Rayat Shikshan Sanstha’s

Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil College, Vashi, Navi Mumbai

Autonomous College

[University of Mumbai]

Syllabus for Approval

Sr.

No. Heading Particulars

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

2 Eligibility for Admission 12th Science and equivalent

[of recognized Boards]

3 Passing marks

4 Ordinances/Regulations

(if any)

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

6 Level U.G.

7 Pattern Semester

8 Status Revised

9 To be implemented from

Academic year 2019-2020

AC - 02 / 03 / 2019

Item No – 2.46

Rayat Shikshan Sanstha’s KARMAVEER BHAURAO PATIL COLLEGE, VASHI.

NAVI MUMBAI (AUTONOMOUS COLLEGE)

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

Syllabus for F.Y.B.Sc. In Physics (Revised)

Program: B.Sc.

Course: F.Y.B.Sc. Physics

(Choice Based Credit, Grading and Semester System

with effect from the academic year 2019‐2020)

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 2019-2020.

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)

Course code

Title

Credits

Semester - I

UGPH101

Classical Physics, Optics and Thermodynamics

2

UGPH102

Modern Physics, Nuclear Physics and Solid State Physics

2

UGPHP01

Practical - I

2

Total = 06

Semester - II

UGPH201

Mathematical Physics

2

UGPH202

Electricity, Electro-Magnetic Theory and Electronics

2

UGPHP02

Practical - II

2

Total = 06

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION (THEORY COURSES) 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 compulsory and 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 with equal weightage of marks allotted to each Unit. (15 Marks).

II. Practicals:

The External examination per practical course will be conducted as per the following scheme.

Sr. No.

Particulars of External Practical Examination Marks%

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 the candidate submits

a certified journal of FYBSc Physics or a certificate from the Head of the Department to the

effect that the candidate has completed the practical course of FYBSc Physics as per the

minimum requirements.

Program Outcomes: Students having an academic background of science at 10+2 level can pursue

B.Sc programme in various branches. After the completion of the B.Sc degree there are various options

available for the science students, they can pursue master degree in Science i.e. M.Sc, work in

research related fields and can even look for professional job oriented courses. Often, in some reputed

universities or colleges the students are recruited directly by MNC’s after the completion of the course.

The student is also eligible for the job of a Medical Representative. The student after graduating will be

eligible for various government exams conducted by UPSC, MPSC, IBPS, SSC etc.

Program Specific Outcomes: After successful completion of B.Sc.(Hons.) Physics program, students

will be able to:

understand the in depth knowledge of various subjects of Physics.

demonstrate skills and competencies to conduct wide range of scientific experiments.

identify their area of interest in academics, research and development

perform job in various fields’ viz. science, engineering, education, banking, business and public

service, etc. with precision, analytical mind, innovative thinking, clarity of thought and

expression, systematic approach.

SEMESTER - I

Name of the Duration Semester Subject

Program

B.Sc.in Physics Six semesters I Physics

Course Code Title Credits

UGPH101 Classical Physics, Optics

and Thermodynamics 2

Course Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

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 necessary to analyze a

thermodynamic process.

improve quantitative problem solving skills in all the topics covered.

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

Unit - I Classical Physics (13 Lect.+ 02 Tutorials)

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

Elasticity: Review of Elastic constants Y, K, n and σ; Equivalence of shear strain to compression and extension strains. Relations between elastic constants. Fluid Dynamics: Equation of continuity, Bernoulli’s equation, applications of Bernoulli’s equation, streamline and turbulent flow, lines of flow in airfoil, Poiseuille’s equation.

Unit -II Optics (13 Lect. + 02 Tutorials)

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 (13 Lect. + 02 Tutorials)

Real Gases: Behavior of real gases and real gas equation, Van der Waal equation. Thermodynamics: Thermodynamic Systems, Zeroth law of thermodynamics, Concept of Heat, The first

law, Non Adiabatic process and Heat as a path function, Internal energy, , Heat Capacity and specific heat,

Applications of first law to simple processes, general relations from the first law, Indicator diagrams, Work

done during isothermal and 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.), John Wiley 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 Subject

Programme

B.Sc.in Physics Six semesters I Physics

Course Code Title Credits

UGPH102

Modern Physics, Nuclear Physics and Solid State

Physics 2

Course Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

understand nuclear properties and nuclear behaviour.

understand the radioactivity and types of isotopes and their applications.

understand the concepts of Modern Physic including Matter waves.

understand the origin of Quantum theory.

understand the basics of different crystal structures, Miller indices and X-ray diffraction etc.

demonstrate quantitative problem solving skills in all the topics covered.

PAPER ‐ 2: Modern Physics, Nuclear Physics and Solid State Physics COURSE NO.: UGPH102: (45 lectures, 2 credits) Unit - I Modern Physics (13 Lect. + 02 Tutorials)

Origin of Quantum Theory: Black body (definition), Black Body spectrum, Wien's displacement law, Matter

waves, wave particle duality, Heisenberg’s uncertainty Principle. Davisson-Germer experiment, G. P.

