SRI VENKATESWARA UNIVERSITY - TIRUPATI
B.S.c., (Honours) in COMPUTER SCIENCE (MAJOR)
FIRST YEAR – FIRST SEMESTER
(W.E.F. Academic Year 2023 - 24)
COURSE 1 : ESSENTIALS AND APPLICATIONS OF MATHEMATICAL, PHYSICAL AND
CHEMICAL SCIENCES
Hours: 5hrs/week Credits: 4
Course Objective:
The objective of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the essential
concepts and applications of mathematical, physical, and chemical sciences. The course aims to develop
students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills in these areas, enabling them to apply
scientific principles to real-world situations.
Learning outcomes:
1. Apply critical thinking skills to solve complex problems involving complex numbers, trigonometric
ratios, vectors, and statistical measures.
2. To Explain the basic principles and concepts underlying a broad range of fundamental areas of
physics and to Connect their knowledge of physics to everyday situations
3. To Explain the basic principles and concepts underlying a broad range of fundamental areas of
chemistry and to Connect their knowledge of chemistry to daily life.
4. Understand the interplay and connections between mathematics, physics, and chemistry in various
applications. Recognize how mathematical models and physical and chemical
5. Principles can be used to explain and predict phenomena in different contexts.
6. To explore the history and evolution of the Internet and to gain an understanding of
network security concepts, including threats, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures.
UNIT I: ESSENTIALS OF MATHEMATICS: 9hrs
Complex Numbers: Introduction of the new symbol i – General form of a complex number – Modulus-
Amplitude form and conversions
Trigonometric Ratios: Trigonometric Ratios and their relations – Problems on calculation of angles
Vectors: Definition of vector addition – Cartesian form – Scalar and vector product and problems
Statistical Measures: Mean, Median, Mode of a data and problems
UNIT II: ESSENTIALS OF PHYSICS: 9hrs
Definition and Scope of Physics- Measurements and Units - Motion of objects: Newtonian Mechanics
and relativistic mechanics perspective - Laws of Thermodynamics and Significance- Acoustic waves and
electromagnetic waves- Electric and Magnetic fields and their interactions- Behaviour of atomic and
nuclear particles- Wave-particle duality, the uncertainty principle- Theories and understanding of
universe
UNIT III: ESSENTIALS OF CHEMISTRY: : 9hrs
Definition and Scope of Chemistry- Importance of Chemistry in daily life -Branches of chemistry and
significance- Periodic Table- Electronic Configuration, chemical changes, classification of matter,
Biomolecules- carbohydrates, proteins, fats and vitamins.
UNIT IV: APPLICATIONS OF MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS & CHEMISTRY: 9hrs
Applications of Mathematics in Physics & Chemistry: Calculus, Differential Equations & Complex Analysis
Application of Physics in Industry and Technology: Electronics and Semiconductor Industry, Robotics and
Automation, Automotive and Aerospace Industries, Quality Control and Instrumentation, Environmental
Monitoring and Sustainable Technologies.
Application of Chemistry in Industry and Technology: Chemical Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals and
Drug Discovery, Materials Science, Food and Beverage Industry.
UNIT V: ESSENTIALS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE:
Milestones of computer evolution - Internet, history, Internet Service Providers, Types of Networks, IP,
Domain Name Services, applications.
Ethical and social implications: Network and security concepts- Information Assurance Fundamentals,
Cryptography-Symmetric and Asymmetric, Malware, Firewalls, Fraud Techniques- Privacy and Data
Protection
Recommended books:
1. Functions of one complex variable by John.B.Conway, Springer- Verlag.
2. Elementary Trigonometry by H.S.Hall and S.R.Knight
3. Vector Algebra by A.R.Vasishtha, Krishna Prakashan Media(P)Ltd. 4.Basic Statistics by
B.L.Agarwal, New age international Publishers
4. University Physics with Modern Physics by Hugh D. Young and Roger A. Freedman
5. Fundamentals of Physics by David Halliday, Robert Resnick, and Jearl Walker
6. Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics" by Raymond A. Serway and John
W. Jewett Jr.
7. Physics for Technology and Engineering" by John Bird
8. Chemistry in daily life by Kirpal Singh
9. Chemistry of bio molecules by S. P. Bhutan
10. Fundamentals of Computers by V. Raja Raman
11. Cyber Security Essentials by James Graham, Richard Howard, Ryan Olson
STUDENT ACTIVITIES:
UNIT I: ESSENTIALS OF MATHEMATICS:
1: Complex Number Exploration Provide students with a set of complex numbers in both rectangular
and polar forms. They will plot the complex numbers on the complex plane and identify their properties
2: Trigonometric Ratios Problem Solving Give students a set of problems that require the calculation of
trigonometric ratios and their relations.
