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This document outlines the syllabus for a B.Sc. in Physics program from 2021-2022 onwards for affiliated colleges of Bharathiar University. It includes: 1) Program educational objectives and outcomes that focus on developing strong foundations in science, problem solving skills, professional ethics, and applying knowledge to society. 2) A curriculum outline showing the courses offered each semester across core physics topics, allied mathematics/chemistry, languages, and skill-based subjects. 3) Details of the course credits, hours, assessment components including continuous internal assessment and end semester exams. The syllabus aims to provide students with both theoretical and practical knowledge across various domains of physics.

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B. Sc.

Physics

Syllabus

AFFILIATED COLLEGES

Program Code: 22C

2021 – 2022 onwards

BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY
(A State University, Accredited with “A” Grade by NAAC,
Ranked 13th among Indian Universities by MHRD-NIRF,
World Ranking: Times -801-1000,Shanghai -901-1000, URAP - 982)
Coimbatore - 641 046, Tamil Nadu, India
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Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

On obtaining an undergraduate degree the students will be able to,

have a strong foundation in basic sciences, mathematics and computational
PEO1
platforms.

acquire professional and ethical attitude, develop communicative skills,

PEO2 teamwork spirit, multidisciplinary approach, and an ability to relate and solve
scientific/ technical issues.
PEO3 enter into higher studies leading to post-graduate and research degrees.
apply and advance the knowledge and skills acquired to become a competent
PEO4
professional in their chosen field.
serve the society with scientific advancement and actively take part in building a
PEO5
knowledge-based society.
comprehend, analyze, design and create novel products and solutions for the
PEO6
real- life problems through good scientific and technical knowledge.
become an entrepreneur who can make and sell scientific products in the
PEO7
market.
engross in life-long learning to keep themselves abreast of new developments
PEO8
and to face global challenges.

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Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

After the successful completion of the B.Sc., Physics program, the students are expected to,

PSO1 realize the role of Physics in day-to-day life.

communicate explicitly and exchange ideas with regard to the impacts of various
PSO2
components of Physics on the environment and society.

PSO3 expertise in various domains of Physics.

design and develop the skills towards the futuristic needs of the industry/ society
PSO4
utilizing both theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in basic Physics.

identify and access the diverse applications of Physics using mathematical

PSO5
concepts enriching career opportunities.

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Program Outcomes (POs)

On successful completion of the B. Sc. Physics program, the students will be able to,
PO1 understand the basic concepts and significance of various physical phenomena.
PO2 transform ideas into action i.e., lab to land.
acquire a wide range of problem-solving skills, both analytical and
PO3
computational and to apply them.

develop an independent and self-disciplined specialized learning in tune with

PO4
the changing socio-technological scenario.

get motivated to pursue higher education and research activities in Physics to

PO5
find professional-level employment.

identify, analyze and formulate novel ideas to yield, substantial results in the
PO6
fields of research utilizing the principles of Physics.
PO7 develop creative thinking and innovative tools.
PO8 communicate effectively and acquire employability/ self – employment.
PO9 acquire a broad interdisciplinary knowledge.

update themselves in the current developments and discoveries related to

PO10
Physics.

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BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY: : COIMBATORE 641 046

B. Sc. PHYSICS Curriculum (Affiliated Colleges)
(For the students admitted during the academic year 2021 – 22 onwards)
Scheme of Examination
Hours/week Maximum Marks

Credits
Course
Title of the Course
Part

Code Theory Practical CIA CEE Total

FIRST SEMESTER
I 11T Language-I 4 6 - 50 50 100
II 12E English-I 4 6 - 50 50 100
III 13A Core I – Mechanics, 4 6 - 50 50 100
Properties of Matter and
Sound
III Core Practical I - - 3 - - -
III 1AA Allied Mathematics I * 4 7 - 50 50 100
(or)
1AH Allied Chemistry I ** 3 4 - 30 45 75
III - Allied Chemistry - - 3 - - -
Practical**
IV 1FA Environmental Studies # 2 2 - - 50 50
Total 18 450
SECOND SEMESTER
I 21T Language-II 4 6 - 50 50 100
II 22E English-II 4 6 - 50 50 100
III 23A Core II – Heat and 4 6 - 50 50 100
Thermodynamics
III 23P Core Practical I 4 - 3 50 50 100
III 2AA Allied Mathematics II * 4 7 - 50 50 100
(or)
III 2AH Allied Chemistry II ** 3 4 - 30 45 75
III 2PH Allied Chemistry 2 - 3 25 25 50
Practical**
IV 2FB Value Education - Human 2 2 - - 50 50
Rights #
Total 22 550
THIRD SEMESTER
I 31T Language-III 4 6 - 50 50 100
II 32E English-III 4 6 - 50 50 100
III 33A Core III – Optics 4 4 - 50 50 100
III - Core Practical II - - 2 - - -
III 3AA Allied Mathematics I * 4 7 - 50 50 100
(or)
III 3AH Allied Chemistry I ** 3 4 - 30 45 75
III - Allied Chemistry - - 3 - - -
Practical**
IV 3ZA Skill Based Subject – 3 3 - 30 45 75
Instrumentation I
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IV 3FC Tamil @ / Advanced 2 2 - - 50 50
Tamil# (OR)
Non-major elective - I
(Yoga for Human
Excellence)#
/ Women’s Rights #
Total 20 500
FOURTH SEMESTER
I 41T Language-IV 4 6 - 50 50 100
II 42E English-IV 4 6 - 50 50 100
III 43A Core IV – Atomic Physics 4 4 - 50 50 100
and Spectroscopy
III 43P Core Practical II 4 - 2 50 50 100
III 4AA Allied Mathematics II * 4 7 - 50 50 100
(or)
III 4AH Allied Chemistry II ** 3 4 - 30 45 75
III 4PH Allied Chemistry 2 - 3 25 25 50
Practical**
IV 4ZB Skill based Subject - 3 3 - 30 45 75
Instrumentation II
IV 4FE Tamil @ /Advanced 2 2 - - 50 50
Tamil # (OR)
Non-major elective -II
(General Awareness #)
Total 26 650
FIFTH SEMESTER
III 53A Core V – Mathematical 4 4 - 50 50 100
Physics
III 53B Core VI – Electronics 4 4 - 50 50 100
III 53C Core VII – Solid State 4 4 - 50 50 100
Physics
III 53D Core VIII – Electricity 4 4 - 50 50 100
and Magnetism
III - Core Practical III - - - 2 - - -
Electronics
III - Core Practical IV - Digital - - 2 - - -
and Micro Processor
III 5EA Elective –I 4 4 - 50 50 100
III - Practical V- C and C++ - - 3 - - -
IV 5ZC Skill based Subject - 3 3 - 30 45 75
Instrumentation III
Total 23 575
SIXTH SEMESTER
III 63A Core IX – Quantum 4 6 - 50 50 100
Mechanics and Relativity
III 63B Core X - Nuclear Physics 4 6 - 50 50 100
III 63P Core Practical III - 3 - 2 30 45 75
Electronics

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III 63Q Core Practical IV - Digital 3 - 2 30 45 75
and Micro Processor
III 6EA Elective –II 4 4 - 50 50 100
III 6EB Elective –III 4 4 - 50 50 100
III 63R Practical V - C and C++ 4 - 3 50 50 100
IV 6ZP Skill based Subject 3 - 3 30 45 75
Practical –Instrumentation
V 67A Extension Activities @ 2 - - - - 50
Total 31 775
14 350
Grand Total
0 0

*For subjects without practical

** For subjects with practical
@ No University Examinations. Only Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
# No Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA). Only University Examinations.

LIST OF ELECTIVE PAPERS

(Colleges can choose any one of the papers from each section as electives)
Elective – I A Principles of Programming Concepts and C Programming
B Energy Physics
C Agricultural Physics
Elective – II A Digital and Microprocessor
B Optical Fibers and Fiber Optic Communication Systems
C Bio-Physics
Elective - III A Object Oriented Programming with C++
B Geo Physics
C Industry Automation & Its Applications (Industry 4.0)

LIST OF VALUE-ADDED COURSES (OPTIONAL)

(Only Internal and no external exam – 100 Marks)
 OPTOELECTRONICS
 NON–DESTRUCTIVE TESTING
 BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION
 MODERN DISPLAY DEVICES AND STORAGE MATERIALS

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First
Semester

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SEMESTER I

MECHANICS, PROPERTIES OF
Course code 13A L T P C
MATTER AND SOUND
Core/Elective/SBS CORE PAPER I 6 0 0 4
The students are expected to know the Syllabus
Pre-requisite 2021-22
fundamental properties of matter and sound Version
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. explore the basic laws governing the behavior of matter in everyday life.
2. demonstrate practical knowledge and skill in understanding the elastic properties of solids.
3. identify the behavior of simple harmonic waves
4. access the importance of Ultrasonics

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
1 understand and define the laws involved in mechanics. K1
2 gain a deeper understanding of mechanics and its fundamental concepts. K2
3 understand the concept of properties of matter and recognize their applications in K3
various real problems.
4 analyze the universal behavior of wave motion. K4
5 learning the basic concepts of elasticity, surface tension, Gravitation, viscosity, and K5
sound and evaluating their values for various materials.
6 explore the production and application of ultrasonic wave K6
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 - Create

Unit:1 Conservation Laws 18 hours

Impulse – Impact – Direct and oblique impact – Final velocity and loss of kinetic energy –Motion of a
particle in a vertical circle – friction – Laws of friction – angle of friction – resultant reaction – cone
of friction – Equilibrium of a body on a rough inclined plane to the horizontal and when the
inclination is greater than the angle of friction.

Unit:2 Motion of Rigid Body 18 hours

Moment of inertia – Parallel and perpendicular axes theorem – M.I. of rectangular Lamina and
Triangular lamina – M. I of a solid sphere about an axis through its C.G. – Compound pendulum –
torque and angular momentum – Relation – Kinetic rotation – conservation of angular momentum.

Unit:3 Gravitation 18 hours

Kepler’s Laws of planetary motion – Laws of gravitation – Boy’s method for G –Gravitational
potential – Gravitational field at a point due to spherical shell – Variation of ‘g’ with latitude,
altitude and depth. Elasticity: Elastic modulus – Poisson’s ratio – relation between them –
Expression for bending moment – determination of Young’s modulus by uniform and non-uniform
bending – I section girders – Rigidity modulus – Static Torsion – Expression for couple per unit
twist – Torsional oscillation.

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Unit:4 Surface Tension 16 hours
Definition and dimension of surface Tension – Excess of Pressure over a curved surface – Variation
of S.T. with temperature – Jaeger’s Experiment. Viscosity: Definition – Rotation viscometer-
viscosity of gases, Meyer’s Modification of Poiseuille’s formula – Rankine’s method for viscosity of
a gas.

Unit:5 Sound 18 hours

Simple Harmonic vibration – Progressive waves – properties – Composition of two S.H.M. and beats
– stationary waves – Properties Melde’s Experiment for the frequency of electrically maintained
tuning fork – Transverse and longitudinal modes – Ultrasonics –Properties and application.

Unit:6 Contemporary Issues 2 hours

Expert lectures, online seminars - webinars

Total Lecture hours 90

Text Book(s)
1 Properties of Matter and Acoustics, R. Murugesan, 2nd Edition, S.Chand & Co. Ltd. (2017).
2 Properties of Matter, Brijlal and N.Subrahmanyam, 3rd Edition, S.Chand & Co. (2005).

Reference Books
1 Elements of Properties of Matter, D.S. Mathur, 11th Edition, S.Chand & Co., (2010).
2 A text book of Sound, Brijlal N.Subramaniam, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd, 2nd edition,
(2010).
3 A Textbook of Sound, M.N.Srinivasan, Himalaya Publishing house, (1991).

Mapping with Programme Outcomes

COs PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 S S M M S S S L S S
CO2 S S M M S S S L S S
CO3 S S M L S M L M S M
CO4 S S M M S S S L S M
CO5 S S S S S S S M M S
CO6 M M M L S S M L S S
*S-Strong; M-Medium; L-Low

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Semester

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SEMESTER II
Course code 23A HEAT AND THERMODYNAMICS L T P C
Core/Elective/SBS CORE PAPER II 6 0 0 4
The students are expected to know the fundamental Syllabus
Pre-requisite 2021-22
concepts of heat and thermodynamics Version
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. investigate the role of various laws of heat and thermodynamics in our daily life
2. substantiate the concepts of heat and thermodynamics experimentally
3. explore the applications of heat engines

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 realize various principles and laws of heat K2
2 derive expressions and find experimental verifications for the laws studied K3
3 analyze the applications of heat and thermodynamics in various areas and solve K5
the real-life problems.
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 - Create

Unit:1 Calorimetry 17 hours

Definitions – Newton’s law of cooling – specific heat of a liquid calendar and Barne’s continuous
flow method – two specific heats of a gas – specific heat of a gas by Joly’s differential steam
calorimeter – Regnault’s method – Dulong and Petit’s law – variation of specific heat and atomic
heat with temperature.

Unit:2 Transmission of Heat 17 hours

Conduction: Co-efficient of thermal conductivity – Cylindrical flow of heat – Thermal conductivity
of rubber – Lee’s disc method for bad conductors. Radiation: Black body – Wein’s displacement
law – Raleigh-Jean’s law – Stefan’s law – Experimental Determination of Stefan’s constant –
Mathematical derivation of Stefan’s law.

Unit:3 Kinetic Theory of Gases 18 hours

Maxwell’s law of distribution of molecular velocities – Experimental verification – equilibrium
speed distribution of velocities. Mean free path – transport phenomena – diffusion – viscosity and
thermal conduction of gases – Vander walls equation – relation between Vander Wall’s constant and
critical constants.

Unit:4 Laws of Thermodynamics 18 hours

First law of thermodynamics – Isothermal and Adiabatic process – gas equation during an adiabatic
process – Work done in adiabatic expansion of gas – Determination of γ by Clement and Desorme’s
method – second law of thermodynamics – Carnot’s engine- Working – efficiency – Carnot’s
refrigerator – Carnot’s Theorem.

Unit:5 Concept of Entropy 18 hours

Entropy – Change in entropy – Change in entropy in a reversible cycle – Principle of increase of
entropy – temperature entropy diagram – Entropy of a perfect gas – Thermo dynamic variables –
Maxwell’s thermodynamical relations – Applications: Joule Thomson effect – Temperature of
inversion - Claussius and Clapeyron’s equation.
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Unit:6 Contemporary Issues 2 hours
Expert lectures, online seminars - webinars

Total Lecture hours 90

Text Book(s)
1 Thermal Physics, R. Murugesan, S.Chand&Co (2008).
2 Heat & Thermodynamics, Brijlal & N. Subramaniam, S.Chand&Co (2007)
3 Heat – M. Narayanamurthi and N. Nagaratnam, National Publishers.

Reference Books
1 Heat and Thermodynamics – Zemansky and R.H. Dcltanann, TMH (2017)
2 Heat and Thermodynamics – D.S. Mathur, S. Chand & Co, Edi (2002).
3 Heat and Thermodynamics – Agarwal, Singhal, Sathyaprakash, KedarNath Ramnath and Co.
(2003).

Course Designed By: Dr. P. Sagunthala

Mapping with Programme Outcomes

COs PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 S M S S M S S M M M
CO2 S S S S M M M S M S
CO3 M S S S S S S S S S
*S-Strong; M-Medium; L-Low

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SEMESTER I & II
CORE PRACTICAL I
Course code 23P L T P C
(Examination at the end of Second Semester)
Core/Elective/SBS CORE PRACTICAL 0 0 3 4
Should have the fundamental knowledge of Syllabus
Pre-requisite 2021-22
experimental Physics Version
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. develop the experimental skills in Mechanics and Properties of Matter
2. gain knowledge about the experiments based on Electricity and Magnetism
3. motivate the students to apply the experimental techniques in Optics and Sound.

