Semester-wise Syllabi & Course Structure
COE Academic PortalThe curricula and semester syllabi for the Department of Physics are formulated under autonomous academic regulations following Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and Outcome-Based Education (OBE) guidelines set by UGC and Bharathidasan University.
Programme: B.Sc Physics & M.Sc Physics
| S.No | Semester | Course Code | Course / Subject Title | Category | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Semester I | PHY101 | Properties of Matter & Sound Acoustics | Core Course | 4 |
| 2 | Semester I | PHY102 | Classical Mechanics & Relativity | Core Course | 4 |
| 3 | Semester I | LAB101 | General Physics Practical Lab I | Practical Lab | 2 |
| 4 | Semester II | PHY201 | Thermal Physics & Statistical Thermodynamics | Core Course | 4 |
| 5 | Semester II | PHY202 | Optics & Laser Spectroscopy | Core Course | 4 |
| 6 | Semester II | LAB201 | Optics & Thermal Physics Lab II | Practical Lab | 2 |
| 7 | Semester III | PHY301 | Electricity, Magnetism & Electrodynamics | Core Course | 5 |
| 8 | Semester III | PHY302 | Mathematical Physics & Computational Methods | Core Course | 4 |
| 9 | Semester III | LAB301 | Electricity & Magnetism Lab | Practical Lab | 2 |
| 10 | Semester IV | PHY401 | Atomic, Molecular & Laser Physics | Core Course | 5 |
| 11 | Semester IV | PHY402 | Nuclear & Particle Physics | Core Course | 4 |
| 12 | Semester IV | LAB401 | Nuclear & Spectroscopy Lab | Practical Lab | 2 |
| 13 | Semester V | PHY501 | Analog & Digital Electronics | Core Course | 5 |
| 14 | Semester V | PHY502 | Quantum Mechanics & Wave Theory | Core Course | 5 |
| 15 | Semester V | LAB501 | Digital Electronics & Microprocessor Lab | Practical Lab | 2 |
| 16 | Semester VI | PHY601 | Solid State Physics & Materials Science | Core Course | 5 |
| 17 | Semester VI | PHY602 | Elements of Nanomaterials & Solar Energy | Core Course | 4 |
| 18 | Semester VI | PRJ601 | Experimental Physics Project Dissertation | Project Work | 4 |
Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) carries 25% weightage and End Semester Autonomous Examinations (ESE) carry 75% weightage. Detailed syllabi units, reference books, and lab manuals are hosted on the Controller of Examinations (COE) portal.