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B.Tech Degree Curriculum Overview

The document outlines the curriculum for a B.Tech degree and dual degree program in physics. It includes the course requirements and credits for each year of study, with specifics on course codes, titles, lecture/tutorial hours and credits. Elective courses are also listed for odd and even semesters. The dual degree program involves an additional two years of study and a research project, with some specialized course requirements in the areas of nanoscience and electronics.

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B.Tech Degree Curriculum Overview

The document outlines the curriculum for a B.Tech degree and dual degree program in physics. It includes the course requirements and credits for each year of study, with specifics on course codes, titles, lecture/tutorial hours and credits. Elective courses are also listed for odd and even semesters. The dual degree program involves an additional two years of study and a research project, with some specialized course requirements in the areas of nanoscience and electronics.

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B.

Tech Degree Curriculum (2009 onwards)


Basic Credits 259
First Year First Semester
PH MA CS HS PH ME PH NC NO NS 103 105 101 101 117 113 117 102 102 102 Modern Physics Calculus Computer Prog. &Utilization Economics Physics Lab Workshop Practice Physics Lab N C C or N S O or NSS L T 2 1 2 2 2 0 3 0 0 0 0.5 0 0 0 PP/NP P 0 0 2 0 3 3 3 C 6 8 6 6 3 4 3

Honours Credits - 30

______________________ 9.5 3 8 33 _______________________

Second Semester
PH MA XX CH CH ME NC NO NS L T P C 102 Electricity and Magnetism 2 1 0 6 106/8 Linear algebra &ODE 2 2 0 8 102 Data analysis & Interpretation 2 1 0 6 103 Chemistry 2 1 0 6 117 Chemistry Laboratory 0 0 3 3 119 Engineering Graphics and Drawing 0 1 3 5 102 N C C or PP/NP 102 N S O or 102 N S S _________________________ 8 6 6 34 _________________________

Second Year First Semester


EP EP MA EE EP 201 203 205/7 101 211 Classical Mechanics Optics Complex Analysis & ODE II Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Circuits Electronics Laboratory - I L 2 2 3 3 T 1 1 1 1 P 0 0 0 0 C 6 6 8 8

0 0 3 3 ______________________ 10 4 3 31 ______________________ 2 2 1 1 0 0 6 6

Honours EP 221 Minor EP 251

Non-linear Dynamics Classical Mechanics

Second Semester
EP EP EP MA ES EP EP 202 204/ 206 214 403 212 214 Photonics Waves and Oscillations/ Thermodynamics (half semester) Numerical analysis Environmental Studies Electronics Laboratory - II (Digital Electronics) Physics Laboratory -I (GPL) L 2 2 3 2 1 T 1 1 1 1 0 P 0 0 0 0 3 C 6 6 8 6 5

0 0 3 3 ______________________ 10 4 6 34 ______________________ 2 2 1 1 0 0 6 6

Honours EP 222 Minor EP 252

Continuum Mechanics Intro to Quantum Mechanics

Third Year First Semester


EP EN BT EP HS 301 301 251 311 xxx Quantum Mechanics - I Intro to Renew Energy Tech Molecular Biology Electronics Laboratory -III HS Core Course (Microprocessors) Works Visit L 3 2 3 1 3 T 1 1 0 0 0 P 0 0 0 3 0 C 8 6 6 5 6

P/NP ________________________ 12 2 3 31 ________________________ 0 2 0 1 0 0 6 6

Honours EP 321 Minor EP 351

Supervised Learning E M Theory and Relativity

Second Semester
PH PH PH EP 404 406 408 312 L T P C Electromagnetic Theory-I 2 1 0 6 Quantum Mechanics - II 2 1 0 6 Statistical Physics 2 1 0 6 Department Elective-I 2 1 0 6 Department/Open Elective-I 2 1 0 6 Physics Laboratory - II (SS,NP) 0 0 3 3 ________________________ 10 5 3 33 ________________________ Methods in Experimental Nuclear & Particle Physics Solid State Physics 2 2 1 1 0 0 6 6

Honours EP 322 Minor EP 352

Fourth Year First Semester


PH PH PH EP EP L T P C 501 Atomic and Molecular Physics 2 1 0 6 503 Condensed Matter Physics 2 1 0 6 505 Nuclear Physics 2 1 0 6 Institute Elective II 3 0 0 6 401 Analytical Techniques 2 0 2 6 411 Physics Laboratory III (Opt,Spec) 0 0 3 3 ________________________ 11 3 5 33 ________________________

Honours EP 497 Research Project* 0 0 0 6 * Subject to a minimum CPI of 7.5. Other students may have to take a Departmental Elective to fulfill the Honours Requirement of 5 Courses. Minor EP 451 Thermal and Statistical Physics 2 1 0 6

Second Semester
EP 402 Physics of Quantum Devices Institute Elective -III Departmental Elective II Departmental Elective III Departmental Elective - IV L T P C 3 0 0 6 3 0 0 6 3 0 0 6 3 0 0 6 3 0 0 6 ________________________ 15 0 0 30 ________________________