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 analyze the concepts of Viscosity, Surface Tension and Young’s Modulus of K4
different substances
2 explore the knowledge of Spectrometer and other Optical instruments K5
3 realize principles and applications of Potentiometer, Sonometer, Magnetometer K4
and PN junction diode.
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 - Create

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS 84 Hours

(Any twelve experiments)
1. Acceleration due to gravity - Compound Pendulum
2. Surface tension of a liquid – Drop Weight Method
3. Viscosity by Capillary flow method
4. Comparison of Viscosities – Capillary Flow Method
5. Rigidity modulus – Static Torsion – Scale and Telescope
6. Young’s Modulus – Non- Uniform bending – Pin and Microscope
7. Young’s Modulus – Uniform bending – Optic lever
8. Young’s Modulus – Cantilever – Dynamic method
9. Frequency of A.C. - Sonometer
10. Frequency of Vibrator - Melde’s Strings
11. Refractive index of Solid Prism - Spectrometer
12. Determination of wavelength λ - Grating – Minimum deviation - Spectrometer
13. Refractive index of Prism - (i-d) Curve - Spectrometer
14. Refractive index of liquid - Hollow prism – Spectrometer
15. Thickness of Wire - Air Wedge
16. Low range voltmeter Calibration - Potentiometer
17. Low range Ammeter Calibration - Potentiometer
18. Velocity of Sound - Resonance Column apparatus
19. Moment of magnet – Tan C Position
20. Characteristics of a Junction Diode

Contemporary Issues 6 Hours

Online workshop, Webinars on Experimental Physics

Total Practical hours: 90

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Reference Books
1 A textbook of practical Physics, M.N.Srinivasan, S.Balasubramanian, R.Ranganathan, Sultan
Chand&Sons(2017)
2 Practical Physics and Electronics, C.C.Ouseph, U.J.Rao, V.Vijayendran, S.Viswanathan
Publishers(2007)

Course Designed By: Dr U. Karunanithi

Mapping with Programme Outcomes

COs PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 S S M M M S M L M S
CO2 S S S M M M L M S S
CO3 M M S S L M S S S M
*S-Strong; M-Medium; L-Low

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Third
Semester

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SEMESTER III
Course code 33A OPTICS L T P C
Core/Elective/SBS CORE PAPER III 4 0 0 4
The students should acquire knowledge basic
Syllabus
Pre-requisite properties of light. They should be familiar with 2021-22
Version
the behaviour of light in different mediums.
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. gain knowledge towards geometrical and physical optics
2. provide a good platform in the field of Optics
3. provide basic knowledge on the behavior of light energy and its propagation
4. inspire the concepts of LASER and their applications.

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 remember the behavior of light on passing through lens, prism, thin-film and K1
grating
2 understand the phenomena of light like Interference, diffraction, polarization and K2
population inversion
3 analyze and apply the concepts of dispersive power, refractive index, resolving K4
power, double refraction, specific rotation and optical pumping for different
materials
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 – Create

Unit:1 Geometrical Optics 10 hours

Aberrations - Spherical aberrations in lens - coma - Astigmatism - chromatic aberration - dispersion
by a prism - Cauchy’s dispersion formula - dispersive power, achromatism in prism - deviation
without dispersion - chromatic aberrations in a lens - circle of least confusion - achromatic lens -
condition for achromatism of two thin lenses separated by a finite distance.

Unit:2 Physical Optics - Interference 12 hours

Fresnel’s Biprism – Interference in thin films due to reflected light – Fringes due to wedge-shaped
thin film – Newton’s rings – Refractive index of the Liquid – Michelson interferometer –
Determination of a wavelength of monochromatic light – difference in Wavelength between two
neighboring spectral lines – Fabry Perot Interferometer.

Unit:3 Diffraction 12 hours

Fresnel’s assumptions – rectilinear propagation of light – half-period zone – Zone Plates – Action
and Construction – comparison with a convex lens – Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction –
Fraunhofer diffraction at a Single light – Diffraction grating – Resolving power & Dispersive
power of Grating.

Unit:4 Polarization 12 hours

Double Refraction – Huygen’s explanation --Optic axis in the plane of incidence, inclined and
perpendicular to the crystal surface – Production and Detection of Plane, Circularly and Elliptically
Polarized light – Optical Activity – Fresnel’s explanation – Specific rotation – Half Shade
Polarimeter.
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Unit:5 Quantum Optics 12 hours
Light quanta and their origin – Resonance radiation – Metastable states – Population Inverse –
Optical pumping – Spontaneous and Stimulated emission – Einstein’s coefficient – Ruby, He- Ne,
CO2 laser – Resonant cavities – elements of non-linear optics – second harmonic generation–
threshold condition for laser – Stimulated Raman scattering.

Unit:6 Contemporary Issues 2 hours

Expert lectures, online seminars – webinars

Total Lecture hours 60

Text Book(s)
1 A Textbook of Optics, Brijlal & Subramaniam, S. Chand Limited (2001)
2 Modern Physics, R Murugesan, S. Chand Publishing, 18th Edition (2017)

Reference Books
1 Optics and Spectroscopy, R Murugesan, S. Chand Publishing, 5th Edition (2013)
2 Optoelectronics, Ajoy Kumar Ghatak, K. Thyagarajan, Cambridge University Press (1989).

Course Designed By: Dr. K. Selvaraju

Mapping with Programme Outcomes

COs PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 S S M M M S M M M S
CO2 S M S M S M M M S S
CO3 M M M S S S S S S S
*S-Strong; M-Medium; L-Low

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SEMESTER III
Course code 3ZA INSTRUMENTATION - I L T P C
Core/Elective/SBS SKILL BASED SUBJECT 3 0 0 3
Students should know the importance of Syllabus
Pre-requisite: 2021-22
measurement and accuracy Version
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. understand the basic principles of measurement devices, their performance under various external
conditions and sources of error in measurement.
2. enable students to select appropriate standards of measurement and methods of calibration.
3. select an appropriate transducer for basic temperature, pressure and flow measurement.

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
1 use the concepts of measurement. K1
2 understand a typical instrument design. K2
3 apply statistical error analysis for measurement K3
4 choose a transducer/sensor for typical measurement of temperature, pressure and K4
flow.
5 evaluate the performance and reliability of measurement devices available in the K5
market.
6 design a basic measurement device. K6
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 – Create

Unit:1 Basic Concept of Measurement 7 hours

Introduction – System configuration – Problem Analysis – Basic Characteristics of measuring devices –
Calibration. Transducers: Capacitive transducers – Piezoelectric transducers – Photoelectric effect –
Photoconductive transducers – Ionization transducers – Hall Effect transducers – Digital displacement
transducers.

Unit:2 Performance Characteristics of an Instrumentation system 9 hours

Introduction – Generalized measurement – Zero order system – first and second order system – Dead
time element – Specification and testing of dynamic response.

Unit:3 Pressure Measurement 9 hours

Mechanical Pressure measurement devices – Bourdon tube Pressure gauge – The Bridgeman Gauge –
Dead weight tester – Low-Pressure measurement – The McLeod gauge – Pirani thermal Conducting
gauge – The Knudsen gauge.

Unit:4 Flow Measurement 9 hours

Positive displacement methods – Flow Obstruction methods – Flow measurement by drag effects
– Hot wire and Hot film anemometers – Magnetic flow meters

Unit:5 Measurement of Temperature 9 hours

Temperature scales – The ideal gas thermometer – temperature measurements by mechanical effects -
temperature measurements –Thermistors-Thermoelectric effects.

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Unit:6 Contemporary Issues 2 hours
Expert lectures, online seminars – webinars

Total Lecture hours 45

Text Book(s)
1 Instrumentation Devices and Systems, C.S. Rangan, G. R. Sarma and V. S. Mani, 2nd Edition, Tata
McGRaw Hill, New Delhi (1983)
2 Experimental Methods for Engineers, J. P. Holman, 7th Edition, McGRaw Hill, New Delhi, (2007)

Reference Books
1 H. S. Kalsi, Electronic Instrumentation, 3rd edition, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi (2012)
2 Measurement System Applications and Design, E.O. Doebalin, 5th edition, McGraw Hill
International, (2007)
3 Transducers and Instrumentation, D. V. S. Murthy, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall of India (2010)

Course Designed By: Mrs. J.Jayachitra, Dr.L.Priya

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COs PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 S M M M S M M L S S
CO2 S S S M M M M L S S
CO3 S S S M S M M M S S
CO4 S S S S S S M M S S
CO5 S M S M M S S M M M
CO6 M S S M M S S S M M
*S-Strong; M-Medium; L-Low

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Fourth
Semester

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SEMESTER IV

Course code 43A ATOMIC PHYSICS AND SPECTROSCOPY L T P C

Core/Elective/SBS CORE PAPER IV 4 0 0 4
The students should have the awareness on the
Syllabus
Pre-requisite structure of atoms, photoelectric effect and X 2021-22
Version
rays
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. provide a detailed study of atom
2. learn the impact of magnetic fields on spectra
3. study the concept of photoelectric cells

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 analyze various types of spectrographs to study about positive rays K4
2 explain magneto optical properties of materials K5
3 find applications of photoelectrical cells and X Rays K3
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 - Create

Unit:1 Positive Rays 11 hours

Positive rays – Discovery – Properties – Positive ray analysis – Thomson’s Parabola method –
action of Electric and Magnetic fields – Determination of e/m – determination of mass – discovery
of stable isotopes– Limitations – Dempster’s mass spectrograph –Aston’s mass spectrograph- mass
defect and packing fraction – polarization of X –rays – scattering of X- rays (Thomson’s formula).

Unit:2 Structure of the Atom 12 hours

The Bohr atom model – Critical Potentials – Method of excitation of atoms – Experimental
determination of critical potentials by Davison and Goucher’s method - Sommerfield’s relativistic
model– Vector atom model – Quantum numbers associated with Vector atom model – coupling
schemes (LS, JJ coupling) – Pauli’s exclusion principle – Periodic classification of elements.

Unit:3 Magneto Optical Properties of Spectrum 12 hours

Magnetic dipole moment due to orbital motion of the electron – Magnetic dipole moment due to
spin – The Stern and Gerlach experiment – Optical spectra – Fine Structure of the sodium D line –
Zeeman effect – Experiments – Lorentz classical theory – Expression for the Zeeman shift –
Larmor’s theorem – Quantum mechanical explanation of the normal Zeeman effect – Anomalous
Zeeman effect – Paschen – Back effect – Stark effect.

Unit:4 Photoelectric Effect 11 hours

Introduction – Richardson and Compton experiment – Relation between Photoelectric current and
retarding potentials – Relation between velocity of Photoelectrons and the frequency of light –
Laws of Photoelectric emission – Failure of electromagnetic theory – Einstein’s Photoelectric
equation – Experimental verification – Millikan’s Experiments – Photoelectric cells – Photo
emissive cell – Photo Voltaic cell – Photoconductive cell – Applications of Photoelectric cells.

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Unit:5 X-Ray Spectra 12 hours
X-ray – Coolidge tube – Properties – X-ray Spectra – Continuous and characteristics X-ray
spectrum – Mosley’s law (Statement, Explanation and Importance) – Compton effect – Expression
for change of wavelength - X-ray diffraction-Bragg’s law- Bragg’s spectrometer- Powder crystal
method – Quantum theory: The distribution of energy in the spectrum of a black body – its
results - Planck’s hypothesis – derivation of Planck’s law of radiation.

Unit:6 Contemporary Issues 2 hours

Expert lectures, online seminars - webinars

Total Lecture hours 60

Text Book(s)
1 Modern Physics, Murugesan R. and Kiruthiga Sivaprasath. S. Chand and Company, 18th edition
(2016).

Reference Books
1 Modern Physics, Sehgal D.L. Chopra K.L. and Sehgal N.K. Sultan Chand & Sons, 9th edition,
(2004)
2 Atomic Physics, Rajam J B, S. Chand and Company Ltd, New Delhi, 20th edition (2009).

Course Designed By: Dr. N. Sasi

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COs PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
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CO2 S M S S M M S M M M
CO3 M S S S S S S S S S
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SEMESTER III & IV

CORE PRACTICAL II
Course code 43P L T P C
(Examination at the end of Fourth Semester)
Core/Elective/SBS CORE PRACTICAL 0 0 2 4
Should have the fundamental knowledge of Syllabus
Pre-requisite 2021-22
Physics Version
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
4. develop the experimental skills in Mechanics and Properties of Matter
5. gain knowledge about the experiments based on Electricity and Magnetism
6. motivate the students to apply the experimental techniques in Optics.

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 apply the concepts of Specific heat capacity and Young’s Modulus of different K3
substances
2 acquire the knowledge of Physical optics using Spectrometer K4
3 evaluate principles and applications of Potentiometer, Magnetometer and BG. K5
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 - Create

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS 56 hours

(Any twelve experiments)
1. Rigidity Modulus – Torsional Pendulum – With & Without symmetrical masses
2. Specific heat capacity – Newton’s Law of cooling – Spherical Calorimeter
3. Determination of wavelength λ - Grating – Normal Incidence - Spectrometer
4. Refractive index of Prism - (i – i’) curve - Spectrometer
5. Determination of Cauchy’s constants - Spectrometer
6. Dispersive Power of Prism - Spectrometer
7. Refractive index of a lens - Newton’s rings
8. Comparison of magnetic moments – Deflection magnetometer – Tan A position
9. Magnetic field intensity - Field along the axis of a circular coil
10. Young’s Modulus – Cantilever – Depression – Pin and Microscope
11. Young’s Modulus – Koenig’s Method – Non-Uniform bending
12. Young’s Modulus – Koenig’s Method – Uniform bending
13. Specific resistance of a wire - Potentiometer
14. EMF of a thermocouple - Potentiometer
15. Calibration High range voltmeter - Potentiometer
16. Temperature Coefficient of Resistance - Thermistor - Carey Foster’s Bridge
17. Characteristics of Zener diode
18. Figure of Merit – Charge sensitivity - Ballistic Galvanometer
19. Comparison of Mutual Inductance - BG
20. Determination of High Resistance by leakage- BG

Contemporary Issues 4 hours

Online workshop, Webinars on Experimental Physics

Total Practical Hours: 60

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Reference Books
1 A text book of practical Physics, M.N.Srinivasan, S.Balasubramanian, R.Ranganathan, Sultan
Chand&Sons(2017)
2 Practical Physics and Electronics, C.C.Ouseph, U.J.Rao, V.Vijayendran, S.Viswanathan
Publishers(2007)

Course Designed By: Dr. U. Karunanithi

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COs PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
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CO2 S M S M S S M L M S
CO3 M S S S L M S S S M
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SEMESTER IV
Course code 4ZB INSTRUMENTATION II L T P C
Core/Elective/SBS SKILL BASED SUBJECT 3 0 0 3
Students should know the importance of Syllabus
Pre-requisite 2021-22
measurements in large scale Version
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. make the students understand the principles of measurements in industry conditions
2. make students understand the process of vibration sensing
3. select appropriate air pollution and sampling techniques

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 use thermal and nuclear radiation detectors K1
2 understand the high-temperature process in transient and industrial conditions K2
3 use adequate equipment to determine the state of pollution in the environment K3
4 design and use simple instrumentation for measurement of mechanical properties K4
5 understand the living conditions in industrial areas K5
6 apply modeling concepts for the prediction and determination of random K6
vibrations
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 - Create

Unit:1 Temperature Measurement by Radiation 9 hours

Effects of heat transfer and temperature measurements – Transient response of thermal systems –
Thermocouple compensation – Temperature measurement flow in high-speed flow. Thermal and
transport property Measurement: Thermal conductivity measurements – Thermal conductivity
of liquids and gases – measurement of Viscosity–Gas diffusion – Calorimetry.

