Course Outline

Faculty School of Science, Engineering & Technology

Department Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)

Programme B.Sc. in CSE

Course Code PHY-1101

Course Title Physics

Course Type
Basic Science and Engineering

Year/Level/Semester 1st year/ Undergraduate level/ 1st Semester

Academic Session 2023

Name of the Instructor Tanvir Ahmed

Pre-requisites (if any) None

Credit Value 2

Contact Hours 2
✓ Study some of the applications of physics in technology and other scientific
fields.
✓ Have clear concepts on the classical and modern theories of physics field that
Course Objectives will serve as a basis for further study in engineering.
✓ Develop an appreciation for how scientific measurements are made.
✓ Assess the role of physics, in helping us to understand the complex,
technological society better.
The course will cover the concepts and the theories from different subfields of classical
physics and modern physics like mechanics, waves, thermodynamics, electromagnetism,
Course Synopsis nuclear physics, particle science, space science etc. Emphasis will be given to problem
solving and assignments so that the students can use the basic concepts in engineering
field effectively.
 Program Outcomes (POs) of B. Sc. in CSE Program

At the end of the program, students will be able to

PO1 Engineering Knowledge (Cognitive): Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science,
engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex
engineering problems.
PO2 Problem Analysis (Cognitive): Identify, formulate, research the literature and analyze
complex engineering problems and reach substantiated conclusions using first principles of
mathematics, the natural sciences and the engineering sciences.
PO3 Design/Development of Solutions (Cognitive, Affective): Design solutions for complex
engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs
with appropriate consideration for public health and safety as well as cultural, societal and
environmental concerns.
PO4 Investigation (Cognitive, Psychomotor): Conduct investigations of complex problems,
considering design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data and synthesis of
information to provide valid conclusions.
PO5 Modern Tool Usage (Psychomotor, Cognitive): Create, select and apply appropriate
techniques, resources and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling
to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
PO6 The Engineer and Society (Affective): Apply reasoning informed by contextual
knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent
responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice.
PO7 Environment and Sustainability (Affective, Cognitive): Understand the impact of
professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate the
knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
PO8 Ethics (Affective): Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics,
responsibilities and the norms of the engineering practice.
PO9 Individual Work and Teamwork (Psychomotor, Affective): Function effectively as an
individual and as a member or leader of diverse teams as well as in multidisciplinary settings.
PO10 Communication (Psychomotor, Affective): Communicate effectively about complex
engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large. Be able to
comprehend and write effective reports, design documentation, make effective presentations and
give and receive clear instructions.
PO11 Project Management and Finance (Cognitive, Psychomotor): Demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work
as a member or a leader of a team to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
PO12 Life-Long Learning (Affective, Psychomotor): Recognize the need for and have the
preparation and ability to engage in independent, life-long learning in the broadest context of
technological change.
 Course Learning Outcome:

By the end of this course students will be able to

CLO1 To apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
CLO2 To design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
CLO3 To gain the broad education necessary to understand the impact of physics and engineering solutions in a
global, economic, environmental, and societal context.

CLO4 To identify, formulate, and solve physics and engineering problems.

CLO5 To use the techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for physics and engineering careers.
CLO6 To analyze the engineering concepts based on fundamental physical concepts.

Mapping Alignment of CLOs and PLOs

Course Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Learning
Outcome PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9 PLO10 PLO11 PLO12
(CLOs)
CLO 1 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2

CLO 2 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 3 2 1 1

CLO 3 2 3 2 1 2 3

CLO 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 2 1

CLO 5 2 3 1

CLO 6 3 3 2 3 1 1

3-Strong Correlation, 2- Medium Correlation, 1- Low Correlation

 Course Plan & Mapping

Week Topic Teaching Learning Assessment Mapping

Strategy Strategy with CLO
Introduction to the course:
Explanation of the Course Outline, Linear
Lecture,
motion of a body as function of time, Class
Interactive CLO 1
Week-1 position and velocity, momentum, participation,
Discussion, Problem CLO 2
[3 Hours] conservation theorem of momentum and Quiz
Solve CLO 6
energy, collision and torque, center of mass
of rigid body, rotational kinetic energy.

