About the Department
The Department has started its journey from June, 1969 as Department of Physics, Rishi Bankim Chandra College, Evening Section and continued up to 1984; it was then under the affiliation of University of Calcutta. After 1984 it assumes its position as Department of Physics, Rishi Bankim Chandra Evening College under the affiliation of University of Calcutta. 2008 onward this Department comes under the affiliation of West Bengal State University and continuing its journey towards excellence till date.
Course Details
U. G. NEP six semester General Degree Course (West Bengal State University)
Infrastructure
- Well equipped laboratory
- Water Purifier with cooling system for Staff and Students
- 02 desktop computers, 01 printer and 01 scanner, Internet facilities
- LCD Projector (in seminar room)
- Microphone with amplifier (in seminar room)
SWOC analysis of the Department
Details of Infrastructural facilities:
(a) Library:
Department has a departmental library for the benefits of students
(b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students:
It has got two desktop computers with high-speed internet connection.
(c) Class rooms with ICT facility:
The department uses college ICT room for classes.
(d) Laboratories:
It has well equipped laboratory with modern equipment
Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning
§ Traditional Classroom Lecture method
§ Practical classes
§ Remedial classes to weaker section of the students
§ Special classes for advanced students
Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities
The Students and the Faculty members regularly participate in the Institutional Social Responsibility and Extension activities organized by the college NSS Units as volunteers.
The SWOC analysis of the Department and future plans are follows,
1. Strength:
i. The department has efficient and dedicated faculties and the student are very much sincere and energetic.
ii. Theory and Practical classes are held regularly.
2. Weakness:
i. The laboratory needs new instruments and improves facilities.
ii. Shortage of classrooms and space for departmental library.
iii. Shortage of faculty (one post is lying vacant) and shortage of laboratory technical and academic staffs (one post is lying vacant).
3. Opportunities:
i. B.Sc. (General) students with good results get opportunity for higher studies in various fields.
ii. They can be admitted to various professional courses like BCA, MCA, MBA, Hotel Management etc.
iii. There are various job opportunities in West Bengal School Service Commission, P.O. and Clerk in Nationalized Banks and in many other competitive examinations like Staff Selection Commission, W.B. Public Service Commission etc.
4. Challenges and Constraints:
i. The timing of the college which runs from 4:30 PM to 9:10 PM.
ii. With all the limitation our all staff both teaching and non-teaching work hard and trying their best for the benefit of the students. Our challenge is to work hard with a smiling face for all the students for their bright future.
5. Future Plans:
i. Opening Physics Honours course is the first priority with proper infrastructure and sufficient full-time faculties.
ii. Upgradation of the Laboratory and installation of a new distillation plant. Purchasing more modern equipment for the laboratory and setting up a Classroom with ICT facility.