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B-SC in Physical Science Non Medical at Hindu Kanya Mahavidyalaya
Sonipat, Haryana
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About the Specialization
What is Physical Science (Non-Medical) at Hindu Kanya Mahavidyalaya Sonipat?
This Physical Science (Non-Medical) program at Hindu Girls College, Sonipat, focuses on developing a strong foundation in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Emphasizing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, the curriculum is designed to prepare students for various scientific and technical careers. Given India''''s burgeoning R&D landscape and demand for skilled professionals in STEM fields, this interdisciplinary approach makes the program highly relevant for future scientific advancements.
Who Should Apply?
This program is ideal for 10+2 science graduates (with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) seeking a robust academic base in physical sciences. It caters to aspiring researchers, educators, and those interested in analytical and technical roles. It also suits individuals planning for higher education like M.Sc. or B.Ed., or preparing for science-related government service examinations in India.
Why Choose This Course?
Graduates of this program can expect to pursue diverse career paths including research assistant, quality control analyst, lab technician, data analyst, or school teacher in India. Entry-level salaries typically range from INR 2.5 to 4 LPA, with significant growth potential in sectors like IT, pharmaceuticals, education, and government. The program also provides a solid foundation for professional certifications in areas like data science or specific laboratory techniques.
Student Success Practices
Foundation Stage
Master Core Scientific Fundamentals- (Semester 1-2)
Dedicate consistent effort to grasp foundational concepts in Physics (Mechanics, Electromagnetism), Chemistry (Atomic Structure, Organic basics), and Mathematics (Algebra, Calculus). Utilize MDU-prescribed textbooks, online learning platforms like NPTEL, and form peer study groups to clarify doubts and solve problems collectively.
Tools & Resources
MDU Textbooks, NPTEL online courses, Peer study groups
Career Connection
A strong foundation is crucial for excelling in advanced subjects, competitive exams like JAM, and provides the bedrock for problem-solving in scientific roles.
Develop Hands-on Laboratory Proficiency- (Semester 1-2)
Actively participate in all Physics and Chemistry practical sessions. Focus on understanding experimental procedures, accurately recording data, and performing error analysis. Maintain meticulous lab records and seek feedback from instructors. Practical skills are indispensable for research, industrial R&D, and quality control jobs.
Tools & Resources
College Laboratories, Lab Manuals, Instructor feedback
Career Connection
Proficiency in lab techniques is highly valued in research labs, pharmaceutical industries, and forensic science, improving employability in technical roles.
Engage in Regular Problem-Solving & Revision- (Semester 1-2)
Beyond classroom learning, commit to daily practice of numerical problems and theoretical derivations. Solve previous years'''' MDU question papers and exercises from reference books. Consistent revision of topics ensures long-term retention and boosts confidence for examinations.
Tools & Resources
Previous year MDU question papers, Reference books, Online problem banks like GeeksforGeeks (for general STEM topics)
Career Connection
Enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, vital for cracking entrance exams for M.Sc. and securing roles requiring critical thinking.
Intermediate Stage
Strategic Skill Enhancement Course Selection- (Semester 3-4)
Carefully select Skill Enhancement Courses (SECs) that complement your core subjects and align with future career aspirations. For instance, opting for ''''Computer Fundamentals'''' or ''''Data Analysis'''' can open doors to interdisciplinary roles. Consider supplementary online certifications in relevant software or skills.
Tools & Resources
MDU SEC Options, Coursera/edX for related certifications (e.g., Python, Excel)
Career Connection
Broadens your skill portfolio beyond core science, making you more versatile and attractive to employers in tech-driven scientific roles and data analysis.
Participate in Mini-Projects and Academic Competitions- (Semester 3-4)
Proactively seek out opportunities for small-scale research projects with faculty members or participate in inter-college science fairs and quizzes. These experiences allow you to apply theoretical knowledge, develop research aptitude, and foster innovative thinking.
Tools & Resources
Faculty mentors, College science club, Inter-college competitions
Career Connection
Builds a practical portfolio, demonstrates initiative, and hones presentation skills, all beneficial for higher studies applications and job interviews.
Network and Attend Scientific Workshops- (Semester 3-4)
Attend departmental seminars, guest lectures, and workshops organized by the college or other institutions. Engage with speakers, professors, and senior students to gain insights into various career paths and research domains. Networking can open doors to mentorship and future collaborations.
Tools & Resources
College event announcements, Professional body events (e.g., IAPT, ACS local chapters)
Career Connection
Expands your professional network, provides exposure to current scientific trends, and helps in identifying potential mentors or job opportunities.