Thompson experiment. X-Rays: Production and properties, Continuous and characteristic X-Ray spectra, X-Ray Diffraction, Bragg’s

Law, Applications of X-Rays in Medical and Research sectors.

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

Unit -II Nuclear Physics (13 Lect. + 02 Tutorials)

Structure of Nuclei: Basic properties of nuclei, Composition, Charge, Size, Rutherford's expt. for

estimation of nuclear size, density of nucleus, Mass defect and Binding energy, Packing fraction, BE/A vs A

plot, stability of nuclei (N Vs Z plot) and problems.

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 and equilibriums, radioactive isotopes, Numerical Problems. Applications of Radioactivity: Carbon dating and other applications of radioactive isotopes in Agriculture,

Medical and Industrial sectors, Gathering Archaeological information from internet.

Unit -III Solid State Physics (13 Lect. + 02 Tutorials)

Crystal Physics: Lattice points and space lattice, The basis and crystal structure, Unit Cells and lattice

parameters, Primitive Cells, Crystal Systems, Crystal Symmetry, Bravais space lattices, Metallic crystal

structures, relation between the density of crystal material and lattice constant in a cubic lattice, Directions,

Planes, Miller Indices, Important planes in simple cubic structure, separation between lattice planes in a cubic

crystal.

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

References:

1. A. K. Saxsena, Principles of Modern Physics

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

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

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

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 Subject Programme

B.Sc.in Physics

Six semesters

I Physics

Course Code

Title

Credits

UGPHP01 Practical - I 2

Course Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

demonstrate their practical skills.

understand and practice the skills while doing physics practical.

understand the use of apparatus and their use without fear.

correlate their physics theory concepts through practical.

nderstand the concepts of errors and their estimation.

alter, modify and extend the regular experiments.

make them thought provoking through experimentation.

demonstrate the experiments.

A) Regular Experiments: 08 (Min. 03 from each group)

Group – A

Sr. No. Particulars

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

oscillations.

2 Flat spiral spring: To determine Young’s modulus

3 Poisson’s ratio of a rubber tube

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

5 Flywheel: to determine the moment of inertia

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

Group – B

7. To study the thermal characteristic of a Thermistor

8 Newton’s Rings: to determine radius of curvature of a given convex lens

9. Wedge shaped film: to determine the thickness of a razor blade

10. Spectrometer: to determine angle of prism (A)

11. Spectrometer: to determine refractive index () of a material of the prism

12. Combination of Lenses: to determine equivalent focal length of a lens system by magnification

method

B) Skill Experiments: (All are compulsory)

Sr. No. Particulars

1. Use of Vernier caliper, Micrometer Screw Gauge

2. Graph Plotting: Exptal, Straight Line with intercept, Resonance Curve etc.

3. Spectrometer: Optical leveling

4. Spectrometer: Schuster’s Method

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

1. Angular Momentum conservation ( Rotating Platform)

2. Light dependent switch

3. Laser beam divergence, Intensity

4. Charging and discharging of a capacitor

Any one out of following is equivalent to two experiments from section A or 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 (min. 03 from each group) 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.

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION (PRACTICAL COURSE) FOR EACH SEMESTER

(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 duration of 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 Subject Programme

B.Sc.in Physics Six semesters II Physics

Course Code Title Credits

UGPH201 Mathematical Physics 2

Course Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

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

demonstrate quantitative problem solving skills in all the topics covered.

familiarize students with a range of mathematical methods that are essential for solving

problems in theoretical physics.

provide students with basic skills necessary for the application of mathematical methods in

physics.

PAPER ‐ 1: Mathematical Physics COURSE NO.: UGPH201: (45 lectures, 2 credits) Unit - I Vector Algebra (13 Lect. + 02 Tutorials)

Vectors, Scalars, Vector algebra, Laws of Vector algebra, Unit vector, Rectangular unit vectors, Components

of a vector, Scalar fields, Vector fields, Problems based on Vector algebra.

Dot or Scalar product, Cross or Vector product, Commutative and Distributive Laws, Scalar Triple product,

Vector Triple product (Omit proofs). Problems and applications based on Dot, Cross and Triple product.

Unit -II Vector calculus (13 Lect. + 02 Tutorials)

Gradient, Divergence & Curl, The del operator, Definitions and physical significance of Gradient, Divergence

and Curl; Distributive Laws for Gradient, Divergence and Curl (Omit proofs); Problems based on Gradient,

Divergence and Curl. Line, Surface and Volume 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. Curvilinear Coordinates: Cylindrical and

Spherical Coordinate systems

Unit -III Differential equations (13 Lect. + 02 Tutorials)

Introduction, Ordinary differential equations, First order homogeneous and non- homogeneous equations with

variable coefficients, exact differentials, and General first order Linear Differential Equation, Second-order

homogeneous equations with constant coefficients. Problems depicting physical situations like LC and LR

circuits, Simple Harmonic 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 Vector Analysis, Asian Student

Edition.

