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SCHEME M.Sc. (ASTRONOMY SPACE Physics) PART– I (i ii semesterS) 2016 – 2017 2017 – 2018 sessionS Code Title of Paper Hours (Per Week) Max. Marks Examination Time (hrs) Semester – I Total Ext. Int. Core Papers ASP 1.1.1 Mathematical Physics 4 80 60 20 03 ASP 1.1.2 Classical Mechanics 4 80 60 20 03 ASP 1.1.3 Positional Astronomy 4 80 60 20 03 Elective Papers* ASP 1.1.4 Analog Electronics Remote Sensing Microwave and its Propagation 4 80 60 20 03 ASP 1.1.5 Lab Practice: Laser-Optics 9 120 90 30 03 ASP 1.1.6 Computer Laboratory 3 60 45 15 03 Semester – II Core Papers ASP 1.2.1 Quantum Mechanics 4 80 60 20 03 ASP 1.2.2 Digital Electronics 4 80 60 20 03 ASP 1.2.3 Celestial and Fluid Mechanics 4 80 60 20 03 Elective Papers* ASP 1.2.4 Applied Optics Mathematical Physics and Classical Mechanics Computer Fundamentals and Programming with C++ Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy 4 80 60 20 03 ASP 1.2.5 Lab Practice: Electronics 9 120 90 30 03 ASP 1.2.6 Computer Laboratory 3 60 45 15 03  NOTE: Only one Elective paper will be offered depending on the availability of staff.*  Semester– I ASP 1.1.1 MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS Maximum Marks: External 60 Time Allowed: 3 Hours Internal 20 Total Teaching hours: 50 Total 80 Pass Marks: 35% Out of 80 Marks, internal assessment (based on two mid-semester tests/ internal examinations, written assignment/project work etc. and attendance) carries 20 marks, and the final examination at the end of the semester carries 60 marks. Instruction for the Paper Setter: The question paper will consist of three sections A, B and C. Each of sections A and B will have four questions from respective section of the syllabus. Section C will have 10 short answer type questions, which will cover the entire syllabus uniformly. Each question of sections A and B carries 10