Students will solve the problems using the appropriate trigonometric functions (sine, cosine, tangent,
etc.) and trigonometric identities.
3: Vector Operations and Applications Provide students with a set of vectors in Cartesian form.
Students will perform vector addition and subtraction operations to find the resultant vectors. They will
also calculate the scalar and vector products of given vectors.
4: Statistical Measures and Data Analysis Give students a dataset containing numerical values.
Students will calculate the mean, median, and mode of the data, as well as other statistical measures if
appropriate (e.g., range, standard deviation).
They will interpret the results and analyze the central tendencies and distribution of the data.
UNIT II: ESSENTIALS OF PHYSICS:
Concept Mapping
Divide students into groups and assign each group one of the topics.
Students will create a concept map illustrating the key concepts, relationships, and applications related
to their assigned topic.
Encourage students to use visual elements, arrows, and labels to represent connections and
interdependencies between concepts.
Laboratory Experiment
Select a laboratory experiment related to one of the topics, such as motion of objects or electric and
magnetic fields.
Provide the necessary materials, instructions, and safety guidelines for conducting the experiment.
Students will work in small groups to carry out the experiment, collect data, and analyze the results.
After the experiment, students will write a lab report summarizing their findings, observations, and
conclusions.
UNIT III: ESSENTIALS OF CHEMISTRY
1: Chemistry in Daily Life Presentation
Divide students into groups and assign each group a specific aspect of daily life where chemistry plays a
significant role, such as food and nutrition, household products, medicine, or environmental issues.
Students will research and create a presentation (e.g., PowerPoint, poster, or video) that showcases the
importance of chemistry in their assigned aspect.
2: Periodic Table Exploration
Provide students with a copy of the periodic table.
Students will explore the periodic table and its significance in organizing elements based on their
properties.
They will identify and analyze trends in atomic structure, such as electronic configuration, atomic size,
and ionization energy.
3: Chemical Changes and Classification of Matter
Provide students with various substances and chemical reactions, such as mixing acids and bases or
observing a combustion reaction.
Students will observe and describe the chemical changes that occur, including changes in color,
temperature, or the formation of new substances.
4: Biomolecules Investigation
Assign each student or group a specific biomolecule category, such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, or
vitamins.
Students will research and gather information about their assigned biomolecule category, including its
structure, functions, sources, and importance in the human body.
They can create informative posters or presentations to present their findings to the class.
UNIT IV: APPLICATIONS OF MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS & CHEMISTRY
1: Interdisciplinary Case Studies
Divide students into small groups and provide them with interdisciplinary case studies that involve
the interdisciplinary application of mathematics, physics, and chemistry.
Each case study should present a real-world problem or scenario that requires the integration of
concepts from all three disciplines.
2: Design and Innovation Project
Challenge students to design and develop a practical solution or innovation that integrates
mathematics, physics, and chemistry principles.
Students can choose a specific problem or area of interest, such as renewable energy, environmental
conservation, or materials science.
3: Laboratory Experiments
Assign students laboratory experiments that demonstrate the practical applications of
mathematics, physics, and chemistry.
Examples include investigating the relationship between concentration and reaction rate, analyzing
the behavior of electrical circuits, or measuring the properties of materials.
4: Mathematical Modeling
Present students with real-world problems that require mathematical modeling and analysis.
UNIT V: ESSENTIALS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE:
Identifying the attributes of network (Topology, service provider, IP address and bandwidth of your
college network) and prepare a report covering network architecture.
Identify the types of malwares and required firewalls to provide security. Latest Fraud
techniques used by hackers.
SRI VENKATESWARA UNIVERSITY - TIRUPATI
B.S.c., (Honours) in COMPUTER SCIENCE (MAJOR)
FIRST YEAR – FIRST SEMESTER
(W.e.f. Academic Year 2023 - 24)
Course 2: ADVANCES IN MATHEMATICAL, PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL
SCIENCES
Hours: 5 hrs/week Credits: 4
Course Objective:
The objective of this course is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the recent
advances and cutting-edge research in mathematical, physical, and chemical sciences. The course
aims to broaden students' knowledge beyond the foundational concepts and expose them to the
latest developments in these disciplines, fostering critical thinking, research skills, and the ability to
contribute to scientific advancements.
Learning outcomes:
Explore the applications of mathematics in various fields of physics and chemistry, to understand
how mathematical concepts are used to model and solve real-world problems.
To Explain the basic principles and concepts underlying a broad range of fundamental areas of
physics and to Connect their knowledge of physics to everyday situations.
