PHYSICS - Course Outcomes
COURSE 1:MECHANICS AND PROPERTIES OF MATTER
CO-1 : Understand and apply the concepts of scalar and vector fields, calculate the gradient of a scalar field, determine the divergence and curl of a vector field.
CO-2 : Understand Newton’s laws of motion and motion of variable mass system and its
application to rocket motion and the concepts of impact parameter, scattering cross
section.
CO-3 : Apply the rotational kinematic relations, the principle and working of gyroscope and it
applications and the processional motion of a freely rotating symmetric top.
CO-4: Comprehend the general characteristics of central forces and the application of Kepler’s
laws to describe the motion of planets and satellite in circular orbit through the study of
law of Gravitation
CO-5 :Understand postulates of Special theory of relativity and its consequences such as length
contraction, time dilation, relativistic mass and mass-energy equivalence.
COURSE 2: OPTICS
CO-1 : Understand the different aberrations in lenses and discuss the methods of minimizing them.
CO-2 : Understand the phenomenon of interference of light and its formation in (i) Lloyd’s single mirror due to division of wave front and (ii) Thin films, Newton’s rings and Michelson interferometer due to division of amplitude
CO-3 : Distinguish between Fresnel’s diffraction and Fraunhoffer diffraction and observe the diffraction patterns in the case of single slit and the diffraction grating
CO-4 : Explain the various methods of production of plane, circularly and polarized light and their detection and the concept of optical activity.
CO-5 : Comprehend the basic principle of laser, the working of He-Ne laser and Ruby lasers and their applications in different fields
COURSE 3: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM
CO-1 : Understand the Gauss law and its application to obtain electric field in different cases and formulate the relationship between electric displacement vector, electric polarization, Susceptibility, Permittivity and Dielectric constant.
CO-2 : Learn to solve problems using loop analysis, Nodal analysis, Thvenin's theorem, Norton's theorem, and the Superposition theorem
CO-3 : Distinguish between the magnetic effect of electric current and electromagnetic induction and apply the related laws in appropriate circumstances.
CO-4 : Understand Biot and Savart’s law and Ampere’s circuital law to describe and explain the generation of magnetic fields by electrical currents.
CO-5 : Understand the Phenomenon of resonance in LCR AC-circuits, sharpness of resonance, Q- factor, Power factor and the comparative study of series and parallel resonant circuits
COURSE 4: MODERN PHYSICS
CO-1 : Develop an understanding on the concepts of Atomic and Modern Physics, basic elementary quantum mechanics and nuclear physics
CO-2: Develop critical understanding of concept of Matter waves and Uncertainty principle
CO-3 : Get familiarized with the principles of quantum mechanics and the formulation of Schrodinger wave equation and its applications
CO-4 : Increase the awareness and appreciation of superconductors and their practical applications
COURSE 5: APPLICATIONS OF ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM
CO-1: Identification of various components present in Electricity& Electronics Laboratory.
CO-2: Acquiring a critical knowledge of each component and its utility (like resistors, capacitors, inductors, power sources etc.).
CO-3: Demonstrate skills of constructing simple electronic circuits consisting of basic circuit elements.
CO-4: Understand the need & Functionality of various DC & AC Power sources.
CO-5: Comprehend the design, applications and practices of various electrical & Electronic devices and also their trouble shooting.
COURSE 6: ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION
CO-1: Identify various facilities required to set up a basic Instrumentation Laboratory.
CO-2: Acquire a critical knowledge of various Electrical Instruments used in the Laboratory.
CO-3: Demonstrate skills of using instruments like CRO, Function Generator, Multimeter etc. through hands on experience.
CO-4: Understand the Principle and operation of different display devices used in the display systems and different transducers
CO-5: Comprehend the applications of various biomedical instruments in daily life like B.P. meter, ECG, Pulse oximeter etc. and know the handling procedures with safety and security..