Department of Basic Sciences & Humanities

SiliconTech, the engineering institute of Silicon University, established the Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities (BSH), the groundwork of all engineering education, in 2001, to provide a strong foundation in different basic sciences, enhance professional communication skills and instill human values in the students across various engineering programs.

The Department offers courses on Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Management, Economics, Environmental Science and Engineering and English Communication and Soft Skills.

Specific courses provide diverse learning experiences through interactive teaching-learning processes, preparing them for rewarding careers, supporting their personal development, and fostering their interests and contribution towards social progress.

The Department of BSH is approved by AICTE.

Vision

To become a department with an impetus towards research-oriented academics while strengthening the essential fundamentals of science, mathematics, humanities & engineering studies.

Mission

To work towards the holistic development of pupils in areas of both academics and life skills, by imparting in-depth knowledge of subjects with ethical considerations in mind,in order to meet the challenges of society.

All first year students

8

Disciplines

Courses offered in all four years

80

Research Publications

BSH Faculty

The Department has well-experienced and highly qualified faculty members with doctoral degrees in physical sciences, chemical sciences, mathematical sciences, engineering sciences, management, psychology, and humanities. Few of the faculty members hold postdoctoral research experience in physical sciences.

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Teaching & Learning

Silicon ensures personalized instruction and individual attention to all students. Beyond classroom teaching, faculty members undertake consultancy projects which provide students with opportunities to learn through real-world industry and research work. Seminars, symposiums, and conferences organized throughout the year connect students to experts from outside the institute, introduce them to new developments in the field of technology and help them build networks.

Summer Internships

Learn new skills and upskill in the latest technologies through project based training. Go to Summer Internships

Practice School

Experiential learning through real time problem solving in industry environments. Go to Practice School

Research Areas

Research in Basic Sciences focuses on nanomaterials, operator theory, projective and finite geometry, fluid mechanics, liquid physics, etc. In Humanities, the areas of research include labour economics and agriculture economics, banking entrepreneurship, monetary economics, american literature, women’s studies in literature, applied linguistics, intersemiotic translations, counselling psychology, child rights, and mental health and well-being.

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News & Events

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Aug '2023

SiliconTech organizes a Faculty Development Program on ‘Mathematical Concepts and Building Blocks for Simulation’

The Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities (BSH) at SiliconTech organized a Faculty Development Program (FDP) on ‘Mathematical Concepts and Building Blocks for Simulation’ in two phases from 7 to 23 August 2023. The first phase of the FDP was held from 7 to 11 August 2023 and the second phase was conducted from 21 […]
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Feb '2023

SiliconTech in association with the Orissa Physical Society (OPS) organizes the 5th National Seminar on FMET and the 39th Annual Convention of OPS

The Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities (BSH) at SiliconTech collaborated with the Orissa Physical Society (OPS) to organize the 5th National Seminar on Functional Materials for Emerging Technology (FMET 2023) and the 39th Annual Convention of Orissa Physical Society in our campus from 11 to 12 February 2023. The chief guest of OPS-FMET 2023 […]
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Contact Us

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North Block
2nd Floor, Room No: 03-07

Dr. Bidyadhar Padhi

Head of the Department

bpadhi@silicon.ac.in

9937248613 (Extn: 225)

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