Unit:2 Force, Torque and Strain Measurements 9 hours

Introduction – Mass balance measurements – Elastic elements for force measurements – Torque
Measurement – Stress and Strain measurements – Electrical resistance – strain gauges.

Unit:3 Vibration 9 hours

Random Vibration – Shock – Analysing vibration sensing devices – Generalized second order
system – Absolute displacement – Absolute velocity and acceleration vibrating sensing devices –
Velocity transducer –bonded strain gauge accelerometers–Piezoelectric accelerometers- Digital
accelerometer.

Unit:4 Thermal and Nuclear Radiation Measurements 9 hours

Introduction – Detection of thermal radiation – Measurement of emissivity – Reflectivity and
Transmittivity measurements – Solar radiation measurements – Detection of Nuclear radiation –
The Geiger Muller counter– Scintillation counter.

Unit:5 Air Pollution Sampling and Measurements 7 hours

Introduction – Units of pollution measurements – Air pollution standards – General air sampling –
Train gas sampling techniques – Particulate sampling techniques – Sulphur dioxide measurements.

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Unit:6 Contemporary Issues 2 hours
Expert lectures, online seminars – webinars

Total Lecture hours 45

Text Book(s)
1 Instrumentation Devices and Systems, C.S. Rangan, G. R. Sarma and V. S. Mani, 2nd Edition,
Tata McGRaw Hill, New Delhi (1983)
2 Experimental Methods for Engineers, J. P. Holman, 7th Edition, McGRaw Hill, New Delhi
(2007)

Reference Books
1 Measurement System Applications and Design, E.O. Doebalin, 5th edition, McGraw Hill
International (2007)
2 Transducers and Instrumentation, D. V. S. Murthy, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall of India (2010)
3 Mechanical and Industrial Measurement, R. K. Jain, Khanna Applications (2013)

Course Designed By: Mrs. J.Jayachitra, Dr.L.Priya

Mapping with Programme Outcomes

COs PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 S L L M M M M L M S
CO2 S S L M S S L L L M
CO3 S S S S S S S M S S
CO4 S S M M M S S M L S
CO5 S S S L M S M M S S
CO6 S S S S S S S M S S
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SEMESTER V
Course code 53A MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS L T P C
Core/Elective/SBS CORE PAPER V 4 0 0 4
Should have the basic knowledge of Mathematics Syllabus
Pre-requisite 2021-22
and Mechanics Version
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. enable the students to acquire the problem-solving ability
2. apply the equations for the situation of different physical problems.
3. motivate the students to apply the mathematical principles in their day–to–day life.

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 derive Lagrange’s and Hamilton’s equations K2
2 apply Lagrange’s and Hamilton’s equations to physical problems K3
3 analyze gamma and beta functions and their applications K3
4 solve problems on Matrices and apply them to relevant problems K4
5 apply Stoke’s and Gauss theorems to suitable physical problems K5
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 - Create

Unit:1 Classical Mechanics - I 12 -- hours

Constraints and Degrees of Freedom – Generalized coordinates – Generalized displacement –
Velocity – Acceleration – Momentum – Force – Potential Energy – D’Alembert’s Principle –
Lagrangian equation from D’Alembert’s principle – Application of Lagrange’s equation of motion to
Linear Harmonic Oscillator, Simple Pendulum and Compound Pendulum.

Unit:2 Classical Mechanics – II 12 hours

Phase Space – Hamiltonian function – Hamiltonian Principle – Hamilton’s canonical equations
of motion- Physical significance of H – Applications of Hamiltonian equations of motion to Simple
Pendulum, Compound Pendulum and Linear Harmonic Oscillator.

Unit:3 Special Functions 12 hours

Definition – The Beta function – Gamma function – Evaluation of Beta function – Other forms
of Beta function – Evaluation of Gamma function – Other forms of Gamma function – Relation
between Beta and Gamma functions – Problems.

Unit:4 Matrices 10 hours

Introduction – special types of Matrices – Transpose of a Matrix – The Conjugate of a Matrix –
Conjugate Transpose of a Matrix – Symmetric and Anti-symmetric – Hermitian and skew Hermitian
– Orthogonal and Unitary Matrices – Properties – Characteristic equation – Roots and characteristic
vector – Diagonalization of matrices – Cayley–Hamilton theorem –Problems
Unit:5 Vector Calculus 12 hours
∇ Operator – Divergence – Second derivative of Vector functions or fields – The Laplacian Operator
– Curl of a Vector – Line Integral – Line Integral of a Vector field around an infinitesimal rectangle
– Curl of Conservative field – Surface Integral – Volume Integral (without problem) – Gauss’s
Divergence theorem and it’s proof - Simple problems – Stoke’s theorem and its proof - Simple
problems.
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Unit:6 Contemporary Issues 2 hours
Expert lectures, online seminars - webinars

Total Lecture Hours 60

Text Book(s)
1 Mathematical Physics, B.D. Gupta-Vikas Publishing House, 4th Edition (2006)
2 Classical Mechanics, S.L.Gupta, V. Kumar&H.V.Sharma, PragatiPrakashan (2017)

Reference Books
1 Mathematical Physics, Sathya Prakash, Sultan Chand, 6th edition (2014)
2 Mathematical Physics Rajput, Pragathi Prakasan Pub., (2017)
3 Mathematical Physics, H.K. Dass, S. Chand & Co., Eighth edition (2018)
4 Classical Mechanics, J.C.Upadhyaya, Himalaya Publishing House(2012)

Course Designed By: Dr. U. Karunanithi

Mapping with Programme Outcomes

COs PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 S M L M S M M S M M
CO2 S S M S M S L M S M
CO3 S M M S S M L M S S
CO4 S S L M S M M M S S
CO5 S S M L M S S M M S
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SEMESTER V

Course code 53B ELECTRONICS L T P C

Core/Elective/SBS CORE PAPER VI 4 0 0 4
Should have the basic knowledge of Syllabus 2021 -
Pre-requisite
Semiconducting devices Version 22
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. acquire knowledge and apply it to various electronic instruments.
2. gain knowledge about the development of electronic instruments.
3. motivate the students to apply the principles of electronics in their day-to-day life.

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 differentiate between different types of amplifiers and their applications K2
2 design different types of oscillators K3
3 apply switching ideas to various devices K3
4 analyzing the power electronic devices and their uses K4
5 design operational amplifier circuits and to analyze their properties K5
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 – Create;

Unit:1 Amplifiers 12 hours

Voltage and power amplifiers: Classification of amplifiers – Transistor amplifiers in cascade–
Power amplifiers – Class A power amplifier – Push Pull connection – push-pull class B Power
amplifier – Characteristics of an amplifier. Feedback amplifiers: feedback and related terms-
block diagram of a feedback amplifier- Transfer gain of an amplifier with feedback- Emitter
follower circuit.

Unit:2 Oscillators 11 hours

Introduction - Types of oscillators - Fundamental principle of oscillator - Concept of feedback
oscillator -Tuned collector oscillator - Analysis - Hartley oscillators – Analysis – Colpitt’s oscillator –
Analysis - Phase shift oscillator-Analysis - Wien bridge oscillator - Analysis - Crystal oscillator –
Analysis.

Unit:3 Solid state switching circuits 12 hours

Introduction - switching circuit- electronic switches - important terms - switching action of a
transistor – multivibrators – types of multivibrators –transistor astable multivibrator – transistor
monostable multivibrator - Differentiating circuit - Integrating circuit - Clipping circuits –
Clamping Circuits - basic idea of a clamper- Positive clamper – negative clamper.

Unit:4 Power Electronics 12 hours

Introduction - power electronics - The Triac – Construction - Operations – Characteristics -
Applications. The Diac – Operations – Applications of Diac – Lamp dimmer – heat controller.
Unijunction transistor – Construction – Operations - equivalent circuit of UJT –Characteristics of UJT
- advantages of UJT – applications of UJT – UJT relaxations Oscillator - UJT over voltage detector.

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Unit:5 Operational Amplifier 11 hours
Differential amplifier – Basic circuit – Operation – CMRR -Operational amplifier – Characteristics
– Circuit symbol - Frequency response - Slew rate – Applications - Inverting amplifier - Non
inverting amplifier - Adder - Subtractor - Integrator- Differentiator.

Unit:6 Contemporary Issues 2 hours

Expert lectures, online seminars - webinars

Total Lecture hours 60

Text Book(s)
1 Foundations of Electronics, D Chattopadhyaya & P C Rakshit, New Age International
Publishers, Second Edition (2005)
2 Principles of Electronics, V K Mehta, Rohit Mehta, S. Chand Company, Eleventh revised
Edition (2015)

Reference Books
1 A textbook of Applied Electronics, R S Sedha, S. Chand Company, First Edition (2010)
2 Integrated Electronics, Jacob Millman and Christos C. Halkias, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company, Second edition (2015)
3 Electronic devices and Circuits, S. Salivahanan and N. Sureshkumar, Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Company, Fourth edition (2016)

Course Designed By: Dr. U. Karunanithi

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COs PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 S M L M S M L S M M
CO3 S S M S M S M L S M
CO3 S M M S S M L M S S
CO4 S S L M S M M M S S
CO5 S S M L M S S M M S
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SEMESTER V
Course code 53C SOLID STATE PHYSICS L T P C
Core/Elective/SBS CORE PAPER VII 4 0 0 4
The students should know the fundamentals on Syllabus
Pre-requisite 2021-22
kinds of bonds and classification of solids Version
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. learn about the crystal structure and properties of solids.
2. know about bond theory and optical properties of solids.
3. gain knowledge on magnetic, electric and dielectric materials and their application.
4. understand the superconducting process for the fabrication of new devices.

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 choose the right material for a given application based on Fermi level concept K3
2 analyze the magnetic materials for utilization in varied fields. K4
3 design new components or devices using dielectrics and superconductors. K6
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 - Create

Unit:1 Crystallography 12 hours

Distinction between crystalline and amorphous solids – Different features of the crystal – Crystal
lattice – Basis – Crystal structure – Unit cell – Number of lattice points per unit cell- Bravais lattices
– Miller indices – Elements of Symmetry – Structure of KCl and NaCl crystal – Atomic Packing –
Atomic radius –-Lattice constant and density- Crystal structure (sc; hcp; fcc; bcc.)

Unit:2 Bond Theory of Solids 10 hours

Classification of solids – Basics of Bond theory – Optical properties of solids – Specific heat
capacity of solids – Dulong and Pettit’s law – Einstein’s theory of specific heat of solids – Fermi
levels.

Unit:3 Magnetic Properties of Materials 12 hours

Introduction – Langevin’s theory of diamagnetism –Langevin’s theory of Paramagnetism –
Ferromagnetism – Weiss theory of Ferromagnetism –Nuclear magnetic resonance – Ferroelectricity –
Ferroelectric crystals – Quantum theory of paramagnetism – Cooling by adiabatic demagnetization of
a paramagnetic salt.

Unit:4 Free Electron Theory 12 hours

Free electron theory – Drude Lorentz theory – Explanation of Ohm’s law – Electrical conductivity –
Thermal conductivity – Wide-Mann and Franz ratio – Sommerfield model – Schotcky effect – Hall
effect – Hall voltage and Hall coefficient – Mobility and Hall angle – Importance of Hall effect –
Experimental determination of Hall coefficient.

Unit:5 Dielectrics and Super Conductivity 12 hours

Dielectrics- Dielectric constant and displacement vector- Clausius Mossotti relation- Atomic or
molecular polarizability – Types of polarizability -Superconductivity – Phenomena – magnetic
properties – Superconductor – Meissner effect – Experimental facts – Isotopes effect –
Thermodynamic effect.
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Unit:6 Contemporary Issues 2 hours
Expert lectures, online seminars - webinars

Total Lecture hours 60

Text Book(s)
1 Solid State Physics Gupta and Kumar, K. Nath & Co. (2018)
2 Modern Physics R Murugesan , S Chand Publishing; Eighteenth edition (2016)

Reference Books
1 Introduction to Solid State Physics Charles Kittel, Wiley (2019)
2 Solid State Physics A J Dekker, Macmillan (2011)

Course Designed By: Mr. J.William Charles

Mapping with Programme Outcomes

COs PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 S S M S S S M M S M
CO2 M M S S M S S M M S
CO3 M S S S S S S S S S
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SEMESTER V
Course code 53D ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM L T P C
Core/Elective/SBS CORE PAPER VIII 4 0 0 4
The students are supposed to have the basic Syllabus
Pre-requisite 2021-22
knowledge of electricity and magnetism Version
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. make the students familiar with the laws of electricity and magnetism and their verifications
2. understand the properties of electric and magnetic materials
3. acquire experimental skills to construct technically useful devices.

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 define and derive the laws of electricity and magnetism K2
2 update the knowledge of properties and magnetism K3
3 expertise the skills to manufacture devices K5
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 - Create

Unit:1 Gauss Theorem and its Applications 12 hours

Gauss theorem – applications of Gauss theorem: Electric intensity at a point due to a charged
sphere – Electric intensity at a point near an infinite charged conductor - Electric intensity at a
point between two parallel plane charged conductors - Electric intensity at a point outside two
parallel plane charged conductors - Energy stored per unit volume of an electric field.
Capacitors: Introduction – principle of a capacitor – capacitance of a spherical capacitor – outer
sphere earthed – inner sphere earthed – cylindrical capacitor – capacity of a parallel plate
capacitor – effect of a dielectric – capacitors in series and parallel – Guard-Ring condenser –
mica capacitor – uses of capacitors.

Unit:2 Magnetic Properties of Materials 12 hours

Electron theory of magnetism; dia, para, ferromagnetism and their properties magnetic field B;
magnetization M; magnetic field intensity H; magnetic susceptibility and magnetic permeability;
magnetic materials and magnetization; magnetic hysteresis – area of the hysterisis loop;
determination of susceptibility: Guoy’s method – magnetic circuits –comparison of electrical
circuit with magnetic circuit.

Unit:3 Thermo Electricity 11 hours

Seebeck effect – Laws of thermo e.m.f – Peltier effect; Peltier Co- efficient – determination of
Peltier co-efficient – thermodynamical consideration of Peltier effect – Thomson effect –
Thomson Coefficient – e.m.f generated in a thermocouple taking both Peltier effect and
Thomson effect in the metals – Thermoelectric power – Application of thermodynamics to
Thermocouple – Thermoelectric diagrams and their uses.

Unit:4 Helmholtz Equation of Varying Current 11 hours

Growth and decay of current in an inductive – resistive circuit – charging and discharging of a
capacitor through a resistance – growth of charge in a circuit with inductance, capacitance and
resistance (LCR) - torque on a current loop in a magnetic field – Theory of Ballistic
Galvanometer – correction for damping – current and voltage sensitivities.

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Unit:5 Dynamics of Charged Particles 12 hours
Motion of a charged particle in a uniform electric field – longitudinal – transverse – motion of
charged particle in alternating electric field – motion of charged particle in uniform constant
magnetic field – Motion of charged particle in crossed electric and magnetic field.
Electromagnetic Induction: A conducting rod moving through a uniform magnetic field –
inductance in series – inductance in parallel – self-inductance of co-axial cylinders – self-
inductance of toroidal coil of rectangular cross-section – self -inductance of toroidal coil of
circular cross section.

Unit:6 Contemporary Issues 2 hours

Expert lectures, online seminars - webinars

Total Lecture hours 60

Text Book(s)
1 Electricity and Magnetism, Brijlal and Subramaniam, Educational and University Publishers
(1984)
2 Electricity and Magnetism, R. Murugesan, S.Chand&Co (2017)

Reference Books
1 Electricity and Magnetism, D.N. Vasudeva, S.Chand&Co, twelfth edition (2007)
2 Electricity and Magnetism, Nagarathanam and Lakshminarayanan,

Course Designed By: Dr. P. Sagunthala and Dr. K.A.Vijayalakshmi

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COs PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 S M S M M S S M M S
CO2 S M M M S M M S S M
CO3 S S S S S S S S S S
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SEMESTER V
Course code 5ZC INSTRUMENTATION III L T P C
Core/Elective/SBS SKILL BASED SUBJECT 3 0 0 3
The students should be able to distinguish between Syllabus
Pre-requisite 2021-22
analog and digital measurement and their importance Version
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. give an insight into the working of digital and analog techniques used in measurement devices.
2. enable the students to use electronic testing instruments.
3. introduce medical instrumentation.

