The undergraduate Honours programme in Applied Physics with a minor in Scientific Computing / Astrophysics is aimed to provide a comprehensive education in physics to compete with the current academic, research, and industry scenario. The programme, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 framework, allows the opportunity to experience the full range of holistic and multidisciplinary education in addition to a focus on the chosen major and minors as per the choices of the student.
Additionally, to core physics courses, emphasis is given to applied physics courses that deal with the application of scientific principles to solve real-time problems and their utilization in practical devices. Such courses like Python, Biomedical instrumentation, Photonics, Principles of Lasers and Laser Applications etc act as a connecting bridge between pure physics and engineering.
The undergraduate programme comprises two minor streams alongside mainstream physics, namely Scientific computing, and astrophysics. The courses in scientific computing emphasise the application of modern analytical tools to solve problems from domains of physical science, life science and earth science. Theory incorporated laboratory practices of the course enable the use of mathematical models, simulations of physical phenomena, control experiments, and gathering relevant data. The minor courses in astrophysics comprise the investigation of the universe and how the laws of physics apply to astronomical objects and phenomena. Being an observational science rather than an experimental one, the astrophysics stream focuses on the explanations for the celestial phenomena through mathematical formulations.
The student will be awarded a 3-year bachelor’s degree after six semesters of study and a 4-year bachelor’s degree (Honours) after eight semesters of study. The Hons. with research pathway of the programme allows one to acquire the understanding of basic research ethics and skills to publish research outcomes of the individual project work in peer-reviewed journals.
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Duration
4 Years- 8 Semester
Eligibility
Selection
Selection will be based on merit and interview process.
Program Fee for the year 2024-25 (Semester Wise)
Tuition Fee: Rs. 47,200
Caution Deposit: Rs. 3,000
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| Sl. No. | Course Title | Theory / Practical | Credits |
| 1 | English I | T | 2 |
| 2 | Language I | T | 2 |
| 3 | Chemistry I | T | 3 |
| 4 | Problem Solving and Computer Programming: Introduction to Python | T+P | 4 |
| 5 | Trigonometry and Differential Equations | T | 4 |
| 6 | Mechanics and Properties of Matter | T | 4 |
| 7 | Chemistry Lab I | P | 1 |
| 8 | Foundations of Indian Heritage | T | 2 |
| 9 | Mastery Over Mind | T+P | 2 |
| Credits (A) | 24 |
| Sl. No. | Course Title | Theory / Practical | Credits |
| 1 | English II | T | 2 |
| 2 | Language II | T | 2 |
| 3 | Chemistry II | T | 3 |
| 4 | Biomedical instrumentation | T | 4 |
| 5 | Matrices and Vector Calculus | T | 4 |
| 6 | Basics of Electricity and Magnetism | T | 4 |
| 7 | Chemistry Lab II – Instrumental | P | 1 |
| 8 | Physics Lab I – Mechanics and Properties of Matter | P | 1 |
| 9 | Glimpses of Glorious India | T | 2 |
| 10 | I AM TECH | P/F | |
| Credits (B) | 23 |
| Sl. No. | Course Title | Theory / Practical | Credits |
| 1 | Optics and Wave Motion | T | 4 |
| 2 | Basic Electronics + Lab | T+P | 4 |
| 3 | Environmental Science and Sustainability | T | 4 |
| 4 | Introduction to Mathematical Physics | T | 4 |
| 5 | Physics Lab II – Heat, Electricity and Magnetism | L | 1 |
| 6 | Open Elective I | T | 3 |
| 7 | Life Skills I | T | 2 |
| 8 | Amrita Value Programme I | T | 1 |
| 9 | Minor Course 1 | T | 4 |
| Credits (C) | 27 |
| Sl. No. | Course Title | Theory / Practical | Credits |
| 1 | Modern Physics | T | 4 |
| 2 | Advanced Electronics + Lab | P | 4 |
| 3 | Introduction to Computational Physics | T | 4 |
| 4 | Physics Lab III – Optics | P | 1 |
| 5 | Open Elective II / MOOC | T/P | 3 |
| 6 | Life Skills II | T | 2 |
| 7 | Amrita Value Programme II | T | 1 |
| 8 | Minor Course 2 | T | 4 |
| Credits (D) | 23 |
| Sl. No. | Course Title | Theory / Practical | Credits |
