Womens Christian College

M.Sc. Physics was started in the year 1999 in order to motivate women to pursue higher education in the field of Physical Science, by providing a curriculum which strengthens the perspectives on the basic concepts and theories of the subject and also instills basic research skills. An ambience that promotes innovative thinking, supports research, enhances interpersonal and communication skills and cultivates healthy learning attitude is facilitated. The department aims in providing education to foster and sustain healthy professional attitudes, develop team spirit and social responsibilities, thereby , moulding young women Physicists for leadership in society and capable of meeting the varied challenges in their career.

Faculty :

	Ms. Lakshmi Devi S. – M.Sc. SLET Associate Professor & Dean of Academic Affairs
	Ms. Hannah Ruben – M.Sc. M.Phil Assistant Professor
	Ms. Sharmi Kumar J. – M.Sc. M.Phil Assistant Professor
	Ms. Bright A – M.Sc. M.Phil Assistant Professor
	Dr. Renuga Devi T S. – M.Sc. M.Phil, Ph.D Assistant Professor & Research Guide (Periyar University, Salem, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore and PRIST University, Tanjavoor)

Student strength:

26 each in I and II M.Sc.

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Eligibility to Register:

B.Sc. Physics with Mathematics Ancillary(Allied)
B.Sc. Applied Sciences with Mathematics Ancillary(Allied)

Highlights of the Programmes:

A very strong foundation is laid in most of the Masters level Physics such as Mathematical Physics, Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetic theory, Quantum Mechanics, Condensed matter Physics, Nuclear Physics and Electronics. The following elective courses are offered - Microprocessor & Microcontroller – theory & practicals, Numerical Methods and C programming –Theory & Practicals, Medical Physics and Instrumentation Techniques, Laser Physics and Fibre Optics, Nanoscience and Technology, Applied Spectroscopy, Energy Physics, Environmental Physics

Project: The students undertake a project during the final year in premier institutions and research laboratories such as IGCAR – Kalpakkam, Anna University, Madras University, CLRI adyar, Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai, Regional Meteorological centre, Birla Planetarium, Loyola College and Pachaiyappa’s college in various fields like Condensed matter Physics, Material Science, Microprocessor, Spectroscopy, Theoretical Physics, AstroPhysics, BioPhysics, Crystallography, Ultrasonics, Dielectric studies, cyclone studies etc.

Facilities:

The department has well equipped electronics , microprocessor, computer and general experiments laboratory.
The labs have several sophisticated equipment like GM counter, Ultrasonic interferometer, Constant deviation spectrograph, Quincke’s and Guoy’s apparatus etc.

Activities:

Department has on-going research activity in thrust areas of Spectroscopy. Faculty guide M.Sc. and Ph.D. students in this area and publish papers.
Students regularly present papers/posters at conferences in the state and national level.

Seminars/conferences conducted:

In collaboration with Department organised Indian SpectroPhysics Association,the Department organised

A National Conference on Perspectives in Lasers and Spectroscopy (NCPLAS 2009) on 24th and 25th September. “
A workshop on “Group theory and its application to Molecular Vibrations (WOGAM 2011)” on 7th of October 2011.
A National Conference on Spectro Physics (NCONS2012) held on 7th and 8th March 2012, organized by the Indian Spectro Physics Association (ISPA) in collaboration with PG & Research Dept of Physics, Pachaiyappa’s College, Chennai and PG Dept. of Physics, WCC.

Future Plans :

To upgrade the department to a research department
To conduct national/international conferences and workshops in recently emerging frontier fields
To introduce more skill based courses which are industry and job oriented and which cater to the preservation of the environment and development of the society
To introduce collaborative academic and research programs with premier research institutes
To explore the scope for faculty and student exchange between Academic Institutions

Email:info@wcc.edu.in

Phone: 2827 5926

Fax: 2827 6798