Definitions, compound pendulum,

gravitational potentials and fields and Lecture, Class
Week-2 relation between them, potential due to Interactive participation, CLO 2
[3 Hours] spherical shell, escape velocity and Discussion, Problem Quiz CLO 3
Kepler’s law of planetary motion. Solve

Wave function, Uncertainty principle,

Postulates, Schrodinger time independent Lecture, Class
Week-3 equation, Expectation value, Probability, Interactive participation, CLO 1
[3 Hours] Particle in a zero potential, Calculation of Discussion, Problem Quiz CLO 3
energy. Solve

Waves in elastic media, Differential

equation of a progressive wave, Power and Lecture, Class
CLO 3
Week-4 intensity of wave motion, standing waves, Interactive participation,
CLO 4
[3 Hours] Sound waves, beats and Doppler’s effect in Discussion, Problem Quiz
CLO 6
sound, Group velocity and phase velocity. Solve

Thermodynamic system, first and second

law of thermodynamics and their Lecture, Class
CLO 4
Week-5 applications, the thermodynamic Interactive participation,
CLO 5
[3 Hours] temperature scale, Carnot’s heat engine, the Discussion, Problem Quiz,
CLO 6
efficiency of engine, combined first and Solve Assignment
second law of thermodynamics, Entropy
Week-6 Review of week 1 to week 5 classes
Mid Term Exam
Theories of light, Interference of light,
Young’s double slit experiment,
interference in thin films, Diffraction &
Polarization: Diffraction by single slit, Lecture, Class
Week-7 diffraction from a circular aperture, Interactive participation, CLO 1
[3 Hours] resolving power of optical instruments, Discussion, Problem Quiz, CLO 2
diffraction at double slit and N-slits, Solve Assignment
diffraction grating; polarization: Production
and analysis of polarized light, Brewster‟s
law, Malus law.
Electric charge, conductors and insulators, Lecture,
Coulomb’s law, electric field, Electric field Interactive Class
Week-8 CLO 4
strength, Gauss’s law and its applications, Discussion, Problem participation,
[3 Hours] CLO 5
electric potential and potential function, Solve Quiz
electric dipole, dielectrics in Gauss’ law.
 Magnetic induction, Magnetic force on a
current carrying conductor, Torque on a Lecture, Class
current carrying loop, Hall effect, Faraday’s Interactive participation,
Week-9 Law of electromagnetic induction, Lenz’s Discussion, Problem Quiz CLO 4
[3 Hours] Law, Self-induction, Mutual induction; Solve CLO 5
Magnetic properties of matter: Hysteresis
curve.

Crystalline and non-crystalline solid, single

crystal and polycrystalline solids, unit cell, Lecture, Class
Week-10 Crystal systems, Coordination number, Interactive participation,
CLO 3
[3 Hours] NaCl and CsCl structure, Packing fraction, Discussion, Problem Quiz
Crystal planes and directions. Solve

Miller indices, calculation of inter-planar

spacing for cubic system, Relation between
inter-planar spacing & Miller indices. Class
Defects & Bond in Solid, Different types of Lecture, participation,
Week-11 CLO 3
defects; Different types of bonds in solids, Interactive Quiz
[3 Hours] CLO 4
calculation of cohesive and bonding energy, Discussion, Problem
Distinction between metal, insulator and Solve
semiconductor in terms of energy band.

Bohr’s atomic model, radius and energy of

Hydrogen atom, atomic nucleus and Lecture, Class
binding energy, photo-electric effect, Interactive participation,
Week-12 CLO 3
Compton Effect, De-Broglie waves, X-ray Discussion, Problem Quiz
[3 Hours] CLO 5
diffraction, atomic spectra and Zeeman Solve
effect.

Postulates of special theory of relativity,

Lorentz transformation, time dilation and
length contraction, relativity of mass, Lecture, Class
energy-mass relation, energy- momentum Interactive participation,
Week-13
relation, Radioactivity: Definition, Discussion, Problem Quiz, CLO6
[3 Hours]
radioactive decay laws, half-life, mean life, Solve Presentation
alpha decay, beta decay, gamma decay,
cross section, nuclear fission & fusion.

Review of week 7 to week 13 classes

Week-14
Final Term Exam

Course Assessment & Evaluation:

IE- Continuous Internal Evaluation SMEE- Semester Mid & End

(20 Marks) Examination
Total Marks (100) (80 Marks)
Class
Class MID TERM FINAL
Test/Quizzes
Participation EXAMINATION EXAMINATION
10 10 30 50
Bloom;s Catagory
Remember 5 2 5 10
Understand 5 2 5 5
Apply 2 5 10
Analyze 2 5 10
Evaluate 2 5 5
Create 5 10
 The respective students need to apply through prescribed application forms for
appearing in any make-up examinations for the final exam during the announced
period after publication of the semester final results. Examinations would be
Make up Procedures arranged as per the Academic Calendar and notified Make-up Exam Schedule. A
Make-up Exam will be held on a new set of questions. Additionally, students are
advised to contact with the Controller of Examinations office for more
information in this regard.

Recommended Readings:
1. Physics for computer science students. By Garcia, Narciso, and Arthur Damask. Springer-Verlag,
2012.
2. Halliday, David, Robert Resnick, and Jearl Walker. Fundamentals of physics. John Wiley &
Sons, 2013.

Suggested/supplementary Readings:

Other Sources:

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

Tanvir Ahmed

Course Instructor Signature of The Signature of The Dean

Chairman/Head