KTU 2024 Scheme · Semester 1 / 2 · Common to Group A
Physics for Information Science (GAPHT121) Syllabus
Official KTU 2024 Scheme syllabus for Physics for Information Science, Semester 1 / 2, Common to Group A (Computer Science and Engineering).
Course Code
GAPHT121
Credits
4
Teaching Hours
3:0:2:0 (L:T:P:R)
CIE Marks
40
ESE Marks
60
Exam Duration
2 Hrs 30 Min
Prerequisites
None
Semester
Semester 1 / 2
Course Objective
To equip students with a strong foundation in the fundamentals of Physics, impart this knowledge within the context of Information Science disciplines, cultivate scientific attitudes and critical thinking skills, and enable students to integrate Physics concepts with their core Information Science programs; to make students gain practical knowledge to correlate theoretical studies with practical applications of engineering.
Module-wise Syllabus
Module 1
9 contact hoursElectrical conductivity: classical free electron theory, electrical conductivity in metals, Fermi-Dirac distribution, variation of Fermi function with temperature, Fermi energy, energy bands, classification of materials into conductor, semiconductor and insulator. Superconductivity: transition temperature, critical field, Meissner effect, Type I and Type II superconductors, BCS theory, applications of superconductors.
Module 2
9 contact hoursQuantum Mechanics: introduction, concept of uncertainty and conjugate observables (qualitative), uncertainty principle (statement only), application — absence of electron inside nucleus, natural line broadening, wave function properties and physical interpretation, formulation of time dependent and time independent Schrödinger equations, particle in a one-dimensional box (derivation of energy eigenvalues and normalized wave function), quantum mechanical tunnelling (qualitative).
Module 3
9 contact hoursSemiconductor Physics: intrinsic semiconductor, derivation of density of electrons in conduction band and density of holes in valence band, intrinsic carrier concentration, variation of intrinsic carrier concentration with temperature, extrinsic semiconductor (qualitative). Formation of p-n junction, Fermi level in intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, energy band diagram of p-n junction, qualitative description of charge flow, forward and reverse biased p-n junctions, diode equation (derivation), I-V characteristics of p-n junction.
Module 4
9 contact hoursSemiconductor Devices: rectifiers (full wave and half wave), Zener diode V-I characteristics, tunnel diode V-I characteristics, semiconductor laser (construction and working), applications. Photonic devices (qualitative treatment only): photo detectors (junction and PIN photodiodes), solar cells (I-V characteristics, efficiency, stringing of solar cells to solar panel), light emitting diode, applications.
Course Outcomes
- CO1Explain electrical conductivity and superconductivity.
- CO2Explain the behaviour of matter in the atomic and subatomic level through the principles of quantum mechanics.
- CO3Apply the fundamentals of Semiconductor Physics in engineering.
- CO4Describe the behaviour of semiconductor materials in semiconductor devices.
- CO5Apply basic knowledge of principles and theories in physics to conduct experiments.
Assessment Pattern (CIE: 40 marks, ESE: 60 marks)
Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE)
| Attendance | 5 |
| Continuous Assessment | 10 |
| Internal Examination 1 (Written) | 10 |
| Internal Examination 2 (Written) | 10 |
| Internal Examination 3 (Lab) | 5 |
End Semester Examination (ESE)
Total 60 marks, 2 Hrs 30 Min. See the official KTU syllabus document for the exact Part A / Part B question pattern for this course.
Textbooks & Reference Books
Textbooks
- Engineering Physics — H K Malik and A K Singh (McGraw Hill, 2nd edition, 2017)
- Concepts of Modern Physics — Arthur Beiser (Tata McGraw Hill Publications, 6th edition, 2003)
- A Textbook of Engineering Physics — MN Avadhanulu, P G Kshirsagar, TVS Arun Murthy (S. Chand, 11th edition, 2018)
Reference Books
- Semiconductor Devices Fundamentals — Robert F Pierret (Pearson Education, 1995)
- Advanced Semiconductor Fundamentals — Robert F Pierret (Pearson Education, 2nd edition, 2002)
- Solid State Electronic Devices — Ben G Streetman and Sanjay Kumar Banerjee (Pearson Education, —)
- Solid State Physics — S.O. Pillai (New Age International Publishers, —)
- Introduction to Solid State Physics — Charles Kittel (Wiley India, —)
- Advanced Engineering Physics — Premlet B (Phasor Books, —)
- A Text Book of Engineering Physics — I. Dominic and A. Nahari (Owl Books Publishers, Revised edition, 2016)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many credits is KTU Physics for Information Science (GAPHT121)?
4 credits, with 3:0:2:0 (L:T:P:R) teaching hours per week, under the KTU 2024 Scheme.
How many modules are in the GAPHT121 syllabus?
4 modules, 36 total contact hours.
What is the CIE and ESE mark split for this course?
CIE (Continuous Internal Evaluation): 40 marks. ESE (End Semester Examination): 60 marks, 2 Hrs 30 Min. Total: 100 marks.
What are the recommended textbooks for GAPHT121?
Engineering Physics (H K Malik and A K Singh); Concepts of Modern Physics (Arthur Beiser); A Textbook of Engineering Physics (MN Avadhanulu, P G Kshirsagar, TVS Arun Murthy).
Is this syllabus specific to one branch, or common to others too?
This Semester 1 / 2 course is listed under Common to Group A at KTU under the 2024 Scheme — check the course header above for which branches it's common to.
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