Department of Physics
FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE AND EARTH SCIENCE Department of Physics Established in 1962 Overview “The universe is like a safe to which there is a combination — but the combination is locked up in the safe.” Welcome to this amazing universe of Physics!!! The rich tradition of Department of Physics hails ever since the establishment of the college in 1962; it proclaims the respect of being the first major department since the naissance of the institution. Since its inception, a large number of students have graduated in Physics first under Bombay University and later under the University of Goa. Proficient and able leadership of Prof. D J Malkarnekar (First Vice Principal of the college) has enabled the students to showcase exemplary performances by achieving various distinctions and rankings in the university. The ethnicity of the department is crafted by personalities like Prof. R. R. Ghantwal, Prof. (Mrs.) V. Narayan, Prof. N. V. Kamat, Prof. S.M. Sadique, Prof. V. D. Date, Prof. S. N. Pai Raiturkar all of whom later headed the department. Vision “To enhance the knowledge of Physics for overall growth of Science, Society and Self, thereby, enabling an individual to face the challenges of the world.” Mission The discipline of Physics is basic among the sciences and focuses on the study of natural phenomena and their technological applications. The department offers an undergraduate degree program to provide students a broad-based education in physics. The compulsory courses offered are Mechanics-I, Heat and Thermodynamics, Electricity and Magnetism and Introduction to Mathematical Physics, at the entry level to strengthen the understanding of basic concepts of Physics and mathematical skills required. read more The program offers elective courses such as Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics, Mathematical Physics, Introduction to Special Theory of Relativity, Solid State Physics and Computational Physics, designed to provide a sound foundation in Theoretical Physics; whereas the elective courses such as Introduction to Material Science, Electronics-II, Solid State Devices and Instrumentation are designed to offer a base for Experimental Physics.The faculty members of the department, with research backgrounds in diversifying areas such as Theoretical Nuclear Physics, Experimental Neutron Physics, Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics and Material Science, facilitate the program to provide a wide range of elective courses.The infrastructure includes two well equipped laboratories with attached dark rooms and a research laboratory equipped with computers, Hydraulic Press, High Temperature Furnace, Digital Weighing machine, Hall Effect Kit, Electromagnets, Air Track and Three Newtonian Reflecting Telescopes. Learning resources for the theory component and e-journals for practical component of courses are provided online through Moodle, which can be accessed by students from anywhere (CLAAP).The faculty members impart quality education through interactive classroom teaching blended with effective use of ICT. Innovative teaching techniques like Peer Instruction and Peer tutoring are also followed.In addition to regular lectures, we also organise Talks on recent trends in Physics, to expose our students to current research areas. We provide a creative and stimulating environment for learning physics through experimental/ theoretical projects aligned to the aptitude of students. We promote self-learning, self-confidence, communication skills, and team work among students through regular presentations, group assignments and participation in students seminars/ paper presentations at intercollegiate level and state level.We encourage students to take up internship at D-Art of Science, doing science videos for schoolchildren. We motivate students to attend the Science Academy Refresher Course in Experimental Physics, organized by Goa University; which is also recognised as an internship by the Board of Studies. To instill institutional social responsibility in students, we involve them in in-house teaching internship programmes, by organizing educational Outreach Programs for school children during semester breaks. The department also involves the students to participate and benefit from the subject related activities organised by our MoU partner: Department of Physics, Gogate-Jogalekar College, Ratnagiri.This program is for students who are interested to pursue higher studies in Physics/ Electronics/ Computer Applications/Marine Science and/or, be employable in fields such as Defence, Merchant Navy, Software companies, IT firms, Hardware industries and school teaching. Students who have completed their XII Science with PCM are eligible for this course.We want technologically savvy students, having a sound background in physics along with Mathematics and Chemistry; at the Higher Secondary level and are highly motivated to learn various concepts of physics, and committed to follow the discipline and work-ethics in the laboratory. The program offers elective courses such as Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics, Mathematical Physics, Introduction to Special Theory of Relativity, Solid State Physics and Computational Physics, designed to provide a sound foundation in Theoretical Physics; whereas the elective courses such as Introduction to Material Science, Electronics-II, Solid State Devices and Instrumentation are designed to offer a base for Experimental Physics.The faculty members of the department, with research backgrounds in diversifying areas such as Theoretical Nuclear Physics, Experimental Neutron Physics, Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics and Material Science, facilitate the program to provide a wide range of elective courses.The infrastructure includes two well equipped laboratories with attached dark rooms and a research laboratory equipped with computers, Hydraulic Press, High Temperature Furnace, Digital Weighing machine, Hall Effect Kit, Electromagnets, Air Track and Three Newtonian Reflecting Telescopes. Learning resources for the theory component and e-journals for practical component of courses are provided online through Moodle, which can be accessed by students from anywhere (CLAAP).The faculty members impart quality education through interactive classroom teaching blended with effective use of ICT. Innovative teaching techniques like Peer Instruction and Peer tutoring are also followed.In addition to regular lectures, we also organise Talks on recent trends in Physics, to expose our students to current research areas. We provide a creative and stimulating environment for learning physics through experimental/ theoretical projects aligned to the aptitude of students. We promote self-learning, self-confidence, communication skills, and team work among students through regular presentations, group assignments and participation in students seminars/ paper presentations at intercollegiate level and state level.We encourage students to take up internship at D-Art of Science, doing science videos for schoolchildren. We motivate students to attend the Science Academy Refresher Course in Experimental
