Course Title: Physics Sessional
Type of Course: Compulsory, Sessional, Non-departmental
Offered to: EEE
Pre-requisite Course(s): None
Experiments based on waves & oscillations, heat & thermodynamics, electricity & magnetism, optics, and modern physics.
Objective 1: To gain practical knowledge about theories of Physics by performing different experiments.
Objective 2: To develop analytical and scientific report writing skills.
Insert previous knowledge requirements: N/A
| CO No. | CO Statement | Corresponding PO(s)* | Domains and Taxonomy level(s)** | Delivery Method(s) and Activity(-ies) | Assessment Tool(s) |
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| At the end of the course, a student should be able to - | |||||
| CO1 | Describe various experimental techniques, and use different instruments to collect, tabulate the data. | PO(a) | C1, C3 | Classwork, Q & A Forums | Classwork |
| CO2 | Analyse data, plot graphs, and connect the results for qualitative understanding. | PO(a) | C3, C4 | Classwork, Q & A Forums | Classwork |
| CO3 | Interpret the result, draw conclusions and prepare laboratory report. | PO(a) | C3 | Classwork, Q & A Forums | Classwork |
Cognitive Domain Taxonomy Levels: C1 – Knowledge, C2 – Comprehension, C3 – Application, C4 – Analysis, C5 – Synthesis, C6 – Evaluation, Affective Domain Taxonomy Levels: A1: Receive; A2: Respond; A3: Value (demonstrate); A4: Organize; A5: Characterize; Psychomotor Domain Taxonomy Levels: P1: Perception; P2: Set; P3: Guided Response; P4: Mechanism; P5: Complex Overt Response; P6: Adaptation; P7: Organization
Program Outcomes (PO): PO(a) Engineering Knowledge, PO(b) Problem Analysis, PO(c) Design/development Solution, PO(d) Investigation,
PO(e) Modern tool usage, PO(f) The Engineer and Society, PO(g) Environment and sustainability, PO(h) Ethics, PO(i) Individual work and team work,
PO(j). Communication, PO(k) Project management and finance, PO(l) Life-long Learning
* For details of program outcome (PO) statements, please see the departmental website or course curriculum
| K1 | K2 | K3 | K4 | K5 | K6 | K7 | K8 | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | P5 | P6 | P7 | A1 | A2 | A3 | A4 | A5 |
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| wk | Lecture | Topics | Corresponding CO(s) |
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| - | Introductory class | ||
| 1-W1 | Determination of line frequency by Lissajous figures using an oscilloscope and a function generator and verification of the calibration of the calibration of time/div knob at a particular position for different frequencies | CO1, CO2, CO3 | |
| 2-W3 | Determination of the spring constant and the effective mass of a loaded spring | ||
| 3-H2 | Determination of the pressure-coefficient of air by a constant volume air thermometer | ||
| 4-H4 | Determination of the thermal conductivity of a bad conductor by Lee’s method | ||
| 5-O3 | Determination of the refractive index of the material of a prism with the help of a spectrometer | ||
| 6-O4 | Determination of the radius of curvature of a Plano-convex lens by the Newton’s ring method | ||
| 7-M1 | Determination of the threshold frequency for the material of a photo-cathode and hence find the value of the Planck’s constant | ||
| 8-M2 | Determination of the linear absorption coefficient and mass absorption coefficient of Aluminum using a 137Cs radioactive source and verification of the inverse square law of gamma radiation | ||
| 9- E3 | Verification of Biot-Savart law and Tangent law | ||
| 10- E6 | Determination of dielectric constant of materials using a parallel plate capacitor |
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| 11-H5 | Calibration of a given thermocouple | ||
| 12-H6 | Determination of the melting point of a solid using the calibration curve obtained in experiment H5 |
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| 13- O5 | Determination of the specific rotation of sugar solution by a polarimeter | ||
| 14-VL-M3 | Determination of lattice constant of NaCl crystal using an X-ray diffraction simulator | ||
| 15-H7 | Determination of the mechanical equivalent of heat by the electrical method |
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| Sessional Quiz | |||
Class Participation: Class participation and attendance will be recorded in every class.
Continuous Assessment: Continuous assessment will be evaluated based on viva and laboratory report, etc. The scheme of the continuous assessment for the course will be declared on the first day of classes.
Quiz: A comprehensive quiz will be held at the end of the term following the guideline of the Department.
Class Participation 10%
Continuous Assessment 70%
Quiz 20%
Practical Physics for Degree Students; Giasuddin Ahmad and Md. Sahabuddin.
Advanced Practical Physics for students; B. L. Worsnop and H. T. Flint