Understand the different sources of renewable energy and their generation processes and advances
in nanomaterials and their properties, with a focus on quantum dots. To study the emerging field of
quantum communication and its potential applications. To gain an understanding of the principles
of biophysics in studying biological systems. Explore the properties and applications of shape
memory materials.
Understand the principles and techniques used in computer-aided drug design and drug delivery
systems, to understand the fabrication techniques and working principles of nanosensors. Explore
the effects of chemical pollutants on ecosystems and human health.
Understand the interplay and connections between mathematics, physics, and chemistry in various
advanced applications. Recognize how mathematical models and physical and chemical principles
can be used to explain and predict phenomena in different contexts.
5 Understand and convert between different number systems, such as binary, octal, decimal, and
hexadecimal. Differentiate between analog and digital signals and understand their characteristics.
Gain knowledge of different types of transmission media, such as wired (e.g., copper cables, fiber
optics) and wireless (e.g., radio waves, microwave, satellite)..
UNIT I: ADVANCES IN BASICS MATHEMATICS 9hrs
Straight Lines: Different forms – Reduction of general equation into various forms –Point of
intersection of two straight lines
Limits and Differentiation: Standard limits – Derivative of a function –Problems on product rule and
quotient rule
Integration: Integration as a reverse process of differentiation – Basic methods of integration
Matrices: Types of matrices – Scalar multiple of a matrix – Multiplication of matrices – Transpose of
a matrix and determinants
UNIT II: ADVANCES IN PHYSICS: 9hrs
Renewable energy: Generation, energy storage, and energy-efficient materials and devices. Recent
advances in the field of nanotechnology: Quantum dots, Quantum Communication- recent advances
in biophysics- recent advances in medical physics- Shape Memory Materials.
UNIT III: ADVANCES IN CHEMISTRY: 9hrs
Computer aided drug design and delivery, nano sensors, Chemical Biology, impact of chemical
pollutants on ecosystems and human health, Dye removal - Catalysis method
UNIT IV: ADVANCED APPLICATIONS OF MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS & CHEMISTRY 9hrs
Mathematical Modelling applications in physics and chemistry Application of Renewable energy:
Grid Integration and Smart Grids, Application of nanotechnology: Nanomedicine,
Application of biophysics: Biophysical Imaging, Biomechanics, Neurophysics,
Application of medical physics: Radiation Therapy, Nuclear medicine
Solid waste management, Environmental remediation- Green Technology, Water treatment.
UNIT V: Advanced Applications of computer Science 9hrs
Number System-Binary, Octal, decimal, and Hexadecimal, Signals-Analog, Digital, Modem, Codec,
Multiplexing, Transmission media, error detection and correction- Parity check and CRC, Networking
devices- Repeater, hub, bridge, switch, router, gateway.
Recommended books:
1. Coordinate Geometry by S.L.Lony, Arihant Publications
2. Calculus by Thomas and Finny, Pearson Publications
3. Matrices by A.R.Vasishtha and A.K.Vasishtha, Krishna Prakashan Media(P)Ltd.
4. "Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable Future" by Godfrey Boyle
5. "Energy Storage: A Nontechnical Guide" by Richard Baxter
6. "Nanotechnology: Principles and Applications" by Sulabha K. Kulkarni and Raghvendra A. Bohara
7. "Biophysics: An Introduction" by Rodney Cotterill
8. "Medical Physics: Imaging" by James G. Webster
9. "Shape Memory Alloys: Properties and Applications" by Dimitris C. Lagoudas
10. Nano materials and applications by M.N.Borah
11. Environmental Chemistry by Anil.K.D.E.
12. Digital Logic Design by Morris Mano
13. Data Communication & Networking by Bahrouz Forouzan.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
UNIT I: ADVANCES IN BASIC MATHEMATICS
1: Straight Lines Exploration
Provide students with a set of equations representing straight lines in different forms, such as
slope-intercept form, point-slope form, or general form.
Students will explore the properties and characteristics of straight lines, including their slopes,
intercepts, and point of intersection.
2: Limits and Differentiation Problem Solving
Students will apply the concept of limits to solve various problems using standard limits.
Encourage students to interpret the results and make connections to real-world applications, such
as analyzing rates of change or optimizing functions.
3: Integration Exploration
Students will explore the concept of integration as a reverse process of differentiation and apply
basic methods of integration, such as the product rule, substitution method, or
integration by parts.
Students can discuss the significance of integration in various fields, such as physics and
chemistry
4: Matrices Manipulation
Students will perform operations on matrices, including scalar multiplication, matrix multiplication,
and matrix transpose.