Advanced Stage
Deep Specialization through Electives and Advanced Study- (Semester 5-6)
Choose Discipline Specific Electives (DSEs) in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics that align closely with your post-graduation goals (e.g., Quantum Mechanics, Environmental Chemistry, Mathematical Modelling). Delve into advanced topics and research papers to build in-depth expertise in your chosen areas.
Tools & Resources
MDU DSE options, Research papers (e.g., via Google Scholar), Advanced textbooks
Career Connection
Specialized knowledge prepares you for specific M.Sc. programs, Ph.D. research, or niche roles in R&D, making you a subject matter expert.
Comprehensive Preparation for Higher Education and Jobs- (Semester 5-6)
Begin rigorous preparation for competitive entrance examinations like IIT-JAM for M.Sc., or UPSC/SSC for government jobs. Develop a well-structured resume highlighting academic achievements, projects, and skills. Utilize the college''''s placement cell for mock interviews and career counseling.
Tools & Resources
IIT-JAM/UPSC/SSC study materials, Coaching institutes, College Placement Cell
Career Connection
Directly supports securing admission to prestigious postgraduate programs or obtaining stable government/private sector employment in India.
Pursue Internships and Real-World Exposure- (Semester 5-6)
Actively seek and complete internships during summer breaks or after your final semester in research laboratories, educational institutions, or industries relevant to your specialization. This hands-on experience provides invaluable exposure to industry practices, enhances your resume, and can often lead to pre-placement offers.
Tools & Resources
Internshala, Departmental contacts for research internships, Industry collaborations
Career Connection
Bridging the gap between academia and industry, internships provide practical experience, networking opportunities, and significantly boost employability in the competitive job market.
Program Structure and Curriculum
Eligibility:
- 10+2 with Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
Duration: 3 years / 6 semesters
Credits: 172 Credits
Assessment: Internal: 30-50% (Theory: 30%, Practical: 50%), External: 50-70% (Theory: 70%, Practical: 50%)
Semester-wise Curriculum Table
Semester 1
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Subject Type | Credits | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-101 | Mechanics | Core Theory | 4 | Vectors and Mechanics, Newton''''s Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Rotational Dynamics, Gravitation and Oscillations |
| PHY-102L | Physics Lab – I | Core Practical | 2 | Error Analysis, Measurement using Vernier Calipers and Screw Gauge, Time period of a Bar Pendulum, Moment of Inertia of a Flywheel, Young''''s Modulus by Searle''''s method |
| CHEM-101 | Inorganic Chemistry - I | Core Theory | 4 | Atomic Structure, Periodic Table and Periodicity, Chemical Bonding, s-Block Elements, p-Block Elements (Boron and Carbon families) |
| CHEM-102L | Chemistry Lab – I | Core Practical | 2 | Volumetric Analysis (Acidimetry, Alkalimetry), Redox Titrations (Permanganometry), Gravimetric Analysis (Ni-DMG complex), Inorganic Preparations, Qualitative Analysis of Inorganic Salts |
| MATH-101 | Algebra | Core Theory | 4 | Matrices and Determinants, Rank of a Matrix, Linear Equations, Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors, Group Theory Fundamentals, Ring Theory Fundamentals |
| MATH-102 | Calculus | Core Theory | 4 | Differential Calculus, Successive Differentiation, Asymptotes and Curve Tracing, Integral Calculus (Reduction Formulae), Beta and Gamma Functions, Areas and Volumes of Revolution |
| EVS-101 | Environmental Studies | Compulsory Core Theory | 4 | Multidisciplinary Nature of Environmental Studies, Ecosystems, Biodiversity and its Conservation, Environmental Pollution, Natural Resources and Sustainable Development |
Semester 2
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Subject Type | Credits | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-201 | Electricity & Magnetism | Core Theory | 4 | Electrostatics, Dielectrics and Capacitance, Magnetostatics, Magnetic Properties of Matter, Electromagnetic Induction, Maxwell''''s Equations (Qualitative) |
| PHY-202L | Physics Lab – II | Core Practical | 2 | Ohm''''s Law and Resistances, Potentiometer applications, Capacitor charging/discharging, Magnetic field due to current, Earth''''s magnetic field components |
| CHEM-201 | Organic Chemistry - I | Core Theory | 4 | Structure and Bonding in Organic Molecules, Mechanism of Organic Reactions, Stereochemistry, Alkanes and Cycloalkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes and Dienes, Aromatic Hydrocarbons |
