Physics - Syllabus

Course Overview and Structure

Embark on a profound academic exploration as you delve into the Physics course () within the distinguished Tribhuvan university's CSIT department. Aligned with the 2074 Syllabus, this course (PHY113) seamlessly merges theoretical frameworks with practical sessions, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subject. Rigorous assessment based on a 60 + 20 + 20 marks system, coupled with a challenging passing threshold of , propels students to strive for excellence, fostering a deeper grasp of the course content.

This 3 credit-hour journey unfolds as a holistic learning experience, bridging theory and application. Beyond theoretical comprehension, students actively engage in practical sessions, acquiring valuable skills for real-world scenarios. Immerse yourself in this well-structured course, where each element, from the course description to interactive sessions, is meticulously crafted to shape a well-rounded and insightful academic experience.


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Key Topics

  • Moment of Inertia and Torque
    RO-1

    This topic covers the concept of moment of inertia and torque, including their definitions, units, and applications in rotational dynamics.

  • Rotational Kinetic Energy
    RO-2

    This topic explores the concept of rotational kinetic energy, including its definition, formula, and relationship with rotational motion.

  • Conservation of Angular Momentum
    RO-3

    This topic discusses the principle of conservation of angular momentum, including its definition, examples, and applications in rotational dynamics.

  • Oscillation of a Spring
    RO-4

    This topic covers the oscillatory motion of a spring, including the concepts of frequency, period, amplitude, phase angle, and energy.

Key Topics

  • E-payment System
    EL-1

    Overview of electronic payment systems, including their types and applications in e-commerce.

  • Online Credit Card Transaction
    EL-2

    The process and security measures involved in online credit card transactions.

  • Online Stored Value Payment System
    EL-3

    A payment system that stores value electronically, allowing users to make payments online.

  • Digital and Mobile Wallet
    EL-4

    Electronic wallets that store payment information and allow users to make transactions online or through mobile devices.

  • Smart Cards
    EL-5

    A type of card that stores and processes data, often used for secure online transactions.

  • Social/Mobile Peer-to-Peer Payment Systems
    EL-6

    Payment systems that enable individuals to send and receive payments through social media or mobile devices.

Key Topics

  • Introduction to Functions
    FU-1

    Definition, domain, and range of functions. Understanding the concept of functions and their representations.

  • Graphs of Functions
    FU-2

    Understanding the graphical representation of functions, including the vertical line test and piecewise defined functions.

  • Types of Functions
    FU-3

    Introduction to common functions including linear, power, polynomial, and rational functions.

  • Combining Functions
    FU-4

    Shifting and scaling graphs, sums, differences, products, and quotients of functions, and composite functions.

  • Graphing with Technology
    FU-5

    Using calculators and computers to plot graphs of functions.

  • Exponential Functions
    FU-6

    Definition, exponential behavior, and exponential growth and decay.

  • Inverse Functions and Logarithms
    FU-7

    Understanding inverse functions and logarithms.

  • Rate of Change and Tangent to Curves
    FU-8

    Understanding the rate of change and tangent to curves.

Key Topics

  • Memory Hierarchy
    ME-1

    The organization of memory in a computer system, including main memory, RAM, ROM, and auxiliary memory. This topic covers the memory address map and connection to the CPU.

  • Main Memory
    ME-2

    The primary storage for data and program instructions in a computer system, including RAM and ROM chips.

  • Associative Memory
    ME-3

    A type of memory that uses hardware organization and match logic to perform read and write operations.

  • Cache Memory
    ME-4

    A small, fast memory that stores frequently accessed data, using locality of reference and mapping to improve performance.

Key Topics

  • Introduction to Functions
    FU-1

    Definition, domain, and range of functions. Understanding the concept of functions and their representations.

  • Graphs of Functions
    FU-2

    Understanding the graphical representation of functions, including the vertical line test and piecewise defined functions.

  • Types of Functions
    FU-3

    Introduction to common functions including linear, power, polynomial, and rational functions.

  • Combining Functions
    FU-4

    Shifting and scaling graphs, sums, differences, products, and quotients of functions, and composite functions.

  • Graphing with Technology
    FU-5

    Using calculators and computers to plot graphs of functions.