Honours EP 498 Research Project* 0 0 0 6 *Subject to obtaining a BB Grade in Seminar Project and approval of Guide. Other students may have to take a Departmental Elective to fulfill the Honours requirement of 5 Courses. Minor EP 452 Light Matter Interactions 2 1 0 6

Odd Semester Electives


Departmental Electives EP 413 : Applied Solid State Physics EP 415: Quantum Optics PH 511: Quantum Mechanics - III PH 513: Advanced Magnetic Materials and Applications

Even Semester Electives


Departmental Electives PH 502*: PH 504: PH 506: PH 508: PH 510: PH 512: PH 514: PH 516: PH 518: Electromagnetic Theory - II Group Theoretical Methods in Physics Elementary Particle Physics General Theory of Relativity Quantum Information and Computing Advanced Statistical Physics Theoretical Nuclear Physics Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics Advanced Simulation Techniques in Physics

EP 432 : EP 434 : EP 436 : MM 474: AE 415: EE 724: EE 606:

Physics of Nanostructures and Nanoscale Devices Nanomaterials, Nanostructures and Nanofabrication Superconductivity and Low Temperature Physics Science and Technology of Thin Films Flight Mechanics Nano-electronics Fibre Optics Communications

* Electromagnetic Theory-II will be redesigned as a course of relativistic formulation of electrodynamics. It will be a compulsory course for Msc students in their fourth semester and can be offered as an elective to EP students in the even semester.

Dual Degree Curriculum (2009 onwards)


Basic Credits 243 First Year First Semester
PH MA CS HS ME PH NC NO NS 103 105 101 101 113 117 102 102 102 Modern Physics Calculus Computer Prog. &Utilization Economics Workshop Practice Physics Lab N C C or N S O or NSS L T 2 1 2 2 2 0 3 0 0.5 0 0 0 PP/NP P 0 0 2 0 3 3 C 6 8 6 6 4 3

Honours Credits 30

DD Credits 96

______________________ 9.5 3 8 33 _______________________

Second Semester
PH MA XX CH CH ME NC NO NS L T P C 102 Electricity and Magnetism 2 1 0 6 106/8 Linear algebra &ODE 2 2 0 8 102 Data analysis & Interpretation 2 1 0 6 103 Chemistry 2 1 0 6 117 Chemistry Laboratory 0 0 3 3 119 Engineering Graphics and Drawing 0 1 3 5 102 N C C or PP/NP 102 N S O or 102 N S S _________________________ 8 6 6 34 _________________________

Second Year First Semester


EP EP MA EE EP 201 203 205 101 211 Classical Mechanics Optics Complex Analysis & ODE II Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Circuits Electronics Laboratory - I L 2 2 3 3 T 1 1 1 1 P 0 0 0 0 C 6 6 8 8

0 0 3 3 ______________________ 10 4 3 31 ______________________ 2 1 0 6

Honours EP 221 Non Linear Dynamics

Second Semester
EP EP EP MA ES EP EP 202 204 206 214 403 212 214 Photonics Waves and Oscillations/ Thermodynamics (half semester) Numerical analysis Environmental Studies Electronics Laboratory - II (Digital Electronics) Physics Laboratory -I (GPL) L 2 2 3 3 1 T 1 1 1 0 0 P 0 0 0 0 3 C 6 6 8 6 5

0 0 3 3 ______________________ 10 4 6 34 ______________________ 2 1 0 6

Honours EP 222

Continuum Mechanics

Third Year First Semester


EP EN BT HS EP 301 301 251 xxx 311 Quantum Mechanics - I Intro to Renew Energy Tech Molecular Biology HS Core Course Electronics Laboratory -III (Microprocessors) Works Visit L 3 2 3 3 1 T 1 1 0 0 0 P 0 0 0 0 3 C 8 6 6 6 5

P/NP ________________________ 12 2 3 31 ________________________ 2 1 0 6

Honours EP 321

Seminar

Second Semester
PH PH PH EP EP 404 406 408 302 312 Electromagnetic Theory-I Quantum Mechanics - II Statistical Physics Condensed Matter Physics Department/Open Elective-I Physics Laboratory - II (SS,NP) L 2 2 2 2 2 T 1 1 1 1 1 P 0 0 0 0 0 C 6 6 6 6 6

0 0 3 3 ________________________ 10 5 3 33 ________________________

Honours EP 322

Methods in Experimental Nuclear & Particle Physics

Fourth Year First Semester


PH PH EP EP EP 501 505 401 431 411 Atomic and Molecular Physics Nuclear Physics Analytical Techniques Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Institute Elective II 3 Physics Laboratory III(Opt,Spec) 0 L 2 2 2 3 T 1 1 0 0 0 0 P 0 0 2 0 0 3 C 6 6 6 6 6 3

