Physics
Genesis
- B.Sc. with PCM combination was introduced in 1963 and B.Sc. with PMCs and PME combinations were introduced in 1988; courses were affiliated to Bangalore University
- Introduced certificate and value added courses
- M.Sc. in Physics course was introduced in 2012
Mission
To generate graduates and post-graduates of caliber sought by industries, scientific community as well as academic teachers and researchers to the futureObjectives
- To show broad spectrum of modern trends in physics and to develop experimental, computational and mathematical skills of students
- To develop scientific temperament among students
- To give students physics-oriented activities in-house to build self confidence
- To motivate students to take-up projects to cultivate research culture
- To pursue higher education through continuous learning with effective science communication skills
Milestones
- B.Sc. with PCM combination was introduced in 1963 and B.Sc. with PMCs and PME combinations were introduced in 1988; courses were affiliated to Bangalore University
- Introduced certificate and value added courses
- M.Sc. in Physics course was introduced in 2012
- At present both B.Sc. and M.Sc. courses are permanently affiliated to Bengaluru City University
- Both B.Sc. (NEP) and M.Sc. (CBCS) courses are of semester type.
- CPE phase – I & II sanctioned from UGC in 2015
- UGC-STRIDE research grants received in the year 2021
- UGC DAE Mumbai Research project has been received in the year 2022-23
Under-Graduate: (B.Sc.)
- Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (1963 – 64)
- Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science (1988 – 89)
- Physics-Chemistry, Physics-Mathematics, Physics-Computer Science [under NEP 2020-21]
Courses Offered
- Phy.DSCT1 Mechanics & Properties of Matter (Select one Open Elective from the Pool A)
- Phy.DSCT2Electricity and Magnetism (Select one Open Elective from the Pool A)
- Phy.DSCT3Wave motion and optics (Select one Open Elective from the Pool A)
- Phy.DSCT4Thermal Physics & Electronics (Select one Open Elective from the Pool A)
- Phy.DSCT5. Classical Mechanics and Quantum Mechanics- I
- Phy.DSCT6. Elements of Atomic, Molecular Physics
- Phy.DSCT7 Elements of Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Instruments
- Phy.DSCT8 Elements of Condensed Matter Physics
- Phy OE 1 Energy resources
- Phy OE2 : Conventional and Non Conventional Resources
Infrastructure
| Facility | Numbers |
| Class Room with ICT facility | 01 |
| Upgraded & spacious labs | 05 (2 & 3 Solar Powered) |
| Desktop Computer | 04 |
| Laptops | 02 |
| Printer and Scanners | 04 + 02 |
| Internet (BSNL) + (Act) | 01 + 01 |
| Wi-Fi | 01 |
| Library | 2 |
Research Facility
| Facility | Numbers |
| Glass synthesis unit | 01 |
| Muffle Furnace | 01 |
| Abbe’s Refractometer | 01 |
| Digital High Precision Weighing Scale | 01 |
| Glass synthesis unit | 01 |
Teaching Aids
| Facility | Numbers |
| Department Library | 294 |
| ICT Facility | 01 |
| Laptop | 01 |
| Projectors | 01 |
| Department Library | 01 |
| ICT Facility | 01 |
| Laptop | 01 |
Dr. Ganesh Shridhar Hegde
M.Sc., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Mr. Siddalingeshwara B.P
M.Sc. (Physics), Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
K N Suhas
MSc Physics (Ph.D)
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
R. M. Badiger
M. Sc.
M. Phil.
Associate Professor
Associate Professor
Dr. Pallavi L
M.Sc., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor