Bangabasi College

Physics Department

Teachers Profile

About

For more details, visit our dedicated departmental website: bangabasiphysics.org

To have a glimpse of our activities, please visit our own YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Bangabasi_Physics

Having been established in the College right from the inception (and introduction of the Honours Course after the Independence in 1950), the Department of Physics has carried forward the national legacy of quality teaching with innovative methods and practices in both theory and laboratory-based curricula of the University. Founded under the guidance of stalwarts and blessed by the pioneers of Physics of twentieth century Calcutta like Prof. S.N. Bose, Prof. M.N. Saha, Dr. K.S. Krishnan etc., the department boasts of a nationwide & worldwide alumni base, very successful in their respective professional fields. The present faculty members are highly motivated and dedicated towards teaching, resulting in a consistent success in University Examinations as well as placements afterwards. A good number of ex-students of this Department are continuing their higher study in the universities or Integrated Ph.D. / M.Sc-Ph.D. dual degree in IISc Bengaluru and IIT’s after qualifying All India IIT-JAM/JEST examinations in their final year. Students also have moved horizontally and pursued careers in banking, insurance, corporate and government sectors.

The Department currently offers the following programmes/Courses:

Four Years B.Sc (Honours/Major) in Physics with/without Research under the Curriculum and Credit Framework (CCF) of the University of Calcutta.
Physics as a Minor to other Major Disciplines.
Physics as a Core Course to B.Sc (Pure Science) Three Years Multidisciplinary Students
Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) on Python Programming, Scientific Writing in LaTeX and Data Analysis.
Interdisciplinary Course (IDC) - “Frontiers in Physics” for all other students.
Add-On Courses:

“Applications of Computational Techniques in Research Methodology of Physics” (For Final Year Students of Academic Sessions 2021-22, 2022-23 & 2023-24), with resource person from Bangabasi Evening College.
“Introductory Course on Astronomy & Astrophysics”, from 2024-25 Session with resource person(s) from Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore; with plans to be extended as Research Internship.

Best Practices

Best Practices of the Department of Physics include:

Orientation Programme at the commencement of First Year Classes
Illustration of “Pathways after Graduation” with Physics
Providing Lab Manuals for students
Electronic Kits for Analog & Digital Laboratory
Communication via Social Media Groups

Teaching Learning

The “Teaching Learning Methodology” of the Department of Physics is composed of the following aspects:

Implementation & Delivery of the Curriculum Plan through: Departmental Meetings; Elaboration through the E-Prospectus in the College Website; Publishing the Programme & Course Outcomes; The Departmental Orientation Programme at the onset of the Academic Session; Routine Interactions in Classroom & Laboratory; Illustration of the Departmental Academic Calendar and Lesson Plans over E-Shikshak, the LMS Portal.
Enhancement of the curriculum delivery: Through Add-On Courses as “Applications of Computational Techiques in Research Methodology of Physics” and “Introductory Course on Astronomy & Astrophysics.”
Continuous Internal Assessment & Evaluation through: Periodical Internal examinations and class tests; Showing of evaluated scripts to students; Distribution of Model Answers; Quiz through Google Classroom; Use of E-Shikshak Portal and MCQ Portal; Remedial Classes for weak/slow learners.
Addressing Cross-Cutting Issues like Professional Ethics, Gender Issues and Environmental Sustainability by involving students more into curricular & extra-curricular activities.
Student Centric Approach of Teaching as traditional chalk & talk method, using ICT tools like power point projector, social media groups, online platforms and the LMS portal.
Experiential Learning - Laboratory Practical Classes; Computer Programming Classes; Project Works (both curricular & extra); Problem Solving in Tutorial Classes; Remedial Sessions for weak/slow learners.
Participative Techniques - Role reversal and peer to peer teaching; Seminars by reknowned physicists; Student Seminars for presenting their project work; Group Discussions; Problem of the Week; Chat with a Scholar; Visit to Research Institutes; Publication of Departmental Magazine.
Problem Solving Approach - Assignment Solving in Tutorial Classes; Numerical Analysis; Use of Arduino-Uno; Python Programming with Numpy & Scipi packages; Graph Plotting through Gnuplot & Matplotlib; Analysis of Data through Pandas & Seaborn; Encouraging students to fix and repair minor issues while working in the laboratory.
Extended Facilities - Proctored exams through NPTEL Local Chapter; IAPT-NGPE Examination; ISRO-START Internship; Book Bank Facility; Mentor-Mentee System; Student Counselling; E-Exam Mantra Portal for Entry in Service.

Syllabus

SL NO	SUBJECT	VIEW / DOWNLOAD
1	CBCS
2	NEP

Capacity Building

Academic Activities

Add-on Certificate Courses

Awards

MOUs

Distinguished Alumna

Result

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Student Progression

Departmental Notices

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Research

Project

Facilities

A well equipped Seminar Library housing about 700 books/titles are open to students for lending
An E-Book Collection of about 2000 titles is available with faculty members, from where students can share and read on their own devices.
The Physics Laboratory in the ground floor boasts of a recently overhauled and renovated, fully equipped Wi-Fi & ICT enabled Laboratory with modern equipment and apparatus, catering to students of Major, Minor & Multidisciplinary courses. Different portions of the laboratory are earmarked with names of physical constants.
Updated Laboratory Manuals and individual Electronic Kits to each group of students are provided.
Computer programming being an inherent part of the curriculum, the Byte-Lab of the department houses a number of desktop computer terminals connected via LAN to a common server.
Apart from classroom teaching and practical sessions, activities like Students’ Seminar, Wall Magazine publication, Departmental Exhibition, Open Days, Physics videos & Sci-Fi film shows, Visit to Research laboratories, attending Lectures of renowned Physicists etc. are mandatory for Physics students under the arena of departmental activities.
“Chat with a Scholar”….Informal interaction of students with research scholars working in various fields of Physics, has been initiated. Videos of the Chat are uploaded in YouTube channel of the Department; https://www.youtube.com/@Bangabasi_Physics
“Problem of the Week”….a tricky and interesting problem is displayed on a board for an entire week for students, to ponder upon.
Magazines like Physics for You, Spectrum, Resonance etc. are available for students.
Departmental faculties are frequently met by the guardians during Parent-Teacher Meetings to be updated about academic progress of their candidates, after assessment tests.
Regular Departmental Meetings are held to monitor the overall academic situation.
Remedial classes, Tutorial sessions and Preparatory Class Tests are held for students in order to help them score more marks in the University examination.
Mock Viva/Interview sessions are arranged for students before Practical Examinations and also for those who are due to appear in Integrated Ph.D interviews.
Students of the Department are encouraged to enroll in the online Physics courses under NPTEL-Bangabasi College Local Chapter & take the proctored certification examination under IIT-Madras.
This department encourages its students to go beyond the prescribed syllabus and has introduced guided Project Works which they have to present independently over power-point on a pre-declared date to the faculty members and peers. These are indicated as follows:

Theoretical in the first year (Semesters I/II)

Experimental in the second year (Semesters III/IV)

Computational in the third year (Semesters V/VI)

Motivated students are sincerely asked to join the newly introduced ‘Astronomy Club’ for a flavour of Astrophysics & Cosmology in the second year of the course, from wherein they would have the opportunity to participate in the International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition (IAAC) held every year.
National Graduate Physics Examination (NGPE) by Indian Association of Physics Teachers is held every year at this Centre G-7129/
The Departmental website with resources for Competitive Exams (JAM/JEST/TIFR)
Learning Management System (E-Shikshak) with study materials for University Exams are available
MCQ Portal for Practice is available for students to equip them for competitive examinations
Entry in Service Portal for horizontal movement is used by the students
Connectivity with alumni & faculty over Social Media has been a culture of the department for over a decade.
Counselling sessions are held through Mentor-Mentee System for academic/psychological/other issues
Financial aids & Scholarship Assistance are available from the College after recommendation from the department.

The constant motivation, modern teaching methods coupled with regular assessment of students have helped to improve not only the overall performance score of the students but also embed in them a strong foundation of the basic concepts. This is what empowers them to pursue higher studies directly or indirectly related to Physics.
There exists a very healthy teacher-student relationship so that the students consider the Department to be their Second Home.

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