BS Physics at BCSS follows the HEC Pakistan and University of the Punjab curriculum. Students study classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, nuclear physics and solid-st...
Faculty of Basic Sciences · BCSS University
BS Physics at BCSS follows the HEC Pakistan and University of the Punjab curriculum. Students study classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, nuclear physics and solid-state physics through rigorous theoretical coursework and lab experiments. Graduates pursue careers in research, energy, telecommunications, defence, medical physics, teaching and PhD studies.
| Code | Course Title | Cr.Hrs | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-101 | Classical Mechanics I | 3 | Core |
| MT-101 | Calculus I — Limits & Derivatives | 3 | Core |
| MT-102 | Linear Algebra | 3 | Core |
| CS-101 | Introduction to Computing & MATLAB | 3 | Core |
| EG-101 | English Composition | 3 | General |
| PS-101 | Pakistan Studies | 2 | Compulsory |
| IS-101 | Islamic Studies / Ethics | 2 | Compulsory |
| Semester 1 — Total Credit Hours | 19 | ||
| Code | Course Title | Cr.Hrs | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-201 | Classical Mechanics II — Lagrangian & Hamiltonian | 3 | Core |
| MT-201 | Calculus II — Multivariable | 3 | Core |
| PHY-202 | Electricity & Magnetism I | 3 | Core |
| PHY-291 | E&M Lab | 1 | Lab |
| MT-202 | Probability & Statistics | 3 | Core |
| EG-201 | Technical Writing | 2 | General |
| Semester 2 — Total Credit Hours | 15 | ||
| Code | Course Title | Cr.Hrs | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-301 | Electricity & Magnetism II | 3 | Core |
| PHY-302 | Waves, Oscillations & Optics | 3 | Core |
| PHY-391 | Optics Lab | 1 | Lab |
| PHY-303 | Mathematical Methods in Physics I | 3 | Core |
| PHY-304 | Classical Thermodynamics | 3 | Core |
| MT-301 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 | Core |
| Semester 3 — Total Credit Hours | 16 | ||
| Code | Course Title | Cr.Hrs | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-401 | Mathematical Methods in Physics II | 3 | Core |
| PHY-402 | Quantum Mechanics I | 3 | Core |
| PHY-403 | Electronics — Analog & Digital | 3 | Core |
| PHY-493 | Electronics Lab | 1 | Lab |
| PHY-404 | Statistical Mechanics | 3 | Core |
| PHY-405 | Computational Physics I | 3 | Core |
| Semester 4 — Total Credit Hours | 16 | ||
| Code | Course Title | Cr.Hrs | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-501 | Quantum Mechanics II | 3 | Core |
| PHY-502 | Solid State Physics I | 3 | Core |
| PHY-503 | Nuclear & Particle Physics I | 3 | Core |
| PHY-504 | Classical Electrodynamics | 3 | Core |
| PHY-505 | Computational Physics II | 3 | Core |
| PHY-595 | Computation Lab | 1 | Lab |
| Semester 5 — Total Credit Hours | 16 | ||
| Code | Course Title | Cr.Hrs | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-601 | Solid State Physics II | 3 | Core |
| PHY-602 | Nuclear & Particle Physics II | 3 | Core |
| PHY-603 | Atomic & Molecular Physics | 3 | Core |
| PHY-604 | Plasma Physics | 3 | Core |
| EL-601 | Elective I | 3 | Elective |
| Semester 6 — Total Credit Hours | 15 | ||
| Code | Course Title | Cr.Hrs | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-701 | Laser Physics & Photonics | 3 | Core |
| PHY-702 | Semiconductor Physics & Devices | 3 | Core |
| PHY-703 | Medical & Radiation Physics | 3 | Core |
| PHY-704 | Research Project I | 3 | Core |
| EL-701 | Elective II | 3 | Elective |
| Semester 7 — Total Credit Hours | 15 | ||
| Code | Course Title | Cr.Hrs | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-801 | Research Project II / Thesis | 6 | Core |
| PHY-802 | Physics Seminar & Presentation | 3 | Core |
| EL-801 | Elective III | 3 | Elective |
| EL-802 | Elective IV | 3 | Elective |
| Semester 8 — Total Credit Hours | 15 | ||