BSC Physics Kannur University Syllabus SEMESTER 1 FYUGP Fundamentals of Physics (approved on 04.06.2025)

 

SEMESTER 1 DSC: Fundamentals of Physics Syllabus (KU1DSCPHY101)

Explore the complete DSC Fundamentals of Physics syllabus for Semester 1 under Kannur University FYUGP 2025 curriculum, officially approved on 04.06.2025. This detailed guide includes core topics, course structure, and learning objectives aligned with the First Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) for Physics major students. Ideal for students, educators, and academic planners seeking the latest Kannur University Physics syllabus, this document ensures alignment with the new academic framework introduced in 2025. Stay updated with the university-approved content for a strong foundation in Fundamental Physics.

These syllabuses are effective from 2025 onwards

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Theory 

1 Newton’s Laws of Motion

•  Force and Interactions, Superposition of Forces, Newton’ First Law, Inertial Frames of References,
• Newton’s Second Law, Mass and Force, Stating Newton’s Second law, Using Newton’s Second Law, Mass and Weight, Variation of g with Locations, Measuring Mass and Weight, Newton’s Third law
• Using Newton’s first Law: Particles in Equilibrium, Using Newton’s Second law: Dynamics of Particles, Apparent Weight and Apparent Weightlessness. 
• Friction forces-Kinetic and Static Friction, Rolling Friction, Fluid Resistance and Terminal speed, Dynamics of Circular Motion, Banked Curves and Flight of Airplanes, The fundamental forces of Nature

From Sections 4.1-4.5, 5.1-5.5 of Book 1 

2.Work and Kinetic Energy

• Work, Work: Positive, Negative or Zero, Total Work, Kinetic Energy and Work Energy Theorem, The meaning of Kinetic Energy, Work and Kinetic Energy in Composite systems
• Work and Energy with varying forces, work done by a varying force, Straight- Line Motion, Work – Energy Theorem for Straight Line Motion, Varying Forces, Work Energy theorem for Motion along a Curve, Power. 

From Sections 6.1-6.4 of Book1

3.Potential Energy and Energy Conservation 

•  Gravitational Potential Energy, Conservation of Mechanical Energy, When Force other than Gravity do Work, Gravitational Potential Energy for Motion along a Curved Path, Elastic Potential Energy, Situations with both Gravitational and Elastic Potential energy
• Conservative and Non-Conservative Forces, The Law of Conservation of Energy, Force and Potential Energy, Energy Diagrams  

From Sections 7.1 -7.5 of Book1

4.Momentum, Impulse and Collisions

• Momentum and Impulse, Newton’s Second Law in terms of Momentum, The Impulse- Momentum Theorem, Momentum and Kinetic Energy Compared, Conservation of Momentum
• Momentum Conservation and Collisions, Elastic and Inelastic Collisions, Completely Inelastic Collisions, Center of Mass, Rocket Propulsion

From Sections 8.1-8.6 of Book 1

Practical

Directions: At least 4 experiments from the following + 2 Activities (can be selected from the list or designed by course faculty)

1. Find the moment of inertia of a rod, disc, ring familiarization of Vernier calipers, screw gauge 

 2. Find the radius of a capillary tube using traveling microscope 

 3. Spectrometer Angle of the prism

 4. Compound pendulum- To find g 

 5. Activities demonstrating Newton’s laws of motion

 6. Activities demonstrating friction 

 7. Activities demonstrating energy conservation

 8. Activities demonstrating elastic and inelastic collisions 

 9. Introduce graph plotting software

 10. Simulation experiments using ExpEYES-SEELAB/ Virtual lab/PhET simulations 

Books: Essential Readings: 1. University Physics with Modern Physics – Hugh D Young & Roger A Freedman-14th edition, 2016.

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COMPLETE NOTES FOR SEMESTER 1 HAS BEEN POSTED IN THIS WEBSITE

Module 1: Notes Module 1: Newton’s Laws of Motion Kannur University Notes KU1DSCPHY101

Module 2: Notes Module 2 & 3: Work and Kinetic Energy, Potential Energy and Energy Conservation Kannur University Notes KU1DSCPHY101

Module 3: Notes Module 2 & 3: Work and Kinetic Energy, Potential Energy and Energy Conservation Kannur University Notes KU1DSCPHY101

Module 4: Notes Module 4 : Momentum, Impulse and Collisions Notes Kannur University KU1DSCPHY101