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Mathematics-I (BS-M101)
Module 1: Matrix & Determinants (8 Lectures)
- Inverse and rank of a matrix: Calculation of inverse using adjoint, system consistency analysis
via rank.
- Elementary row and column operations: Transformations to reduce matrices to row echelon
form.
- System of linear equations and its consistency: Methods like Gaussian elimination.
- Determinants: Calculation of minors, cofactors, and applications.
- Eigenvalues and eigenvectors: Definition, properties, and computation for square matrices.
- Diagonalization of matrices: Applications in simplifying systems of linear transformations.
- Cayley-Hamilton theorem: Statement and verification with examples.
- Orthogonal transformations: Application in geometry and mechanics.
Module 2: Differential Calculus (9 Lectures)
- Successive differentiation: Higher-order derivatives and applications.
- Leibnitz's theorem: Proof and use in deriving nth derivatives.
- Rolle's theorem: Statement, proof, and significance.
- Mean Value Theorem: Applications in determining function behaviors.
- Taylor's and Maclaurin's theorems: Expansion of functions, error estimation.
- Series convergence tests: Techniques for comparison, root, ratio, and Raabe's test.
- Alternating series: Convergence properties, Leibnitz's criterion.
- Absolute and Conditional convergence: Differences and applications.
Module 3: Integral Calculus (8 Lectures)
- Improper integrals: Convergence and computation techniques.
- Beta and Gamma functions: Relation, evaluation, and applications in physics and engineering.
- Definite integrals applications: Volume, surface areas of revolutions, etc.
- Differentiation under integral sign: Application in solving integral equations.
Module 4: Calculus of Functions of Several Variables (10 Lectures)
- Partial derivatives: Chain rule for multi-variable functions.
- Euler's theorem: Homogeneous function analysis.
- Jacobians: Transformation and applications in coordinate systems.
- Maxima, minima: Optimization in multi-variable functions.
- Lagrange multiplier method: Solving constrained optimization problems.
- Line, double, and triple integrals: Applications in geometry and physics.
Module 5: Vector Calculus (10 Lectures)
- Scalar and vector triple products: Geometric and physical interpretations.
- Gradient, divergence, and curl: Calculation and applications.
- Green's theorem: Application in fluid dynamics.
- Gauss Divergence theorem: Applications in electromagnetism.
- Stokes theorem: Application to vector fields.
Physics-I (BS-PH101) (For Group A)
Module 1: Oscillations and Waves (10 Lectures)
- Simple harmonic motion (SHM): Mathematical formulation, energy in SHM.
- Damped and forced oscillations: Effects of damping and external forces, transient solutions.
- Resonance: Conditions, bandwidth, quality factor, and examples in acoustics.
- Transverse and longitudinal oscillations: Applications in strings and sound waves.
Module 2: Interference, Diffraction, and Polarization (11 Lectures)
- Interference: Conditions for constructive/destructive interference.
- Newton's rings: Determination of wavelength and film thickness.
- Diffraction: Differences between Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction.
- Grating diffraction: Applications in spectrometry.
- Polarization: Brewster's law, applications in optical devices.
Module 3: Quantum Mechanics (10 Lectures)
- Planck's hypothesis: Energy quantization.
- Compton effect: Photons' particle-like properties.
- Dual nature of matter: Wave-particle duality, De-Broglie hypothesis.
- Schrodinger wave equation: Time-dependent and independent forms.
- Particle in a box: Quantum confinement applications.
Module 4: Statistical Mechanics (5 Lectures)
- Maxwell-Boltzmann statistics: Classical distributions and applications.
- Bose-Einstein statistics: Quantum behavior of photons and bosons.
- Fermi-Dirac statistics: Quantum properties of fermions.
Module 5: Dielectric and Magnetic Properties (6 Lectures)
- Dielectric polarization: Mechanisms and applications.
- Magnetic domains: Properties of ferromagnetic materials.
- Hysteresis: Magnetic cycles and energy loss.
Chemistry-I (BS-CH101) (For Group B)
Module 1: Thermodynamics & Electrochemistry (6 Lectures)
- First Law of Thermodynamics: Conservation of energy, enthalpy.
- Second Law: Entropy, feasibility of reactions.
- Nernst equation: Electrochemical cell potentials, relation to Gibbs energy.
Module 2: Atomic Structure & Chemical Bonding (8 Lectures)
- Bohr-Sommerfeld model: Energy levels and transitions.
- Molecular orbitals: Bonding and anti-bonding orbitals.
- Coordination chemistry: Crystal field stabilization energy, magnetic properties.
Module 3: Organic Spectroscopy (7 Lectures)
- UV-Visible spectroscopy: Chromophores and auxochromes.
- IR spectroscopy: Functional group identification.
- NMR basics: Proton environments, chemical shift.
Module 4: Polymers and Corrosion (6 Lectures)
- Polymerization processes: Mechanisms and examples.
- Conducting polymers: Applications in electronics.
- Corrosion types: Pitting, galvanic, stress corrosion, prevention techniques.
Module 5: Stereochemistry (6 Lectures)
- Isomerism: Structural and stereoisomers.
- Chirality: Optical activity, enantiomers, and diastereomers.
- CIP rules: Nomenclature using R/S and E/Z conventions.