| CHEM-202L | Chemistry Lab – II | Core Practical | 2 | Organic Synthesis (Acetanilide, Aspirin), Qualitative Analysis of Organic Compounds, Crystallization and Melting Point Determination, Chromatography Techniques (Paper, Thin layer) |
| MATH-201 | Differential Equations | Core Theory | 4 | First Order Differential Equations, Second Order Linear Differential Equations, Homogeneous Linear Equations, Partial Differential Equations (Formation), Lagrange''''s Method, Charpit''''s Method |
| MATH-202 | Vector Calculus | Core Theory | 4 | Vector Differentiation, Gradient, Divergence and Curl, Vector Integration, Line Integrals, Green''''s Theorem, Gauss''''s and Stoke''''s Theorem |
| ENG-201 | English | Compulsory Core Theory | 4 | Reading Comprehension, Grammar and Usage, Paragraph and Essay Writing, Letter and Application Writing, Basic Communication Skills |
Semester 3
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Subject Type | Credits | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-301 | Waves & Optics | Core Theory | 4 | Wave Motion, Superposition of Waves, Interference of Light, Diffraction of Light, Polarization of Light, Lasers and Holography |
| PHY-302L | Physics Lab – III | Core Practical | 2 | Surface Tension, Viscosity of water, Newton''''s Rings, Diffraction Grating, Specific rotation by polarimeter |
| CHEM-301 | Physical Chemistry - I (Thermodynamics) | Core Theory | 4 | Gaseous State, Liquid State, Solid State, Thermodynamics (First Law), Thermodynamics (Second & Third Law), Chemical Equilibrium |
| CHEM-302L | Chemistry Lab – III | Core Practical | 2 | Thermochemistry (Heat of Neutralization), Phase Equilibrium (Phenol-Water system), Chemical Kinetics (Saponification of ester), Colligative Properties (Freezing point depression) |
| MATH-301 | Real Analysis | Core Theory | 4 | Real Number System, Sequences and Series, Continuity and Differentiability, Riemann Integration, Uniform Convergence, Power Series |
| MATH-302 | Numerical Methods | Core Theory | 4 | Errors in Numerical Computation, Solution of Algebraic & Transcendental Equations, Interpolation, Numerical Differentiation, Numerical Integration, Numerical Solutions of Ordinary Differential Equations |
| SEC-301 | Computer Fundamentals | Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) Theory | 2 | Introduction to Computers, Hardware and Software Concepts, Operating Systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Networking Basics |
Semester 4
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Subject Type | Credits | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-401 | Thermal Physics & Statistical Mechanics | Core Theory | 4 | Kinetic Theory of Gases, Laws of Thermodynamics, Entropy, Thermodynamic Potentials, Maxwell''''s Relations, Statistical Distributions (Maxwell-Boltzmann, Bose-Einstein, Fermi-Dirac) |
| PHY-402L | Physics Lab – IV | Core Practical | 2 | Thermal Conductivity of Copper, Joule''''s Calorimeter, Coefficient of Viscosity by Poiseuille''''s method, Surface Tension of liquid, Study of phase transitions |
| CHEM-401 | Inorganic Chemistry - II (Transition Elements & Coordination Chemistry) | Core Theory | 4 | Chemistry of d-Block Elements, Coordination Compounds, Isomerism in Coordination Compounds, Crystal Field Theory, Chemistry of f-Block Elements, Bioinorganic Chemistry (brief) |
| CHEM-402L | Chemistry Lab – IV | Core Practical | 2 | Preparation of Coordination Compounds, Gravimetric estimation of Nickel, Colorimetric analysis, Complexometric Titrations (EDTA), Paper Chromatography of metal ions |
| MATH-401 | Complex Analysis | Core Theory | 4 | Complex Numbers and Functions, Analytic Functions, Complex Integration, Cauchy''''s Theorem and Integral Formula, Series Expansions (Taylor and Laurent), Residue Theorem |
| MATH-402 | Linear Algebra | Core Theory | 4 | Vector Spaces, Subspaces, Linear Transformations, Matrices and Linear Operators, Inner Product Spaces, Orthogonal Transformations |
| SEC-401 | Basic of Web Designing | Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) Theory | 2 | Introduction to Web Technologies, HTML Fundamentals, CSS Styling, Basic JavaScript, Web Page Layout and Design |
Semester 5
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Subject Type | Credits | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-501 | Quantum Mechanics & Atomic Physics | Core Theory | 4 | Origin of Quantum Mechanics, Schrodinger Equation, Hydrogen Atom, Atomic Spectra, Zeeman Effect, X-Rays |
| PHY-502 | Solid State Physics | Core Theory | 4 | Crystal Structure, Bonding in Solids, Lattice Vibrations, Free Electron Theory, Band Theory of Solids, Semiconductors |
