About the Department

The Department of Physics is a founder member of our college from its inception in 1964.From 1964 to 1971, the Department contributed its part in offering Pre-University Programme only. In June 1971, affiliation was granted by the Madurai University to start Special B.Sc., Programme in Physics. The Special B.Sc., Physics was replaced by general B.Sc., Physics Programme from the academic year 1972 – 1973.The Department has dedicated and qualified staff having expertise in the diverse fields of Physics. The Department has research projects in the field of Spectroscopy, Materials Science and Nanoscience.From the inception of the department, it has two spacious laboratories of dimensions 30” X 40” and 40” X 30” respectively. From 1964 to 1971 they had instruments which were only suitable to PUC level. From 1971 they had instruments which cater the needs of B.Sc Physics major and B.Sc Maths and Chemistry ancillary students. From time to time various instruments were purchased based on the need of that hour. At present the laboratories have adequate instruments which cover various fields of Physics Starting from ancient Mechanics to modern Digital Electronics. The costs of instruments vary from few hundreds to few thousands. The total cost of all instruments, apparatus, components and accessories comes around 25 lakhs.

Programme Outcomes (POs)

On successful completion of the B.Sc. programme, the graduates will be able to,
Apply the knowledge acquired in the respective disciplines and also have a multidisciplinary Perspective towards the study of sciences.
Attain skills like analytical reasoning, critical thinking and problem solving to evince interest in higher education and research for offering solutions to societal and environmental problems.
Communicate articulately and effectively and interpret the results obtained from scientific studies and put forth innovative ideas to carve a niche in their domain.
Instill the principles and ethics learnt from the field of study and exhibit the qualities like leadership, entrepreneurship and teamwork for discharging their duties as responsible citizens.
Utilize the growing advancements in Information and Communication Technology and Embrace digital learning to become life-long learners.

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

On successful completion of the B.Sc., Physics programme, the graduates will be able to
PSO1: Identify the key concepts, principles and fundamental laws that are related to the study of various areas of physics.
PSO2: Demonstrate the applications of physics principles, concepts and laws with necessary experimental background and assess their consequences.
PSO3: Explain the mathematical foundations underlying the physics principles, concepts and laws.
PSO4: Solve problems in physics by identifying the key concepts and principles to solve them.
PSO5: Plan and execute an experiment through careful observations, precise measurements, and effectively present the results.
PSO6: Apply appropriate techniques and modern tools to do scientific activities.
PSO7: Extend the knowledge about the properties of materials and its applications for developing technology to ease the problems related to the society.
PSO8: Understand the broad impact of Physics in a global, economic, environmental, and social context.
PSO9: Gain Knowledge of grammatical conventions and become competent to face competitive examinations through development of language skills.
PSO10: Understand the Environment System, its significance, man- environment relationship, environmental issues faced by the world and realize the need for sustainable ways for living.
PSO11: Extend the knowledge gained from various fields in a proper manner to act as a good citizen by inculcating in them moral values and ethics
PSO12: Translate the skills to recognize the need for the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.