Students can apply their knowledge of matrices to real-world applications, such as solving systems
of equations or representing transformations in geometry.
UNIT II: ADVANCES IN PHYSICS:
1: Case Studies
Provide students with real-world case studies related to renewable energy, nanotechnology,
biophysics, medical physics, or shape memory materials.
Students will analyze the case studies, identify the challenges or problems presented, and
propose innovative solutions based on the recent advances in the respective field.
They will consider factors such as energy generation, energy storage, efficiency,
sustainability, materials design, biomedical applications, or technological advancements.
2: Experimental Design
Assign students to design and conduct experiments related to one of the topics: renewable
energy, nanotechnology, biophysics, medical physics, or shape memory materials.
They will identify a specific research question or problem to investigate and design an experiment
accordingly. Students will collect and analyze data, interpret the results, and draw conclusions based
on their findings.
They will discuss the implications of their experimental results in the context of recent advances in
the field.
3: Group Discussion and Debate
Organize a group discussion or debate session where students will discuss the ethical, social, and
environmental implications of the recent advances in renewable energy, nanotechnology,
biophysics, medical physics, and shape memory materials.
Assign students specific roles, such as proponent, opponent, or moderator, and provide them with
key points and arguments to support their positions.
UNIT III: ADVANCES IN CHEMISTRY:
Experimental Design and Simulation
In small groups, students will design experiments or simulations related to the assigned topic.
For example, in the context of computer-aided drug design, students could design a virtual
screening experiment to identify potential drug candidates for a specific disease target.
For nano sensors, students could design an experiment to demonstrate the sensitivity and
selectivity of nano sensors in detecting specific analytes.
Chemical biology-related activities could involve designing experiments to study enzyme-
substrate interactions or molecular interactions in biological systems.
Students will perform their experiments or simulations, collect data, analyze the results, and draw
conclusions based on their findings.
Case Studies and Discussion
Provide students with real-world case studies related to the impact of chemical pollutants on
ecosystems and human health.
Students will analyze the case studies, identify the sources and effects of chemical pollutants, and
propose mitigation strategies to minimize their impact.
Encourage discussions on the ethical and environmental considerations when dealing with chemical
pollutants. For the dye removal using the catalysis method, students can explore case studies where
catalytic processes are used to degrade or remove dyes from wastewater.
Students will discuss the principles of catalysis, the advantages and limitations of the catalysis
method, and its applications in environmental remediation.
3: Group Project
Assign students to work in groups to develop a project related to one of the topics.
The project could involve designing a computer-aided drug delivery system, developing a nano
sensor for a specific application, or proposing strategies to mitigate the impact of chemical pollutants
on ecosystems.
Students will develop a detailed project plan, conduct experiments or simulations, analyze data,
and present their findings and recommendations.
Encourage creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration throughout the project.
UNIT IV: ADVANCED APPLICATIONS OF MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS & CHEMISTRY
1: Mathematical Modelling Experiment
Provide students with a mathematical modelling experiment related to one of the topics. For
example, in the context of renewable energy, students can develop a mathematical model to
optimize the placement and configuration of solar panels in a solar farm.
Students will work in teams to design and conduct the experiment, collect data, and analyze the
results using mathematical models and statistical techniques.
They will discuss the accuracy and limitations of their model, propose improvements, and
interpret the implications of their findings in the context of renewable energy or the specific
application area. 2: Case Studies and Group Discussions
Assign students to analyze case studies related to the applications of mathematical modelling in
nanotechnology, biophysics, medical physics, solid waste management, environmental remediation,
or water treatment.
Students will discuss the mathematical models and computational methods used in the case
studies, analyze the outcomes, and evaluate the effectiveness of the modelling approach.
Encourage group discussions on the challenges, ethical considerations, and potential advancements
in the field. Students will present their findings and engage in critical discussions on the advantages
and limitations of mathematical modelling in solving complex problems in these areas.
Group Project
Assign students to work in groups to develop a group project that integrates mathematical
modelling with one of the application areas: renewable energy, nanotechnology, biophysics,
medical physics, solid waste management, environmental remediation, or water treatment.
The project could involve developing a mathematical model to optimize the delivery of radiation
therapy in medical physics or designing a mathematical model to optimize waste management
practices.
Students will plan and execute their project, apply mathematical modelling techniques, analyze the
results, and present their findings and recommendations.
Encourage creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration throughout the project.
UNIT V: Advanced Applications of computer Science
Students must be able to convert numbers from other number system to binary number
systems Identify the networking media used for your college network
Identify all the networking devices used in your college premises.
