BS Physics with Data Science

Introduction

The Department of Physics launched a new program BS Physics with Data Science (Minor) as per HEC's new undergraduate education policy 2023. This program is the need of the hour as it is a combination of both solid foundation in Physics (theoretical and experimental) alongside practical skills in Data Science. Physics is all about big data handling from materials simulation to high energy physics and even astrophysics, the analysis as well as visualization of big data is vital. Nowadays machine learning and AI have been employed by researchers to develop algorithms which will save computational and experimental resources and will reduce the laborious work. This will also enable the researchers to open new avenues in diverse disciplines of Physics and help them solve real-world problems. The BS Physics with Data Science has already been started internationally and recently after HEC's new policy few national Universities already launched these programs. To launch a BS program with one major and one minor, the HEC's new policy recommends 72 credits of major and 12 credits (4 courses) of minor. In this regard, courses data science courses have been integrated with the BS Physics courses.

Eligibility Criteria

Inter (Pre-medical/Pre- Engineering/Computer) A-Level/DAE with Physics as a course.

Selection Process

Selection on Merit Bases Based on Criteria laid down by the Department and University. Departmental Admission Committee to conduct an admission test/interview.

Duration

4 Years (8 Semesters) 148 Credit Hours

Medium of Instruction

The Medium of Instructions for BS Physics will be English.

Teaching Methodology

Face to Face Classes

Total Credits Hours Required

150

Code

Title

Cr.H.

Category

ENGL3505

Functional English

3(3+0)

GE/ENG

PKST3502

Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan

2(2+0)

GE/PKST

MATH3502

Calculus-I

3(3+0)

GE/QR-I

URD3503

Pakistani Adab-I

2(2+0)

GE/A&H

PHY3501

Mechanics

4(3+1)

MAJOR

ITHC3501 / HADH3501

Islamic Studies or Ethics (for non-Muslim students only)

2(2+0)

GE/IST

CS6505

Computer Programming: C & C++

3(3+0)

ID
 

Total

19

  

Code

Title

Cr.H.

Category

MATH3509

Calculus-II

3(3+0)

GE/QR-II

ENGL3504

Expository Writing

3(3+0)

GE/ENG

PHY3505

Electricity & Magnetism

4(3+1)

MAJOR

CS3503

Application of Information and Communication Technologies

3(2+1)

GE/ICT

SOC3506

Introduction to Sociology

2(2+0)

GE/SS

SOC3503

Civics and Community Engagement

2(2+0)

GE

PKST 3501

Pak. Studies

2(2+0)

GE
 

Total

19

  

Code

Title

Cr.H.

Category

MATH3512

Linear Algebra

3(3+0)

ID

PHY3509

Waves and Oscillations

3(3+0)

MAJOR

MGT3503

Entrepreneurship

2(2+0)

GE

PHY3507

Heat and Thermodynamics

3(3+0)

MAJOR

ENVS4501

Basics of Environmental Sciences

3(2+1)

GE/ID

PHY4504

Laboratory for Thermodynamics and Waves

2(0+2)

MAJOR

PHY4505

Modern Physics-I

3(3+0)

MAJOR
 

Total

19

  

Code

Title

Cr.H.

Category

PHY4506

Modern Physics-II

3(3+0)

MAJOR

MATH3514

Ordinary Differential Equations

3(3+0)

ID

PHY4507

Classical Mechanics-I

3(3+0)

MAJOR

STAT3503

Introduction to Probability & Probability Distribution

3(3+0)

ID

PHY4508

Laboratory for Geometrical Optics and Spectroscopy

2(0+2)

MAJOR

PHY3506

Optics

3(3+0)

MAJOR
 

Total

17

  

Code

Title

Cr.H.

Category

PHY3512

Mathematical Methods in Physics-I

3(3+0)

MAJOR

PHY5507

Classical Mechanics-II

3(3+0)

MAJOR

PHY3516

Electronics

3(3+0)

MAJOR

PHY5503

Electromagnetic Theory-I

3(3+0)

MAJOR

PHY5504

Laboratory for Electronics

2(0+2)

MAJOR

PHY5502

Quantum Mechanics-I

3(3+0)

MAJOR

CS 5520

Introduction to DATA Science

3(3+0)

Minor
 

Total

20

  

Code

Title

Cr.H.

Category

PHY5501

Mathematical Methods in Physics-II

3(3+0)

MAJOR

PHY5508

Laboratory for General Physics

2(0+2)

MAJOR

PHY6501

Electromagnetic Theory-II

3(3+0)

MAJOR

PHY5505

Computational Physics

3(3+0)

MAJOR

PHY6502

Quantum Mechanics-II

3(3+0)

MAJOR

PHY5509

Field Experience Internship

3(0+3)

INTERNSHIP

CS 5501

Machine Learning

3(2+1)

Minor
 

Total

20

  

Code

Title

Cr.H.

Category

PHY6503

Solid State Physics-I

3(3+0)

MAJOR

PHY6508

Nuclear Physics

3(3+0)

MAJOR

PHY6512

Laboratory for Nuclear Physics

3(0+3)

MAJOR

PHY6513

Capstone Project

3(0+3)

PROJECT

PHY5506

Thermal & Statistical Physics

3(3+0)

MAJOR

CS 6513

Artificial Neural Networks and Deep Learning

3(2+1)

Minor

TFSR3501

Fahm-e-Quran (Tajwid, translation and Tafsir)

NC

—
 

Total

18

  

Code

Title

Cr.H.

Category

PHY6516

Solid State Physics-II

3(3+0)

MAJOR

PHY6505

Digital & Computer Hardware Electronics

3(3+0)

MAJOR

PHY3515

Atomic & Molecular Physics

3(3+0)

MAJOR

PHY6514

Laboratory for Solid State Physics

3(0+3)

MAJOR

PHY6515

Lasers Physics

3(3+0)

MAJOR

CS 6514

Data Visualization

3(2+1)

Minor

SERT3501

Seerat-e-Tayyaba

NC

 
 

Total

18

  

1

2

3

4

5

6

Semesters

08

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).

About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.