

12 Cantilever: to determine Young’s modulus of a material

B. Skill Experiments: (All are compulsory)

Sr.No. Particulars1. Use of Vernier caliper, Micrometer Screw Gauge2. Graph Plotting: Exptal, Straight Line with intercept, Resonance Curve etc.3. Spectrometer: Optical leveling4. Spectrometer: Schuster’s Method

C) List of Demo-experiments: (Min. 02)

1. Angular Momentum conservation ( Rotating Platform)

2. Light dependent switch3. Laser beam divergence, Intensity4. Charging and discharging of a capacitor

C) Any one out of following is equivalent to two experiments from section A and B.

1. Students should collect the information of at least five Physicists with their work. Report that in journal.

2. Students should carry out mini-project up to the satisfaction of professor In-charge of practical.

Minimum 08 experiments from the list should be completed in the first semester.

All skill experiments and minimum of 02 demo experiments are to be reported in

journal. Certified journal is must to be eligible to appear for the semester end

practical examination. The scheme of examination for the revised course in Physics

at the First Year B.Sc. Semester end examination will be as follows.

Semester End Practical Examination:

Scheme of examination: There will be no internal assessment for practicals. A candidate will be allowed to appear for the semester end practical examination only if the candidate submits a certified journal at the time of practical examination of the semester or a certificate from the Head of the Department /Institute to the effect that the candidate has completed the practical course of that semester of F. Y. B. Sc. Physics as per the minimum requirement. The durationof the practical examination will be two hours per experiment. There will be two

experiments through which the candidate will be examined in practical. The questions on slips for the same should be framed in such a way that candidate will be able to complete the task and should be evaluated for its skill and understanding of

physics.

SEMESTER II

Name of the Duration Semester SubjectProgramme

B.Sc.in Physics Six semesters II Physics

Course Code Title Credits

UGPH201 Mathematical Physics 2

Course Objectives:

Understand the basic mathematical concepts and applications of them in physical situations.

Demonstrate quantitative problem solving skills in all the topics covered. The main objective of this course is to familiarize students with a range of

mathematical methods that are essential for solving problems in theoreticalphysics.

Provide students with basic skills necessary for the application of mathematical methods in physics.

PAPER ‐ 1: Mathematical PhysicsCOURSE NO.: UGPH201: (45 lectures, 2 credits)

Unit - I Vector Algebra (15 lect.)

Vectors, Scalars, Vector algebra, Laws of Vector algebra, Unit vector, Rectangular unitvectors, Components of a vector, Scalar fields, Vector fields, Problems based on Vectoralgebra.Dot or Scalar product, Cross or Vector product, Commutative and Distributive Laws,Scalar Triple product, Vector Triple product (Omit proofs). Problems and applicationsbased on Dot, Cross and Triple product.

Unit -II Vector calculus (15 lect.)

Gradient, Divergence & Curl, The del operator, Definitions and physical significance ofGradient, Divergence and Curl; Distributive Laws for Gradient, Divergence and Curl(Omit proofs); Problems based on Gradient, Divergence and Curl. Line, Surface andVolume Integrals, Fundamental Theorems for Gradient, Divergence and Curl.(Statement and Geometrical interpretation is included, Proof of these theorems are

omitted). Problems based on these theorems are required to be done.

Unit -III Differential equations (15 lect.)

Introduction, Ordinary differential equations, First order homogeneous and non-homogeneous equations with variable coefficients, exact differentials, and General firstorder Linear Differential Equation, Second-order homogeneous equations with constantcoefficients. Problems depicting physical situations like LC and LR circuits, SimpleHarmonic motion (spring mass system). Transient response of circuits: Series LR, CR,LCR circuits. Growth and decay of currents / charge.

Assignments: should be based on numerical problems related to the syllabus.

References:

1. M S: Murray R Spiegel, Schaum’s outline of Theory and problems of VectorAnalysis, Asian Student Edition.

2. Introduction to Electrodynamics – David J. Griffith’s, 3rd ed.

3. CH: Charlie Harper, Introduction to Mathematical Physics , 2009 (EEE) PHILearning Pvt. Ltd.

4. BrijLal, N. Subrahmanyam , Jivan Seshan, Mechanics and Electrodynamics, , (S.Chand) (Revised & Enlarged ED. 2005)

5. A K Ghatak, Chua, Mathematical Physics, 1995, Macmillan India Ltd.

6. Ken Riley, Michael Hobson and Stephen Bence, Mathematical Methods for Physicsand Engineering, Cambridge (Indian edition).

7. H. K. Dass, Mathematical Physics, S. Chand & Co.

8. Jon Mathews & R. L. Walker, Mathematical Methods of Physics: W A BenjaminInc.

SEMESTER II

Nameofthe Duration Semester SubjectProgramme

B.Sc.in Physics Six semesters II Physics

Course Code Title Credits

Electricity, Electro-magnetic theory and

UGPH202 Electronics 2

Course Objectives:

Understanding basic laws of electricity and theorems therein.

To analyze the complicated circuits and be able to convert them into theirsimple equivalent circuit counterparts.

Understand the basic laws of electrostatics, magnetostatics andelectrodynamics in general.

To be able to compare electrostatics with magnetostatics.

To be able to solve simple problems in e-s and m-s.

Understand the basics of rectifiers and filter circuits.

The conceptual understanding of the power supplies.

To understand the basics of different logic circuits including ex-or gates,

To understand the basics of Boolean algebra and his theorem, De-Morgan’stheorems etc.