________________________ 12 3 3 33 ________________________ Honours EP 421 Semiconductor Physics 3 0 0 6

(compulsory) Second Semester


L EP EP 402 432 Physics of Quantum Devices Physics of Nanostructures and Nanoscale Devices Institute Elective -III Departmental Elective I DD Elective - I Advanced Laboratory Techniques In Nanoscience 2 3 3 3 3 0 T 1 0 0 0 0 0 P 0 0 0 0 0 6 C 6 6 6 6 6 6

EP

440

________________________ 14 1 0 36 ________________________ Honours EP 434 Nanomaterials 3 0 0 6

Fifth Year First Semester


Departmental Elective - III DD Elective II DD Project Stage - I L T P C 3 0 0 6 3 0 0 6 0 0 0 30 ________________________ 6 0 0 42 ________________________

Second Semester
DD Project Stage - I L T P C 0 0 0 36 ________________________ 0 0 0 36 ________________________

Odd Semester Electives


Departmental Electives EP 413: Applied Solid State Physics EP 415: Quantum Optics PH 511: Quantum Mechanics - III PH 513: Advanced Magnetic Materials and Applications

DD Electives EP 501: EE 701: EE 669: ME 603:

Optical properties of Nanostructured Materials Introduction to MEMS VLSI Technology Cryogenics Engineering I

Even Semester Electives


Departmental Electives PH 502: Electromagnetic Theory - II PH 504: PH 506: PH 508: PH 510: PH 512: PH 514: PH 516: PH 518: DD Electives EP 432 : EP 434 : EP 436 : MM 474: EE 724: EE 606: ME xxx: AE 415: Physics of Nanostructures and Nanoscale Devices Nanomaterials, Nanostructures and Nanofabrication Superconductivity and Low Temperature Physics Science and Technology of Thin Films Nano-electronics Fibre Optics Communications Cryogenics I Flight Mechanics Group Theoretical Methods in Physics Elementary Particle Physics General Theory of Relativity Quantum Information and Computing Advanced Statistical Physics Theoretical Nuclear Physics Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics Advanced Simulation Techniques in Physics

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Laboratory courses such as Physics Lab (PH 117), Electronics Laboratory (EP 211), and Advanced Laboratory Techniques (EP 440) at various curriculum stages supplement theoretical instruction with hands-on experimentation. These courses advance students' technical skills, reinforce conceptual understanding, and enhance problem-solving abilities critical for engineering education. By ensuring practical application, they prepare students for industry or further research .

Research-oriented courses like EP 497 and EP 498 emphasize independent study and project work, requiring a minimum CPI or guide approval. These courses enhance critical thinking, foster in-depth understanding, and prepare students for advanced academic or professional work by encouraging them to apply theoretical knowledge in practical research settings .

Quantum Mechanics is introduced in discrete phases, beginning with Quantum Mechanics I (EP 301) and progressing to Quantum Mechanics II (PH 406), and advanced topics such as Quantum Mechanics III (PH 511). This sequence ensures students build upon foundational principles before tackling more complex quantum theories and applications .

The curriculum promotes a comprehensive understanding of contemporary physics through a strategic course sequencing covering foundational topics like Modern Physics (PH 103) and advanced subjects such as Quantum Information and Computing (PH 510). This progression ensures students acquire deep insights into modern physical theories and their applications, equipping them with the knowledge crucial for tackling future scientific challenges .

Interdisciplinary electives, such as Environmental Studies (ES 403) and Introduction to Renew Energy Tech (EN 301), broaden the academic horizon of B.Tech students by integrating diverse fields of study. This exposure fosters adaptable skills, encourages innovative thinking, and prepares students for complex problem-solving in multidisciplinary settings .

The B.Tech program balances core and specialized knowledge through a structured progression from foundational courses such as Calculus (MA 105) and Economics (HS 101) to specialized subjects like Quantum Mechanics (EP 301) and Condensed Matter Physics (EP 302). This blend ensures students develop a fundamental understanding before delving into specialized domains, thus supporting comprehensive learning across disciplines .

Mathematics courses, including Calculus (MA 105), Linear Algebra & ODE (MA 106), and Complex Analysis (MA 205), provide a logical framework that underpins engineering principles. This progression develops essential analytical skills, enabling students to understand and solve complex engineering problems across diverse applications such as electronic circuits and quantum mechanics, thereby laying a robust foundation for technical competency .

Professional practice components, including work visits noted under Electronics Laboratory - III, offer students exposure to real-world applications of their studies, facilitating connections between theoretical knowledge and practical industry skills. These experiences help reinforce classroom learning through observation and firsthand involvement in technological environments .

Elective courses in the dual degree curriculum allow students to explore interdisciplinary subjects and tailor their education towards individual interests and emerging fields, such as Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (EP 431) and Introduction to MEMS (EE 701). These electives foster versatile knowledge and skills that are applicable across various domains .

The first-year curriculum integrates theoretical learning through courses like Modern Physics (PH 103) and Calculus (MA 105) which consist of lectures and tutorials, and practical learning through lab sessions such as Physics Lab (PH 117) and Workshop Practice (ME 113) that include practical applications and hands-on sessions .

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