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 understand the principles of biomedical instruments. K1
2 enable the students to understand the working of basic electromagnetic and K2
electronic instruments.
3 appropriately chose electronic components. K3
4 carry out minimal testing and maintenance of lab equipment. K4
5 troubleshoot simple electronic circuits using multimeters and oscilloscopes. K5
6 interpret results of Biomedical measurement. K6
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 - Create

Unit:1 Data Acquisition and Conversion 7 hours

Introduction – Signal conditioning of the inputs – Single channel data acquisition systems – Data
conversion – Digital to Analog converter – Analog to Digital converter.

Unit:2 Basic meter movements 9 hours

Permanent magnetic moving coil movements – Practical PMMC movements –– Moving ion type
instrument – Concentric vane repulsion type (Moving ion type) – Display devices: LED – LCD.

Unit:3 Digital Instruments 9 hours

Introduction – Digital Multimeter – Digital panel meters – Digital frequency meters – Digital
Measurement of time – Universal counter – Digital measurement of frequency – Digital Tachometer.

Unit:4 Oscilloscope 9 hours

Introduction – Basic principles – CRT features – Basic principles of signal displays – Block Diagram
of oscilloscope – Simple CRO – Vertical amplifier – Horizontal deflecting system – Delay line in
triggered sweep – CRT connection.

Unit:5 Biomedical Instrumentation 9 hours

Basics of Biomedical Instrumentation system – Blood flow measurement – magnetic blood flow rate
– Ultrasonic meter – ECG-EEG-EMG –X-ray Imaging and CT scan- MRI scan.

Unit:6 Contemporary Issues 2 hours

Expert lectures, online seminars – webinars

Total Lecture hours 45

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Text Book(s)
1 Instrumentation Devices and Systems, C.S. Rangan, G. R. Sarma and V. S. Mani, 2nd Edition,
Tata McGRaw Hill, New Delhi (1983)
2 Electronic Instrumentation, H. S. Kalsi, 3rd edition, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi (2012)
3 Electronics in Medicine and Biomedical Instrumentation, N. K. Jog, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall
India, New Delhi (2013)

Reference Books
1 Measurement System Applications and Design, E.O. Doebalin, 5th edition, McGraw Hill
International (2007)
2 Transducers and Instrumentation, D. V. S. Murthy, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall of India (2010)
3 Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurements, Leslie Crombwell, Fred.J.Weibell,
Trich.A.Pfeiffer, Prentice Hall of India (1997).

Course Designed By: Mrs J.Jayachitra, Dr.L.Priya

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Sixth
Semester

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SEMESTER – VI

QUANTUM MECHANICS AND

Course code 63A L T P C
RELATIVITY
Core/Elective/SBS CORE PAPER IX 6 0 0 4
The students are expected to have a knowledge Syllabus
Pre-requisite 2021-22
of particle nature and wave nature of matter Version
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. understand the wave property of matter
2. acquire knowledge of uncertainity principle and its applications
3. apply the concept of relativity to solve various physical problems

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 acquire the knowledge of wave nature of matter and its experimental verification K2
2 understand Heisenberg uncertainity principle and apply it to verify problems in K3
atomic and nuclear Physics
3 Identify the reason behind various physical problems using relativity and solve K5
them
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 - Create

Unit:1 Wave Properties of Matter 17 hours

Introduction – de Broglie wavelength – Phase velocity – Expression for Phase velocity – Group
velocity – Analytical treatment – Expression for group velocity – Relation between group velocity
(vg) and phase velocity (vp) – Velocity of de Broglie wave – (i)Phase velocity (vp) – (ii)Group
velocity (vg). Verification of de Broglie relation – Davisson and Germer’s experiments – G P
Thomson’s experiment.

Unit:2 Uncertainty Principle 17 hours

Introduction – Uncertainty Principle – Elementary proof between – Displacement and
Momentum – Energy and Time – Physical Significance of Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle –
Illustration – Diffraction of electrons through a slit – Gamma ray microscope thought experiment
– Applications – Non-existence of free electrons in the nucleus – Size and Energy in the ground
state of Hydrogen atom.

Unit:3 Schrödinger’s Wave Equation 18 hours

Introduction – Wave function for a free particle – Schrödinger’s one-dimensional wave equation –
Time-dependent and Time independent – Limitations of wave function – Normalization of wave
function – Operators – Eigen function – Eigen Value – Eigen equation – Operator for Momentum,
Kinetic Energy and Total Energy – Postulates of Quantum Mechanics – Orthogonality of Energy
Eigen function – Proof – Ehrenfest’s theorem – Statement and proof.

Unit:4 Spherical Symmetrical systems 18 hours

Three dimensional Schrödinger’s wave equation –Hydrogen atom – Wave equation for the
Motion of an electron – Separation of variables – Azimuthal wave equation and its solution –
Radial wave equation and its solutions – Polar wave equation and its solution – Ground size of
the Hydrogen atom.

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Unit:5 Relativity 18 hours
Galilean Transformation equation – Ether Hypothesis – Michelson-Morley experiment – Explanation
of the Negative results – special theory of Relativity – Lorentz transformation equation – Length
contraction – Time dilation – Addition of Velocities – Variation of Mass with velocity – Mass energy
equivalence.

Unit:6 Contemporary Issues 2 hours

Expert lectures, online seminars - webinars

Total Lecture hours 90

Text Book(s)
1 Elements of Quantum Mechanics, Kamal Singh, S.P Singh, S. Chand & Co. (2005)
2 Quantum Mechanics, S.P Singh, M. K Bagde, S. Chand & Co., second edition (2004).
3 Modern Physics, R Murugesan, S .Chand & Co. (2016)

Reference Books
1 Quantum Mechanics, Sathya Prakash, C.K.Singh, Kedar Nath Ram Nath&Co.(1997)
2 Quantum Mechanics, Schiff, Tata McGraw-Hill, second edition, (1968).

Course Designed By: Dr P. Sagunthala

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CO3 M S S S S S S S S S
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SEMESTER VI
Course code 63B NUCLEAR PHYSICS L T P C
Core/Elective/SBS CORE PAPER X 6 0 0 4
The students should have knowledge of the basic
Syllabus
Pre-requisite constituents of atoms. They should be familiar 2021-22
Version
with the structure of atoms and nucleus.
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. acquire the knowledge to understand about nucleus and nucleus structure.
2. familiarize with different types of radiation detectors and particle accelerators
3. study the radioactivity phenomenon of nucleus
4. motivate the students to analyze the energy released by the nucleus during the fission and fusion
process
5. acquire the basic knowledge of cosmic rays and elementary particles.

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 understand the General properties of Nucleus K2
2 analyze the construction and working of radiation detectors K4
3 device instruments utilizing the behavior of nuclear particles K6
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 – Create

Unit:1 Introduction to the Nucleus 16 hours

General properties of Nucleus (Size, Mass, Density, Charge, Spin, Angular momentum, Magnetic
dipole moment) – Binding energy – BE/A and stability of Nucleus – Packing fraction – Nuclear
stability – Nuclear forces – Definition – Properties – Meson theory – Model of Nuclear Structure –
The Liquid Drop model – Semi-Empirical mass formula – The Shell model – Evidence for Shell
model –The collective model.

Unit:2 Detector and Particle Accelerators 18 hours

Interaction between the energetic particles and matter – Heavy charged particles – Electrons –
Gamma ray-Ionization chamber – Solid State detector – GM counter – Wilson Cloud chamber –
Nuclear emission – Linear accelerators – Cyclotron – Betatron.

Unit:3 Radioactivity 18 hours

Natural Radioactivity – Alpha, Beta and Gamma rays – Properties – Determination of e/m of
Alpha particle – Determination of Charge of Alpha particle – Determination of e/m of Beta particle
– determination of Wavelength of Gamma rays (Dumond Spectrometer) – Origin of Gamma rays –
Laws of Radioactivity – Soddy-Fajan’s displacement law – Law of Radioactive disintegration –
Half life period – Mean life period (Definitions, Expression) – Units of Radioactivity – Artificial
Radioactivity – Preparation of radio elements – Application of radio isotopes.

Unit:4 Nuclear Fission and Fusion Reactions 18 hours

Nuclear fission – Energy released in Fission – Bohr and Wheeler’s theory of Nuclear fission –
Chain reaction – Multiplication factor – Critical size – Natural Uranium and chain reactions –
Atom Bomb – Nuclear reactor – Nuclear fusion – Source of Stellar energy – Carbon Nitrogen cycle
– Proton-Proton cycle – Hydrogen bomb – Controlled thermonuclear reactions.

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Unit:5 Cosmic Rays and Elementary Particles 18 hours
Cosmic rays – Origin of cosmic rays – Latitude effect – Azimuthal effect – Attitude effect –
Seasonal, Diagonal changes – Primary and Secondary Cosmic rays – cascade theory of shower –
Pair production and Annihilation – Van Allen Belts – Elementary particles – Introduction –
particles and antiparticles – Antimatter – The fundamental interactions – The Quark model.

Unit:6 Contemporary Issues 2 hours

Expert lectures, online seminars – webinars

Total Lecture hours 90

Text Book(s)
1 Modern Physics, R Murugesan, S. Chand Publishing, 18th Edition (2017).
2 Nuclear Physics, D C Tayal, Publisher Himalaya Publishing House (2009).

Reference Books
1 Concept of Modern Physics, Arthur Beiser, McGraw-Hill, (2007).
2 Introduction to Modern Physics, F K Richtmyer Etal, McGraw-Hill; 6th edition (1969).

Course Designed By: Dr. K. Selvaraju

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SEMESTER V&VI

CORE PRACTICAL III ELECTRONICS

Course code 63P L T P C
(Examination at the end of Sixth Semester)
Core/Elective/SBS CORE PRACTICAL 0 0 2 3
Should have the fundamental knowledge of Syllabus
Pre-requisite 2021 - 22
Basic Electronics Version
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. transform the principles of Basic Electronics into Experimental techniques
2. gain knowledge about different electronic gadgets.
3. motivate the students to apply the principles of electronics in their day-to–day life.

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 design different types of Power supplies, Amplifiers and Oscillators K4
2 to analyze the characteristics of various Electronic devices like BJT, UJT, LDR, K4
and Solar cell
3 acquire the knowledge of the characteristics of an operational amplifier K5
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 - Create

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS 56 hours

(Any twelve experiments)
1. Logic Gates using diodes and transistor.
2. Bridge rectifier with Zener voltage regulator
3. Regulated Power Supply - IC
4. Dual Power Supply
5. Voltage Doubler
6. Characteristics of Transistor - CE mode
7. Differentiating and Integrating Circuits.
8. Clipping and Clamping Circuits
9. Single-stage Transistor Amplifier- R.C. Coupled
10. Emitter Follower
11. Series and Parallel resonance circuits
12. Hartley Oscillator – Solid State
13. Colpitt’s Oscillator – Solid State
14. Square wave generator using IC 555 Timer
15. Astable Multivibrator
16. Study of Solar Cell
17. Study of LDR
18. Characteristics of UJT
19. Inverting and Non inverting amplifiers - Op-amp (IC 741)
20. Adder and Subtractor circuits - Op-amp (IC 741)
Contemporary Issues 4 hours
Online workshop, Webinars on Experimental Electronics

Total Practical Hours: 60

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Reference Books
1 Practical Physics and Electronics, C.C.Ouseph, U.J.Rao, V.Vijayendran, S.Viswanathan
Publishers(2007)
2 A text book of practical Physics, M.N.Srinivasan, S.Balasubramanian, R.Ranganathan, Sultan
Chand&Sons(2017)

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CO2 S S M S S L M S S S
CO3 M M S S L M S S S M
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SEMESTER V&VI
DIGITAL AND MICROPROCESSOR
Course code 63Q L T P C
(Examination at the end of sixth semester)
Core/Elective/SBS CORE PRACTICAL IV 0 0 2 3
Should have the fundamental knowledge of Syllabus 2021 -
Pre-requisite
Digital Electronics and Microprocessors Version 22
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. understand the principles and applications of Digital Electronics
2. gain knowledge about the development of the Microprocessors.
3. motivate the students to apply the principles of Digital Electronics in their day–to–day life.

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 analyze the different types of digital circuits and their applications K4
2 realize the applications of registers in computers K5
3 update the knowledge of Microprocessor programming K6
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 - Create

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS 56 hours

(Any twelve experiments by choosing at least five from each division)
I. DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
1. Verification of truth tables of logic gates using IC’s:
OR, AND, NOT, XOR, NOR and NAND.
2. NAND as a universal building block- AND, OR, NOT and Ex-OR
3. NOR as a universal building block- AND, OR, NOT and Ex-NOR
4. Verification of De Morgan’s theorem.
5. Boolean Algebra – problem solving
6. Study of RS Flip-Flop.
7. Half adder and Half Subtractor
8. Full adder
9. Full Subtractor.
10. 4 Bit – Binary Adder/ Subtractor using 7483
II. MICROPROCESSORS
11. 8085 ALP for 8 bit Addition and Subtraction
12. 8085 ALP for 8 bit addition with carry and subtraction with borrow
13. 8085 ALP for 8 Bit Multiplication
14. 8085 ALP for 8 Bit Division
15. 8085 ALP for One’s Complement, Masking off most significant 4 bits and setting bits.
16. 8085 ALP for Two’s compliment Addition and Subtraction
17. 8085 ALP for finding the biggest number element in the array and Sum of the elements in the
array.
18. 8085 ALP for arranging Ascending and Descending order of the given set of numbers
19. 8085 ALP for conversion of Hexadecimal into Decimal number.
20. 8085 ALP for conversion of Hexadecimal into Binary number.
Contemporary Issues 4 hours
Online workshop, Webinars on Experimental Digital Electronics and Microprocessors
Total Practical Hours: 60
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Reference Books
1 Practical Physics and Electronics, C.C.Ouseph, U.J.Rao, V.Vijayendran, S.Viswanathan
Publishers(2007)
2 A text book of practical Physics, M.N.Srinivasan, S.Balasubramanian, R.Ranganathan, Sultan
Chand&Sons(2017)

Course Designed By: Dr. U. Karunanithi

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CO2 S M M S S L S M S S
CO3 S M S M L M M S S M
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SEMESTER V&VI
C AND C++ PROGRAMMING
Course code 63R L T P C
(Examination at the end of sixth semester)
Core/Elective/SBS PRACTICAL V 0 0 3 3
Should have the fundamental knowledge of C Syllabus
Pre-requisite 2021 - 22
and C++ Programming Version
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. Develop Programming concepts in C and C++
2. Apply Programming concepts of C and C++ to various programs
3. Write C and C++ programs for Physics oriented problems.

