Academics
The Integrated M. Sc. Physics Program at Amrita aims to train the students in high level theoretical knowledge enabling them to tackle practical complex problems in industrial fields as well as to pursue further academic achievements through research. Since Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences are fundamental courses in sciences, students will be taught a mix of all these four subjects during the first two years. After successful completion of fundamental courses, a student will take up core courses in physics. In addition to the core physics subjects, the students can acquire additional expertise in special area of physics in the final year. During this period, all possible opportunities will be created for close interaction with research institutes and industries so as to provide high level training. After successful completion of the academic requirements students are awarded a Master of Science degree.
Thus the main objective of this program is to prepare the younger generation to cope with the emerging scenario in the top level industries, academic and research institutions.
DURATION
5 years, 10 semesters
SALIENT FEATURES OF THE COURSES
- Exit option with a B. Sc. degree at the end of third year
- State of art Research labs
- Qualified and Motivated Faculty
- Separate Hostels for Boys and Girls
- Placement assistance
- Guidance in the preparation for national-international level scholarship tests such as UGC/CSIR - NET, GATE, TOEFL, IELTS and BEC.
Information on Department of Sciences
Curriculum
Semester I
| Code No |
Course Title |
L |
T |
P |
Cr |
|---|
| 18ENG101 |
Communicative English |
2 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
| |
Language I |
1 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| 18CHY103 |
Chemistry I |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| 18CSA100 |
Problem Solving and Computer Programming |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| 18MAT106 |
Trigonometry and Differential Equations |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 18PHY104 |
Mechanics and Properties of Matter |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 18CHY182 |
Chemistry Lab I |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
| 18CSA180 |
Problem Solving and Computer Programming Lab |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
| 18CUL101 |
Cultural Education I |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| TOTAL |
|
|
|
23 |
Semester II
| Code No |
Course Title |
L |
T |
P |
Cr |
|---|
| 18ENG121 |
Professional Communication |
1 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| |
Language II |
1 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| 18CHY114 |
Chemistry II |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| 18PHY113 |
Advanced Computer Programming Introduction to Python |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| 18MAT119 |
Matrices and Vector Calculus |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 18PHY111 |
Basics of Electricity and Magnetism |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 18CHY183 |
Chemistry Lab II - Instrumental |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
| 18PHY185 |
Advanced Computer Programming / Python Lab |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
| 18PHY183 |
Physics Lab I - Mechanics and Properties of Matter |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
| 18CUL111 |
Cultural Education II |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| Total |
|
|
|
23 |
Semester III
| Code No |
Course Title |
L |
T |
P |
Cr |
|---|
| 18PHY201 |
Basic Experimental Techniques in Physics |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 18PHY203 |
Optics and Wave Motion |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| |
Elective A |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| 18PHY204 |
Analog Electronics |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 18PHY205 |
Introduction to Mathematical Physics |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 18PHY283 |
Physics Lab II – Heat, Electricity and Magnetism |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
| 18SSK201 |
Life Skills I |
1 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| 18AVP201 |
Amrita Value Programme I |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Total |
|
|
|
23 |
Semester IV
| Code No |
Course Title |
L |
T |
P |
Cr |
|---|
| 18ENV300 |
Environmental Science and Sustainability |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| 18PHY216 |
Digital Electronics |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| |
Elective B |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| 18PHY217 |
Introduction to computational Physics |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 18PHY284 |
Physics Lab III - Optics |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
| 18PHY218 |
Modern Physics |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 18SSK211 |
Life Skills II |
1 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| 18AVP211 |
Amrita Value Programme II |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Total |
|
|
|
22 |
Semester V
| Code No |
Course Title |
L |
T |
P |
Cr |
|---|
| 18PHY306 |
Thermal Physics |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 18PHY307 |
Electrodynamics |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 18PHY308 |
Solid State Physics |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 18PHY390 |
Free/Open Elective* /Living Lab@ |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| |
Elective C |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| 18PHY384 |
Physics Lab IV – Modern Physics |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
| 18SSK301 |
Life Skills III |
1 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| TOTAL |
21 |
Semester VI
| Code No |
Course Title |
L |
T |
P |
Cr |
|---|
| 18PHY318 |
Atomic and Molecular Physics |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 18PHY319 |
Intermediate Mechanics |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 18PHY320 |
Introduction to Modern Optics(course name to be reassigned) |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| |
Elective D |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| 18PHY385 |
Physics Lab V – Electronics |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
| Total |
16 |
| 18PHY399 |
Project (for Exit-option students) |
6 |
| |
Total (for Exit-option students) |
22 |
| |
Total |
128 |
| |
For Exit option |
134 |
Semester VII
| Code No |
Course Title |
L |
T |
P |
Cr |
|---|
| 18PHY501 |
Classical Mechanics |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 18PHY502 |
Quantum Mechanics I |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 18PHY503 |
Mathematical Physics I |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 18PHY504 |
Computational Physics |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 18PHY581 |
Advanced Physics Lab |
0 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
| 18PHY582 |
Simulation Lab |
0 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
| 18PHY591 |
Mini Project |
|
|
|
1 |
| Total |
20 |
Semester VIII
| Code No |
Course Title |
L |
T |
P |
Cr |
|---|
| 18PHY511 |
Quantum Mechanics II |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 18PHY512 |
Mathematical Physics II |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 18PHY513 |
Statistical Mechanics |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 18PHY514 |
Advanced Electrodynamics |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 18PHY515 |
Experimental Techniques |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 18PHY583 |
Advanced Electronics Lab |
0 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
| |
| |
Total |
22 |
Semester IX
| Code No |
Course Title |
L |
T |
P |
Cr |
|---|
| 18PHY601 |
Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 18PHY602 |
Condensed Matter Physics |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 18PHY603 |
Nuclear and Particle Physics |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| |
Elective I |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| |
Elective II |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| 18PHY681 |
Spectroscopy Lab |
0 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
| |
|
| Total |
20 |
Semester X
| Code No |
Course Title |
L |
T |
P |
Cr |
|---|
| 18PHY696 |
Dissertation |
|
|
|
18 |
| 18PHY697 |
Viva voce |
|
|
|
2 |
| Total |
20 |
| Total for 5 Year Int. M. Sc. |
210 |
General Subjects Curriculum Syllabus
