OVERVIEW
The Department of Physics at Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, SMU is focused to upgrade the knowledge of physics for teaching and advanced research. The department has upgraded its laboratory and research facilities by funds of Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India under FIST program. It has a dedicated computer centre with high-end server with internet facility for postgraduate students where they learn programming languages like C/C++/Graphics/ and various software packages like Mathematica, PSPICE, GEANT4.
A full time two year MSc. (Physics) course approved by UGC was started by the department in 1999. The department is proud to have a team of very experienced and dedicated faculty members with varied specializations in particle, plasma, condensed matter physics and electronics. Specializations in above areas are offered to the students as a choice in the second year.
The department offers PhD program in all above specializations and gives the appropriate research environment to young physicists. The department also offers teaching assistantships to deserving candidates based on vacancies to pursue the research in the department.
The Department regularly has to its credit various research papers as publications in journals and workshop/conference proceedings.
VISION
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MISSION
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OBJECTIVES
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To become a dynamic and an inclusive Centre of excellence in teaching, learning and research in Physical Sciences.
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· To impart high scientific temperament, academic excellence and contemporary research exposure in Physics.
· To produce high quality physicists who can contribute to the development of science and technology and meet the present challenges and demands of the society.
· To help the students to develop critical and creative thinking and problem solving skills.
· To build an academically vibrant environment for learning and exchange of ideas and knowledge.
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· To impart in-depth knowledge to the students to help them achieve academic excellence and overall developments to meet the global standards.
· To create an environment of active learning and effective communication and enable the students to acquire the recent advances of Physics.
· To provide opportunities that will enhance the level of participation in research, dissemination and preservation of knowledge for both academic and social development.
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PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
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· Educate the students to understand the metamorphic power of physical principles of the universe in solving scientific problems, experiments and technological development.
· To help the students in for logical thinking and preparing for solving challenging problems with project based learning and professional ethics.
· Guide the students for careers in physics and in the physical sciences at large.
· To train students to be competent to face the academic challenges with a lifelong learning perspective and contribute to the development of the society.
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SPECIALIZATION PAPER:
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Name of the Specialization
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Group
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1
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Plasma Physics
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Theoretical Group
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2
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Particle Physics
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3
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Electronics Science
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Experimental Group
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PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)
- Exhibit in-depth knowledge in different fields of physics.
- Motivated to carry out challenging research works in the frontier area of physics and pursue higher education.
- Pursue jobs in selective industries, scientific positions in research establishments and teaching for social up-liftment and technological empowerment.
- Exhibit discipline and social values.
- Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Exhibit good logical and analytical capability.
PROGRAM OUTCOME (PO)
- To acquire deep knowledge in different disciplines of physics. (PEO1)
- To apply knowledge of physics to identify, formulate and solve scientific problems. (PEO2, PEO3)
- To design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data relevant to physics. (PEO2, PEO3)
- To apply the knowledge in interdisciplinary fields of physics viz. astrophysics, cosmology, nanophysics (PEO2, PEO3)
- To find the scientific rationale for explaining the inadequacies and limitations in the experiment or in the system for understanding the fundamental physics. (PEO2,PEO3)
- To develop a scientific temper and acquire the skill for designing new/innovative experiments for validating the laws of nature or pursue for a new technological hunt. (PEO2, PEO3)
- To communicate effectively and document laboratory or scholarly work through verbal and written means. (PEO5)
- To develop logical and analytical thinking. (PEO6)
- To develop self-motivation and the will to work for quality improvement. (PEO3)
- To gain knowledge of soft computing skills for solving problems through computation and simulation. (PEO3)
- To appreciate professional and ethical responsibility. (PEO4)
PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOME (PSO)
- Exhibit in-depth knowledge in different fields of physics.
- Motivated to carry out challenging research works in the frontier area of physics and pursue higher education.
- Pursue jobs in selective industries, scientific positions in research establishments and teaching for social upliftment and technological empowerment.
- Exhibit discipline and social values.
- Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Exhibit good logical and analytical capability.
COURSE OUTCOME, PROGRAM OUTCOME AND SYLLABUS
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Master of Science in Physics is a two year postgraduate degree course which focuses on both theoretical and practical aspects of Physics. Candidates who have completed this course can find numerous job openings in various fields of public and private sector.Lots of career opportunities are available for M.Sc in Physics graduates in the highly demanding IT field. IT companies like Infosys, Wipro and CTS recruits these graduates for different posts available in their technical section. They can also pursue their career in various energy plants. They can work as Technician in electronic industry.
M.Sc in Physics graduates can pursue their career in various government owned Scientific Research and Development Organizations such as Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Physical Research Laboratory Ahmedabad, Nuclear Science Centre New Delhi, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics Kolkata, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). Several other government organizations like Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) are also offering various jobs for these graduates.
These graduates can get into civil service like IAS, IFS and IPS after qualifying the civil service exam conducted by Union Public Service Examination. They can appear in various government exams like Tax Assistant Exam, Statistical Investigator Exam and Combined Graduate Level Exam to pursue their career in various government departments. They can go for teaching jobs available in government schools or colleges. For getting these jobs, they should qualify either NET or SET exam. They can also pursue their career in the railways by qualifying the exams conducted by Railway Recruitment Board. Those who want to pursue their career in the defense department can appear in the Combined Defense Services Exams conducted by Union Public Service Commission. M.Sc in Physics graduates can also apply for the job of lab technician available in various public sector organizations.
M.Sc in Physics graduates can find lots of career opportunities in foreign electronics and manufacturing companies. They can also work in various foreign research institutes. Meritorious candidates can apply for the vacancies available in highly reputed research organizations like National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