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 Write and execute programs in C and C++ K3
2 Analyze the programming concepts for Physics problems K4
3 Evaluate the solutions for different Mathematical problems K5
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 - Create

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS 84 hours

(Any twelve experiments by choosing at least five from each division)
I. PROGRAMMING IN C

1. Write a C program to convert an integer in the range 1 to 100 into words.

2. Write a C program that uses functions to compare two strings input by the user. The program
should state whether the first string is less than, equal or greater than the second string.
3. Write a C program to compare two files printing the character position where they are equal and
where they differ.
4. Write a C program for Matrix addition
5. Write a C program for Matrix multiplication.
6. Write a C program to convert Celsius Temperature into Fahrenheit Temperature.
7. Write a C program to find resultant value of the three resistances R1, R2 and R3 connected in (i)
series and (ii) parallel.
8. Write a C program to calculate the refractive index of the material of the prism.
9. Write a C program to measure the resonant frequency of the LCR series circuit.
10. Write a C program to calculate De Broglie wavelength of a material for the given value of
momentum p.
PROGRAMMING IN C++
11. Write a C++ program to read any two numbers through the keyboard and to perform simple
arithmetic operations (Use Do While loop).
12. Write a C++ program to display the name of the day in a week, depending upon the number
entered through the keyboard using Switch – case statement.
13. Write a C++ program to perform Matrix addition.
14. Write a C++ program for matrix multiplication.
15. Write a C++ program to find the inverse of a matrix.
16. Write a C++ program to find the modulus of the given number.
17. Write a C++ program to compare two files printing the character position where they are equal
and where they differ.
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18. Write a C program to find the resultant value of three capacitances C1, C2 and C3 connected in
(i) series and (ii) parallel.
19. Write a C++ program to measure the resonant frequency of the LCR parallel circuit.
20. Write a C++ program to estimate the half-life period of a radioactive substance for the given
value of decay constant λ.

Contemporary Issues 6 hours

Online workshop, Webinars on C and C++ programming
Total Practical Hours: 90
Reference Books
1 Programming in ANSI C by E. Balagurusamy, Tata McGraw Hill, sixth Edition(2012)
2 Object Oriented Programming with C++ by E. Balagurusamy, Tata McGraw Hill, Sixth Edition
(2013)

Course Designed By: Dr. U. Karunanithi

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CO2 M S S M S L S M S S
CO3 S M S M L M M S S M
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SEMESTER VI

Course code 6ZP INSTRUMENTATION PRACTICALS L T P C

Core/Elective/SBS SKILL BASED SUBJECT 0 0 3 3
Should have the fundamental knowledge in Syllabus
Pre-requisite 2021 - 22
Instrumentation Version
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. acquire the knowledge in working with different laboratory instruments.
2. service laboratory instruments like spectrometer, telescope etc.,
3. examine some of the simple household appliances like iron box, mixie etc. and rectify the
problems.

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 service and rectify the defects in laboratory instruments K5
2 service and rectify the defects in simple house hold devices. K5
3 device new instruments applying the knowledge of instrumentation. K6
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 - Create

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS 42 hours

(Any twelve experiments)
1. Construction and Service of Power supply - 2, 4, 6 Volts
2. Regulated power supply construction and service – (+5V & - 12V)
3. Dual power supply construction and service - (- 12V) – 0 - (+12V)
4. Regulated power supply construction and service – (+ 12V & - 5V)
5. Servicing - Microscope
6. Servicing - Telescope
7. Servicing - Spectrometer
8. Servicing - Galvanometer,
9. Servicing - Voltmeter
10. Servicing - Ammeter.
11. Servicing - UPS
12. Servicing – Stop clock and Stopwatch
13. Servicing – Physical Balance
14. Servicing – Mixie
15. Servicing – Resistance box and Capacitance box
16. Servicing – Signal Generators
17. Fixing and servicing a B.G.
18. Cutting, drilling, polishing and trimming.
19. Servicing – Iron Box
20. Conversion of Galvanometer to an ammeter and voltmeter

Contemporary Issues 3 hours

Expert lectures, online seminars - webinars
Total Practical Hours: 45
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Reference Books
1 Laboratory Instrumentation, Mary C. Haven, Gregory A. Tetrault, Jerald R. Schenken, John
Wiley & Sons,(1994).
2 Principles and Applications of Laboratory Instrumentation, Sheshadri Narayanan, ASCP
Press, (1989).

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COs PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 S S M S M M S M L M
CO2 M S M S S L M S M S
CO3 S M S M L M M S S M
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Elective
Courses

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SEMESTER V

PRINCIPLES OF PROGRAMMING
Course code 5EA L T P C
CONCEPTS AND C PROGRAMMING
Core/Elective/SBS ELECTIVE PAPER – I A 4 0 0 4
The students are expected to procure foundational
Syllabus
Pre-requisite knowledge on programming concepts and C 2021-22
Version
programming
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. develop logics which will aid in developing programs and applications
2. solve problems using functional and object-oriented paradigm
3. use ideas from various paradigms when programming in a language of different paradigm

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 design features of programming languages, and justify their own design decisions K2
2 critically evaluate what paradigm and language are best suited for a new problem K5
3 use C programming to solve Physics problems. K6
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 - Create

Unit:1 Constants, Variables and Data types 10 hours

Introduction – character sets – constants – keywords – identifiers – variables – data types –
declaration of variables – assigning values to variables – defining symbolic constants.

Unit:2 Operators and Expressions 12 hours

Arithmetic operators – relational operators – logical operators – assignment operators – increment
and decrement operators – conditional operators – special operators – arithmetic expression –
evaluation of expressions. – Precedence of arithmetic operators – type conversion in expression –
operator precedence and associativity – mathematical functions.

Unit:3 Input and Output Operations 12 hours

Reading and writing character – formatted input and output – decision making: IF statement:
Simple IF, IF... ELSE, Nesting of IF… ELSE and ELSE IF Ladder – Switch Statement – ?:
operator – go to statement – while, do – while statement – For loop.

Unit:4 Arrays 12 hours

Introduction – One dimensional array – declaration of array – Initiating on two and
multidimensional arrays – declaring and initializing string variables – reading strings from
terminal – writing strings on the screen.

Unit:5 User Defined Functions 12 hours

Need for user defined functions – A multifunction program – The form of C Functions - RETURN
values and their Types - Calling a function - Call by Value - Call by Reference- Recursive
functions.

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Unit:6 Contemporary Issues 2 hours
Expert lectures, online seminars - webinars

Total Lecture hours 60

Text Book(s)
1 Programming in ANSI C, E. Balagurusamy, TMH (2008)
2 The C Programming Language, Brian Kernighan, Dennis Ritchie, Prentice Hall, (1978)
Reference Books
1 Programming in C by Ashok N. Kamthane First Indian Print, Pearson (2004).
2 Computing Fundamentals and C Programming, E. Balagurusamy, TMH(2011)
Related Online Contents [MOOC, SWAYAM, NPTEL, Websites etc.]
1 https://www.programiz.com/c-programming
2 https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/c-language-set-1-introduction/
3 https://beginnersbook.com/2014/01/c-tutorial-for-beginners-with-examples/

Course Designed By: Dr P. Sagunthala and Dr. V. Kalaiselvi

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CO1 S M S M S M S M S S
CO2 M S M M M M S S M S
CO3 S S S S M S M M S S
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SEMESTER V
Course code 5EA ENERGY PHYSICS L T P C
Core/Elective/SBS ELECTIVE PAPER - I B 4 0 0 4
The students should know the fundamental Syllabus
Pre-requisite 2021-22
principle of motor and classification of energy Version
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. learn about the production of electricity.
2. know about fiber-optical communication system.
3. gain knowledge on atomic, molecular energy and thermal energy.
4. understand the non-conventional energy resources and utilization.

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 understand the heating effect of current and application of it. K2

2 select the correct material for making a waveguide based on basic optical laws. K3
3 understand Maxwell’s law of equipartition of energy. K2
4 analyze the distribution of energy in the thermal spectrum. K4
5 Calculate effective utilization of solar radiation, power in the wind and tidal energy K5
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 - Create

Unit:1 Electrical Energy 12 hours

Principle of production of A.C. – A.C generators – D.C generators –D.C Motors. Heat developed in
current carrying conductor – Application of heating effect – Electric heater or stove – Electric
radiation and Electric Iron – Electric welding and electric furnace – Carbon arc – Electric Lamp –
Efficiency of a Lamp – Measurement of Electric Power.

Unit:2 Optical Energy 12 hours

Characteristics of Light – Light sources – LED, LASER – optical fibre – Light propagation through
optical fibres: Basic optical laws used in optical fibres – Optical parameters of optical fibres:
Acceptance angle and Numerical aperture – Types of optical fibres: Based on material, Number of
modes and refractive index profile – Fibre optical communication system – Block Diagram –
Source – Transmitter – Optical fibre – Receiver.

Unit:3 Atomic And Molecular Energy 12 hours

Degrees of freedom – Number of Degrees of Freedom of Mono, Di and Tri Atomic system –
Maxwell’s Law of equipartition of Energy – Molar Specific heat capacity at constant volume and
constant pressure – Total Internal Energy and Ratio of Heat capacities in monoatomic gas,
Diatomic gas, Non-Linear and Linear type of Tri-atomic gas molecular system.Gas and Vapour
Distinction – Measurement of saturated and unsaturated vapour Pressure: Regnault’s statistical
method – Their characteristics – Graphical Illustration of Gas laws.

Unit:4 Thermal Energy 12 hours

Definition of Total thermal Energy density - Spectral Energy density – Spectral Emissive power –
Emissivity – Emissive power – Absorptive power – Reflective power – Kirchoff’s Law of radiation
and its proof – verification of Kirchoff’s Results: Ritche's Experiment. Distribution of Energy in the
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thermal spectrum – Lummer and Pringsheim Experiment and its Results – Wien's Displacement
Law and Radiation Law – Rayleigh Jean's Law Planck's Radiation Law – Deduction of Wien's Law
and Rayleigh – Jean's Law from Planck's law. Solar constant – Temperature of sun – Disappearing
filament optical Pyrometer - Pyrheliometers: Angstrom Pyroheliometer – Water flow Pyrohelio
meter.

Unit:5 Nonconventional Energy 10 hours

Solar Energy: Solar radiation – Solar radiation outside the earth's atmosphere Solar radiation at the
earth's surface – Solar Thermal Energy – Solar Thermal devices and systems: Solar water heater –
Subcomponents of solar water heater – Solar Cooker and its merits and demerits. Wind Energy:
Power in the wind – Types of wind energy systems –Horizontal axis wind Turbine – Vertical axis
wind Turbine. Ocean Energy: Tidal Energy – Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) –
Closed Cycle OTEC system – Open Cycle OTEC System.

Unit:6 Contemporary Issues 2 hours

Expert lectures, online seminars - webinars

Total Lecture hours 60

Text Book(s)
1 Renewable Energy Environment and Development - Maheshwar Dayal. Konark Publishers,
(1989)
2 Engineering Physics - I- G. Senthil Kumar, VRB Publishers, (2011)

Reference Books
1 Solar Energy Utilization - G.D. Rai Khhanna Publishers, (1995)
2 Engineering Physics - II- M. Arumugham, Anuradha Publishers (2010)

Course Designed By: Mr. J. Williams Charles

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SEMESTER V
Course code 5EA AGRICULTURAL PHYSICS L T P C
Core/Elective/SBS Elective Paper I C 4 0 0 4
Students should possess the fundamental
Syllabus
Pre-requisite knowledge of agronomy which is described using 2021-22
Version
physical sciences.
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. have knowledge of physical phenomena in agricultural environment.
2. evoke logical thinking in the field of farming.
3. improve practical knowledge of the student.

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 understand the role of physics in daily life. K2
2 introduce technological applications into agriculture. K3
3 explore the physical properties of soil and water. K4
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 - Create

Unit:1 Soil Physics 12 hours

Mechanical composition of soil – physical properties of soil, pore space, bulk density, particle
density – classification – significance of clays – plasticity, shrinkage, flocculation and deflocculation
– Soil structure – soil colour – Thermal properties of soil and soil temperatures – types of soil water
– its retention, movement – viscosity, swelling – soil moisture losses – Elementary ideas of soil
water conservation.

Unit:2 Water Physics 10 hours

Water qualities – Rainfall – Ground water – surface water pollution – instrumentation and sampling
– water quality monitoring

Unit:3 Electric Power 12 hours

Principle of production of A.C. – Average value of A.C. voltage or current – R.M.S. value of
alternating voltage or current – power consumed in A.C. Circuits – kilo watt hour – A.C. generator
– Three-phase A.C. – Distribution of three phase A.C. Three-phase power system – The choke- The
transformer – Transmission of electric power over long distances.

Unit:4 Hygrometry and Pumps 12 hours

Absolute Humidity – Relative Humidity – Dew point, Daniell’s Hygrometer, Regnault’s
hygrometer. Advantages of Regnault’s hygrometer – wet and Dry and Bulb hygrometer. Water
pumps – common pump – force pump – Fire engine, inflator (or) compression pump – pressure
after n strokes – Exhaust pump (or) common air pump.

Unit:5 Solar Collector and Applications 12 hours

Solar Air heaters- Application of solar air heaters. Solar Drying with various driers – Heating and
Drying of Agricultural products – Theory of solar drying – moisture content and its measurement –
solar ponds – Application of solar ponds – Solar pumping – Solar pump system components –
Turbine driven pump – Application of solar energy to agricultural crops.

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Expert lectures, online seminars - webinars

Total Lecture hours 60

Text Book(s)
1 The Nature and Properties of Soil, H.O. Buckman, Brady, Macmillan, (1967).
2 Soil Physics, H. Kohnke, McGraw-Hill, (1968).
3 Systematic Hydrology, John C. Rodda, Richard A. Downing, Frank M. Law, Newnes-
Butterworths, (1976).

Reference Books
1 Electricity and Magnetism, R. Murugesan, S.Chand, (2017).
2 Hydrostatics, A. S. Ramsey, Cambridge University Press, (2017).
3 Solar energy Utilization, G.D. Rai, Khanna Publisers, (1987).

Course Designed By: Dr P. Sagunthala

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SEMESTER VI
Course code 6EA DIGITAL AND MICROPROCESSOR L T P C
Core/Elective/SBS ELECTIVE II A 4 0 0 4
Pre-requisite The students should have a basic understanding in Syllabus 2021-
functioning of digital circuits and microprocessors Version 22
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. enable the students to make use of digital devices and microprocessors
2. learn the concepts of logic circuits and construct the logic circuit for any Boolean equation
3. acquire basic knowledge of binary addition
4. understand the action of flip flops.
5. learn basic programming with microprocessor 8085.

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 draw and construct the logic circuit for any Boolean equation. K2

2 apply the Karnaugh Map to simplify Boolean equation and draw a simplified circuit K3
3 understand the function of data processing and arithmetic circuits K4
4 understand the Mnemonics and Opcodes in the Microprocessor K4
5 develop programming skills using the basic concepts. K5
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 – Create

Unit:1 Logic Circuits 12 hours

Boolean algebra – NOT operation – OR operation – AND operation – Boolean equations with
Logic circuits – Boolean laws & Theorems – Basic laws – De Morgan’s theorems – Duality
theorems – Sum of Product method – Truth table to Karnaugh Map – Pairs, Quads and Octets –
Karnaugh simplification – Product of Sum method.

Unit:2 Data Processing Circuits 12 hours

Multiplexer – Demultiplexer – 1 to 16 decoders – BCD to Decimal decoders - Seven segment
decoder – Encoders - Parity generator – checkers – Read Only Memory – Programmable array
logic. Number systems and codes: Binary to Decimal conversion – Decimal to Binary
conversion – Octal numbers – Hexadecimal numbers – The ASCII code – The Excess 3 code –
The Gray code.

Unit:3 Arithmetic Circuits 12

hours
Binary addition - Binary Subtraction – Unsigned Binary numbers – sign-magnitude numbers –2’s
complement representation – 2’s complement Arithmetic – Arithmetic building blocks – The Adder
– Subtractor. Flip – Flops: RS flip flop – Clocked RS flip flop – D flip flop – Edge triggered D flip
flop – JK flip flop – JK Master Slave flip flop – Schmitt trigger

Unit:4 Microprocessor and Data Representation 12 hours

Basic concepts – what is Microprocessor, 4, 8, 16, 32 – Organization of Microprocessor –
Microprocessor Programming – Instruction – Machine and Mnemonic codes – Machine and
Assembly Language Programming – High-level Language programming – Representation of

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Integers – Positive integers – Maximum Integer – Negative Number representation – Minimum
Integer - Representation of Real numbers – Conversion of Real numbers.
Unit:5 Programming a Microprocessor 10 hours
Organization of 8085 – Data and Address buses addressing – The I/O devices – Register in 8085 –
Instruction types – Classification of Instruction – Addressing modes – Programming the 8085 – The
Programming concepts– Simple programs with 8085 – addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division.