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

3. CH: Charlie Harper, Introduction to Mathematical Physics , 2009 (EEE) PHI Learning 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. H. K. Dass, Mathematical Physics, S. Chand & Co.

SEMESTER II

Name of the Duration Semester Subject Programme

B.Sc.in Physics Six semesters II Physics

Course Code Title Credits

UGPH202 Electricity, Electro-

magnetic theory and 2

Electronics

Course Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

understanding basic laws of electricity and theorems therein.

analyze the complicated circuits and be able to convert them into their simple equivalent circuit

counterparts.

understand the basic laws of electrostatics, magnetostatics and electrodynamics in general.

compare electrostatics with magnetostatics.

solve simple problems in e-s and m-s.

understand the basics of rectifiers and filter circuits.

the conceptual understanding of the power supplies.

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

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

understand the concept of hall and full adder circuits.

PAPER ‐ 2: Electricity, Electro-magnetic theory and Electronics COURSE NO.: UGPH202: (45 lectures, 2 credits)

Unit - I Electricity (13 Lect. + 02 Tutorials)

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.

Alternating current theory: Series L-R, C-R and LCR circuits. Resonance in LCR circuit (both series and

parallel), Power in ac circuit. Q-factor. (Concept of L, R, and C, AC circuit containing pure R, pure L and pure

C, representation of sinusoids by complex numbers: Review)

A. C. Bridges: Maxwell’s bridge, Anderson’s bridge, De Sauty’s capacitance bridge.

Unit -II Electro-magnetic theory (13 Lect. + 02 Tutorials)

The Electric Field: Introduction, Coulomb’s Law, The Electric Field, Continuous charge Distribution, Electric

Potential, Introduction to Potential, Comments on Potential, The Potential of a Localized Charge Distribution,

Work and Energy in Electrostatics: The Work 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

a Steady Current Helmholtz coil and solenoid.

Unit -III Electronics (13 Lect. + 02 Tutorials)

Passive filter circuits: Low pass, high pass, band pass and band reject filter circuits.

Transistor Biasing: Inherent Variations of Transistor Parameters, Stabilisation, Essentials of a Transistor

Biasing Circuit, Stability Factor, Introduction to methods of transistor biasing and special emphasis on

Voltage Divider Bias method including stability factor.

Review of universal building blocks. De-Morgan theorems, Half adder and Full adder, Boolean laws and

theorems, Sum-of-Product method, Product-of-Sum method, Truth table to Karnaugh maps, Karnaugh

simplifications

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

1. CR: D. Chattopadhyay, P C Rakshit , Electricity and Magnetism 7th Ed. New Central 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: 7 th edition, Prentice Hall of

India.

4. VKM: V K Mehta and R Mehta Electronics Principals, Multicoloured Revised 11th Ed. 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 Subject

Programme

B.Sc.in Physics

Six semesters

II Physics

Course Code

Title

Credits

UGPHP02 Practical - II 2

Course Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

demonstrate their practical skills.

understand and practice the skills while doing physics practical.

understand the use of apparatus and their use without fear.

correlate their physics theory concepts through practical.

understand the concepts of errors and their estimation.

alter, modify and extend the regular experiments.

make them thought provoking through experimentation.

demonstrate the experiments.

A) Regular experiments: 08 (Min. 03 from each group)

Group - A

1 To study Zener Diode as Regulator

2 To study load regulation of a Bridge Rectifier

3 LR Circuit: To determine the value of given inductance and phase angle

4 CR Circuit: To determine value of given capacitor and Phase angle

5 Frequency of AC Mains: To determine frequency of AC mains.

6 LDR Charactereistics: To study the dependence of LDR resistance on intensity of light

Group - B

7 To study NAND and NOR gates as Universal Building Blocks

8 To study EX-OR Gate, half adder and full adder and verify their truth tables

9 To verify De Morgan’s Theorems

10 Thevenin’s Theorem: To verify Thevenin's theorem for DC circuits

11 Norton’s Theorem: To verify Norton's Theorem for DC circuits

12 Maximum power transfer theorem

B) Skill Experiments: (All are compulsory)

Sr. No. Particulars

1. Absolute and relative errors calculation.

2. Loading effect of Voltmeter

3. Use of DMM: Component Testing

4. Measurement of dc and ac resistance of a coil

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

Sr. No. Particulars

1. Faraday’s and Lenz’s law

2. Conversion of PMMC into a Voltmeter/ Ammeter

3. Measurement of internal resistance of a cell/power supply

4. Use of PC for graph plotting

Any one out of following is equivalent to two experiments from section A or 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 (minimum 03 from each group) 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.

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION (PRACTICAL COURSE) FOR EACH SEMESTER

(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 duration of 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.