Syllabus (PHYSICS)

Course Type: MDC-3

Semester: 3

Course Code: BMDCPHY03T

Course Title: Physical Sciences

(L-P-Tu): 3-0-0

Credit: 3

Practical/Theory: Theory

Course Objective: The objective of this course is to provide beginners with a fundamental understanding of essential physics concepts. Students will explore topics in mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and optics. Through engaging lectures, interactive demonstrations, and practical examples, students will develop a strong foundation in physics principles, enabling them to comprehend the natural world and apply their knowledge in various everyday scenarios.

Learning Outcome: By the end of this course, students will have a strong foundation in essential physics concepts. They will be able to analyze and solve simple physics problems, comprehend the natural phenomena around them, and understand the applications of physics in everyday life. This course will serve as a stepping stone for students interested in pursuing further studies in physics, engineering, or related scientific fields.

Theory:

Matter, Energy &Wave:

Fundamentals of matter: Different form of Matter, Basic idea about constituents of a matter (molecule, atom, nucleus and particles like electron, proton and neutron), Basic ideas about mass, weight, velocity, momentum, acceleration and force; different types of bonding present in matters (like covalent, ionic, etc.). Basics of Radioactivity with its applications, four fundamental forces of nature.

Energy: Definition of Energy, Measuring unit of Energy, Different forms of energy and their corresponding applications. Basic idea about alternative energy and renewable energy sources.

Wave: Definition of wave and discussion on its properties. Idea about sound wave. Basic properties of sound waves. Idea about electromagnetic wave. Basic properties of light, Electromagnetic spectrum. ( 6 Lectures)

General properties of Matter: Solid, liquid & Gas

Basic properties solid, liquid and Gas with examples. Discussion on melting point, freezing point and boiling point with examples. Idea about air and air pressure. Elasticity of solids. Viscosity of fluids. (3 Lectures)

Electricity, Magnetism & Electronics:

Idea about electric charge, electric field, potential, and electrical current (Only definitions and units). Discussion on Resistance and capacitance of a material. Measurement unit of consumption of electricity. Magnetic effect of current, Magnetic induction, Brief discussion on Transformer.

Idea about semiconductors with examples, brief discussion on basic structure and properties of diodes, qualitative information on light emitting diode, photodiode, Zener diode with their applications, diode as a rectifier. Idea about logic gates. (6 Lectures)

Optical Response of Materials:

Reflection and Refraction of lights at plane and spherical surfaces, Snell’s law, total internal reflection , image formation using mirrors and lenses, concept of color, deviation and dispersion of light by prism, basic mechanism of vision of human eye, usage of lenses for vision correction for human eye. Basic principles of Microscope and Telescope. (5 Lectures)

Physics of our Solar System:

Basics of Laws of Gravitation, escape velocity, Geostationary satellites. Basic structure of solar system, Description of Sun along with the different planets, Solar wind, natural satellites of different planets. Brief description of the Universe with its basic constituents. (3 Lectures)

CREDIT FOR UNIT-1 (CHEMISTRY): 1.5

NUMBER OF LECTURES: 22

1. Symbol of Elements, Valency and formula of simple compounds.
2. Ideal Gas
3. Preliminary concept of acid-base theory (Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry).
4. Industrial preparation of Ammonia by Haber’s Process.
5. Chemicals of daily use: Washing soda, baking soda, Vinegar, Table salt and sugar.

READING REFERENCES: ANY STANDARD BOOK OF CLASS-X (CHEMISTRY)
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Reading References (PHYSICS):

1. Physics – R. Resnick, D. Halliday and K.S. Krane, (An Indian Adaptaion), Wiley.

2. For the love of Physics by Walter Lewin with Warren Goldstein.

3. Introduction to Electricity, Magnetism, and Circuits by Daryl Janzen.

4. The Mysteries of the Universe by Will Gater.

5. Modern Semiconductor devices for Integrated Circuits by Chenming Calvin Hu.

7. Astronomy for Beginers: The introduction guide to Space, Cosmos,Galaxies and Celestial Bodies by Sally R. Ball.