Unit:6 Contemporary Issues 2 hours

Expert lectures, online seminars - webinars
Total Lecture hours 60
Book(s) for Study
1 Digital Principles and Applications – Albert Paul Malvino& Donald P Leach,TMH, Fourth
Edition (2006)
2 Introduction to Microprocessors, Aditya P Mathur TMH, 6th Edition (2006)

Book(s) for Reference

1 Integrated Electronics – Millmann& Halkias, TMH, (2017)
2 Microprocessors Architecture Applications and Programming, R.S.Goenkar, Penaram
International(1999)

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OPTICAL FIBRES AND FIBRE OPTIC
Course code 6EA L T P C
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
Core/Elective/SBS ELECTIVE II B 4 0 0 4
The students must know the basic optical laws Syllabus 2021-
Pre-requisite
and properties of optical fibre. Version 22
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. learn about the propagation of light waves in an optical fibre.
2. know about fibre fabrication and cables.
3. gain knowledge on fibre losses and dispersion.
4. understand the structures of light sources for optical fibre optic communication.

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 understand the fibre classification. K2

2 test the cables during installation of cable based on cable selection criteria. K3
3 analyze the attenuation and dispersion in an optical fibre. K4
4 calculate the efficiency, modulation bandwidth and spectral emission of light K5
sources.
5 use the knowledge to make varied links and networking. K6
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 - Create

Unit:1 Fibre Classification 12 hours

Propagation of light waves in an optical fibre – Acceptance angle and Acceptance cone of a
fibre – Numerical Aperture (NA) – NA of a graded Index Fibre – Mode of propagation. Fibres –
classification – stepped index fibre – stepped index monomode fibre – Graded index multimode
fibre – Comparison of step and graded index fibres.

Unit:2 Fibre Fabrication and Cables 12 hours

Classification of Techniques – External chemical vapour deposition – Characteristics – Internal
chemical vapour deposition (1st method only) – Characteristics – Phasil system Fibre cable
construction – losses incurred during installation of cable – Testing of cables – cable selection
criteria.

Unit:3 Fibre Losses and Dispersion in Optics 12 hours

Attenuation in optic fibre – Rayleigh Scattering losses – Absorption losses – Bending losses –
Radiation induced losses – Inherent defect losses – Core and Cladding losses. Dispersion in an
Optical Fibre – Inter-modal dispersion – Material Chromatic Dispersion – Dispersion Power
penalty – Total Dispersion delay.

Unit:4 Light Sources For Optical Fibres 10 hours

LED – The process involved in LEDs – Structures of LED – Fibre – LED Coupling –
Modulation bandwidth and Spectral Emission of LEDs.

Unit:5 Applications 12 hours

Introduction – Video Link Satellite Link – Computer Link – Nuclear Reaction Link –
Community Antenna Television – Switched Star CATV – Networking
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Expert lectures, online seminars - webinars

Total Lecture hours 60

Text Book(s)
1 Optical Fibres and Fibre Optic Communication Systems, Subir Kumar Sarkar, S. Chand
Limited, (2007)
2 Fiber Optics Communication, D.C.Agarwal, S.Chand (2010)
3 Optical fiber Communication, Keiser, McGraw Hill (2010)

Reference Books
1 Optical Fibres and Fibre Optic Communication Systems, R.K.Puri and V.K.Babbar, S.
Chand & CO
2 Introduction to Fiber Optics, Ajoy Ghatak, K. Thyagarajan, Cambridge (2009)

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SEMESTER VI

Course code 6EA BIO PHYSICS L T P C

Core/Elective/SBS ELECTIVE PAPER – II C 4 0 0 4
The students are expected to have basic Syllabus
Pre-requisite 2021-22
knowledge in the area of biophysics. Version
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. deal with how physics applies to the processes of biology.
2. discover how to modify micro-organisms for producing biofuel.
3. replace bio-electricity in the place of coal and petroleum products for producing electricity.

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 understand interactions between various systems of cells. K2
2 provide life-saving treatment methods like radiation therapy. K4
3 find powerful vaccines against infectious diseases. K6
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 - Create

Unit:1 Structure of Biomolecules 12 hours

Introduction - Atomic structure - Hydrogen atom - Bonds between atoms and molecules - secondary
or weak bonds - Bond energy - Disulphate bonds – Peptide bond - Structure of Proteins - Molecular
weight determination - Kinetic methods - Static methods - Structure of nucleic acids - DNA - RNA.

Unit:2 Kinetics of Molecules I 10 hours

Diffusion: Factors affecting diffusion·- Simple diffusion – Fick’s law of diffusion - Diffusion of
electrolytes - Biological significance of diffusion. Osmosis: Osmosis - Osmotic pressure - Laws of
osmosis - osmometry - osmotic pressure of electrolytes. Filtration: Filtration - Passage of fluid
through blood vessels - Formation of Urine- Principle of dialysis in artificial kidney - kinds of
dialysis.

Unit:3 Kinetics of Molecules II 12 hours

Adsorption: Adsorption - Factors affecting adsorption - Adsorption of ions by Solids and Liquids -
adsorption of Gases by solids - Biological significance of adsorption. Hydrotropy: Hydrotropy -
Biological importance of hydrotropy. Precipitation: Precipitation - Biological significance.
Colloids: Types of colloids - characteristics of colloids - stability of colloids - Gel - Emulsions -
Techniques for the separation of colloids - Biological importance of colloids – Gibb’s Donnan
Equilibrium.

Unit:4 Optical Techniques in Biological Studies 12 hours

Characteristics of light- compound· microscope - Ultraviolet microscope - Electron microscope
Transmission electron microscope - Scanning Electron microscope - Monochromator - Light
sensitive detectors- Spectrophotometer - Atomic absorption flame photometer - Electromagnetic
radiation Spectroscopy - Ultraviolet, visible, infrared and fluorescent spectroscopy - Atomic
absorption and emission spectroscopy - mass spectroscopy - Raman spectroscopy – X-ray
diffraction crystallography.

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Unit:5 Bioelectricity and Radiation Biology 12 hours
Membrane potential - Resting membrane potential - Action potential and nerve impulse conduction
Rate of nerve impulse conduction- Recording of nerve impulses by C.R.O - Resting membrane
potential -.J Injury potential- Monophasic and diphasic action potentials - Radioactivity - Natural
radioactivity Artificial or induced radioactivity - Radioactive disintegration - units of Radioactivity.

Unit:6 Contemporary Issues 2 hours

Expert lectures, online seminars - webinars

Total Lecture hours 60

Text Book(s)
1 Biophysics: Principles and Techniques, M.A. Subramanian, MJP Publishers, (2015).
2 Principles of biophysics, Dr S. Palanichamy, Dr.M. Shanmugavelu, Palani Paramount
Publications, (1996).

Reference Books
1 Biophysics, S. Thiravia Raj, Saras Publication, (2009).
2 Basic Biophysics for Biologist, M. Daniel, Agro-Bios, (1998).

Course Designed By: Dr. P. Sagunthala

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Course code 6EB Object Oriented Programming with C++ L T P C
Core/Elective/SBS ELECTIVE III A 4 0 0 4
The students are expected to possess fundamental
Syllabus
Pre-requisite knowledge in object-oriented programming with 2021-22
Version
C++
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. understand how C++ improves C with object-oriented features.
2. learn how to write inline functions for efficiency and performance.
3. learn the syntax and semantics of the C++ programming language.

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 understand the concept of data abstraction and encapsulation K2
2 learn how to design C++ classes for code reuse. K6
3 learn how to use exception handling in C++ programs. K3
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 - Create

Unit:1 Tokens, Expressions and Control Structures 12 hours

Structure of C++ Program – Tokens – Keywords – Identifiers and constant basic data types – user-
defined data types – derived data types – symbolic constants – type compatibility – declaration of
variables – dynamical initialization of variables – reference variables – operator in C++ - scope
resolution operators.

Unit:2 Functions in C++ 12 hours

The main function – function prototyping – call by reference – inline functions-Function overloading –
Math library functions – specifying a class – defining member functions– C++ program with class –
making an outside function Inline- Nesting of member functions – Static Data members – Static
member functions – Friendly functions.

Unit:3 Constructors 12 hours

Constructors – Parameterized constructors – Multiple constructors in a class - Constructors with
Default Arguments – copy constructor – Dynamic Constructors

Unit:4 Destructors 12 hours

Destructors - Defining Operator Overloading – Overloading unary operators – Overloading Binary
operators – Rules for overloading operators.

Unit:5 Inheritance 10 hours

Inheritance - Defining derived classes – single Inheritance - Multilevel inheritance – Multiple
Inheritance - Hierarchical Inheritance

Unit:6 Contemporary Issues 2 hours

Expert lectures, online seminars - webinars

Total Lecture hours 60

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Text Book(s)
1 Object Oriented Programming with C++, E. Balagurusamy, TMH Publications (2019).
2 Programming with C++, John R. Hubbard, TMH Publications, (2002).
Reference Books
1 The C++ Programming Language, Bjarne Stroustrup, Addison – Wesley, (1985).
2 Programming: Principles and Practice Using C++, Bjarne Stroustrup, Addison- Wesley
Professional, (2008)

Course Designed By: Dr P. Sagunthala and Dr. V. Kalaiselvi

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Course code 6EB GEOPHYSICS L T P C

Core/Elective/SBS ELECTIVE PAPER – III B 4 0 0 4
Students are expected to have fundamental
Syllabus
Pre-requisite knowledge in the field of natural science 2021-22
Version
concerned with the physical properties of Earth.
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. study the physical properties of earth and how it works.
2. study various features of earth using gravity, magnetic, electrical and seismic methods.
3. understand all physical parameters of the geothermal field.

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 study the genesis and the propagation of seismic waves in geological materials. K2
2 apply different techniques to solve complex problems and evaluate large areas of K5
subsurface rapidly.
3 do modeling and calculations using computers. K6
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 - Create

Unit:1 Seismology 10 hours

Introduction – Seismology –P waves, S waves, their velocities - Time distance curves and the
location of epicenters - Effect of boundaries - Major discontinuities and resulting phase of seismic
waves - Derivation of properties from the velocities.

Unit:2 Surface Waves and Seismometry 12 hours

Surface waves: Rayleigh waves and Love waves - Study of earth by surface waves.
Seismometry: Horizontal seismograph and seismography equation – Strain seismograph.

Unit:3 Earthquakes and Gravity 12 hours

Earthquakes: Focus, magnitude, frequency - Detection and prediction.
Gravity: The potential (Laplace's equation and Poisson's equation) - Absolute and relative
measurements of gravity - Hammond Faller method - Worden gravimeter.

Unit:4 Geomagnetism and Internal Structure of the Earth 12 hours

Geomagnetism: Fundamental equations - Measurements: method of Gauss, saturation induction
magnetometers, proton precession magnetometers, alkali vapour magnetometers - Theories of earth's
magnetism - Causes of the main field -Dynamo theories. Internal structure of the earth: The core
variation of mechanical properties with depth - Materials and equation of state of the interior of the
earth.

Unit:5 Geochronology and Geothermal Physics 12 hours

Geochronology: Radioactivity of the earth - Radioactive dating of rocks and minerals Geological
time scale - The age of the earth. Geothermal physics: Flow of heat to the surface of the earth -
Sources of heat within the earth - Process of heat transport – Internal temperature of the earth.

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Expert lectures, online seminars - webinars

Total Lecture hours 60

Text Book(s)
1 Introduction To Geophysics Mantle Core And Crust, G. D. Garland, Philadelphia, W.B.Saunders,
(1971).
2 Physics of the Earth and Planets, A. H. Cook, McMillan, (1973).

Reference Books
1 Fundamentals of Geophysics, William Lowrie, Andreas Fichtner, Cambridge University Press,
(1997).
2 Exploration Geophysics, Mamdouh R. Gadallah, Ray Fisher, Springer Science & Business
Media, (2008).

Course Designed By: Dr. P. Sagunthala

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INDUSTRY AUTOMATION & ITS

Course code 6EB L T P C
APPLICATIONS (INDUSTRY 4.0)
Core/Elective/SBS Elective Paper III C 4 0 0 4
The students are expected to know the
Syllabus
Pre-requisite fundamental concepts about windows, internet 2021-22
Version
and their application.
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. explore the idea of office maintenance using computers.
2. discuss and develop practical skills in using internet and Google apps.
3. identify the internet of things and get awareness regarding hacking.
Expected Course Outcomes:
On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
1 understand the basics of windows and internet of things. K1
2 be aware of ethical Hacking. K2
3 practice Google apps and recognize their applications in day-to-day life K4
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 - Create

Unit:1 Windows 12 hours

UNIT–I: Definition of Operating System, Functions of OS, and types of OS. Desktop icons and
their functions: My computer, My documents, My Network Place, Recycle Bin, Files, Folder, Local
Disk Drive, CD/DVD Drive, Pen Drive, SD Card. Basics of Networks: LAN, WAN, MAN,
Wireless, Home Networks, Connection-oriented and connectionless services, DNS – E-mail.
Unit:2 Ethical Hacking 12 hours
Introduction to Ethical Hacking – Hacker and Cracker. Fundamentals of Computer Fraud -
Footprinting and scanning – Malware Threats: Viruses and Worms, Trojans, Spyware, Malware
Counter measures. Connectivity Ports: PS/2 keyboard and mouse port, USB OTG, Ethernet port,
serial port, parallel port, HDMI port, VGA port, display port, USB A-Type, USB B-Type, USB C-
Type, Type A Mini and micro port, Type B Micro.
Unit:3 Internet of Things 12 hours
Introduction, Definition & characteristics of IOT, IOT in everyday life, Internet of everything. IOT
Applications: Satellite system, Smart signals in cities and location sharing, smart satellites and
radar, IOT in education. Development of India in IOT: Solar Plant System, ATM chip card system,
IOT in health care industry, IOT in Wireless Devices. Challenges in IOT: Big Data Management,
Connectivity challenges
Unit:4 Google Apps for Education 12 hours
Basics of Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Drive.

Unit:5 Google Applications 10 hours

Basics of Google Play store, Google Calendar, Google Contacts, and Google Meet.
Social Media Applications: WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram.
Unit:6 Contemporary Issues 2 hours
Expert lectures, online seminars - webinars

Total Lecture hours 60

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Text Book(s)
1 Quick Course in Microsoft Office- Joyce Cox & Polly Urban, GOLGOTIA Publications. .
2 Internet of Things-A hands on Approach, Arshdeep Bahga, Vijay Madisetti, Universities press
3 Ethical Hacking: A Beginners Guide to Learning the World of Ethical Hacking, Lakshay Eshan,
Shockwave Publishing (2018)
4 The Google Apps Guidebook: Lesson, Activities and Projects Created by Students for Teachers
Paperback, Kern Kelley, Tech Sherpas, (August 2, 2016)

Reference Books
1 PC Software for Windows Made Simple, R.K. Taxali, Tata McGrawHill Publishing Company,
(1998).
2 Internet of Things, Srinivasa K.G., Siddesh G.M.,Hanumantha Raju R., Cengage Learning India
Pvt. Ltd (2018)
Related Online Contents [MOOC, SWAYAM, NPTEL, Websites etc.]
1 Google Docs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJiUTXGv3PE&vl=en
2 Google Sheet : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIkZ1sPmKNw
3 Google Calendar and Google Meet : https://youtu.be/PKuBtQuFa-8
4 IOT : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrwbeOIlc68
Course Designed By: Dr. S. Prasath, Coordinator, E-learning cell, Nandha Arts & Science
College, Erode

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Value Added
Course

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VALUE ADDED COURSE I

L T P C
Value added course OPTOELECTRONICS
30 0 0 4
Students are expected to possess some basic
Syllabus
Pre-requisite knowledge in the field of Semiconductor 2021-22
Version
technology.
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. understand the optical process in a semiconductor.
2. understand the basic optoelectronics devices-LED, OLED, photodetector and photovoltaic
devices.
3. be familiar with recent trends in optoelectronics.