| 1 | Mathematical Physics I | T | 4 |
| 2 | Solid State Physics | T | 4 |
| 3 | Electrodynamics | T | 4 |
| 4 | Physics Lab IV – Modern Physics | P | 1 |
| 5 | Elective I | T | 3 |
| 6 | Open Elective III | T | 3 |
| 7 | Life Skills III | T | 2 |
| 8 | Minor Course 3 | T | 4 |
| Credits (E) | 25 |
| Sl. No. | Course Title | Theory / Practical | Credits |
| 1 | Thermal Physics | T | 4 |
| 2 | Intermediate Mechanics | T | 4 |
| 3 | Simulation Lab | P | 1 |
| 4 | Elective II | T | 3 |
| 5 | Minor Course 4 | T | 4 |
| 6 | Minor Course 5 | T | 4 |
| 7 | Internship / Project | P | 4 |
| Credits (F) | 24 | ||
| Total Credits after 3 years (A+B+C+D+E+F): 146 Credits | |||
| Exit Option: Award of B.Sc. in Applied Physics Degree after 3 years | |||
| Sl. No. | Course Title | Theory / Practical | Credits |
| 1 | Mathematical Physics II | T | 4 |
| 2 | Quantum Mechanics I | T | 4 |
| 3 | Classical Mechanics | T | 4 |
| 4 | Advanced Physics Lab | P | 2 |
| 5 | Elective III | T | 3 |
| 6 | Elective IV | T | 3 |
| Credits (G) | 20 |
| Sl. No. | Course Title | Theory / Practical | Credits |
| 1 | Statistical Mechanics | T | 4 |
| 2 | Atomic and Molecular Physics | T | 4 |
| 3 | Project | P | 12 |
| Credits (H) | 20 | ||
| Total Credits after 3 years (A+B+C+D+E+F+G+H): 186 Credits | |||
| Award of B.Sc. (Honours) in Applied Physics Degree | |||
| Sl. No. | Course Title | Theory / Practical | Credits |
| 1 | Research Methodology | T | 4 |
| 2 | Basic Research Skills | T | 4 |
| 3 | Dissertation | 12 | |
| Credits (H) | 20 | ||
| Total Credits after 4 years (A+B+C+D+E+F+G+H+I): 186 Credits | |||
| Award of B.Sc. (Honours with Research) in Applied Physics Degree | |||
| Sl. No. | Course Title | Theory / Practical | Credits |
| 1 | Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms (Physics) | T/P | 4 |
| 2 | Numerical Methods | T/P | 4 |
| 3 | Computational Methods in Physics | T/P | 4 |
| 4 | Introduction to Machine Learning | T/P | 4 |
| 5 | Principles of Remote Sensing | T | 4 |
| Sl. No. | Course Title | Theory / Practical | Credits |
| 1 | Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics | T | 4 |
| 2 | Stellar Structure and Evolution | T | 4 |
| 3 | Formation, Structure and Dynamics of Galaxies | T | 4 |
| 4 | General Relativity and Cosmology | T | 4 |
| 5 | Computational Methods in Astronomy | T | 4 |
| Electives for Semester 3 | |||
| Sl. No. | Course Title | Theory / Practical | Credits |
| 1 | Introduction to Photonics | T | 3 |
| 2 | Biophotonics | T | 3 |
| 3 | Nanophotonics | T | 3 |
| 4 | Physics of Semiconductor Devices | T | 3 |
| 5 | Principles of Lasers and Laser Applications | T | 3 |
| 6 | Nonlinear Optics | T | 3 |
| 7 | Nonlinear Dynamics | T | 3 |
| 8 | Optical Engineering | T | 3 |
| 9 | Fibre-optic Sensors and Applications | T | 3 |
| 10 | Fibre Optics and Technology | T | 3 |
| 11 | Fundamentals of Plasma Physics | T | 3 |
| 12 | Space Physics | T | 3 |
| 13 | Astronomy | T | 3 |
| 14 | Physics of the Atmosphere | T | 3 |
| 15 | Elementary Meteorological Theory | T | 3 |
| 16 | Nuclear Physics | T | 3 |
| 17 | Physics of Cold Atoms and Ions | T | 3 |
| 18 | Introduction to Quantum Computing | T | 3 |
| 19 | Quantum Electrodynamics | T | 3 |
| 20 | Quantum Optics | T | 3 |
| 21 | Computational Methods for Physicists | T | 3 |
| 22 | FOSS in Physical Sciences | T/P | 3 |
| 23 | Introduction to Nanophysics and Applications | T | 3 |
| 24 | Concepts of Nanophysics and Nanotechnology | T | 3 |
| 25 | Thin Film Technology | T | 3 |
| 26 | Micro and Nano Magnetism Materials and its Applications | T | 3 |
| 27 | X-ray Diffraction and its Applications | T | 3 |
| 28 | Methods of Experimental Physics | T | 3 |
| 29 | Solar energy conversion | T | 3 |
| 30 | Fabrication of Advanced Solar cell | T | 3 |
| Sl. No. | Course Title | Theory / Practical | Credits |
| 1 | Atmospheric Physics | T | 3 |
| 2 | Indian Contribution to Science | T | 3 |
| 3 | History and Philosophy of Science | T | 3 |
| 4 | Non-conventional energy resources | T | 3 |
| 5 | Science, Society and Culture | T | 3 |
| 6 | Physical Sciences for All | T | 3 |
| 7 | Physics of the Earth | T | 3 |
| 8 | Physics for All | T | 3 |
| 9 | Physics in everyday life | T/P | 3 |
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