  • Exponential Functions
    FU-6

    Definition, exponential behavior, and exponential growth and decay.

  • Inverse Functions and Logarithms
    FU-7

    Understanding inverse functions and logarithms.

  • Rate of Change and Tangent to Curves
    FU-8

    Understanding the rate of change and tangent to curves.

  • Graphs of Functions
    FU-9

    This topic explores the different types of graphs of functions, including their shapes, maxima, and minima, and how to analyze them.

Key Topics

  • Challenges and Approach of E-government Security
    SE-1

    This topic covers the challenges faced by e-government in terms of security and the approaches to address them. It explores the importance of security in e-government and the ways to mitigate risks.

  • Security Management Model
    SE-2

    This topic introduces a security management model for e-government, outlining the key components and processes involved in ensuring the security of e-government systems.

  • E-Government Security Architecture
    SE-3

    This topic delves into the architecture of e-government security, including the design and implementation of secure systems and infrastructure for e-government services.

  • Security Standards
    SE-4

    This topic covers the security standards and guidelines for e-government, including international standards and best practices for ensuring the security of e-government systems and data.

  • Data Transaction Security
    SE-5

    Security measures for protecting data during transactions in e-commerce.

  • Security Mechanisms
    SE-6

    Various security mechanisms used in e-commerce including cryptography, hash functions, digital signatures, authentication, access controls, intrusion detection systems, and secured socket layer (SSL).

  • javax.servlet.http Package
    SE-7

    Exploring the javax.servlet.http package, including key classes and interfaces. Understanding how to use the package to develop HTTP-based servlets.

  • Handling HTTP Requests and Responses
    SE-8

    Understanding how to handle HTTP requests and responses using servlets, including request and response objects.

Key Topics

  • Universal Gates
    UN-01

    Study of universal gates, their properties and applications in digital circuits.

  • RTL and TTL Gates
    UN-02

    Understanding of RTL (Resistor-Transistor Logic) and TTL (Transistor-Transistor Logic) gates, their characteristics and uses.

  • Memory Circuits
    UN-03

    Design and operation of memory circuits, including types and applications.

  • Clock Circuits
    UN-04

    Principles and design of clock circuits, including their role in digital systems.

  • Semiconductor Purification
    UN-05

    Methods of semiconductor purification, including zone refining and single crystal growth.

  • IC Production Processes
    UN-06

    Overview of the processes involved in the production of integrated circuits (ICs).

  • Electronic Component Fabrication
    UN-07

    Fabrication of electronic components on a chip, including design and manufacturing techniques.

 

Lab works

Students should perform at least 5 experiments (at least one from each groups) in a group of 2 students. They

should submit report of the experiment individually. Students should write their lab report of each experiment in

this format:

Name of the Experiment:

Apparatus Required:

Theory/Working Formula

Observation

Calculation

Result

Error Analysis

Discussion

The list the experiments are as follows:

(1) Determine the moment of inertia and angular acceleration of a flywheel.

OR

Study Bar Pendulum and find moment of inertia and angular acceleration about various fix points.

OR

Study Torsional pendulum and find moment of inertia and angular acceleration.

(2) Determine the capacitance of a capacitor by ac bridge (de-Sauty’s method).

OR

Study the characteristics of Zener diode its use as voltage regulation

OR

Design and study the parallel LCR circuits for finding the quality factor of the elements.

(3) Study the temperature dependence of resistance of a given semiconductor.

OR

Study and determine the band gap in metals and semiconductors using appropriate method.

(4) Study the drain and transfer characteristics of junction field effect transistor (JFET).

OR

Study RS-Flip-flop using breadboard.

(5) Design and Study the LOGIC Gates: NOT, AND, OR, NOR & NAND Using TTL. Also Study the

Power Loss in NOT Gate.

OR

Study NAND/NOR gates as Universal logic gates.

Evaluation: The duration of practical examination will be 3 hours. Students should perform one experiment,

took own observational data, calculate the result and interpret it using suitable error analysis. The internal and

external examiner (appointed by the Dean Office) will evaluate the performance in this format:

(1) Experiment:

40%

(2) Write-up:

30%

(3) VIVA Examination:

30%