| PHY-503L | Physics Lab – V | Core Practical | 2 | Characteristics of PN Junction Diode, Zener Diode Characteristics, Transistor Characteristics (CE, CB), Logic Gates, Op-Amp as Inverting/Non-inverting amplifier |
| CHEM-501 | Organic Chemistry - II (Spectroscopy & Biomolecules) | Core Theory | 4 | UV-Visible Spectroscopy, Infrared Spectroscopy, NMR Spectroscopy, Carbohydrates, Amino Acids and Proteins, Nucleic Acids |
| CHEM-502 | Physical Chemistry - II (Electrochemistry & Chemical Kinetics) | Core Theory | 4 | Electrochemistry (Conductance), Electrochemical Cells, Thermodynamics of Electrochemical Cells, Chemical Kinetics (Rate Laws), Activation Energy, Photochemistry |
| CHEM-503L | Chemistry Lab – V | Core Practical | 2 | Conductometric Titrations, Potentiometric Titrations, pH metric Titrations, Viscosity of Solutions, Surface tension of solutions |
| MATH-501 | Abstract Algebra | Core Theory | 4 | Groups, Subgroups and Cosets, Normal Subgroups and Quotient Groups, Homomorphisms and Isomorphisms, Rings and Fields, Ideals and Quotient Rings |
| MATH-502 | Differential Geometry | Core Theory | 4 | Curves in Space, Serret-Frenet Formulae, Surfaces, First and Second Fundamental Forms, Principal Curvatures, Geodesics |
| DSE-PHY-504 | Electronics | Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) Theory | 4 | Semiconductor Diodes, Transistors, Amplifiers, Oscillators, Digital Electronics (Logic Gates), Boolean Algebra |
| DSE-CHEM-504 | Analytical Methods in Chemistry | Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) Theory | 4 | Separation Techniques (Chromatography), Spectrophotometric Methods, Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, Electroanalytical Methods, Thermal Methods of Analysis, Sampling and Sample Preparation |
| DSE-MATH-504 | Mathematical Modelling | Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) Theory | 4 | Introduction to Mathematical Modelling, Models for Population Dynamics, Models in Economics, Models in Medicine, Optimization Models, Simulation Techniques |
Semester 6
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Subject Type | Credits | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-601 | Nuclear and Particle Physics | Core Theory | 4 | Nuclear Structure, Radioactivity, Nuclear Reactions, Nuclear Fission and Fusion, Particle Accelerators, Elementary Particles |
| PHY-602 | Electromagnetic Theory | Core Theory | 4 | Time-Varying Fields, Maxwell''''s Equations, Electromagnetic Waves, Poynting Vector, Reflection and Refraction of EM Waves, Waveguides |
| PHY-603L | Physics Lab – VI | Core Practical | 2 | Photoelectric Effect, Planck''''s Constant, Hall Effect, Energy Band Gap of Semiconductor, Study of Solar Cell characteristics |
| CHEM-601 | Inorganic Chemistry - III (Bioinorganic & Organometallic Chemistry) | Core Theory | 4 | Bioinorganic Chemistry (Role of metal ions), Organometallic Compounds, Catalysis by Organometallic Compounds, Hard and Soft Acids and Bases (HSAB), Inorganic Polymers, Nuclear Chemistry |
| CHEM-602 | Organic Chemistry - III (Heterocyclic & Natural Products) | Core Theory | 4 | Heterocyclic Compounds, Alkaloids and Terpenoids, Steroids, Dyes and Polymers, Medicinal Chemistry (basic concepts), Green Chemistry |
| CHEM-603L | Chemistry Lab – VI | Core Practical | 2 | Qualitative Analysis of Organic Mixtures, Estimation of Functional Groups, Spectroscopic Problem Solving, Synthesis of Polymers, Extraction of natural products |
| MATH-601 | Linear Programming | Core Theory | 4 | Introduction to Operations Research, Linear Programming Problems (LPP), Graphical Method, Simplex Method, Duality in LPP, Transportation and Assignment Problems |
| MATH-602 | Probability and Statistics | Core Theory | 4 | Probability Theory, Random Variables and Distributions, Expected Value and Variance, Binomial, Poisson, Normal Distributions, Correlation and Regression, Hypothesis Testing |
| DSE-PHY-604 | Material Science | Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) Theory | 4 | Classification of Materials, Crystalline and Amorphous Solids, Mechanical Properties, Electrical Properties, Magnetic Properties, Optical Properties |
| DSE-CHEM-604 | Environmental Chemistry | Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) Theory | 4 | Atmospheric Chemistry, Water Chemistry, Soil Chemistry, Pollution Control Technologies, Green Chemistry Principles, Toxicology |
| DSE-MATH-604 | Mechanics | Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) Theory | 4 | Generalized Coordinates, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics, Central Force Problem, Small Oscillations, Rigid Body Dynamics, Special Theory of Relativity (basic) |