To understand the concept of hall and full adder circuits.PAPER ‐ 2: Electricity, Electro-magnetic theory and ElectronicsCOURSE NO.: UGPH202: (45 lectures, 2 credits)

Unit - I Electricity (15 lect.)

Circuit theorems: (Review: ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws), Superposition Theorem,Thevenin’s Theorem, Ideal Current Sources, Norton’s Theorem, Reciprocity Theorem,Maximum Power Transfer Theorem. Numericals related to circuit analysis using theabove theorems.Alternating current theory:(Concept of L, R, and C: Review)AC circuit containing pure R,

pure L and pure C, representation of sinusoids by complex numbers, Series L-R, C-Rand LCR circuits. Resonance in LCR circuit (both series and parallel), Power in accircuit. Q-factor.Unit -II Electro-magnetic theory (15 lect.)

The Electric Field: Introduction, Coulomb’s Law, The Electric Field, Continuous chargeDistribution, Electric Potential, Introduction to Potential, Comments on Potential, ThePotential of a Localized Charge Distribution, Work and Energy in Electrostatics: TheWork Done to Move a charge, The Energy of a Point Charge Distribution, Magneto-statics: Magnetic Fields, The Biot-Savart Law: Steady Currents, The Magnetic Field of aSteady Current Helmholtz coil and solenoid.

Unit -III Electronics (15 lect.)

DC power supply: Half wave rectifier, Full wave rectifier, Bridge rectifier, PIV andRipple factor of full wave rectifier, Clipper and Clampers (Basic circuits only),Capacitor Filter. Zener diode as a voltage regulator.Digital electronics: Logic gates (Review), NAND and NOR as universal building blocks.EXOR gate: logic expression, logic symbol, truth table, Implementation using basicgates and its applications, Boolean algebra, Boolean theorems. De-Morgan theorems,Half adder and Full adder.

Assignments: should be based on numerical problems related to the syllabus.

References:

1. CR: D. Chattopadhyay, P C Rakshit , Electricity and Magnetism 7th Ed. NewCentral Book agency.

2. TT :B.L. Theraja and A.K. Theraja , A Textbook of Electrical Technology Vol.I , S. Chand Publication

3. BN :Boylestad and Nashelsky, Electronic devices and Circuit Theory: 7th edition,Prentice Hall of India.

4. VKM: V K Mehta and R Mehta Electronics Principals, Multicoloured Revised 11thEd. reprint in 2012 ,S Chand.

5. David J. Griffiths : Introduction to Electrodynamics, Prentice Hall India (EEE) 3rd

Ed. A B Bhattacharya, Electronics Principles and applications, Central publisher.

6. A P Malvino, Digital Principles and Applications: Tata McGraw Hill

7. Tokhiem, Digital electronics, 4thed, McGraw Hill International Edition.

SEMESTER II

Name of the Duration Semester SubjectProgramme

B.Sc.in Physics Six semesters IIPhysics

Course Code Title Credits

UGPHP02 Practical II 2

Course Objectives:

To demonstrate their practical skills. To understand and practice the skills while doing physics practical. To understand the use of apparatus and their use without fear. To correlate their physics theory concepts through practical. Understand the concepts of errors and their estimation. To be able to alter, modify and extend the regular experiments. To make them thought provoking through experimentation. To be able to demonstrate the experiments.

A) Regular experiments: (Min. 08)

1 To study Zener Diode as Regulator2 To study load regulation of a Bridge Rectifier3 LR Circuit: To determine the value of given inductance and phase angle4 CR Circuit: To determine value of given capacitor and Phase angle5 Frequency of AC Mains: To determine frequency of AC mains.6 LCR series Resonance: To determine resonance frequency of LCR series circuit.7 To study NAND and NOR gates as Universal Building Blocks8 To study EX-OR Gate, half adder and full adder and verify their truth tables.9 To verify De Morgan’s Theorems10 Thevenin’s Theorem: To verify Thevenin's theorem for DC circuits11 Norton’s Theorem: To verify Norton's Theorem for DC circuits12 LDR Characteristics:To study the dependence of LDR resistance on intensity of

light.

B) Skill Experiments: (All are compulsory)

Sr.No. Particulars1. Absolute and relative errors calculation.2. Travelling Microscope and Telescope3. Use of DMM: Checking of passive components4. Use of DMM: Checking of active components

(C) List of Demo-experiments: (Min. 02)

Sr. No. Particulars1. Faraday’s and Lenz’s law2. Loading effect of a voltmeter3. Measurement of internal resistance of a cell/power supply4. Use of PC for graph plotting

D) Any one out of following is equivalent to two experiments from section A and B.1. Students should collect the information of at least four Physics events

and their outcome. Report that in journal.2. Students should carry out mini-project up to the satisfaction of

professor In-charge of practical

Minimum 08 experiments from the list should be completed in the first semester.

All skill experiments and minimum 02 demo experiments are to be reported in

journal. Certified journal is must to be eligible to appear for the semester end

practical examination. The scheme of examination for the revised course in Physics

at the First Year B.Sc. Semester end examination will be as follows.

Semester End Practical Examination:

Scheme of examination: There will be no internal assessment for practicals. A candidate will be allowed to appear for the semester end practical examination only if the candidate submits a certified journal at the time of practical examination of the semester or a certificate from the Head of the Department /Institute to the effect that the candidate has completed the practical course of that semester of F. Y. B. Sc. Physics as per the minimum requirement. The durationof the practical examination will be two hours per experiment. There will be two experiments through which the candidate will be examined in practical. The

questions on slips for the same should be framed in such a way that candidate will be able to complete the task and should be evaluated for its skill and understanding of physics.