CHRIST (Deemed to University), Bangalore

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND ELECTRONICS

School of Sciences






Syllabus for
BSc (Physics, Chemistry/Honours/Honours with Research)
Academic Year  (2023)

 
        

  

Assesment Pattern

End Semester Examination Question Paper Pattern (Theory) 

 

Time: 3 hrs                                                                                           Max marks: 100         

 

The question paper will contain 6 questions (10 marks each) that are mandatory and 4 questions (10 marks each) that will have internal choice.

 

 

 

Questions could be designed to test conceptual knowledge, theory and analytical skills. A minimum of 40% of the questions would be to challenge the students for analytical ability.

 

 

 

              Grading: 

 

Percentage

Grade

Grade Point      (4 Point Scale)

Interpretation

Division

80 -100

A+

4.00

Outstanding 

First class with Distinction

73 - 79

A

3.67

Excellent

First Class

66 - 72

B+ 

3.33

Very good

60 - 65

B

3.00

Good 

55 - 59

B 

2.67

Average

 

Second Class

 

50 - 54

C+

2.33

Satisfactory

45 - 49

C

2.00

Pass 

Pass Class

40 - 44

D

1.00

Pass

0 -39

F

0

Fail

 

 

 Guidelines for Learner Centric (LC) Course

  1. Continuous internal assessment (CIA) and end semester examination (ESE) shall be conducted by the Department/the faculty members offering the course. 

  2. CIA components shall include Research Based/Experiential/Problem Based/ Peer Learning. 

  3. CIA marks shall be submitted to the Office of examinations at the end of the semester as an Overall CIA with 60% weightage.

  4. ESE shall be conducted for 50 marks and 2 hours duration. Weightage for the ESE will be 40%.

  5. The pass marks for CIA will be 24 marks (40% of 60 marks) and for ESE 16 marks (40% of 40 marks). 

  6. A minimum of 85% attendance shall be maintained to be eligible for appearing to ESE.

  7. No attendance marks (5%) shall be given, as it is applicable only for non-LC theory courses. 

  8. The rubrics of each assessment shall be made available to the students beforehand by the respective faculty members.

  9. If any student fails in the CIA, there shall not be any repeat of the CIA. However, it shall be permitted for ESE.

Assessment metrics

      CIA I - 20 marks (Research Based Assessment, Submission type assignment).

      CIA II - 20 marks (Descriptive type test and problem solving, Submission type).

      CIA III - 20 marks (Experiential learning, Submission type).

      ESE - 50 marks (Descriptive/Problem solving, Written type, finally converted to 40 marks).

 

Examination And Assesments

Evaluation Pattern

Theory

Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) 50%,   End Semester Examination (ESE) 50%

 

Component

Schedule

Duration

Marks

Marks reduced to

CIA I

Assignment/test/group task/presentation

Before Mid

Semester

Exam

(MSE)

 

20

10

CIA II

Mid Semester Test (MST)

Centralised

2 hours

50

 

25

CIA III

Assignment/test/group task/presentation

After MST

 

20

 

10

Attendance

75 – 79: 1 mark, 80 – 84: 2 marks, 85 – 89: 3 marks, 90 – 94: 4 marks, 95 – 100: 5 marks

 

05

ESE

Centralised

3 hours

100

 

50

 

Total

 

100

Department Overview:

The Department of Physics and Electronics CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore was established in 1969, initiating BSc course with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) combination and subsequently Physics, Mathematics and Electronics (PME) combination in the year 1986. The department traces its roots as a postgraduate center affiliated to Bangalore University in 1993 with molecular and crystal physics as specialization. Under the autonomous institution system, the department has been offering MSc specialization in Electronics since 2007.  MPhil and PhD programs were initiated under the “Deemed to be University'' status, in 2008. Over the years, the department has become one of the best centers for quality higher education offered at the postgraduate and research levels. The faculty consists of physicists, dedicated to quality undergraduate and postgraduate education and to the advancement of knowledge in physics. Research has been activated in the concerned subject areas both on campus and in collaboration with researchers at other institutions. The faculty members of the department carry out research in many frontier areas, which includes crystallography, superconductivity, nano-materials, nuclear physics and astrophysics. Faculty members and students have been recognized by national/international institutions in terms of awards and fellowships. The department has undertaken minor and major research projects supported by funding agencies such as UGC, DST, ISRO and Centre for Research, CHRIST (Deemed to be University).  Department has been awarded with prestigious DST-FIST fund for the research infrastructure development 

 

The UG/ PG program is designed to prepare students for teaching, higher research studies, or advanced scientific work in industry. Several research papers have been published in various national & international journals of repute apart from presentations across the globe. The department has also been actively organizing guest lecturers, national/regional conferences, workshops, refresher courses, seminars, symposia to promote research and development activities. 

 

Mission Statement:

Vision

Excellence and Service

Mission

To instill scientific temper and intellectual vigour among students, for contributing to the needs of the society, by providing an environment of learning and knowledge creation through academic accompaniment.

 

Introduction to Program:

The programme is offered to students opting for a BSc degree with the combinations of Physics and Chemistry and BSc (Physics Honours/Honours with Research). The programme leads the students to higher learning in Physics and Chemistry and contributes to the welfare of society. It is designed to help the students to understand the importance of physics in daily life and the role of physics in understanding nature. The courses in BSc (Physics, Chemistry/Honours/Honours with Research) provide students with vital core science concepts and an application-oriented undergraduate education. Students acquire foundational knowledge and skill sets covering fundamentals of sciences and technology. Given the need to improve undergraduate instruction that encourages interdisciplinary training and teamwork, this programme develops adaptable students with a strong foundation in competencies relevant to the evolving industry in physics and allied technology. It gives the students hands-on instruction in experimental skills and methods, where the students will be trained to use an experimental learning method to integrate the programme's laboratory and theory components.

Program Objective:

Programme Outcome/Programme Learning Goals/Programme Learning Outcome:

PO1: Understand and analyse the concepts of physics and y apply them to real-world situations

PO2: Develop logical and analytical skills in physical sciences.

PO3: Exhibit professional skills to lead a successful career

PO4: Analyse the impact of chemicals in societal and environmental contexts.

Programme Specific Outcome:

PSO1: Understand and analyse the concepts of physics and Chemistry apply them to real-world situations

PSO2: Develop logical and analytical skills in physical and chemical sciences.

Programme Educational Objective:

PEO1: The courses in BSc (Physics, Chemistry/Honours/Honours with Research) provide students with vital core science concepts and an application-oriented undergraduate education.