Introduction
The Department of Physics offer 2-year, 2.5-year and 4- year BS Physics degree programs. These programs are designed according to the scheme of studies approved by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan to meet the national and international standards.
It covers all aspects of Physics ranging from its foundations to modern research. The offered courses have a flexible curriculum that is capable of preparing students for advanced studies in Physics as well as careers in teaching and research institutes. The Department encourages the students to participate in research projects and provides them with possible facilities and guidance. In addition, students could participate in the activities of different university societies, attend departmental seminars, workshops and conferences.
Eligibility Criteria
The bridging semester (1st Semester) or comprising (18 credit hours) of foundation courses will be offered.
Selection Process
Merit Base
Duration
Medium of Instruction
Teaching Methodology
Face to Face
Total Credits Hours Required
|
Bridging Semester |
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|
Sr.No |
Course Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
Category |
|
1 |
PHY3505 |
Electricity & Magnetism |
4(3+1) |
MAJOR |
|
2 |
PHY4506 |
Modern Physics-II |
3(3+0) |
MAJOR |
|
3 |
PHY4507 |
Classical Mechanics-I |
3(3+0) |
MAJOR |
|
4 |
PHY3507 |
Heat and Thermodynamics |
3(3+0) |
MAJOR |
|
5 |
PHY3509 |
Waves and Oscillations |
3(3+0) |
MAJOR |
|
6 |
PHY3506 |
Optics |
3(3+0) |
MAJOR |
|
|
Total |
19 |
|
|
|
Sr.No |
Course Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
Category |
|
1 |
PHY3512 |
Mathematical Methods in Physics-I |
3(3+0) |
MAJOR |
|
2 |
PHY5507 |
Classical Mechanics-II |
3(3+0) |
MAJOR |
|
3 |
PHY3516 |
Electronics |
3(3+0) |
MAJOR |
|
4 |
PHY5503 |
Electromagnetic Theory-I |
3(3+0) |
MAJOR |
|
5 |
PHY5504 |
Laboratory for Electronics |
2(0+2) |
MAJOR |
|
6 |
PHY5502 |
Quantum Mechanics-I |
3(3+0) |
MAJOR |
|
|
Total |
17 |
|
|
|
Sr.No |
Course Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
Category |
|
1 |
PHY5501 |
Mathematical Methods in Physics-II |
3(3+0) |
MAJOR |
|
2 |
PHY5508 |
Laboratory for General Physics |
2(0+2) |
MAJOR |
|
3 |
PHY6501 |
Electromagnetic Theory-II |
3(3+0) |
MAJOR |
|
4 |
PHY5505 |
Computational Physics |
3(3+0) |
MAJOR |
|
5 |
PHY6502 |
Quantum Mechanics-II |
3(3+0) |
MAJOR |
|
6 |
PHY5509 |
Field Experience Internship |
3(0+3) |
INTERNSHIP |
|
|
Total |
17 |
|
|
|
Sr.No |
Course Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
Category |
|
1 |
PHY6503 |
Solid State Physics-I |
3(3+0) |
MAJOR |
|
2 |
PHY6508 |
Nuclear Physics |
3(3,0) |
MAJOR |
|
3 |
PHY6512 |
Laboratory for Nuclear Physics |
3(0+3) |
MAJOR |
|
4 |
PHY6513 |
Capstone Project |
3(0+3) |
PROJECT |
|
5 |
PHY5506 |
Thermal & Statistical Physics |
3(3+0) |
MAJOR |
|
6 |
TFSR3501 |
Fahm-e-Quran (Tajwid, translation and Tafsir) |
NC |
|
|
|
Total |
15 |
|
|
|
Sr.No |
Course Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
Category |
|
1 |
PHY6506 |
Solid State Physics-II |
3(3+0) |
MAJOR |
|
2 |
PHY6505 |
Digital & Computer Hardware Electronics |
3(3+0) |
MAJOR |
|
3 |
PHY3515 |
Atomic & Molecular Physics |
3(3+0) |
MAJOR |
|
4 |
PHY6514 |
Laboratory for Solid State Physics |
3(0+3) |
MAJOR |
|
5 |
PHY6515 |
Lasers Physics |
3(3+0) |
MAJOR |
|
6 |
SERT3501 |
Seerat-e-Tayyaba |
NC |
|
|
|
Total |
15 |
|
|
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Semesters
Assessment Weightage
| For Theory Courses: | ||||
| S.No. | Components | Total Marks | Weightage | Passing Marks |
| 1 | Assignment | 10 | 20% | 50% (In aggregate) |
| 2 | Assignment 2 | 10 | ||
| 3 | Mid Term | 30 | 30% | |
| 4 | Attendance | 100 | Nil | 70% |
| 5 | Final Exam | 100 | 50% | 50% |
| For Theory-Practical Courses: | ||||
| S.No. | Components | Total Marks | Weightage | Passing Marks |
| 1 | Assignment | 10 | 20% | 50% (In aggregate) |
| 2 | Assignment 2 | 10 | ||
| 3 | Mid Term | 30 | 30% | |
| 4 | Practical | 15 | ||
| 5 | Attendance | 100 | Nil | 70% |
| 6 | Final Exam | 100 | 50% | 50% |
| For Practical/FYP Courses: | ||||
| S.No. | Components | Total Marks | Weightage | Passing Marks |
| 1 | Attendance | 100 | Nil | 70% |
| 2 | Final Exam | 100 | 100% | 50% |
Note: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) reserves the right to amend the fee structure policy, course offering and assessment of courses when required. The existing course(s) will be adopted/adapted as per requirement. The department may change the sequence of the course(s) offering as per availability of course(s).