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 describe basic laws and phenomena that define behaviour of optoelectronic K1
devices.
2 describe the development and application of optoelectronic systems K2
3 interpret the acquired data and measured results. K4
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 - Create

Module:1 2 hours
Electron - hole pair formation and recombination, absorption in semiconductor direct and indirect
bandgap semiconductors.
Module:2 2 hours
Effect of electric field on absorption, Franz-Keldysh effect in semiconductors.
Module:3 2 hours
Light Emitting Diodes — Materials for light emitting diodes, Principle of action of LED,
expression for light power in terms of photon energy, homo structured LED and Hetero junction
LED, drawbacks of homo structured LED.
Module:4 2 hours
Types of LED structures—planar, dome type, surface emitter, edge emitter, super luminescent
structure.
Module:5 2 hours
Performance characteristics of LED—Optical output power-current characteristics, forward current
voltage characteristics.
Module:6 2 hours
Performance characteristics of LED—Optical output power-current characteristics, forward current
voltage characteristics, Modulation bandwidth, power bandwidth product, Lifetime, Rise time/fall
time, reliability,
Module:7 2 hours
Internal quantum efficiency, advantages / disadvantages of using LED. Numerical problems
Module:8 2 hours
Organic light emitting diodes (OLED), The principle of OLED, characterization, structure,
efficiency, multilayer OLED.
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Module:9 2 hours
Important parameters of photodetectors, Detector responsivity, spectral response range, response
time, quantum efficiency, capacitance, noise characteristics.
Module:10 2 hours
Absorption of radiation—absorption coefficient, mention of expression for photocurrent, long
wavelength cut off, direct and indirect absorption T.
Module:11 2 hours
Types of photodiodes—Junction photodiodes, pin diode, avalanche photodiodes, CCD
photodetectors; Comparison of different detectors, Photomultiplier tubes.
Module:12 2 hours
Phototransistors—characteristics. Photoconductive detectors—expression for photoconductive gain.
Numerical problems.
Module:13 2 hours
Solar cell—IV characteristics, efficiency, materials
Module:14 2 hours
Organic photovoltaic diodes (OPVD)—fundamental process, exciton absorption, exciton
dissociation
Module:15 2 hours
Charge transport, charge collection, characterization. numerical problems

Total Lecture hours 30

Text Book(s)
1 Fibre Optics Communications, Harold Kolimbiris, Prentice Hall, (2004).
2 Optical Fibre Communications, Keiser G, McGraw Hill, (2000).

Reference Books
1 Fibre Optic Communication, Agarwal D C, Wheeler Publications, (1996).
2 Optical Communication, Katiyar S, S K Kataria and Sons, (2010).
3 Optoelectronics and Photonics: Principles and Practices, Kasap S O, Pearson, (2013).

VALUE ADDED COURSE II

L T P C
Value added course
NON – DESTRUCTIVE TESTING 30 0 0 4

Students should be aware of some fundamental

Syllabus
Pre-requisite principles of non – destructive testing and 2021-22
Version
thermography.
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. learn the fundamentals of NDT and its applications which will be used for solving problems in
industries to produce flawless components.
2. acquire knowledge about different types of Non-Destructive testing methods and apply those
principles to identify defects in various products produced in industries.
3. study and understand various Non-Destructive evaluations, testing methods, theories and their
industrial applications.

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 understand the magnetic testing methods and interpretation of results and K2
applications.
2 understand the application of Thermography, eddy current testing method, K3
ultrasonic and acoustic emission testing.
3 understand the instrumentation of various Radiography and testing techniques K5
such as Fluoroscopy, Xerography, Computed Radiography and Computed
Tomography.
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6– Create

Module:1 2 hours
Introduction of materials testing -Classification of materials tests – Overview of non-destructive
testing methods.
Module:2 2hours
Various NDT methods- selection of NDT methods-Visual Inspection.
Module:3 2hours
Introduction-principle-types of visual testing- Experiments used in visual inspection -Applications.
Module:4 2 hours
Liquid Penetrant Testing – Principles - Testing Process - penetrant materials – Developers.

Module:5 2 hours
Penetrant testing methods- Interpretation of results- Applications.
Module:6 2 hours
Magnetic Particle Testing- Magnetic testing methods-Interpretation and evaluation of test
indications. - Application of Magnetic particle Inspection.
Module:7 2 hours
Thermography principles- Contact and non-contact inspection methods-Techniques for applying
liquid crystals-Advantages and limitation.
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Module:8 2 hours
Infrared radiation and infrared detectors-Generation of eddy currents, Properties of eddy currents

Module:9 2 hours
Eddy current sensing elements, Probes, Instrumentation, Types of arrangement, Applications,
advantages, Limitations, Interpretation/Evaluation.
Module:10 2 hours
Ultrasonic and acoustic emission testing - Basics of ultrasonic waves- Principle- Equipment for
ultrasonic testing- Testing methods.
Module:11 2 hours
Ultrasonic transducers- Mode of displays- Application.
Module:12 2 hours
Introduction- Basic principle- Instrumentation of acoustic emission testing- Modes- Four channel
data acquisition- Applications.
Module:13 2 hours
Radiography testing - Principle-Equipment of Radiography Testing-film and filmless techniques-
types and use of filters and screens.
Module:14 2 hours
Characteristics of films -graininess, density, speed, contrast-characteristic curves- Radiographic
techniques.
Module:15 2 hours
Fluoroscopy- Xerography-Computed Radiography- Computed Tomography.

Total Lecture hours 30

Text Book(s)
1 Practical Non-Destructive Testing, Baldev Raj, T.Jayakumar, M.Thavasimuthu, Narosa
Publishing House, (2014).
2 Non-Destructive Testing Techniques, Ravi Prakash, New Age International Publishers, (2010).

Reference Books
1 Handbook of Non-destructive evaluation, Charles, J. Hellier, McGraw Hill Professional,
(2001).
2 Introduction to Non-destructive testing: a training guide, Paul E Mix, Wiley, 2nd Edition
New Jersey, (2005).

Course designed by: Dr. D.M.Suresh and Dr. K Saravana Kumar

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VALUE ADDED COURSE III
L T P C
Value added course BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION
30 0 0 4
Students are expected to have some basic
knowledge in the field of physiology, Syllabus
Pre-requisite 2021-22
operations and instruments used in medical Version
field.
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. understand the working principles of Biomedical Instruments.
2. find applications of various biomedical instruments.
3. impart the knowledge of electronics on various biomedical instruments.

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 study the safety instrumentation against radiation, physiological effects due to K1
current passage and electrical accidents in the hospitals.
2 analyze the theory of Bio-telemetry, its problems and uses. K4
3 evaluate the advances in biomedical instrumentation such as lasers in medicine, K5
endoscope, CT scan, ultrasonic imaging, MRI and biofeedback instrumentation
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 - Create

Module:1 2 hours
Physiological Assist Devices: -Introduction – pacemakers – pacemaker batteries.

Module:2 2 hours
Artificial heart valves – nerve and muscle stimulators.
Module:3 2 hours
Heart-lung machine – kidney machine.
Module:4 2 hours
Operation theatre equipment: Introduction – surgical diathermy – ventilators – anesthesia
machine.
Module:5 2 hours
Cardiac output measurements – pulmonary function analyzers – gas analyzers.
Module:6 2 hours
Blood gas analyzers – oxymeters – elements of intensive care monitoring.
Module:7 2 hours
Bio-Telemetry: Elements of bio-telemetry system.
Module:8 2 hours
Design of a bio-telemetry system – radio telemetry system.
Module:9 2 hours
Problems in implant telemetry – uses of bio-telemetry.
Module:10 2 hours
Safety instrumentation Introduction – radiation safety instrumentation.
Module:11 2 hours
Physiological effects due to 50 Hz current passage – electrical accidents in hospitals.

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Module:12 2 hours
Devices to protect against electrical hazards – hospital architecture.
Module:13 2 hours
Advances in bio-medical instrumentation: Introduction – computers in medicine – lasers in
medicine.
Module:14 2 hours
Endoscopes – cryogenic surgery – CT scan – ultrasonic imaging.
Module:15 2 hours
MRI – biofeedback instrumentation – biomaterials.

Total Lecture hours 30

Text Book(s)
1 Biomedical instrumentation, M. Arumugam, AnuradhaPublicatios, (2009).
2 Introduction to biomedical electronics, Joseph Dubovy, Tata McGraw Hill Company (1978).

Reference Books
1 Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurements, Leslie Cromwell, Fred J. Weibell And Erich
A. Pfeiffer, Measurements Prentice Hall of India (1997).
2 Handbook of biomedical instruments, Khandpur. R.S, Tata McGraw Hill Company (2003).

Course designed by: Dr. P. Sagunthala and Dr. K Saravana Kumar

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MODERN DISPLAY DEVICES AND L T P C

Value added course
STORAGE MATERIALS 30 0 0 4
Students are expected to know some basic
Syllabus
Pre-requisite concepts of display devices, storage materials 2021-22
Version
and their usage.
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. acquire knowledge about different types of electronic devices and some storage materials.
2. understand the selection process which will be used in industries.
3. create various electronic and optoelectronic devices using suitable materials.

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 evaluate display performances which are necessary to appropriately select an K1
LCD in clinical situations.
2 present information in visual or tactile form. K2
3 apply these concepts for electronic visual displays. K4
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 - Create

Module:1 2 hours
Selection of materials for different devices: Selection Criteria- Operating Parameters-
Manufacturing Process-Functional Requirements-Cost consideration.
Module:2 2 hours
Engineering Requirements-Types of Materials-Examples of selection criteria.
Module:3 2 hours
Modern Engineering materials: Metallic Glasses-Structure-Preparation-Properties-Applications.

Module:4 2 hours
Shape memory alloys- Introduction-Structural Changes-General Characteristics-Characterization
Techniques-Commercial SMAs-Applications.
Module:5 2 hours
IC Packaging Materials. Introduction-IC packing-Package type-Package materials.
Module:6 2 hours
Display Devices: Introduction-Electroluminescence process- LED materials.
Module:7 2 hours
Fabrication of LED - Applications - Active and passive display devices.
Module:8 2 hours
Liquid crystals-Types -General features of liquid crystals-liquid crystal display systems-TN-LED
(twisted nematic liquid crystal display) - merits and Demerits.
Module:9 2 hours
Magnetic Data Storage Devices: Basics of magnetic materials and their parameters - Memory
concepts
Module:10 2 hours
Magnetic surface storage devices-magnetic Disc Memories
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Module:11 2 hours
Flexible disc storage systems-Floppy disks- Magnetic Tapes and drives-Magnetic Bubble materials
Module:12 2 hours
Rare earth garnets-Magnetic Bubble memories - Charge Couple devices – Applications.
Module:13 2 hours
Optical Data Storage Devices: Principle-Disc data storage- Structure and operating principle of
CD-ROM.
Module:14 2 hours
Magneto-optical storage system (recording and reading) - Data storage and retrieval methods.
Module:15 2 hours
Holography data storage-principle-storing and retrieving digital data-Applications of Holography.

Total Lecture hours 30

Text Book(s)
1 Semiconductor Physics and Optoelectronics, V.Rajendran, J.Hemalatha, M.Stalin Mano Gibson,
Vikas Publishing House PVT Ltd, (2003).
2 A Text book of Material Science, K.G.Aswani, S. Chand & Company ltd, (2001).

Reference Books
1 Material science, O.P.Khanna, Dhanpat Rai Publications, (2004).
2 Semiconductor Physics and Optoelectronics, M.Arumugam, Anuradha Agencies,(2003).

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Allied
Courses

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ALLIED PHYSICS PAPERS FOR B. Sc., MATHS / CHEMISTRY
2021-2022 BATCH AND ONWARDS

SEMESTER I /III
1AF/
Course code L T P C
3AF ALLIED PHYSICS-I
Allied Paper 4 0 0 4
The students are expected to know the
Syllabus 2021-
Pre-requisite fundamental of properties of matter, heat and
Version 22
electricity.
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. understand the behaviour of matter in everyday life.
2. acquire the skill of solving related problems.
3. gain knowledge in properties of matter, electricity and magnetism.

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 understand the laws involved in gravitation and elasticity. K2
2 update the knowledge on heat and thermodynamics, sound and spectroscopy. K3
3 realize the concept of properties of matter and recognize their applications in K4
various real problems.
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyse; K5 - Evaluate; K6 - Create
Unit: I Properties of Matter 12 hours
Gravitation: Newton’s law of Gravitation - Determination of G by Boy’s method - mass and
density of earth – acceleration due to gravity- Determination of g by compound pendulum.
Elasticity: Basic concepts – bending of beams – depression of cantilever- Determination of Y by
uniform and non-uniform bending methods – Torsion in a wire – Determination of rigidity modulus
by torsion pendulum.
Unit: II Heat, Thermodynamics and Sound 12 hours
Vanderwaal’s equation of state-critical constants of a gas-derivation of critical constants in terms of
Vanderwaal’s constants – Joule-Thomson effect – Porous plug experiment –liquefaction of helium
– K-Onnes method – properties of liquid Helium I and II.
Sound: Ultrasonics – Introduction - Properties - Production – Piezoelectric method - applications.
Unit: III Atomic Physics 12hours
X-Rays: Introduction – Properties – Principle – Production – Coolidge tube – Bragg’s law –
derivation –– Powder crystal method – Moseley’s law and its importance – Compton scattering –
Applications.
Unit: IV Electricity 12 hours
Ballistic Galvanometer – principle – construction – theory – figure of merit –– current and voltage of
sensitiveness – Conversion of galvanometer into ammeter and voltmeter – measurement of Thermo
EMF and resistance by potentiometer – Electromagnetic induction – Transformers: Theory, energy
loss and applications.
Unit: V Magnetism 10 hours
Magnetic properties of materials: Magnetic induction B – Magnetisation M – Magnetising field H –
Relation between – B, H and M – Magnetic susceptibility – Magnetic permeability – Properties of
dia, para and ferromagnetic materials – Curie temperature – Energy loss due to hysteresis –
importance of hysteresis curves – magnetic circuit.
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Unit: VI Contemporary Issues 2 hours
Expert lectures, online seminars - webinars

Total Lecture hours 60

Text Book(s)
1 Properties of Matter and Acoustics, R. Murugesan, 2nd Edition, S. Chand & Co., Ltd. Reprint
(2017).
2 Modern Physics, R. Murugesan, Kiruthiga Sivaprasath, Twelfth Revised Edition, S. Chand&
Co. Ltd. Reprint (2006).
3 Heat and Thermodynamics, Brijlal N.subramaniyam, S. Chand & Co. Ltd, Reprint (2006).
4 Electricity and Magnetism, R. Murugesan ,Revised edition, S. Chand & Co., Reprint (2014)
,
Reference Books
1 Heat Thermodynamics and Satistical Physics, Brijlal N. Subramaniyam, P.S.Hemme, S. Chand
& Co., Revised edition (2007).
2 Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics, Agrawal Prakash, PragatiPrakashan, 27th edition
(2015)
Related Online Contents [MOOC, SWAYAM, NPTEL, Websites etc.]
1 https://www.physicstutoronline.co.uk/alevelphysicsnotes/
2 https://www.askiitians.com/revision-notes/physics/atomic-physics/
3 www.khanacademy.org/science/physics/elasticity/surface tension
4 https://sites.google.com/brown.edu/lecture-demonstrations/home?authuser=0
Course Designed By: Dr. P. Sagunthala, Dr. P. Yasotha

