BS Physics

Scheme of Studies for BS Physics - 4 Years (8 Semesters)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Course Type
Semester I
ENG-501	Functional English	3	Functional English
PSY-501	Introduction to Psychology	2	Social Sciences
MTH-520	Calculus and Analytical Geometry	3	Interdisciplinary
ISL-501	Islamic Studies	2	Islamic Studies
ICT-501	Applications of Information and Communication Technologies	2+1	ICT
QRE-501	Quantitative Reasoning-I	3	Quantitative Reasoning
Total Credit Hours		16
Semester II
ENG-502	Expository Writing	3	Expository Writing
ICP-501	Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan	2	Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan
QRE-502	Quantitative Reasoning-II	3	Quantitative Reasoning
PHY-501	Mechanics-1	2+1	Major
ENT-501	Entrepreneurship	2	Entrepreneurship
CCE-501	Civics & Community Engagement	2	Civics & Community Engagement
Total Credit Hours		15
Semester III
MTH-526	Multivariable Calculus	3	Interdisciplinary
ENG-503	Creative Writing	2	Arts and Humanities
PHY-502	Waves and Oscillations	2+1	Major
PHY-503	Electricity and Magnetism-I	3	Major
CHEM-510	Introductory Chemistry	3	Natural Sciences
PHY-504	Mechanics-II	3	Major
Total Credit Hours		17
Semester IV
PHY-505	Electricity and Magnetism-II	3	Major
MTH-514	Differential Equations and Applications	3	Interdisciplinary
PHY-506	Computing Tools for Physicists	3	Major
PHY-507	Heat and Thermodynamics	3	Major
PHY-508	Modern Physics	2+1	Major
MTH-521	Discrete Mathematics	3	Interdisciplinary
THQ-501	Teaching of Holy Quran	Non-credit	Compulsory
Total Credit Hours		18
Semester V
PHY-601	Methods of Mathematical Physics-I	3	Major
PHY-603	Classical Mechanics	3	Major
PHY-605	Electrodynamics-I	3	Major
PHY-607	Electronics	3	Major
PHY-611	Lab Course (Electromagnetism)	3	Major
Total Credit Hours		15
Semester VI
PHY-602	Methods of Mathematical Physics-II	3	Major
PHY-604	Quantum Mechanics-I	3	Major
PHY-606	Nuclear Physics	3	Major
PHY-608	Electrodynamics-II	3	Major
PHY-612	Lab Course (Atomic & Nuclear Physics)	3	Major
Total Credit Hours		15
Semester VII
PHY-613	Quantum Mechanics-II	3	Major
PHY-615	Plasma Physics	3	Major
PHY-617	Solid State Physics-I	3	Major
PHY-619	Particle Physics-I*	3	Major
PHY-621	Advanced Electronics*	3	Major
PHY-623	Environmental Physics-I*	3	Major
PHY-625	Health and Medical Physics-I*	3	Major
PHY-627	Climatology and Meteorology-I*	3	Major
PHY-629	Lab Course (Electronics)	3	Major
	Translation of Holy Quran	0
Total Credit Hours		15
Semester VIII
PHY-614	Computational Physics	3	Major
PHY-616	Solid State Physics-II	3	Major
PHY-618	Laser and Optics	3	Major
PHY-620	Statistical Mechanics	3	Major
PHY-622	Particle Physics-II*	3	Major
PHY-624	Advanced Electronics Lab Course*	3	Major
PHY-626	Environmental Physics Lab Course*	3	Major
PHY-628	Health and Medical Physics-II*	3	Major
PHY-630	Climatology and Meteorology-II*	3	Major
PHY-632	Thesis**	6	Major
PHY-634	Project***	3	Major
Total Credit Hours		15

Note:

* One optional subject to be chosen in the 7th and 8th semester.
** Thesis will be allotted in the 7th semester. However, the credit hours for the thesis will only count towards the 8th semester.
*** Project/Report may be opted in lieu of option-II of the subject already taken by the student in the 7th semester.

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