Department of
Physics
Undergraduate Program
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Program description
The Department of Physics is imparting quality education and research guidance to its students with the aim of serving the community at large. All the faculty members of the Department are striving arduously for achieving excellence in their profession and are utilizing all their potentials to the maximum for uplifting the academic standards of the University. Currently, the department is offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs. In order to broaden and deepen the vision of its students according to the needs of the 21st century, the Department of Physics is particularly focusing on activity-based learning. By establishing academic and research linkages with local as well as international institutions, the Department of Physics provides a conducive environment for the academic and professional development of its students.
Mission
To provide rigorous training in the scientific process and a firm scientific understanding of nature to foster critical thinking and to provide scientifically literate and liberally educated physicists. The primary functional aspects of our mission can be classified as:
- Preparing undergraduate and graduates for advanced studies and employment in education, research institutes and industry.
- Developing highly qualified physicists who can serve as major contributors to the scientific and technological literacy in theoretical and applied physics.
Vision
To build up its national reputation in Physics education and research and to become national leader in producing highly professional and motivated physicists.
Goals
The goal of the Physics major is to provide the student with a broad understanding of the physical principles of the universe, to help them develop critical thinking and quantitative reasoning skills, to empower them to think creatively and critically about scientific problems and experiments, and to provide training for students planning careers in physics and in the physical sciences broadly defined, including those whose interests lie in research, university or college teaching, industrial jobs, or other sectors of our society.
Scope
- The student should be able to apply knowledge from one or more areas of Physics to make appropriate intellectual connections.
- To solve problems competently and confidently.
- To develop an understanding of the physical principles required for research and development
- To analyze problems to determine what is being asked and develop the best approach to provide a solution.
Scheme Of Studies
BS Physics
| BS Physics Credit Hours Summary | |
| Semester No | Credit Hours |
| Semester I | 22 |
| Semester II | 20 |
| Semester III | 18 |
| Semester IV | 19 |
| Semester V | 18 |
| Semester VI | 18 |
| Semester VII | 18+3 |
| Semester VIII | 19+3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 152+6 |
Year 1
Semester I
| Semester 1 | ||
| PHY-301 | Mechanics-I | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-303 | Waves and Oscillations | 3(3-0) |
| MTH-323 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry | 3(3-0) |
| CSI-321 | Introduction to Computing Applications | 3(2-1) |
| ISL-321 | Islamic Studies | 2(2-0) |
| ISL-322 | Ethics (For Non-Muslims only) | 2(2-0) |
| ENG-321 | Functional English | 3(3-0) |
| MTH-111 | Basic Mathematics – I
(Deficiency Course for F.Sc Pre-Medical) |
3(3-0) |
Year 1
Semester II
| Semester 2 | ||
| PHY-302 | Mechanics-II | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-304 | Heat and Thermodynamics | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-306 | Introduction to Programming for Physicists | 3(3-0) |
| MTH-324 | Multivariable and Integral Calculus | 3(3-0) |
| PST-321 | Pakistan Studies | 2(2-0) |
| ENG-322 | English Comprehension and Composition | 3(3-0) |
| MTH-112 | Basic Mathematics – II (Deficiency Course for F.Sc Pre-Medical) | 3(3-0) |
Year 2
Semester III
| Semester 3 | ||
| PHY-401 | Electricity and Magnetism-I | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-403 | Modern Physics-I | 3(3-0) |
| MTH-405 | Differential Equations-I | 3(3-0) |
| MTH-429 | Introduction to Metric and Topological Spaces | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-421 | Communication Skills | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-407 | Mechanics, Heat & Vibrations Lab Course | 3(0-3) |
Year 2
Semester IV
| Semester 4 | ||
| PHY-402 | Electricity and Magnetism-II | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-404 | Modern Physics-II | 3(3-0) |
| MTH-406 | Differential Equations-II | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-408 | Optics and Modern Physics Lab Course | 3(0-3) |
| MTH-424 | Linear Algebra | 3(3-0) |
| CHM-321 | Introductory Chemistry | 4(3-1) |
Year 3
Semester V
| Semester 5 | ||
| PHY-501 | Methods of Mathematical Physics-I | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-503 | Classical Mechanics | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-505 | Electrodynamics-I | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-507 | Electronics-I | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-509 | Relativity and Cosmology | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-511 | Electromagnetism Lab Course | 3(0-3) |
Year 3
Semester VI
| Semester 6 | ||
| PHY-502 | Methods of Mathematical Physics-II | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-504 | Quantum Mechanics-I | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-506 | Nuclear Physics-I | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-508 | Electrodynamics-II | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-510 | Electronics-II | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-512 | Atomic and Nuclear Physics Lab Course | 3(0-3) |
Year 4
Semester VII
| Semester 7 | ||
| PHY-601 | Quantum Mechanics-II | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-603 | Nuclear Physics-II | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-605 | Statistical Mechanics | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-607 | Solid State Physics-I | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-609 | Particle Physics-I* | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-611 | Advanced Electronics* | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-613 | Environmental Physics-I* | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-615 | Health and Medical Physics-I* | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-617 | Climatology and Meteorology-I* | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-619 | Computational Materials Physics* | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-621 | Electronics Lab Course | 3(0-3) |
Year 4
Semester VIII
| Semester 8 | ||
| PHY-602 | Plasma Physics | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-604 | Computational Physics | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-606 | Solid State Physics-II | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-608 | Laser and Optics | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-610 | Particle Physics-II* | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-612 | Advanced Electronics Lab Course* | 3(0-3) |
| PHY-614 | Environmental Physics Lab Course* | 3(0-3) |
| PHY-616 | Health and Medical Physics -II* | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-618 | Climatology and Meteorology-II* | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-620 | Computational Materials Physics Lab Course* | 3(0-3) |
| PHY-629 | Seminar (Research) | 1(0-1) |
| PHY-630 | Thesis** | 6(0-6) |
| PHY-631 | Project*** | 3(0-3) |
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