Course

Unit 1

Mechanics: Motion along a straight line, motion in two- and three-dimension, projectile motion, circular motion, relative motion. Force, Friction, Work, Energy, Power. System of particle, collisions, Rotational motion, combined rotational and translational motions.

Unit 2

Waves and Oscillations: Oscillations: Oscillatory systems, Harmonic motion, Simple harmonic oscillator, applications of simple harmonic motion. Types of oscillations, Resonance. Waves: Types, Wave equation-power, intensity, principle of superposition- interference, standing waves – reflection, resonance. Sound-properties, interference, vibrating system and sources of sound, beats, Doppler effect, Effects at high-speed ultrasonics.

Unit 3

Light: Electromagnetic spectrum, Properties of light, Reflection, Refraction, Optical fiber, Interference-Thin film interference, Diffraction- Single slit, double slit, multipleslit diffraction, grating. X-ray diffraction, Polarization-Types, production and detection of polarized light. Dichroism, polarizing sheets. Laser – principle, types, uses.

Unit 4

Properties of Matter: Properties of solids: elasticity, stress-strain relation, Crystalline solids, crystal structure and Systems, Bragg’s law, X-ray diffraction, semiconductors, IC’s, Mems, introduction to Nanotechnology. Superconductors-properties, materials, SQUIDS, Cryogenics. Properties of liquids: Pressure in liquids, Pressure transmission: Pascal’s law and its applications, Buoyancy: Archimedes principle and its applications. Surface tension, capillarity. Fluid flow: streamlines, Bernoulli’s Equation- Applications, Viscosity, Viscometers. Properties of gases: Ideal gas, Kinetic theory of gases, gas laws, ideal gas equation.

Unit 5

Dielectrics and Magnetism: Properties of dielectrics, non-polar and polar dielectrics, Dielectric strength, Ferroelectrics, Piezoelectric, applications. Magnetic materials: Magnetism, magnetic materials, classification of magnetic materials, types of magnetic materials, soft magnetic materials, hard magnetic materials, applications.

Physics course offered to undergraduate students by School of Biotechnology is a basic course which builds a bridge between physics and Biology. The learning objectives of the course are to develop. Knowledge and ability to use various problem-solving strategies of physics to Biology. Ability to justify and explain specific approaches to solving problems. Ability to synthesize knowledge from different areas of physics and apply it to biological situations. Ability to work in teams for written and oral communication skills

COURSE OUTCOMES:

After completing the course, students shall be able to

CO1. Students are able to categorize different types of motions such as 1D, 2D and 3D motions and apply it accordingly.

CO2. They are able to relate work, energy and power and can use it in different scenarios.

CO3. They compare translational motion and rotational motion which makes the bloblem solving very easy.

CO4. Solves problems on waves and oscillations and apply it in different biological instruments.

CO5. They integrate the different phenomena due to light such as reflection, refraction, interference, dispersion and diffraction.

CO6. The students distinguish the properties of matter such as solids, liquids and gases.

CO7. The students are able to compare and relate Dielectrics and magnetism.

• Physics – David Halliday, Robert Resnick, Kenneth S Krane, Vol. 1, 5th (e), Willey Student Edition, 2002.
• Physics – David Halliday, Robert Resnick, Kenneth S Krane, Vol. 2, 5th (e), Willey Student Edition, 2002.
• College Physics – Raymond A Serway, Jerry S. Faughn, Chris Vuille, Charles A Bennett, Vol. 1, Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2006.
• College Physics – Raymond A Serway, Jerry S. Faughn, Chris Vuille, Charles A Bennett, Vol. 2, Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2006.