Mapping with Programme Outcomes

COs PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 S M M M S S S L S S
CO2 S S M S L M S M M S
CO3 M S S L S M L M S M
*S-Strong; M-Medium; L-Low

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SEMESTER II / IV

2AF/
Course code ALLIED PHYSICS-II L T P C
4AF
Allied paper 4 0 0 4
The students are expected to learn the
Syllabus 2021-
Pre-requisite fundamentals of Nuclear Physics, Lasers,
Version 22
Semiconductors and electronics.
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. identify and access the diverse applications of Physics.
2. acquire knowledge in physics concepts and problem-solving skills
3. expertise in various domains of Physics

Expected Course Outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 Acquire knowledge on basic concepts of photoelectric effect and fission, fusion K1
and to a get clear idea of wave mechanics.
2 Understand the features of Nuclear forces, photoelectric cells, semiconductor K2
diodes and their fundamental concepts.
3 Recognize the concept of Laser properties and digital electronics and explore their K4
applications in real life.
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 - Create

Unit: I Modern Physics 12 hours

Photoelectric effect – Laws of photo electric effect – Einstein’s photoelectric equation – verification
of Einstein’s photoelectric equation by Millikan’s experiment – photo electric cells – applications.
Wave mechanics: De Broglie matter waves – determination of De Broglie wavelength –
Experimental study of De Broglie matter wave by G.P.Thomson experiment.
Unit: II Nuclear Physics 11 hours
Characteristics of nuclear forces – nuclear structure by liquid drop model – Binding energy – mass
defect – particle accelerators – cyclotron and betatron –nuclear fission: definition – energy released
– chain reaction – atom bomb – nuclear fusion: definition – source of Stellar energy – Hydrogen
bomb - elementary particles – Leptons, Mesons and Baryons
Unit: III Laser Physics 11 hours
Purity of spectral lines – Coherence length and time – spontaneous and induced emissions –
population inversion – metastable state – conditions for laser actions – Ruby laser – Helium–neon
laser – applications of lasers – Raman effect – Raman shift – stokes and anti-stokes lines – Laser
Raman Spectrometer.
Unit: IV Semiconductor Physics 12 hours
Volt – Ampere Characteristics of P-N junction Diode – Zener diode – applications of Zener diodes
– photodiode – principle of LED– Frequency Modulation and Amplitude modulation – basic
principle of antennas – block diagram of Superheterodyne receiver – block diagram of monochrome
TV receiver – basic principles and applications of RADAR
Unit: V Digital Electronics 12 hours
Integrated Electronics Steps in fabrication of Monolithic IC’s – General applications of IC’s.
Analog and digital computers – organization of digital computers – number systems – conversion

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of binary into decimal – conversion of decimal to binary – binary addition and subtraction – Basic
logic gates – NAND and NOR as universal logic gates – Demorgan’s theorems – Boolean algebra –
applications of Demorgan’s theorems – Half adder and full adder circuits.
Unit: VI Contemporary Issues 2 hours
Expert lectures, online seminars – webinars
Total Lecture hours 60
Text Book(s)
1 Modern Physics, R.Murugesan, Kiruthiga Sivaprasath, Twelfth Revised Edition, S. Chand &
Co. Ltd., Reprint (2006)
2 Principles of Electronics, V.K. Metha , Reprint,S.Chand& Co (2000)

Reference Books
1 A Text Book of electronics, R.S Sedha, S.Chand& Co. Ltd. Reprint (2008).
2 Modern Physics,Sehgal.Choppa, Sehgal,S.Chand& Co
Related Online Contents [MOOC, SWAYAM, NPTEL, Websites etc.]
1 https://www.askiitians.com/revision-notes/physics/atomic-physics/
2 https://www.askiitians.com/revision-notes/physics/nuclear-physics/

3 https://www.askiitians.com/revision-notes/physics/solid-and-electronic-device/
Course Designed By: Dr. P. Sagunthala and Dr. P. Yasotha

Mapping with Programme Outcomes

COs PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 S S M M S S S L S S
CO2 S M S M M S S L M S
CO3 M S M L S M L M S M

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SEMESTER I&II / SEMESTER III&IV
Course code 2PF/4PF ALLIED PHYSICS PRACTICAL L T P C
Allied Practical (Examination at the end of II/ IV semester) 0 0 2 3
Should have the fundamental knowledge of Syllabus
Pre-requisite 2021 - 22
Basic Experiments in physics Version
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. Understand the basics of Experimental techniques and apply it
2. Gain knowledge about different light and optical properties.
3. Motivate the students to apply the principles of physics in their day-to–day life.
Expected Course Outcomes:
On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:
1 attain skill to understand the usage of basic laws and theories to determine various K3
properties of the materials given.
2 analyze the characteristics of various diodes and construct power supply. K4
3 acquire the knowledge of the potentiometer and apply it for various experiments. K5
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 - Create
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS 56 hours
(Any twelve experiments)
1. Acceleration due to gravity-Compound pendulum method
2. Moment of inertia – Torsional pendulum method
3. Young’s modulus - Uniform bending - Optic lever method
4. Young’s modulus - Non-uniform bending - Pin and microscope
5. Rigidity modulus – Static torsion method.
6. Frequency of A.C - Sonometer
7. Thermal conductivity - Lee’s disc method.
8. Refractive index of a solid prism – Spectrometer
9. Refractive index of a liquid prism – Spectrometer
10. (i-d) curve - solid prism - Spectrometer
11. Wavelength of spectral lines – Grating - Minimum deviation - Spectrometer
12. Radius of curvature of lens - Newton’s rings method.
13. Viscosity of highly viscous liquid – Stoke’s method.
14. Surface tension - Drop weight method
15. Low range voltmeter calibration - Potentiometer
16. Low range ammeter calibration - Potentiometer
17. Construction of IC regulated power supply
18. Characteristics of PN Junction diode
19. Characteristics of Zener diode
20. Verification of truth tables of logic gates- AND, OR and NOT
Contemporary Issues 4 hours
Online workshop, Webinars on Experimental Electronics
Total Practical Hours: 60
Reference Books
1 Practical Physics and Electronics, C.C.Ouseph, U.J.Rao, V.Vijayendran, S.Viswanathan
Publishers (2007)
2 A text book of practical Physics, M.N.Srinivasan, S.Balasubramanian, R.Ranganathan, Sultan
Chand&Sons (2017)

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Related Online Contents [MOOC, SWAYAM, NPTEL, Websites etc.]
1 https://nptel.ac.in/courses/115/105/115105110/
2 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuiPz6iU5SQ8-rZn_LgLofRX7n8z4tHYK
3 https://www.slideshare.net/mobile/sunilrathore77398/basicanalogelectronics

Course Designed By: Dr. P. Sagunthala and Dr. P. Yasotha

Mapping with Programme Outcomes

COs PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 S M S S S M L M S M
CO2 S S M S S L M S S S
CO3 M M S S L M S S S M
*S-Strong; M-Medium; L-Low

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Annexure

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B. Sc. PHYSICS

Syllabus
(With effect from 2021 – 22)

Program Code: 22C

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
Bharathiar University
(A State University, Accredited with “A“ Grade by NAAC and
13th Rank among Indian Universities by MHRD-NIRF)
Coimbatore 641 046, INDIA

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BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY:: COIMBATORE 641046
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
Physics BOS (UG)
Chairman: Dr. P. Sagunthala, Associate Professor, Sri Vasavi College, Erode
Mobile Number: 9442510600
Email ID: [email protected]
S.No Name& Designation Institution
1 Dr. L. Senthil Kumar Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
University nominee
2 Dr. A Nishara Begum C N College, Erode
Ex-Officio Member
3 Mrs. J.Jayachitra LRG Govt. Arts College for Women,
Member Tirupur
4 Dr. D.M.Suresh Govt. Arts College, Udhagamandalam
Member
5 Dr.U.Karunanithi Govt. Arts College, Udumalpet
Member
6 Dr. J.William Charles Chikkanna Govt. Arts College, Tirupur
Member
7 Dr. N. Sasi Nirmala College for Women, Coimbatore
Member
8 Dr. R Rameshbabu Bharathidhasan University, Trichirapalli
Other University
9 Dr. S. Krishnaveni University of Mysore, Mysore
Other state
10 Mrs Kousika Robert Bosch Solutions, Coimbatore
Industrialist
11 Mr. Mahudeesvaran Vellode, Erode
Student alumnus
12 Dr. S Poongulazhi Ramakrishna College of Arts & Science,
Member Principal Coimbatore
13 Dr. K. Selvaraju Erode Arts & Science College, Erode
ACTA
14 Dr. M. Ezhil Inban Govt. Arts College, Coimbatore
TNGCTA
15 Dr. K Saravanakumar Kongunadu Arts and Science College,
AUT Coimbatore
16 Dr. L Chandra C N College, Erode
Special Invitee, Ex-chairperson

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SCAA DATED: 23.06.2021

MARKS DISTRIBUTION (EXTERNAL(CEE) AND INTERNAL (CIA))

I. THEORY(Core/ Elective/ Allied Papers)

Comprehensive Continuous Internal
External Examinations Assessments Overall Passing
Max. (CEE) (CIA) Minimum
Marks (Internal +
Max. Passing Max. Passing
External)
Marks Minimum Marks Minimum
100 50 20 50 15 40
75 45 18 30 9 30

Distribution of marks for CIA for Core/ Elective/ Allied Theory Papers
(Each student should attend at least one test)
Allotment of Internal
Component Assessment marks for a
S. No maximum of
50 30
Tests (average of two tests of 2
1 15 10
hours each)
End semester model test (3
2 15 10
hours)
Assignments- 2 No.s/ Quiz/
3 10 5
Group discussion
4 Seminar 5 -
5 Attendance 5 5

II. PRACTICAL (Core/ Elective/ Allied Practical)

Comprehensive Continuous Internal
External Examinations Assessments Overall
(CEE) (CIA) Passing
Max.
Minimum
Marks
Max. Passing Max. Passing (Internal +
Marks Minimum Marks Minimum External)
100 50 20 50 15 40
75 45 18 30 9 30
50 25 10 25 7.5 20

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SCAA DATED: 23.06.2021

A. Distribution of marks for CIA for Core/ Elective/ Allied Practical

(Each student should attend at least one test)
Allotment of Internal
Assessment marks for a
S. No Component maximum of
50 30 25
1 Record 15 10 10
2 Tests: One best test out of two tests 30 15 10
Attendance
3 (Minimum 10 experiments to be 5 5 5
completed)

B. Distribution of marks for CEE for Core/ Elective/ Allied Practical

Allotment of Comprehensive
External Examination marks
S. No Component for a maximum of
50 45 25
1 Record 5 5 5
Formula, Circuit diagram, Tabular
2 15 15 7
column and etc.,
3 Observation 20 15 8
4 Calculation 5 5 3
5 Result 5 5 2

Distribution of marks for attendance

Attendance Marks
90% and above 5
Between 85 and 90% 4
Between 80 and 85% 3
Between 75 and 80% 2
Between 70 and 75% 1

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B. Sc. Physics 2021-22 onwards - Affiliated Colleges - Annexure No.18(a)
SCAA DATED: 23.06.2021
QUESTION PAPER PATTERN

The following question paper patterns shall be followed for OBE pattern syllabi for the
candidates admitted from the academic year 2021-22 wherever applicable otherwise
provided in syllabi itself.

Maximum 50 Marks – wherever applicable

SECTION A Multiple choice questions 10*1=10 10 questions – 2 from each unit

with four options
SECTION B Short answer questions of 5*3=15 5 questions – 1 from each unit
either / or type
SECTION C Essay-type questions of 5*5=25 5 questions – 1 from each unit
either / or type

Maximum 45 Marks – wherever applicable

SECTION A Multiple choice questions 10*1=10 10 questions – 2 from each unit

with four options
SECTION B Short answer questions of 5*2=10 5 questions – 1 from each unit
either / or type
SECTION C Essay-type questions of 5*5=25 5 questions – 1 from each unit
either / or type

The General Awareness paper to have multiple-choice questions (with four options) to be
evaluated by using OMR. For other courses in Part IV namely, Environmental Studies,
Value Education – Human Rights, Yoga for Human Excellence and Women’s Rights the
question paper pattern should be 5 out of 10. Each question carries 10 marks.

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BSC Physics

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B. Sc.

Program Code: 22C

2021 – 2022 onwards

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

On obtaining an undergraduate degree the students will be able to,

acquire professional and ethical attitude, develop communicative skills,

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

PSO1 realize the role of Physics in day-to-day life.

PSO3 expertise in various domains of Physics.

identify and access the diverse applications of Physics using mathematical

Program Outcomes (POs)

develop an independent and self-disciplined specialized learning in tune with

get motivated to pursue higher education and research activities in Physics to

update themselves in the current developments and discoveries related to

BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY: : COIMBATORE 641 046

Code Theory Practical CIA CEE Total

*For subjects without practical

LIST OF ELECTIVE PAPERS

LIST OF VALUE-ADDED COURSES (OPTIONAL)

Expected Course Outcomes:

Unit:1 Conservation Laws 18 hours

Unit:2 Motion of Rigid Body 18 hours

Unit:3 Gravitation 18 hours

Unit:5 Sound 18 hours

Unit:6 Contemporary Issues 2 hours

Total Lecture hours 90

Related Online Contents [MOOC, SWAYAM, NPTEL, Websites etc.,]

Mapping with Programme Outcomes

Expected Course Outcomes:

Unit:1 Calorimetry 17 hours

Unit:2 Transmission of Heat 17 hours

Unit:3 Kinetic Theory of Gases 18 hours

Unit:4 Laws of Thermodynamics 18 hours

Unit:5 Concept of Entropy 18 hours

Total Lecture hours 90

Related Online Contents [MOOC, SWAYAM, NPTEL, Websites etc.]

Course Designed By: Dr. P. Sagunthala

Mapping with Programme Outcomes

Expected Course Outcomes:

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS 84 Hours

Contemporary Issues 6 Hours

Total Practical hours: 90

Related Online Contents [MOOC, SWAYAM, NPTEL, Websites etc.]

Course Designed By: Dr U. Karunanithi

Mapping with Programme Outcomes

Expected Course Outcomes:

Unit:1 Geometrical Optics 10 hours

Unit:2 Physical Optics - Interference 12 hours

Unit:3 Diffraction 12 hours

Unit:4 Polarization 12 hours

Unit:6 Contemporary Issues 2 hours

Total Lecture hours 60

Related Online Contents [MOOC, SWAYAM, NPTEL, Websites etc.]

Course Designed By: Dr. K. Selvaraju

Mapping with Programme Outcomes

Expected Course Outcomes:

Unit:1 Basic Concept of Measurement 7 hours

Unit:2 Performance Characteristics of an Instrumentation system 9 hours

Unit:3 Pressure Measurement 9 hours

Unit:4 Flow Measurement 9 hours

Unit:5 Measurement of Temperature 9 hours

Total Lecture hours 45

Related Online Contents [MOOC, SWAYAM, NPTEL, Websites etc.]

Course Designed By: Mrs. J.Jayachitra, Dr.L.Priya

Mapping with Programme Outcomes

Course code 43A ATOMIC PHYSICS AND SPECTROSCOPY L T P C

Expected Course Outcomes:

Unit:1 Positive Rays 11 hours

Unit:2 Structure of the Atom 12 hours

Unit:3 Magneto Optical Properties of Spectrum 12 hours

Unit:4 Photoelectric Effect 11 hours

Unit:6 Contemporary Issues 2 hours

Total Lecture hours 60

Related Online Contents [MOOC, SWAYAM, NPTEL, Websites etc.]

Course Designed By: Dr. N. Sasi

Mapping with Programme Outcomes